Dancing in the Gray by Eydie Maggio Read Free Book Online

come. I was kinda sad when I didn’t see you at the departure
location. But, I’m glad you’re here now.”
    “Me, too.” He looked super nervous. It
was totally cute. “I’ll just come clean with you. I was very
flattered when I saw the envelope in my laptop bag. At first, I
wasn’t going to join you.” He looked over at her like he was making
sure she wasn’t wielding sharp objects at him. Elise just continued
smiling and listening. “But, as the day went on I kept thinking
about you more and more. And, while I was in the world famous Le
Jules Verne with my family, instead of enjoying the view and the
food, I just kept wondering where you were. So, I came to find
you.”
    He stopped walking. He was looking down
at his feet, avoiding eye contact with Elise again. She touched the
bottom of his chin so he would look up at her. “Thank you for your
honesty. It is very refreshing.” Elise was sincere.
    She looked up and saw the same guy that
was on the plane with him standing a few feet away. “Isn’t that
your security guy?” Elise pointed in his direction.
    “Yes, that’s Ronald.”
    “Why do you have a security guy that’s
with you all the time? Are you a Rapper or something?” Elise smiled
up at him.
    “A Rapper? I told you I’m in finance.”
Trey smiled as he shook his head. “He’s Secret Service. And without
sounding like a pompous asshole, most people recognize me, but
obviously you haven’t.”
    “Secret Service?” Elise was
confused.
    “My name is Roger Alexander Watts, III.
But, my family and friends call me Trey. I’m Trey Watts – President
Watts’ son.”
    Elise’s eyes grew wide. “Rebecca Watts
is your mother?”
    Trey chuckled, “Yes, she
is.”
    “Holy shit! She’s Jackie O. 2.0.” Elise
was about to hyperventilate. His mother was THE fashion icon of the
millennium. Graceful, beautiful, classy – the whole
package.
    Trey laughed hard. “She will positively
love that reference. I’ve gotta tell you, Elise, you are probably
the first person that related me more with my mom than my dad. Most
people are pretty impressed with the whole President
thing.”
    “Not in my world.” Elise shook her
head.
    “So that’s why Ronald is with me all
the time. After five plus years, I’ve gotten used to it, but I can
see how it’s unnerving.”
    “Yeah, a little. So you just left your
family, The President and First Lady, to come hang out with me
roller skating?” Elise couldn’t help but smile.
    “Yes, I did.” Trey smiled back. “Which,
I’m sorry that I missed the first leg of the trip. You looked like
you were having a great time before I distracted you.”
    “It was awesome! So much fun.” Elise
was bubbling with excitement. “We skated by the Seine, it was so
beautiful.”
    “So, are you on your way to find Fun
Elise?” He remembered.
    “Yes, I am.” Elise answered
confidently.
    “Your friends are right; Fun Elise
definitely looks good on you.”
    ~
    Her smile was contagious. It made him
want to smile, too.
    At that very moment, Trey was
absolutely sure that he made the right decision by listening to
Will and coming to find her.
    “So Elise, I’ve ruined the rest of your
evening by distracting you and causing you to injure yourself. I
owe you some fun. What would you like to do?” Trey had no idea
where that came from, but it felt right.
    “Are you serious? Because you never
know what happens when Fun Elise shows up.” He appreciated the
warning, but Trey was up to the challenge.
    “I’m positive.”
    “Alright, we’re going to Le Showcase!”
She was clapping her hands together softly, proving that her palm
was hurting her more than what she was eluding to.
    “What is Le Showcase?” It sounded like
a strip club. Trey was suddenly nervous.
    “A nightclub.” Elise bit her lower
lip.
    “Le Showcase it is.” Trey had a car
service standing by since Will dropped him off. “My car is this
way.” He placed his hand on Elise’s lower back, and they