Falling, Fallen

Chapter 2

And number 22 can leave, you did not get the lead, thank you for coming, Nikki said.

I had failed. That was my dream and I screuwed it. Maybe just because I improvised. When I came back to the waiting room, I felt my tears started coming. I looked at Joy who sat waiting for me, then I ran out of the building. I sat on the grass outside.

Only a few seconds later I saw Joy coming. 

- What happened Sacha?, Joy asked me sadly.

- I-.. I didn't remember my part, I had to improvise, I told her while my tears were running down my cheeks.

She sat down next to me and hugged me. She was so calm. I was so happy I had her. We sat there for minutes just talking about old dance competition memories, Until Nikki arrived. 

- You are Number 22 right? Sacha McDaniel, Nikki asked.

- Y-yes Ma'am, I stood up and said.

- I would like to talk to you, she said nicely.

- YES, ABSOLUTELY, I answered exited. 

Then I followed her into the audition room again. I sat down next to her.

- Do you know why I turned you down McDaniel?, she asked.

- I suppose it was because I forgot my part and improvised, I answered while trying to calm myself.

- You improvised very nicely though. If it was a performance, no one would notice, she said. Now you were supposed to follow my choreography. Thats why I had to turn you down. I need the best lead for the best play. 

I looked down at the floor. I had hoped that she would say that I got in the play. Now all I wanted to do was to cry again.

- BUT, I see potential, she suddenly said. Many dancers would just freak out and start crying if they forgot their part in such an important audition. And as I said, I saw potential in it, also in the other parts. You're a good dancer, and I don't want to miss this chance. I might never find someone like you again. 

I smiled, and I felt hope again. 

- I decided I want you in my play, Nikki told me. NOT as the lead role. You are not ready for that, but something small that will soon take you to something bigger.

- YES, YES and YES, I answered fast.

- Great! Pack your bags because you are going to New York, Nikki said.