That Girl (Part 2)

Chapter 11

"I'm so sorry I'm late! I over slept and then...." I stopped when I noticed everybody in the studio was starring at me almost sorry for me. Dana stepped forward before I got the chance to ask what was going on. "Haylie...." She wanted to say something but before she could a man stepped in front of her. I'd never seen him before. "Hello." He smiled at me. He looked about mid thirties and was quite attractive with a lot of muscles. I think he was also British. "Hi." I said not bothering to hide my confusion.

"My name is Ben futhry." He said and took a few steps closer to me and stuck out his hand. I recognised the name immedietly. I shook his hand. "Futhy? as in..."

"As in Futhy Studios yes. I recieved your application through Miss Rose and well....I thought I'd take the trip to try and discover you." I looked around the room I knew this was supposed to be good news but By the look on everybodys face I knew there was a catch. Well not really a catch but a dissapointment. I saw it on Danas face more than anyones. "But.....I am and hour late for rehersals and you dont like tardyness." I said knowing where he was going with this. He nodded.

"Exactly. I discover the best dancers as you should know." I nodded and rubbed my neck. I wish everyone wasnt here to see this. I couldnt look at him or anybody. If I did I would crumble. I screwed up. "Every single one of my shows have gone perfectly. The best dancers dance and show up on time."

"I know Mr Futhy but if you let me explain...."

"I dont care for your explanation. You dance at one of my small studios. It's a privilege. I come to this small town to discover a girl who from what I have heard has so much potiential. But when I arrive she is nowhere to be seen because she over slept." I could hear the anger in his voice. If your confused let me explain.

I dance at one of the small Futhy Studios that was created by Ben Futhy. The man standing in front of me now. He chooses some of the best dancers to teach at these Studios. And once those teachers feel some or one of their students is the best they send the application and video of the dancer to Mr Futhy in England. England has the worlds best Dance school and theatre. Also run by Ben Futhy. Once he recieves the footage he would either send one of his colleagues to the student and see if he/she really is good enough and if they are they get sent to the school and get to dance in the theatre. One problem is when he himself shows up. You really do have only one chance. Once its gone. Its gone. My chance is gone.

"If you can give me like five minutes I can..."

"I dont have five minutes. I did an hour ago."

"Ben, Please just stay..."

"Dont interrupt me Dana." He didnt look at her he just kept looking me in the eyes. "You would do well to remember I pick the dancers. I can also cut them from my studios." I looked away from him. This was a man who could end my dancing career with two words. He folded his arms and I looked back up to him. "Maybe we could talk in Danas office." I saw all the girls behind him look at each other. We all knew this was an extremly rare ocasion. I nodded and followed him to her office. She didnt follow so when he closed the door we were alone. "I didnt mean to be late. I just had a long day yesterday. Please okay. Its not something that happens often." I was pleading him.

"You know of my reputation. You know If I make an exception for you I will be expected to make more for others. The strange thing is I may do it anyway." I smiled a little. "Dont get too excited. This is your second chance. One mistake and I will cut you from this studio and every other." I nodded knowing how much this meant. It has been my dream for years. 10 to be exact. I couldnt mess it up. "Tell you what. I will come by tomorrow. If you are 1 minute late or make one slip up during the routine. I will get on my plane and shall not return for you. Are we understood?" I nodded and so did he. He held out his hand again. "Its a pleasure Miss Stilinski." He said and smiled. He walked out and I felt my entire body breath. Like I hadnt been for days. I rested on Danas desk to steadie myself but then walked out of the office to see all the girls starring at me. "Hes coming back tomorrow morning." They all smiled and hugged each other. "But." They stopped instantly. "If Its not perfect I'm not only not going to his school. I'm cut."