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New Orleans, Louisiana 1 year and 5 months after incident

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New Orleans, Louisiana
1 year and 5 months after incident

Some say the best form of love is honesty and loyalty. Though true, one of the greatest form of love is forgiveness. It takes a strong person to say they're sorry and an even stronger person to forgive the wrongfulness made against them. And if both were capable to tossing away the burden and pain they experienced to start anew then that was a real relationship.

"From here, the beat goes fast. There's a tick-tick-tick then pause. So, I want us to swing our arms one by one, bending at the knees." Winnie showed the move she had envisioned step by step in front of the huge mirror.

The group of dancers behind her did the same. She smiled and nodded in approval. She continued demonstrating the rest of the dance and they copied her. Seeing that they had it, she stepped to the side and played the song from the beginning. While snapping her fingers, she counted them in and the group performed the choreography from the top. Winnie watched them with joy in her eyes. Seeing her moves come to life always had her elated in this career.

Many people thought her being a dancer was ridiculous and wouldn't get her anywhere other than her garage. They were more than wrong. Herself and her students were being recognized and given scholarships to the most prestigious dance schools in America. She was creating a name for herself that later on will have her in the public eye for good. She had a studio, fully furnished and belonged to her completely. New and old faces wanting to learn the ins and outs of dance, and be given opportunities they usually miss.

Everything was working in her favor.

The door to the studio opened and caught her attention. Seeing who entered, a graceful smile rested on her face. Winnie paused the music and allowed her students to have a break. Eagerly, she rushed toward the door and her arms were thrown around his neck.

"Hi, baby!" She cooed loudly, kissing all over his face. Ke'Ann chuckled from the adoration and embraced it.

"Hey, baby," he responded, kissing her cheek.

Winnie found herself off him then dropped to her knees, greeting her babies. "Hey, little man." She cuffed Leon face, making him giggle while she rubbed her nose against his.

"Mommy!" He dragged.

"Oh, don't act brand new." Winnie placed a kiss on his lips. Her attention was then turned to Willow, her beautiful baby girl who resembled her to the T.

Winnie moved the blanket out the way to see her outfit. "Look at my baby. You look so cute in your tutu," she complimented while taking the five month old out her car seat.

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