"Her or me?" A tear rolled down Michelle's puffy cheek, "You have to make a decision."
For Michelle, life has always been about control-control in the studio, in her friendships, and even in the secrets she hides. But with an unexpected pregnancy...
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Michelle is running rehearsal today. Emily was supposed to do it but no one has heard from her. I also noticed that Summer wasn't here when I first entered the room. I guess they're probably both off somewhere fucking.
They make me sick.
Ever since Summer shared the news that she would be dancing the solo and I wouldn't, I haven't been able to get it off of my mind. I can't stop thinking about how she'll get to experience the thrill when the audience roars, and how she'll have everyone's eyes on her.
The only person I blame is Michelle. She wants me to fail, and this is something that she's always wanted to do. I know that she despises the thought of me being Miss International soloist.
We go through the dance as Michelle watches us, but I can't help but notice that Michelle seems a little off. She's mumbling, stumbling around, and there's an empty look on her face.
"Okay, take a couple minutes; grab some water," She tells us.
I immediately rush over to my water bottle, taking a long gulp. Lily's eyes are on Michelle, and she begins to speak to me about her.
"What do you think is going on with her?" She questions me.
I look over at Michelle. "I don't know. But whatever it is, I don't care. She can rot in hell for all I care."
Lily is taken aback by what I'm saying. "Woah, woah, woah!" Her eyes widen. "What the hell is wrong with you?"
I chuckle. "Wait... you haven't heard? Michelle gave Summer the solo. There weren't auditions, she didn't care about who actually wanted it, she just handed it over to Summer like it was nothing."
"Shit..."
"Yeah, and the only reason she did it is because she doesn't want to see me dance that solo."
"You really think so?" Lily asks me.
"Of course. She's so smug now that she knows that she got what she wanted. One more thing, and I'm gonna go crazy! It's about time she has someone give her a reality check."
Lily looks concerned. "W- what are you gonna do?"
"I don't know."
I look over at Michelle with a devious look on my face. I want to stop her. I don't know how, but I'm gonna do it.
She paces back and forth, her shaking hands moving to her hair. Then she meets my eyes, and she shoots me an irritated look. She rolls her eyes at me and turns away.
"Don't do anything stupid." Lily's words enter one ear and then go straight out of the next.
I give her a quick smile. "Don't worry." And then I smirk. "I got this."
