Chapter 7
Brittany was on a roll, she just got a callback for her audition in Chicago and if her streak of luck continues, she would start rehearsals in 3 weeks time. Opening night will be a week after Thanksgiving if she gets in. She's also enjoying teaching dance classes and choreographing at Mike's studio and the extra money was not bad either. The passion she felt when she first came to New York was back. The only downside was that she hardly has time to see her friends in the last 2 weeks. After work she'd go directly to the dance studio for rehearsals which is almost everyday now since the group of dancers they're teaching are scheduled to go on tour after Thanksgiving. Mike asked her to stay after the rehearsal that Friday, she said yes since she wasn't exactly looking forward to chinese takeout and bad movies that is waiting for her on her apartment.
"Hey Britt thanks for staying." Mike said after the last dancer said goodbye to the both of them.
"What's up Mike?" Brittany asked wiping the sweat off her face.
"I actually have a proposal for you. You know that the Nicki Minaj tour will kickoff in 2 weeks right?" Mike said.
"Yeah what about it? Do we need to add more rehearsal hours?" Brittany asked.
'No they're doing great and we'll all probably die of exhaustion if we add anymore practice time. The lead choreographer actually asked me to go on tour with them as his backup. I really want to go and the first stop is in LA." said Mike smiling at Brittany.
"Wow that's great, congratulations!" Brittany said jumping and hugging his friend.
After they pulled apart Mike continued talking, "So the thing is the studio is actually making great money right now and every class is booked plus by December, we are going to start rehearsals for the Beyonce World Tour. I'll be back by then but I don't want to close the studio while I'm away and I was wondering if you'll consider working permanently here. I've been meaning to ask you but I've been busy this week with all the tour stuff. I'm willing to give you a raise from what you're getting at your current job plus other benefits. You don't have to worry about the finances and stuff while I'm away I have an accountant for that and you'll be working with my assistant for the admin stuff in running the studio. And I know that you auditioned for Chicago so you can move the class schedule around to accommodate your schedule just tell it to my assistant so she can make the necessary arrangements. " Mike said looking hopefully at Brittany.
Brittany couldn't believe what she was hearing, she heard herself squeal and enveloped Mike in a bear hug. Mike was still laughing at a flushed Brittany when he asked, "So you'll take it?"
"Are you kidding me? You had me at Beyonce!" Brittany said who couldn't stop grinning.
They started to clean up the studio while they talked about Mike's plans, he was a good guy, a brilliant dancer who is also a good businessman, he plans to use the money he earns on tour to open another dance studio which is why he wants to hire Brittany permanently. Finally they headed out to the New York night with Mike inviting her to hang out with him and Tina which she politely declined. They parted with Mike promising to call her tomorrow for the other details of her employment. Brittany thought that she probably looked like an idiot since she couldn't erase the big smile plastered on her face while she walked home. She decided to enjoy the New York night while silently thanking the heavens for her big break. She picked up Chinese take out on the way home and after showering she flopped down on her couch to watch whatever movie was on. She thought about calling some of her friends to tell them the news but decided against it, she'll tell them after she talks to Mike tomorrow. She also needs to hand in her resignation by Monday since Mike will be gone after Thanksgiving and she will be taking over all his classes by then. Brittany frowned a little when she thought about her impending resignation, it means that she won't be running into Santana anymore. It wasn't as if she she saw her regularly, after the lunch incident she only saw Santana twice and they barely had time to say hi since she's really busy the past couple of weeks. Brittany thought about the stunt she pulled on the elevator kissing Santana in the cheek, she thought Santana will get mad at her or something but she actually sent her a text saying thank you since the douche bag Jerry was now avoiding Santana which is fine by her. She actually misses talking to her, even though they couldn't be more different she never gets bored when she's with her. She made a decision to ask Quinn, Santana and Rachel out to dinner to celebrate over the weekend.
