InkMyAfrica

Chapter 10

Sira P. Kanté
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
April 20,2016

I made sure to bring my heels because it's best to practice in heels, so the actual performance won't be bad. You walk how you practice.

I brought the highest in my closet, if I do good in high heels, I'll be able to do good in my lowest heels. I began to practice in front of my mirror, left right left right. Focus on one thing. Straight face, chin up. Perfection.

"Oo what you doing?", Dani came into the room with her hand slightly on her hip. "Practicing my catwalk.", I posed. "Mm maybe you shouldn't do that pose. Do something else like them singer on high school musical. Like after they finish a song they pose.", she got on her knees, leaned back and put her arms in the air.

I looked at the foolishness she was pertaining. "Please stop.", I folded my arms. " I really need to be serious. This is a once in a live time experience.", I huffed.

I checked my watch and it was 9:30, time to go. "Don't want to be late, so I have to go." I rushed out of the dorm, can't be late.

After 15 minutes of walking, I made it to the auditorium. Thank god I brought sneakers, my feet would've of been dying in them heels. 15 minutes early, yes.

I walked into the doors and onto the backstage. Surprisingly, no one else was here. I'm 15 minutes early no ones here, so I might as well practice.

After putting on my heels, I fluffed my dress and began to strut down the walk like Tyra said. I pictured a crowd full of people, staring in awwe as I walked down the runway. I struck my pose and did a twirl. Placing my hands on my hips, I swayed back where I came from.

I pretended someone was clapping and cheering, so I bowed, even though no real model would do so. "Wonderful!", the voice sounded so familiar and yet life like.

I opened my eyes to Tyra banks clapping her hands. "Wonderful, you did so good. Were you modeling before I taught your class?", she came closer. "No ma'am.", I shook my head no.

"Wow seems like you've been modeling. You seem so comfortable as if you were born to model. You were fantastic, I would love to work with you outside of this class.", she spoke so clearly, but I heard gibberish.

"Are you sure?",I asked still in shock. "Yes, here's my card. You can go back home if you like. I've seen enough of you today,can't wait to see what you have tomorrow.", she handed me a card with her name, email address, cell number, and work number.

"Thank you. I really appreciate it.", I walked off.

I impressed Tyra oh my god I'm so excited, I wish I could share this new with my family and Dominic, but hey I have Danielle.