The Next Step: Jiley later on

Chapter 34 Regret

Shoutout to @mariamaixx for figuring out the quote from L&F!

Riley's POV

I went to the studio that same morning with Olivia. I didn't really think about his behaviour this morning or how weird he was acting. My ankles were a little swollen and I probably went to the washroom 5 times since I arrived.
Since James didn't come to practice I had to fill in for him. Switching from studio head to the head choreographer was exhausting.

While I was in my office for a short while I found a solo competition for Gracie and I needed some information for myself and that was in my purse.

While I was looking I saw the letter that was put on my desk yesterday and decided to opened it.

Riley and James,

I am truly sorry for what I did to you. I realise that I was being stubborn and not being a team player. I hope that you can forgive me for what I did. I wanted to be featured at
Internationals but I now know that you only wanted what was best for the team. I am truly sorry and I hope you can forgive me.

Yours Truly, Skylar

When I was finished reading the letter I knew exactly who would replace Olivia. And I emailed that person right away.
I just wished I didn't have to replace her.

That evening I took Olivia out to dinner after rehearsal to talk to her even tho I was exhausted.

"A table for two?" I ask the hostess and she brings us to a table with view. "This place looks nice." Olivia says causally. "Yea it is, and the food is really good here. James and I go on dates here." I tell her.

"Good evening ladies, What would you like to drink?" The waiter asks. "Water for me" I tell him. "Water too please" "Ok two waters coming right up." He says walking away.

"What are you going to order?" Olivia asks. "Umm probably a pasta dish." I answer. "Oh I will probably have soup." She tells me. "The soup is really good here." I tell her.

The waiter comes back with the water
and takes our order. "So Olivia, we saw your agent a few days ago." I start. "What did he say?" She asks. "Well he found a relative that you can live with." I say. "Really?" She said hopefully. "Yes and you will leave the first of May." I tell her. "Where does my relative live?" She asks. "Vancouver." Her smile drops as she heard Vancouver.

"Wait, does this mean I won't get to go to Regionals and I won't see you guys anymore or get to see your baby?" She asks but already knows the answer to her question. "Ye..yes and as the studio head we need to replace you." I say.

Before she could reply the waiter came back with our food. "Thank you" I say and take a bite of my pasta. "So, your kicking me off the team?" "No, I mean yes but no. We're not kicking you off we just.....it's complicated. You can still come with us and see the team like you do now but you won't learn any of the routines." I say. 'Great Riley, now you made her feel even worse.' I think. "Oh" She sadly says.

We continue eating and I try to cheer her up by telling her what her relative is like.

We get home and Olivia heads straight to her room while I go to mine. James is on the bed staring at the TV (which is not even on.) "Hey I'm back." He stays in his position. "James, I said I was back." I say lying next to him.