CHANDELIER (MADDIE ZIEGLER) [In Editing]

Chapter 4

Maddie POV

"Hello?" I call, looking into the distance. Everything is bright.

Usually all I can see is darkness, but now I only see light.

"Maddie, over here" I hear a voice which I recognize to be Abby call out to me

I hesitantly walk to her voice. I haven't spoken to Abby since she told me to take the week off of dance. I walk until I'm greeted by none other than...you guessed it...that chandelier.

"Abby where are you?" I ask, hoping that I can leave soon

"In the chandelier"Her voice sounds from the chandelier.

"Seriously?!? Why is everyone in that damn chandelier."I complain

"We're stuck. I need you to save Kenzie and I" She begs " Win your solo and we will be set free"

"B-but I can't. I-I'm not good anymore" I frown

"Maddie you can do it"I hear Kenzie's voice say

Okay...this is getting weird. Now would be a good time for my alarm clock to wake me up. Wait for it...Wait for it...

Okay, maybe this is not a dream.

As if on cue, my alarm clock rings and I wake up from my...weird dream.

"Praise the Lord" I cheer as I begin to get ready for school.

After I shower and get my things ready, I head downstairs for breakfast. I am greeted by Mom and an angry looking Kenzie.

"Morning" I sigh

"Madison, you better do your best when you go back to dance next week" Mom scolds

"Yes mother" I sigh " I thought we already had this conversation"

"We did and we're having it again. You HAVE to do well and train hard..you know what, drop and give me 50 push ups" She says and I laugh

"There is no way I'm doing that" I retort

"Madison Nicole Ziegler I said drop and give me 50" Mom shouts

"And I said no"

"Madison" Mom warns

"Nope"

"Madison, I swear to God I will f-"

"Stop. Just stop. Just because you're the mom, doesn't mean you can boss her around like some freaking drill sargent. We have respect for you, so the least you can do is return the favour." Kenzie snaps

The most unexpected thing happens next. Mom slaps her right across the face.

HARD.

Kenzie drops to the floor crying and I rush to her side.

"Mom!" I exclaim. Mom just walks away without saying a word.

"Kenzie are you okay?... gosh, this is all my fault." I sigh

"I-I'm fine" She lies and I examine the wound forming on her face.

"Do you still want to go to school?" I ask and she nods

I lead her to my room and apply make up to her face to cover up the wound. I think I did a pretty good job, because she looks like a short, young model. Just as I add the finishing touches to her make up I look out the window to see the school bus leaving.

"Shoot! The bus left" I shout

"We can walk it" Kenzie says, so we do.

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