Dance The Pain Away

Part 4

Michael's POV :

I'm more than pissed right now. It's one thing that Tatiana can't move with passion like a talented dancer should be able to, but at least she could have informed me, that she's going to be late or not coming at all.

Damn, I can't work with those emotions in my mind.
OK Mike, you have to relax and forget about her, just think about beautiful things :

Water guns...KFC.....Bubbles...Ashl-

No wait, this isn't right. I can't think about her this way, but well, at least I'm calm now. This must be because of Bubbles, right ?

Right.

But who am I gonna pick, Ashley or Amy. They both are great at what they're doing. But Ashley is the only one I already spoke to and she also seemed to be very nice and polite. Still, I can't pick her just because I chatted with her earlier.

I guess I have to ask which on of them wants to do this...

Ashley's POV :

OMG, I can't believe this stupid bitch just doesn't show up on her first rehearsel. And I think she didn't even inform anyone since Michael acted surprised.

I wonder if he wants Amy or me to replace Tatiana today. I can't deny it, I would love to be the main girl. I wanted the job from the beginning, so who can blame me, right ?

"Ashley, Amy, I guess one of you has to replace Tatiana today. Does anyone of you want to do it voluntary?" He interrupts my thoughts while looking at us.

This is my chance, my mind is screaming YES, YES, YES right now. Come on Ashley, just say yes, this is such a great opportunity, you have to do it !

But something tells me I shouldn't. It's like there is a lump deep in my throat.

I shyly look down at my fingers, that's when it hits me :

I forgot to cover my wrists with make-up. They are still blue and purple. Kevin caused this 3 days ago when I again refused to have sex with him, it was worth it. Some bruises are much better than to lose your virginity to an asshole like Kevin.

SHIT

Now I definitely can't take the roll. I'm sure Michael would notice my wrists and start asking questions, which is exactly what I don't want to happen.

I just hope Amy will do this.

After a few more seconds neither of us answered him.

"If none of you wants do do this, I'll have to pick." He raises his eyebrows.

Still nothing...

Michael's POV :

This is just great, now I have to pick one of them, I just hope I don't hurt their feelings.

Who am I gonna pick ... ?

Ashley's POV :

"Alright, then I' ll pick. You both are great dancers so don't be hurt if I choose the other person, ok?"

We both nod.

He takes a deep breath.

"Ashley, you are going to replace her."

FUCK, this can't be happening, how am I gonna get out of this ? I could say I need to use the bathroom and cover them up while nobody is around, but I don't have any make-up with me, so screw that. I have to change his mind.

"I don't think this is a good idea." I tell him quietly.

"Why?" He asks and plays with his fingers. Is he nervous ?