Flashback

"My letter is here mom! My letter!" I squeal as I tear open the envelope. My mom rushes down the stairs to look over my shoulder.

"Let me see!" Lydia whines, my sister who is 4 years younger than me. "You have been chosen to come to the academy of dance in New York!" I read out loud. "I'm gonna miss you!" My mom cries as she hugs me.

"I won't." Lydia grumbles.

Flashback Ends

I wake up as early as I can to stretch and pick up my costume. "Miss Wilkins, I got my costume. My performance is in 1 hour right?" I question. Miss Wilkins nods, "Yes, now go get ready."

I run to my dressing room and put my costume on. It was even more beautiful in person! Now I just have to put my makeup on. I very carefully apply my eyeshadow so I don't mess it up. Then I apply my blush, mascara, eyeliner and lipstick.

My hairdresser rushes in to give me a ballet bun and puts my feather clip in. "Natasha, you're on!"

I quickly put my ballet shoes on and rush backstage. Victoria was glaring at me. As soon as my music starts I step out onto the stage. My body flowed along with the music, and I performed every move perfectly.

By the time the grand jete came up I was super confident. I kick, but instead of leaping I land on the ground. A pain shoots up my leg and up my back. Tears start to form in my eyes. All I can see is the curtains closing and Miss Wilkins by my side. I see Victoria running off with water and security chasing after her. Gabby is soon next to me, bawling. I close my eyes, opening them not long after to white. All white. Soon I hear a sound.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

I look around and find that my leg is being held up by what looks like a sling hanging from the ceiling. I try to sit up but feel a stabbing pain in my back so I lay back down.

"Ah, you're awake." A voice says, and I turn to see a doctor. "I'm Dr. Phillip."

"What happened?" I ask. "Well, it turns out that Victoria was jealous, so she threw water on the stage to make you slip and fall. She didn't think about the fact that you could become seriously injured. She was expelled from the academy. As for you, you have a seriously broken leg and we had to give you a spinal surgery. We are very sorry to say that you may never be able to dance again."

I suddenly can't breathe. Dance is my life, and it's the only thing I care about.