Tara's POV

I'm still shocked that I didn't get into the company. Abigail and Grace did. I knew Grace would, but Abigail too. If she got in why didn't I. Even though I'm no longer at school or with the company, I decided to stay in Sydney after third year. My parents said it was okay so I rent an apartment downtown. I don't really see any of my old friends from the Academy. Ben also got into the company. Ollie moved to Berlin to 'explore the world.' Christian went to go live with Raf and help out with work. Kat is still in 3rd year so I get to see her when I visit. I have a lot of spare time now so I just dance for fun or read (I became a bookworm after I left the Academy). My reading was interrupted when I heard a knock on the door.

"Just a second," I called to the person on the other side of the door. To my surprise it was Ben. The company was on tour so I didn't expect to see him here. Still taken by his presence I ushered for him to come in; he nodded in reply as a thank you. He turned on the TV and sat on the couch.

"So what brings you down to Sydney; I thought the company was in Paris," I said.

He looked down for a while saying nothing but he eventually answered.

"I messed up onstage and I fell over. That was my last day before they let me go," he said close to a whisper.

"I'm so sorry." I tried to change the subject. "How's Grace and Abigail. I haven't heard from them in a long time."

"They're both doing well. They both actually said hi," he nodded.

"That's nice," I say walking into the kitchen to get some water.

"So have you heard from anybody else after 3rd year," he asked.

"I visit Kat once or twice a month. Ollie moved to Russia. Christian lives with Raf but he calls every now and again."

"Sounds like your very socially connected. Just remember I'm back now as well," Ben said with a wide smile on his face. That bugged me, the way he smiled right there. It wasn't an ordinary, friendly smile. I couldn't determine how I felt about it, but it felt awkward.

Suddenly there's a knock on the door. I walked over and pulled it open. Shock begins to flow through my body. I feel stiff and cold when I see the face staring back at me. Multiple knots froze in my stomach getting bigger and bigger. I didn't have any idea of what to say. I was like a deer caught in headlights.

I manage to get out two words.

"Hi Christian."