Author's Notes: Hello again, I had this chapter written a little while ago but i just never got around to checking it and stuff. I am sick right now...damn cold/flu so go easy on me with spelling and punctuation because i suck at it... i am still looking for a Beta reader and if you are interested just drop mea review.
thank you to people who reviewed:
Angel: The reason the first chapter was fast paced was because anything i added in there to fill time would of been a waste, this is where the story really begins when she gets out of her parents home. I know work and uni, she is a better person than me ;) and yeah go Michael...
TheRealDramaQueen817: I am so glad you are enjoying the story so far, so iwill try to update once a week at least...though i make no promises, enjoy.
poto-potc-TL: mine is good, even with all the spelling and punctuation mistakes? yay me :)
Jennifer: back again? ehehe sorry terrible joke i blame the cold i have, I hope you enjoy this story. and about Michael ill try not to give anything away...youll just have to read it.
Thanks again guys for reviewing, ok just so everyone knows i dont own Phantom of the Opera, but i so wish i did.
enjoy the chapter
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Aurora's alarm woke her at 7am. Grumbling she got up to have a quick shower. She checked her hands over, they were only a slight grazed and other than a bump on the head and a few tender spots there would be no lasting damage from her encounter last night. Aurora dressed in leotard, stockings and sweat pants. She also put her long hair in a plait as she was eating breakfast and looking over the song she was going to sing today.
Once Aurora was sure she had everything including her work uniform (she was going to go straight to work after the audition) she left for the theatre and arrived ten minutes early, after registering that she was here she was lead to a room where she commenced stretching and warming up her voice while looking at the page of script she was to read and act out, it called for a kiss. WOW that will be awkward if I have to act alone. She thought…
At 8am on the dot a Girl about Aurora's age, clearly a dancer entered the room.
"Hi I'm Belinda, I'm here to teach you the routine for your dance audition" She stuck out her hand for Aurora to Shake
"I'm Anna"
"Ok lets get started we only have 10 minutes"
The dance wasn't too difficult to learn, but it required lots of energy and flexibility. By the end of the 10 minutes Aurora felt she had the routine down.
She was then led in to another practice room slightly bigger than the one she had just been in, its mirrors were covered with a brown paper and there was a piano in the corner.
Another difference was that this one room had four people sitting at a table. One Aurora Shockingly recognized as Michael Who had helped her out last night. As his eyes settled on her, she could tell he was slightly shocked too.
They all introduced themselves. There was an middle aged man Named Christopher Powers, who was the Owner of the Theatre group, Lydia Matthews The dance instructor, she was a stern looking older woman, Blake Parker, The executive Producer of Show, there was a kind easy going look about him. Then there was Michael Black, actor. He was taller than she, with black hair and bright amber eyes. Aurora was just now noticing how hot he was. Must have been in too much shock last night to notice… She thought.
Michael said hello to her, although Aurora cringed when he called her Jesse, which caused confusion to for everyone because the name on her resume was Anna Davison.
"Jesse is my dance name, we are encouraged to change our names for that particular kind of work" Aurora explained after Michael enlightened them to her Club Performer job.
"Well Anna, would you like to start by performing the dance routine?" Christopher suggested. Aurora nodded and got in to position.
The music started played, by Michael on the piano. Aurora danced the classical ballet routine with enthusiasm and energy, remembering what her own instructor told her, to straighten her legs just that little bit more, and drop her shoulders. Although she loved acting and singing, dancing held a special place in her heart, because you get such satisfaction when you get a routine right and perform it for others enjoyment.
Aurora danced through the motions truly enjoying her self. At one point she forgot a step, so she just made something up and continued she knew the Dance instructor had noticed her mistake. But at the moment it didn't bother her.
Once she finished, she quickly took a swig of her water and waited for their opinion. Some were writing notes down or conferring with each other.
"Well done" Lydia commented "I noticed you forgot a step, although I was the only one" She continued "How long have you been dancing?"
"Since I was 10"
"I see" Lydia noted something on the paper then indicated she was finished.
"Could you please sing your song for us, and if we indicate for you to stop please do so"
Aurora walked over to the piano, then addressed Michael
"I'll play and sing, if that's ok?" she asked turning the panel. They nodded in agreement and Michael went to join them.
Aurora made herself comfortable before placing her hands on the keys and beginning the introduction to the song.
Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray (I would pray)
Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed I could break away
Chorus:
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes til' I touch the sky
I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get onboard a fast train
Travel on a jet plane, far away (I will)
And breakaway
Chorus
Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging around revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me but
Gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, breakaway
I'll spread my wings
And I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway, breakaway, breakaway
She sang every note to perfection; her voice came out pure and loud, Absolutely Prefect.
Once she finished, the panel wrote down some notes.
Then Christopher spoke:
"I'll say that was beautiful, but this is the most professional company in the country and we take grate pride in our shows and operas"
Wait company? Aurora's mind screamed, giving no outward sign that anything was wrong Aurora paid attention.
"I am just not sure of your voice range" He stopped and looked at Michael who had said something that Aurora didn't hear.
"Would you be able to do some voice scales for us so we can see how high your voice can go?"
"Of course" Aurora played the scales until she reached that inhumanly high note that she completed with ease.
Michael smirked and Christopher looked impressed, as did the rest of the panel.
Finally Blake spoke;
"Now it is time for a little bit of acting, we chose this piece because not many people can walk in to a room and act out a scene like this. We expect the best performers who can perform anything like this at the drop of a hat" He paused and looked a Michael before continuing "If you have any problems performing this scene you may leave now" Aurora was a little taken back by his bluntness.
"No, I am perfectly fine with it"
"Do you have any acting experience Anna"? Michael asked
"Yes, I got the lead in all school plays and I have had Drama/acting lessons during my secondary schooling" She walked to her bag and got out her Resume and handed it to Michael.
"How old are you?"
"18"
"So you have had no professional experience before?"
"No, I thought this was just a Theater group, truth be told not Power Green Theatrical Corporation-
"I see you have heard of us"
"I haven't been living under a rock, I saw your production of Wizard of OZ last year, and I was completely blown away"
"Ok why don't you and Michael go next door and have a quick run through of what you would like to do for the scene while we have a closer look at your performance resume?"
Nodding Aurora followed Michael in to the next room.
"Now because it is your audition you decide how you want to approach it, we are both professionals" His amber eyes were searching hers, and Aurora got the feeling they missed nothing.
"Well the scene calls for closeness and sexual attraction, seeing as the scene calls for me to practically seduce you, all have you to do is react to me and my touch and pretend you want me!"
They gave it a quick run through and Michael was surprised that she only had to glance at the script once or twice. Then they walked back in to the room and took up their positions.
Michael started like he was supposed to;
"What are you doing her Lorain?" He asked in a guarded voice
"I came here to see you" Aurora walked slowly forward to be just out of his reach "I'll leave if you want" She added innocently
"Why are you doing this to me? Why won't you just let go" Michael ran his hands through his hair
"Because I don't want to let you go" Aurora stepped closer and ran he slim fingers across his chest "We had something special Adam, how can you deny it?"
"What he had was lust and nothing more"
"You know that isn't true" She replied tauntingly moving behind in a circle around him, caressing him with her hands as she went.
"Stop torturing me and leave, Lorain" Michael acted as if he was loosing control
"Ok, I'll go, but before I do" Aurora stepped back around and pulled Michael down by the front of his shirt the kissed him deeply on the lips before pulling back and smiling slightly "To remember me by, good bye Adam" Aurora turned and began to walk away
"Like hell" Michael caught her by the waist and pulled her back against him, dipping her slightly and kissing her fiercely.
And that was the end of the scene. They got a slight applause from the panel. Michael tipped Aurora back up and they shook hands. Aurora was still slightly off balance from the intensity of the kiss. I have never been kissed like that before.
She shook it off and finished the audition then thanked them for their time before saying goodbye. They would let her know within the week if she was accepted. She wasn't holding her breath.
Walking out of the room she was aware of Michael watching her. And unknown to her she wasn't the only one who add been thrown off because of the kiss.
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