Author's Notes: Hello again, sorry it took me so long, i have had a fair bit of writers block of late as well as my muse running off somewhere, i know not. but anyway i think it is just a difficult part of the story for me to write, but i shall get through it still plenty of twists and turns to go.

Thank you so much to my reviewers. Just so everyone knows i never meant for her parents to be so hateful but they just have a mind of their own. and it seems to work for the story. as for what is going to happen next, everyone is just going to have to read :)

I don't own anything so lets not sue me, my hours at work have been cut down and i am poor :(

so on with the story :)

Aurora woke earlier than normal on Monday, Sunday had dragged on forever because she had stayed in her room, only coming out for meals.

Aurora practically jumped out of bed and went for a shower. The only light in her day was she was going to be able to talk to Michael and explain.

Once out of the shower, aurora put on some green cargo pants and a black singlet, put her hair up in a messy bun and put on some simple foundation.

Once she had done that she left her room heading for the dinning room. Her parents were already seated and in conversation, which they broke off when she entered. Silently Aurora sat down and pulled some toast towards her, buttering and spreading Jam on it, before eating it all the while avoiding looking at her parents, instead looking out the windows.

Through the window you can see the lush gardens and the iron fence that covered the perimeter of the property. Aurora remembered looking through the fence and out to the street, the real world she had called it and wondering what the future held.

If I had known it would turn out like this…

Once Aurora finished she left the table without saying anything and went back to her room and collected the ballet clothes, score and a pen and paper. Putting them all in a bag she put on her shoes and had to stop herself from running out of the house.

She walked past the dinning room when her father stopped her

"Where are you going?" Her father asked standing in her way

"To rehearsals" Aurora said stepping around him and continuing to the door.

"Steve" Her father said calmly. Who is that? Aurora wondered in alarm

A security member walked forward and Aurora guessed what her father was thinking

"Oh no way is he coming to rehearsals that will blow my cover" And I won't be able to talk to Michael…. Aurora added silently

"But how else will we know if you are keeping your end of the deal?"

"It is called trust you might try it sometime"

"Steve will accompany you and explain the situation and who are you to the staff members. The cast and crew shall be told he is a journalist or some such nonsense that will explain his presence away; you will not tell them who you are"

"Just so you know Sara and Michael already know" Her father just nodded and Aurora just gave up and left, she would be late otherwise.

Aurora arrived on time and went in to the small practice room, where Brett and Michael were already waiting, along with Christopher. When Aurora entered Michael breathed a sigh of relief but when he started to move towards her she gestured to Steve and shook her head. He got the message.

Steve immediately went over to introduce himself to Christopher and talk to him about the situation.

Aurora sat down at the piano and started to warm up; soon she was joined by Brett and Michael.

Brett sat down beside her.

"Just so you know I know who you are" He said quietly so it couldn't be heard by Steve of Christopher across the room.

"You do?" It took all of Aurora's self control to keep playing

"Yes at the start of the production I heard you talking to Sara"

"Why didn't you tell anyone else, or me?"

"I didn't want to admit I had eased dropped and seeing as I knew you were fine and hadn't been kidnapped I didn't think I had to tell anyone"

"You're a rare type of person you know that" Aurora said smiling

"I know" Brett laughed before continuing "Michael was telling me what had happened, so you're allowed to finish out the production?"

"Yes, but if I associate with Michael they will remove him" Aurora stole a glance at Michael, who was listening intently.

He gave her a small nod, as Christopher walked over and took over playing the piano. The three leads warmed up together with Aurora in the center like always. Steve was sitting over in the corner observing.

Once warm up was finished they worked on the "down once more" sequence. Aurora enjoyed this because no matter what Steve said she got to kiss Michael.

"It is only a practice" he argued

"Yes" Christopher said "But how will it look if they don't practice, we want this production to be a success"

"I'm sure they have had enough practice" Steve said glaring at Christopher.

"I am the director, you're here to observe, make sure that is all you do" Christopher turned back to the three stars and winked at Aurora, who gave him a small smile back before they started the song again.

Aurora went to dance practice after lunch, with Steve following her closely.

They ran over all the dances Aurora was in including II Muto, and Hannibal. Before Christopher called all the cast and crew together for a meeting.

"On Wednesday we are going to be doing a run through of the first half of the production, without costumes because a few of them are still being finished. I will tape Wednesday's performance and take notes so we can fine tune it, and then run through it again on Friday. I would like to get everyone in on Saturday for another run through, so that next week we can fine tune the second half, I would like everyone in attendance. I have been watching all the cast and crew work so hard these past few months and I have to say it is coming together nicely, so keep it up and this is sure to be one of our most successful productions to date. So that is all for now, everyone drive home safely, Anna if I could see you in my office before you go" Christopher said addressing Aurora who nodded in response "good, have a good afternoon everyone"

Aurora left for Christopher's office before Steve could catch up with her. She caught Michaels eye as she walked by and in the once glance told him how sorry and depressed she was and how much she loved him. She was kicking herself for not getting the courage to tell him before it was too late.

Christopher was waiting there for her.

"I don't have much time before Steve joins us" Christopher said in a quiet voice "But I want you to know that I am going to do everything in my power to see this situation turns out the way you want" Christopher held up a folded piece of paper "This if from Michael, make sure Steve doesn't find it" Aurora carefully stuck it in her bra, Christopher smiled cheekily "I want to help you, any notes you write I shall be glad to deliver to Michael" Aurora nodded as Christopher then changed the subject to her performance that day, gesturing to the door.

"You seemed a little tired today and we can't have that, you got the part because you could not only sing, but because of your attitude. I want to see a better effort from you tomorrow" At that moment Steve opened the door and walked in. "I will see you tomorrow Aurora" Christopher said with a secret smile.

Aurora got up and followed Steve out the door. Hope can be found even in the darkest places. And that thought made her smile.

Dear Aurora

When I saw you this morning I was shocked, I don't know how you convinced your parents to let you finish out the production, but this gives us another chance.

If you aren't happy with the current situation then I think we should do something about it, let me know

Till then even though I never told you before I love you.

Michael

Aurora was smiling through her tears, Michael loved her too. And he wanted to help her.

No matter what I have to figure out a way out. Aurora thought. But first I have to find a safe place to hide the letter; there was no way she was throwing away his declaration of love for her.

The usual places came up like under her bed and in her desk. Then Aurora thought of the prefect place. In her bathroom was a hamper. It was like a whicker basket with a material slip on the inside. The bottom had a small hole, if Aurora could find a safety pin or something she could secure it in there. That would be the last place anyone would look, and that was often the best place to hide things.

After the letter was hidden Aurora wrote a quick reply letter.

Michael,

I am all ears to suggestions; I just don't want you to go to jail. Maybe I should go to the press with the real story, I don't know, I don't want you to get hurt.

I am sorry I couldn't call or anything to tell you I was ok, and believe me I tried. I have never been as happy as I was, when I was with you. I was never pretending, incase you saw that news report.

I love you too; I was annoyed with myself for not telling you before too.

Always yours

Aurora

Aurora hid the letter inside her point shoe behind the padding, laughing she thought, who would look there?

Tuesday seemed to drag on, and it got worse when Kyle showed up and with her parents permission, not hers took her out.

"So it was you, that day in the corner store"

"You know it was, you took down my number plate"

"I thought you had been kidnapped"

"Well my kidnappers were doing a poor job letting me out, and in a car too" Aurora replied sarcastically

"Come on Aurora, I thought I was helping you"

"You should of left well enough alone, I was so happy before, now I have been contemplating suicide, because I am so unhappy" Aurora said in disgust "Not that I would, it is a cowards way out"

"Let us get off this depressing subject, and talk about us"

"What us" Aurora said quickly

"Didn't your parents tell you?" Kyle said slinging an arm around her shoulders

"Tell me what?"

"They have given permission for me to court you"

"No way in hell, no, no, no" Aurora ran her hands through her hair "Why would you ask them, I hate you, I would never date you" Aurora then stood up from the bench in the park and started walking away

"Aurora" She could hear Kyle chasing her; that only made her break in to a run.

She passed trees and the pond, but still she kept running.

This couldn't be happening her parents were deciding everything…and Kyle, god Mr. Perverted.

Suddenly Aurora was jumped from behind, Kyle had caught up. He flipped her over and grabbed her hands when she tried to hit him.

"Get off me" Aurora practically screamed

"Not till you calm down and stop running"

"No, first off I am not going to let you court me-

"You don't have a choice"

"I don't have a choice in my life? Well that's rich"

"Come on it isn't that bad, not when you get to kiss me" Aurora just looked at him as if he was crazy

"Get off me" She started struggling more as Kyle lent in

Suddenly he was pulled off her.

"Are you ok?" a familiar voice asked

I am so evil with my cliff hangers, but it seemed like such a good place to end it ;) ill try to get the next chapter up within the week, though dont quote me on it.

Ok so another chapter down. hope you all enjoyed

so R&R and that means read and review not read and run ;)

so until next time

have fun

Emma Riddle