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Broken Promise
Chapter 6
I opened my eyes. The sun was rising. My body felt weak, like if I slept in a bad position...but actually I was leaning on something.
- Eh? Why did I wake up?
- You just suddenly fell asleep - he whispered.
- Really? When? - I said half sleep.
- Somewhere around 4:00 am
- Oh...and what time is now?
- 5:45 am
- It's so early! I want to sleep more! I'm going back to my room.
- You can't...the doors to the dorms open at 6:30 am
- Damn...How was I supposed to know that?
- Maybe if you woke up earlier...
- What are you trying to say? – I realized the "something" I was leaning on - Get your hands off me! You took advantage of me just because I was sleeping and then I was half-sleep! Idiot!
- 2 minutes ago you were nicer...
I took my stuff, turned my back and walked away. I headed to the shore.
May's POV
I looked at the other side of the bed, there was no one there.
- Rogue's not here...Oh my…she stayed outside. That careless girl! She must be sleeping on the streets! And for sure she has been attacked by a burglar or something worse .Wait…it's Rogue...she can defend herself.
I felt uneasy with the fact that she stayed outside, so I made Sarah open the doors earlier and went to look out for her. I searched for her all over the place, running. Then, I saw Leon sitting on a bench, but he was lost on his thoughts...or maybe half awake. I wasn't sure why he was outside too...probably he noticed the doors opened earlier.
- Have you seen Rogue?
No answer.
- Hey Leon! Don't ignore me! I'm talking to you. Have you seen Rogue?
- Who cares about her?
- I do...just a little.
He stared at me, as if he was considering what I just said.
- She went that way
- Okay thanks
I rushed to the direction he pointed me. Finally, I saw Rogue staring at the sea.
- Rogue!
Rogue's POV
- Oh, hi May! Why are you here? It's just 6:10 am
- Well, you weren't on the room…so I thought you were unable to get into the dorms last night.
- Yeah, I spent the night here, by the way...were you worried?
- Me? Of course not! It's just that you weren't there…so it was weird.
- Didn't you say before that I was a weird girl? - I didn't wait for her to answer - Then that should be normal for someone like me.
- Rogue! Is the last time that I care about you!
- So you actually care.
- Never mind! Let's go back.
We headed to the cafeteria. It was too early, there was no living soul. We looked to each other.
- I'll go to sleep.
- You are so lazy! I'm practicing, see you!
The only moments when May was not practicing, was at night, when she was on the room. She was very determined to become the star. Even though her goal was the same as Sora's...they were almost opposites. I fell asleep thinking about their differences.
I had a dream. It was almost like a memory, from the time I lived abroad with my aunt. However, it was like seeing through a misted glass...
I woke up abruptly. Only 2 hours passed since I fell asleep. Someone was knocking the door.
It was Mia.
- Were you sleeping? I have been knocking for 10 min!
- 10 min? Are you sure? I don't think so.
- It's okay, but we need to talk.
- About what?
- The next show! - said Mia with fire on her eyes.
- Really? Let's go!
Mia took me into a room. She opened the door. Anna, Ken, Sora and Marion were there. Mia sat down in front of her computer.
- Now everyone is here...what's the next show? – asked Ken.
- DRACULA! - said Mia laughing evilly.
- Really?! Cool! - I exclaimed.
Sora and Marion had a look of fear on their faces, Anna a look of bewilderment and Ken of surprise.
- It's a horror story isn't it? - said Sora frightened.
- Yes! - said Mia energetically.
- There are gags on it? Right? Right?! - asked Anna.
- No! - said Mia.
- Why not! – cried Anna disappointed.
- But, don't see it just as horror story...It's also a love story!
- Kind of... - I murmured.
- Love between Mina Murray and Dracula! Sora...I made Mina Murray with your image - explained Mia.
- Oh, really? - asked Sora.
- Yes!
- Mia...I see it! I see it! I'll start designing the costumes, right now! - I said as I took my leave.
- Okay, show them to me when you are finished with the draft.
I was very excited. I ran through the hallway so fast that I knocked down a random guy. I didn't stop to say sorry, mean me.
I opened the door of the workshop frenetically.
- Hanna! Danna! Guess what?
- What? - said both.
- The next show...is Dracula! I can see it already!
- Then, shall we begin? - asked Hanna.
Whenever I had to start designing, I talked to the girls about my ideas. Their job in those moments was to propose the perfect fabric and show it to me. They always understood what I wanted, we were a great team.
I spent some hours designing Dracula's and Mina's costume. Leon would play Dracula; he was perfect for the role. That helped me out to get the perfect look.
I drew the draft. I never showed Mia the real draft, just to the girls.
- I'm finished! What do you think about it?
- Amazing! - said both.
I made a better drawing for both costumes. I'm not sure why I did that. I always had to make changes after showing my proposal to Mia. However, with every show that passed, I got better...fewer changes. I learned to consider aspects about the performers' techniques. I attended many practice sessions, to study their movements and consider them. Many times, I even took photos. It was important that the performers didn't have any troubles with their clothes on stage.
Also, it was necessary to read the whole script and understand it, to know about the other roles and design their costumes too. It wasn't an effortless job.
Mia told me she was giving me the script the next day. She had to show it to Kalos first before having the final script. But I was too excited, so the initial idea for the main characters was ready.
I was tired so I went to the dorms. May was not around (as usual) so I took a nap.
I had the dream for before again, but it was blurrier. I heard a girl calling my name. I woke up. Night had come while I was napping.
-Rogue! Rogue! Wake up! I got news! - said May jumping on the bed.
- Eh? News? Stop jumping!
- Yes! I'll be Mina Murray!
- What? What are you talking about?
- Listen. That girl Mia... had like a meeting with Kalos and Leon. Both accepted her proposal. Leon liked the idea of being Dracula, but he wanted some changes on the script. Then, that dumbass Sora got in randomly with all her gang to congratulate Mia...
- Don't call Sora a dumbass - I interrupted.
- Can I continue? Just after their appearance, Leon asked Mia to remove Mina Murray. She seemed surprised. Then, Sora tried to change Leon's mind with non sense arguments. In that moment, I got in to say that I could be Mina Murray too. Leon said that he didn't care who was doing it, that he only wanted to be satisfied.
- As expected from him. But, that doesn't mean you'll be Mina Murray. And what does he mean by being satisfied?
- I don't know! Well, I'll beat Sora and become Mina Murray. Oh, and I just have 1 day to practice
- Uhm, good luck - I said and fell asleep again.
The next day, I noticed May's stuff wasn't on the room. Perhaps she finally got a room. I went to the cafeteria.
Everyone was waiting for something. I saw Anna and Mia, so I went to ask them.
- A while ago May made Chinese food…but just for herself! So the food is late and we have to wait - said Anna upset.
- She said this was for you – said Mia handing a box to me.
May left some food for me.
After eating, I went to the training room; May was on a weird trapeze. She noticed my presence.
- Hi Rogue! I'll move to another room! – said May from above.
- Okay.
- You're not asking why? Well, I'll tell you. It would be just for today and tomorrow. It's a Feng shui thing!
- You are really determined to play Mina…
- Yes! Well, I have to practice...You can stay to watch if you want to.
I stayed. I never saw a trapeze like that previously. If before, I thought that mastering the trapeze was a difficult thing, in that moment I was convinced. May seemed to have some troubles, but each time she tried again, she improved. I felt like I was out of place, so I left her.
- See you May!
I just got out of the training room, when I saw Anna coming near.
- Rogue...you must go and talk to May - said Anna seriously.
- About what?
- She's a b*tch! She won't let Sora practice; they were supposed to take turns! – said Anna filled with anger.
- That's not right…But, May is so stubborn...I don't think I can help.
- But she may listen to you...
- Maybe...but, if it is about performing...I can't say much because she begins to be arrogant.
- Damn...What can we do? I guess we must find another way.
- If you come with something and you need any help. Just call me.
- Yeah, thanks – she said as she left running.
Even though I said to Anna that I couldn't do anything about it, I returned to the training room.
- May! Why you didn't let Sora practice?
- I came here first! So, I have the right to practice here.
- But there was something about taking turns, right?
- I never agree to something like that!
- Oh come on May...
- That's true! They never told me that!
- But now Sora won't be able to practice.
- That's her problem…not mine, she's so stupid.
- May...sometimes you are so… - I stopped.
- I'm what? Say it Rogue!
- So egocentric and arrogant! – after that, the words came out of my mouth like verbal vomit - You are just like him! Maybe you should date him someday! I'm sure you two would get along easily!
- Who are you talking about? – said May puzzled.
- It doesn't matter!
- Don't unleash your anger with me! You haven't recovered from that night?
- Maybe it's that! – I said furiously as I walked to the door.
I wasn't looking forward so I bumped myself against the door.
- Stupid door! I hate doors!
I sled the door and Leon was in front of it as he was about to get through.
- You hit your head with the door? How silly.
- Shut up!
- Why should I date May Wong? You want that?
- Why you were listening? That was just between May and me.
Silence.
- By the way...you are making things get pretty interesting don't you?
- Why?
- You know what I'm talking about...
- I don't want to talk about it with you.
- You never want to deal with important matters that have relation with your damn attitude and your ego!
Silence.
- You know it's true! Why?
- I have my reasons.
- Say them.
He said nothing. He was getting on my nerves. It seemed that he was considering something.
- Who do you want me to choose? Sora Naegino or May Wong? Neither of them?
- Can I say both of them? – I answered unconsciously - Wait! Don't change the subject!
- Didn't you say you wanted to talk about it?
- Argh! It's so troublesome to deal with you!
- Calm down, Rogue.
- Don't tell me what to do!
- Your phone...
- Again you change the subject!
- It´s true! Your phone is ringing! Are you deaf? – he said impatiently.
He was right, my phone was ringing, but I couldn't listen to it before. Every time I disputed with Leon, my mind could only focus on my rage.
- Oh, true...Excuse me.
I turned my back and pulled my phone from my pocket. I looked at the screen. I'm sure my face reflected a stupid smile.
- Hi! How you doing darling?
- What did you said? - asked Leon
- Shut up! I'm not talking to you! – I said as I turned to Leon - Oh no, sorry honey, that wasn't for you...Nobody.
- I'm nobody?
- Shh! Quiet! …Are you serious? I'll be so happy! I miss you so much! … When? … Really? …Okay love ya! Bye bye!
- Who was that? – asked Leon with a hard look.
- Mind your own business! – I said as I walked away smiling.
Author's notes:
I have followed many of the events just as they are in series...but I'm trying not to be too extensive describing them. Trying.
Also, I'm introducing other character's POV! This will be seen in the chapters ahead.