Disclaimer: I don't own Kaleido Star
Broken Promise
Chapter 8
- Hey girl, who were you kissing? Huh? You must tell me! Tell me! - said May impatiently.
- Oh I was supposed to introduce him to you...but I forgot.
- Who's him?
- Maybe he would come some other day.
- WHO IS HIM? - she yelled.
- Cool it...He's Jack Evans, a very good friend.
- Just a friend? Well, he was eye-catching! You must introduce him to me!
- I'll do it the next time.
- Where do you met?
- It's an odd story.
- Tell!
- Supposedly, when I was 16, I was almost hit by a motorcycle.
- Supposedly? Then?
- He saved me from getting hit...but I banged my head with some rock...and I had a temporary amnesia. I can't really remember how it happened.
- Temporary amnesia?
- Traumatic amnesia, the memory loss caused by a hard blow to the head. But it was temporary...I forgot like 3 years of my life...but I got to remember everything...or that's what it seems.
- How's that?
- The doctor said that I could remember things by myself; it was a matter of time. My family and friends cooperated to bring me familiar objects, photographs, music etc to remember faster.
- So…that's how you met him?
- Yes! And since then we are very good friends - I made a pause - By the way...how did you showed your shine?
- Oh yes! I must tell you! We went to an ice skating rink...
- And what happened?
- I made a great ice skating routine...and Leon just said that he wanted ice skating on Dracula…but that didn't meant that I was going to play Mina.
- So the competition hasn't ended?
- That's right! And now I have 3 days to practice so that Leon will definitely choose me!
- You still want his approval?
- Of course!
- But he is...whatever as long as you are happy.
- I thought you were going to insult him! I'm used to it.
- ...I'm going to sleep. I woke up early because of you!
- It wasn't early! Lazy brat!
- Brat? I'm older than you! Well, good night.
- Good night.
The next morning I woke up late. But, since that day there was no show or anything relevant, it was okay. I did my morning routine slowly.
Afterwards, I headed to the workshop. I didn't get to show my proposal to Mia the day before, so I was about to do it.
I found Mia in my way.
- Mia! I wanted to show you the drafts...and about the script...Now we need ice skates right?
- Oh yes...I was just about to tell you - she handed the script to me.
- That stupid Leon changing everything to his damn will.
- Well…what can we do? Let's go to my office.
I showed Mia the drafts and the possible fabrics. She was very pleased. She asked for some minor changes.
- Okay, I get it. I'll start reading the script. Please notify me when the rehearsal begins.
- Okay!
- One more thing. Should I begin Mina Murray's costume? Or should I wait until that guy decides if he really wants Mina Murray on the show?
- Well...Mina Murray is...Leon doesn't...but he just...and Sora...and May...and well...I DON'T KNOW! - cried Mia
- Don't worry, I'll do it. I hope he decides to keep the character.
- We will know in 2 days...
- By the way, I haven't seen Sora...
- She's training.
- She knows how to skate?
- I'm not sure.
- Well, it is Sora...she'll do it fine.
Mia nodded.
I was on my way back to the workshop when I saw Leon. He didn't look at me or tried to talk or anything. It was as if he pretended I was not there. I couldn't believe that what I did the night before worked.
I opened the door energetically.
- Hanna and Danna! Come!
- Eh? Who? Where? When? - asked both.
- Me! Here! Now!
- Yes sir!
- Hanna, we will need ice skates. Go get them.
- Okay - she replied
- Danna, begin the patterns for this - I said as I handed her some sketches.
- Roger - said Danna
- I'll start reading the script, to design the rest of the costumes.
We began our duties. After a while, we were almost done. At least for that day, we were really efficient.
I had some free time. And since I decided to finish high school, I asked Rosetta for advice. She was a very nice girl. She offered to go with me to a high school that was "nearby". After talking with some people it was done, I was starting distance education. I just needed to attend a couple of times to take exams.
We went back. She had things to do, so we took separated ways.
I went to the ice skating rink to see Sora.
- Sora!
- Rogue! - she replied smiling.
- How you doing?
- Fine...I think I can do it.
Her skating wasn't that good. I was sure it was the first time Sora stepped on ice. But I believed in her skills.
- Yeah I think that too...but why do you… - I stopped the verbal vomit - Never mind.
- Eh? What were you going to ask?
- Nothing - I said looking away.
Even though Leon was not around, I wanted to talk about him. I couldn't control it.
I stayed a while to see Sora's training. I even skated with her. It was getting late. I told Sora, that she needed to rest, but she said that it wasn't the time yet.
I came across May on my way to the dorms.
- Rogue! Where have you been? I didn't see you around all day!
- I was working with the costumes and some other things. I also went to see Sora's training.
- You went all the way there to see her and when I asked you to go for me you just said you couldn't go!
- May...don't be childish! And as I said before, you don't have to compete with her in everything!
- Of course I have to do it!
- May! I don't want to argue, especially with you.
- Fine! Then say no more!
- What's up with you? You were the one who started!
- LET'S SHUT UP BOTH!
We remain silence for a moment.
- Let's go to our room.
- Okay.
The three days passed, it was the day. Sora was on the ice rink that was installed on the stage. I was surprised. She looked as if she had been skating for years. All of a sudden, May appeared and started to skate too. Leon got in to the ice and skated while the girls followed him trying to imitate his movements.
WTF with this guy? How can he master everything? How can he be so talented in this? He doesn't practice that much and yet he's very skilled. He's awesome.
He made some weird jump and a spin. May and Sora tried it but both failed.
- That was so funny!
- I heard that Rogue! – yelled May.
Leon made a great jump and reached a trapeze.
- OMFG! THAT'S NOT NATURAL! – I exclaimed shocked.
Actually, everyone was shocked.
- If you want to be my partner...come here - said Leon.
May and Sora tried and jumped. It seemed that both would reach him. Leon took her by her arm. May was the chosen.
- Mia, Mina Murray will appear and May Wong is going to do it - said Leon
- Okay... – said Mia
May came straight to me. She looked so cheerful. I felt happy for her too.
- Leon chose me! I'm gonna be Mina! I'll be the star! I'm so happy! - said May as she hugged me.
- Calm down...get away from me! – I said as I pushed her back.
- You are so cold!
- Well done May, really. Now, I have to go somewhere, see you later!
I felt the need to talk with Leon. I thought he would reject both, but he didn't. And that was a good signal.
- Finally you decided something - I said to Leon
- So what?
- Nothing...is just that I thought you would reject both.
- No...not this time
- Why? – I said as I realized that I was contradicting myself. Why was I talking to him? I wanted to get rid of him, and now I was going after him.
- I'm not telling you.
- Fine, don't tell me...I really don't care...I'm leaving.
- No, wait! - he said as he grabbed my arm.
- What do you want?
- I don't know...
- Then let me go.
- I can't let you go…
- Why not? – I asked bewildered.
- I don't know! – he yelled.
- Hey calm down!
- I'm sorry... - he said as he let me go. He looked kind of upset.
- What's the matter?
- It's nothing...
- Well...then see you.
I couldn't stop it. The words come out from my mouth.
- He wasn't my boyfriend! He is just a friend.
He looked surprised by my unexpected comment. I started to run away. Something was wrong with me.
A few days went by. We worked hard to get the costumes ready. Then, I noticed Dracula's hat was not done yet. I checked the performer's measurements register we had. Leon's head circumference was not there.
- Hanna, Danna…why we don't have Leon Oswald's head measurement?
- Eh?! Are you sure? – asked the girls.
- Is not here…I need it! Danna, go get it – I commanded.
- No! I want to do it! - cried Hanna.
- She said my name! – said Danna.
- Girls! I don't care who does it, I just need someone to do it.
- Can we both go?
- As you wish. – I said sewing.
Both left. After a few minutes, they were back. They were smiling. The girls had a big crush on him…well, actually many girls had a crush on him.
- He made questions about you! – said Hanna.
- Eh? What did he asked?
- He asked us…when you began to work here…and if we knew what you were doing before that – replied Danna.
- And what did you told him?
- We just said: "She began working here about a year and a half ago. Before that, we only know she lived in Iowa with her parents."
- Then?
- Nothing! It was weird. He also told us not to let you know! Oh…
I didn't understand why he asked them that. He could had ask directly to me…It was not like I would lie or something.
The day after, the show started. The show was different, or that was how I felt about it. Maybe because neither Layla nor Sora were the ones starring. The show was rather scary…I heard kids didn't like it. But, Leon and May were very skilled.
After one week of success, there was 1 week for maintenance...so everyone had a free week.
- Free week! Maybe I can go to Iowa...nah I won't. It would be better if I make the school homework and that stuff. What will you do May? – I asked her.
- Hehe...well...I heard Sora was going to Broadway to perform with Miss Layla.
- With Layla? Seriously? Wow how cool! I wish I could see Layla on Broadway...because Broadway shows are a great thing you know…
- You have been on Broadway? The thing is...I WANT TO PERFORM WITH MISS LAYLA TOO!
- My older sister is a director in Broadway and my brother is an actor...that's why. But May…Sora was the one who was called for that.
- I DON'T CARE IF SORA WAS THE ONE THAT WAS CALLED! I WANT TO DO IT TOO! – cried May.
- Don't be a fool! You cannot go and appear randomly and ask Layla if you can perform with her! You can't!
- Wanna bet it?
- Are you serious? What are we betting?
- Who cares? Anything! We can choose it later.
- Okay.
- Then it's done! I will definitely perform with Miss Layla! And you will lose!
May really wanted to beat Sora in everything. Being the star wasn't enough. Even if she got to perform with Layla…it wasn't going to be enough. May really didn't know what she was after, that's why it was never enough.
May and Sora were on Broadway. Almost everyone returned to their home or something. Hanna and Danna lived near Kaleido Stage, so they didn't live on the dorms. I felt lonely.
A whole week of free time, alone.
I remember that Rosetta told me to check frequently my email, since I could get notices of homework and exams. I was about to do it, but I thought it would not be much and I could get it done on time.
Day 1
- I'll play the violin! And write some songs!
Day 2
- Oh…maybe I should make an online portfolio with my designs!
Day 3
- I want to buy clothes! I'm always making costumes and stuff but I never get to buy clothes for me.
Day 4 at 10 pm
- I must check my email...WTF? I HAVE LOTS OF HW AND THEY ARE DUE TOMORROW MORNING! AND I HAVE AN EXAM!
I started to hit my head with the laptop's keyboard. I fooled around almost all the week and forgot about my responsibilities.
I had a lot of work to do. It was virtually impossible to finish everything by myself. I thought about getting help.
I got out of my room and looked around. Nobody was around. I got to the second floor, there was not a living soul. First floor, cafeteria… the same. I headed to the training room, Leon was there.
Was he the only one who also stayed? Why did it have to be him? I couldn't ask him for help. But, there was no other choice. I couldn't fail on the first week. I had to swallow my pride.
- Leon...are you busy?
- Can't you see?
- Fine...I'm sorry – I was about to leave.
- Wait! What do you want?
- Help
- Help? With what?
- Homework… - I couldn't believe I was asking him for help with something like that.
- Homework? Do you actually go to school? How old are you? And do you think I'm a tutor or something?
- It's distance school. My age doesn't matter! And of course I know you are not a tutor! But it's too much and it's due tomorrow and also there's an exam – I made a pause - It's my problem not yours. I'm sorry, see you.
- I'll help you.
- Really? Thank you!
We went to my room. It wasn't like the time before; we had nothing to fight about. He was just a visitor, not an intruder.
- So? What is it? – he asked.
I showed him my inbox. He was startled.
- Why did you wanted me to help you?
- There was nobody around...only you. I had no choice.
We did our best to finish everything. But, it was already 4:00 am and there was still some work to do. Also I wanted to sleep.
- Leon...you can leave if you want to...it is 4:00 am. Thanks for your help.
- But, you haven't finished. I told you I would help you.
I was about to start studying, but I couldn't bear it anymore. I fell asleep.
Leon's POV
- Rogue! Wake up! Wake up!
Nothing...she was sleeping deeply. I decided to finish what I was doing and let her sleep.
At 7:00 am someone was knocking at the door. It was that lady, Sarah.
- Leon? What are you doing here? This is not your room! Tell what you were doing with Rogue!
- I was helping her with her homework.
- But she doesn't goes to school! You are lying!
- She just began distance school.
- Distance school? Do you think I was born yesterday? Tell her I'm here.
- She's sleeping.
- Didn't you say you two were doing homework?
- But she suddenly fell asleep! – I answered annoyed.
Rogue's POV
I woke up. My eyes felt heavy. I looked around. I was sleeping in the desk, with a book as a pillow. I could see Leon and Sarah at the door.
- Sarah? What's the matter? What time is it?
- Why is Leon here? It's 7:00 am.
- 7:00 AM? I MUST FINISH IN 15 MIN! – I yelled heading to the computer.
- You didn't answer my question!
- He was helping me! Don't get it wrong!
- Okay, I'll believe you…but, I forgot why I came here! - said Sarah as she left.
I uploaded the files quickly, they we up just in time. But I couldn't study at all and the exam was in half an hour.
- I won't get in time! – I cried.
- I'll take you there.
- You have done too much...its fine.
- I wasn't asking you.
He grabbed my stuff and took me outside. I didn't know he had a motorcycle. We arrived rapidly to the school. I thanked him and waved good-bye. He just looked at me puzzled. I didn't ask him anything; I had to rush to the classroom.
When I finished the exam, I walked to the entrance. Leon was there. I didn't tell him to wait for me.
- Let's go eat something.
- Why are you still here? I'm not hungry.
- We need to talk.
- Okay, maybe I'm hungry…let's go.
We arrived to some restaurant and had breakfast.
- Rogue...I want to talk with you about that time.
- Which time?
- All the time…since we meet for the first time until the day…
- It was when you didn't want to perform with Sora – I interrupted.
- I wasn't talking about the time...you want to pretend it never happened?
- What are you talking about?
- So that's how it's going to be...never mind.
Author's notes:
This is the longeeest chapter I have uploaded until know. But too many days went by in this chapter...
It's funny how the amount of words per chapter have gradually increased since the first one hhaha But, don't worry...it will decrease in the next ones haha
Talking about the story..."Amnesia"...simple isn't it? Not exactly! What happened before? Wait for it! : D