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Broken Promise
Chapter 9
A couple of days later May and Sora were back. I wanted to know if May performed with Layla, but first I met Sora.
- Hi Rogue! Long time no see! - she said joyful.
- How's Broadway? and Layla?
- Broadway is beautiful! She's fine...she sends you her regards.
- Thanks! Uhm, did May performed too?
- She did.
- Noooo! I lost.
- What are you talking about?
- Nothing.
- Okay, see you later!
I didn't want to see May, otherwise, I was going to pay or do something weird. Unfortunately, I saw her walking towards me, she was smiling big. I tried to pretend that I didn't see her, but it was too late.
- Rogue! How are you?
- Hi May! Fine...what about you?
- Spectacular! Guess what?
- ...what?
- My dream has become true!
- Which one?
- ...performing with Miss Layla Hamilton!
- And now what?
- You know what that means...
- I have no idea.
- Come on! I know you know.
- Okay, what do you want?
- I haven't thought about it.
- Take your time
- It will be something funny!
- I don't want to know...
Soon, it was time to return to stage, to continue the show. The show was a complete hit. Each day more and more people came. Days went and came that way.
One day, I noticed Sora, Mia, Anna and Rosetta looking carefully at the computer.
- What are you girls looking at? – I asked.
- The list of the ones who were called for the ICF - answered Mia.
- ICF? – I was confused.
- International Circus Festival! The one that's held every three years – said Rosetta.
- Oh wait...- I remembered my inbox - Now I get it.
- Get what? By the way...neither Sora, May, Leon or Rosetta were called – said Mia disappointed.
- Neither of them? - I asked.
- Well...I guess this time Kaleido Stage won't be there – said Anna.
I left them and went back to my own issues. Suddenly, I heard that Layla was at Kaleido Stage. That was kind of odd, since Layla started a new road and a long time passed since she left from Kaleido Stage.
May and Sora were rushing to Kalos' office. I stopped them.
- Hey! What's the matter? – I asked.
- Miss Layla is here! And she wants to see us! - said Sora excited.
- We don't have a clue of what is this about...but we'll tell you! – said May.
- Good luck.
After a while, May and Leon came out. I didn't know Leon was there. Just when they disappeared from my sight, Sora came out.
- So? What was it?
- Miss Layla said that she had a Phoenix Ticket for the International Circus Festival.
- Phoenix Ticket?
- Is an open invitation for the ICF...it is given to the ones who won the last festival.
- So what?
- Layla gave her ticket to Mr. Leon. He must choose one of us...and the one he chooses will enter the festival with him - she explained.
- One more time you and May are competing.
- Yes
- Good luck to both! May the best win.
She nodded, but she seemed worried.
-What's the matter Sora?
- Miss Layla...said creepy things about Mr. Leon - she said and left.
Some time later, I saw Layla. I ran towards her and accidentally knocked her down.
- Sorry Layla! I'm very sorry! Please forgive me!
- I must say that you took me unaware. Don't worry.
- Sorry...and why are you here? Besides offering your ticket for the ICF...
- That was all.
- And I'm sure you want Sora to go there right?
- Well...
- Why you want Leon to choose?
- I want Sora to fight.
I really had nothing to say, I just nodded.
- Let's go somewhere...someday.
- That's like saying nothing Rogue.
- I know...but I'm not sure when both of us can have free time.
- I guess you are right… - she said with her stunning smile.
The show was about to start. Layla was still around, so I loitered out with her while fulfilling my duties. She left to have a better view of the show. Soon, it was time for the climax. It was a remarkable part, when they did some maneuver in the trapezes. But, just when Leon was supposed to catch May...he let her fall. However, he caught her. Everyone was astonished; we thought she wouldn't do it.
- WHY WAS THAT? WHY? WHY? - I asked.
When the show was finished, I couldn't think about other thing than if May was all right.
- May! May! Are you okay?
- I did nothing wrong - she said with pain.
- Your shoulder! You need a doctor.
I got out of there and looked for Ken.
- Ken! Did you already call a doctor?
- Yes, he's coming.
I went back to where May was. She wasn't there anymore. But, Sora, Mia, Layla and Leon were there. Leon was leaving the place.
I approached; Mia and Sora had a frightened look.
- It was on purpose... - whispered Mia.
- They call him "The grim reaper" - said Sora.
- What? That bastard!
After hearing it was on purpose, I just wanted to kill Leon. I couldn't believe he would ever do something like that. Hurting May on purpose…he was the worst. I ran to get to him.
- Leon Oswald! Come here!
- What do you want?
- You are a despicable person!
I couldn't control myself; I punched his stomach so hard that I knocked him down. I began to kick him. He grabbed my legs to make me stop.
- Rogue! Stop it! You are going to get fired.
I was fighting to break free; I threw random blows to him, which actually didn't reach him.
- I DON'T CARE! HOW COULD YOU THAT TO MAY? YOU ARE A F*CKING IDIOT! I WISH SOMEDAY YOU FALL FROM THE TRAPEZE AND DIE!
He looked at me disoriented. Then, Kalos saw us.
- Rogue Carroll! You are fired! – he yelled.
- FINE! I DON'T CARE! BECAUSE GUESS WHAT? I DON'T NEED THIS! I DON'T NEED ANY OF THIS! Wanna know why? Because I received requests from performers of the International Circus Festival! They want me to design their costumes! I don't need Kaleido Stage!
- Miss Carroll! When you calm down...come to my office.
I didn't know if I wanted to cry or continue beating Leon. I was fired already; they couldn't do anything else to me. After calming down, I headed to Kalos's office.
- I know...I'm fired...I'll leave right now.
- I'm sorry...I warned you before.
- I know...But it was necessary…
- It wasn't. Come tomorrow to get your severance pay.
- It was nice to work here…Thank you – I said as I took my leave.
As I left, tears filled my eyes. Leon was waiting outside. When he saw me, he moved closer to me.
- Don't get any closer! Go away! Leave me alone!
I ran to my room and took all my stuff. I didn't talk to anyone; it would have been too dramatic.
Kaleido Stage...I'll miss you so much. So many good memories.
I took the first bus I saw, I just wanted to get away. I got off the bus and stayed in some hotel, it wasn't smart to go further, because I needed to return to Kaleido Stage the next day.
May's POV
- Leon got rid of me...I trusted him! But, now I'm useless...Sora has won...
I looked around the room. Something was missing; actually...many things were missing.
- Where's Rogue? And her stuff? Did she get a room? It's fine since I'm not in the mood seeing anyone.
Rogue's POV
The next day I went to Kaleido Stage. I went straight to Kalos's office. I didn't want to meet with anyone. I wasn't even sure if someone besides Leon knew what happened.
- Come in Miss Carroll
- Thanks…
- Here - he handed me a check.
- Thanks for giving me the chance to work here more than a year ago...and for believing in me…
- It was nothing...you did a great work here.
- I...I...
I got out of there quickly. I loved Kaleido Stage, I loved designing costumes, I really enjoyed being there. But it was time to go.
Author's notes:
Compared to the last one, this is a really short chapter! But, Rogue was fired Dx Well, Leon did wrong, someone had to to something!