A DANCE TO REMEMBER (Falling helplessly)

Heaven

A Dance to Remember 💃💋 (Falling Helplessly)

Chapter eleven and Twelve

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An underground warehouse.

The warehouse was a bit dark, with little lights coming from faint bulbs that cast eerie shadows on the walls. The hallway was as quiet as a graveyard, the only sound being the soft hum of machinery in the distance. Soon, the clicking of heels could be heard, echoing off the concrete floor. The person wore red stiletto heels, and her legs were long and elegant, toned from years of strutting down catwalks. And soon, her body came into view, clad in a black gown with a red cape flowing behind her like a river of fire. A very large hat covered her face, casting a shadow over her features. Her fingers were adorned with different accessories of rings, each one glinting in the dim light like a tiny diamond.

She walked to a huge door and pushed it open, revealing a room that was a stark contrast to the drab warehouse. Inside, there was a clean-sized bed, a dresser, and a closet full of clothes. The room was neatly arranged and had everything: a TV, a dining area, a kitchen, a bathroom, and everything a normal house should have. In other words, the room was like a house on its own, a self-contained world where one person could live in comfort. A woman was on the bed, putting on a blue casual gown. She pretended like she hadn't noticed someone had come in, but her eyes flicked towards the door, betraying her interest.

The woman in red strode into the room, her heels clicking on the floor. "You should be lucky I gave you such treatment after everything you did to me, b***h," she said, her voice low and menacing. "You should be tortured and killed."

The woman on the bed looked up, her eyes flashing with anger. "I did not wrong you," she said, her voice firm. "He was mine from the beginning. You claimed you loved him, yet you killed him."

The woman in red laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "Yes, I did," she said. "Since I couldn't get him, I killed him. And I'll kill you too if you don't respect yourself."

The woman on the bed scoffed, rolling her eyes. "You're crazy," she said. "You really think you can get away with this?"

The woman in red smiled, a cold smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "I'm not just anyone," she said. "I'm the one who holds the power here. And you're just a prisoner, a pawn in my game."

The woman on the bed stood up, her eyes locked on the woman in red. "Does the world know where I am?" she asked. "Do they know I'm still alive?"

The woman in red laughed again, the sound sending shivers down the spine. "They don't know," she said. "The world knows that Meghan Everhart is dead. And you know what? You're as good as dead because you won't step out of this place until I'm ready to watch you die."

The woman on the bed's eyes widened in fear, but she didn't back down. "You're not going to get away with this," she said. "I'll find a way out of here, and I'll make sure you pay for what you've done."

The woman in red just laughed, a cold, calculating sound. "We'll see about that," she said, and with a flick of her cape, she turned and walked out of the room, leaving the woman on the bed to her thoughts.

As the door closed behind her, the woman on the bed let out a sigh. She knew she had to think fast, to come up with a plan to escape. She looked around the room, taking in every detail. She noticed a small camera in the corner, a tiny lens watching her every move. She knew she had to be careful, to play the woman in red's game until she could find a way out.

But as she sat on the bed, thinking, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was running out of time. The woman in red seemed unpredictable, capable of anything. And Meghan knew that she had to be prepared for anything, if she wanted to survive.

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Brooks Mansion. Sophia Brooks was practicing her steps in front of the mirror, her feet moving gracefully across the floor. The door opened, and without needing to look, Sophia knew it was her best friend, Cornelia. She didn't bother to turn around, too focused on perfecting her technique.

"Girl, be serious," Cornelia said, her voice lighthearted but with a hint of concern. "You didn't even turn to look at me. I could be evil and betray you, and you wouldn't even notice."

Sophia rolled her eyes, still not looking up. "You won't dare," she said, her voice confident. "You're insane, Sophie. You've pasted more pictures of Davis in your room than I can count."

Cornelia chuckled, her voice warm. "Connie, you know how obsessed I am," Sophia said finally turning to face her friend. "And I'll wait till he's ready," she added, a hint of determination in her voice.

Cornelia shook her head, a smile playing on her lips. "It's all because of that good-for-nothing witch," Sophia said, her tone turning angry. "God knows where she is. Who knows if she aborted the damn child he's desperately searching for?"

Cornelia's expression turned serious. "Who would want to abort a Lancaster?" she asked, her voice filled with curiosity. "It's a golden opportunity," Sophia replied, shrugging her shoulders. "If I'm the one, I won't do it. It's a golden opportunity," she repeated, turning back to continue practicing her steps.

"Girl, have you eaten?" Cornelia asked, her voice softening. But Sophia ignored her, too focused on her dance routine.

"You better answer," Cornelia pressed on. "Have you taken anything into your stomach?"

Sophia turned, her eyes flashing with annoyance. "I'm keeping fit, and you're aware," she said, her voice sharp.

Cornelia frowned, concern etched on her face. "You are starving yourself, girl. You're abnormal," she said, shaking her head.

Before Sophia could respond, Cornelia turned and walked out of the room, heading to the kitchen. As she entered the kitchen, she was greeted by the warm aroma of freshly baked cookies. The chef, Mrs. Jenkins, was busy preparing lunch, and Cornelia smiled at her.

"Hey, Mrs. J," Cornelia said, her voice cheerful. "What's cooking?"

Mrs. Jenkins smiled back, her eyes twinkling. "Just preparing some lunch for the Brooks family, dear. Sophia's been a bit...picky lately, hasn't she?"

Cornelia nodded, her expression serious. "Yes, she's been stressing about Davis, her modelling career and her dance routine. I'm worried she's not eating enough."

Mrs. Jenkins nodded sympathetically. "I'll make sure to prepare something she likes. Maybe some fruit salad or a sandwich?"

Cornelia smiled, grateful for the chef's understanding. "That would be great, Mrs. J. Thanks."

Few minutes later

Mrs. Jenkins handed her a tray with a sandwich and a fruit salad, Cornelia headed back to Sophia's room, determined to get her friend to eat something. As she entered the room, Sophia was still practicing her steps, her movements fluid and precise.

"Sophia, come on," Cornelia said, setting the tray down on the coffee table. "You need to eat something. You're going to collapse if you don't."

Sophia turned, her eyes flashing with annoyance. But Cornelia stood firm, her expression gentle but firm. "Please, Sophie. For me?"

Sophia sighed, her shoulders sagging in defeat. "Fine," she said, walking over to the coffee table. "But just a little bit."

Cornelia smiled, relieved. "That's all I'm asking for," she said, watching as Sophia took a small bite of the sandwich.

Hmm delicious Sophia said and Cornelia smiled Mrs Jerkins is such a good chef

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Tiara's apartment.

The living room was cozy, with a warm glow emanating from the table lamps. Miguel, was seated on the couch with Mrs. Green, who was gently stroking his hair. Tiara looked up from the dining table, where she was working on a project, and caught Miguel's curious gaze.

"Your children don't have a daddy too?" Miguel asked, his voice filled with innocence. Tiara's expression turned stern as she called out to him, "Miguel!" He looked down, feeling a bit chastised, and Mrs. Green smiled, giving him a gentle pat on the hair.

"They do," Mrs. Green said softly, "but he is in heaven." Miguel's smile brightened up at the mention of heaven. "Mrs. Green, Lyra said there are flowers in heaven, and when she gets to heaven, she will make a weave of roses," he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Mrs. Green chuckled, her eyes crinkling at the corners. "I don't know what heaven looks like," she said, "but I'm sure it's a beautiful place." Miguel's curiosity wasn't satisfied yet, and he threw another question her way. "Can I go to heaven too?" he asked, his voice filled with longing.

"Someday," Mrs. Green replied, her voice gentle. Miguel's face lit up with hope, but then his expression turned serious again. "Is my dad in heaven too?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Mrs. Green took a glance at Tiara, who seemed engrossed in her work, but Mrs. Green knew better. Tiara was listening, her eyes fixed on her project, but her mind was elsewhere. Mrs. Green shook her head. "No," she said, trying to choose her words carefully. From the little she had heard from Clara, she had gotten to know that Tiara's baby daddy was living perfectly fine somewhere.

"My dad is not in heaven?" Miguel repeated, his smile dropping. "He's in hell," Lyra said that bad people go to hell, Is my daddy a bad person", Miguel's asked eyes sad with curiosity, his voice filled with conviction.

Mrs. Green's heart went out to the young boy. She knew he was struggling to understand the complexities of the adult world. "No, your dad is not a bad person," she said gently. "Do you know him?" Miguel asked, his eyes searching for answers.

Mrs. Green heaved a sigh, feeling a pang of sadness. "Miguel, your dad is somewhere, and I'm sure he is missing his son," she said, trying to reassure him. She pulled him into a warm hug, holding him close. "He loves you very much, and I'm sure he wishes he could be with you."

Miguel's face scrunched up in concentration as he thought about his dad. He didn't understand why his dad couldn't be with him, why he had to be somewhere else. Mrs. Green held him close, feeling his small body tremble with unshed tears.

As they sat there, Tiara looked up from her project, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and guilt. She knew she had to tell Miguel the truth about his father someday, but she wasn't sure if she was ready for that conversation. For now, she was grateful to Mrs. Green for being there for her son, for providing him with the comfort and reassurance he needed.

As the evening wore on, Miguel's questions slowed down, and he eventually drifted off to sleep in Mrs. Green's arms. Tiara smiled weakly, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Mrs. Green. "Thank you," she said softly, her voice barely above a whisper.

Mrs. Green smiled back, her eyes filled with warmth. "Anytime, dear," she said. "I'll always be here for you and Miguel."