»——————————— ⚝———————————« Morrisa Left Briskly, Finding Luna, Violet's Daughter. She Seemed Really Happy As She Left As If We Had Jumped Into The Trap She Set Us. But I'm Sure She Was Just Delighted That We Were All Friends, Right? "There Is A Ballet Recital. But I'm Paired With Liv," Siara Said In Disgust. However, She Brightened. "Well You All Come Watch Me?" She Added Hopefully. Irene Told Her She Was Performing So She Couldn't. Alora Agreed. Looking At Siara's Eager Face, I Sighed And Nodded, Doing It For My Friend And Putting Aside My Drama Performances. She Thanked Us Gratefully. I Smiled. "No Problem," I Told Her Brightly. I'm Pretty Sure Liv's Loyal Friends, Ellie And Luna Would Come And Support Her. But What About Morrisa? I Asked The Group That And They Looked At Me Strangely. "Pfft. As If I Care. Too Bad, It Was All Just An Act. I Didn't Want Her To Hate Me Already But I Still Won't Be Her Friend. That's For Sure," Alora Shrugged. I Nodded Uncomfortably. Isn't This Betraying Her? She Did Nothing To Us. But I Let Go Of Morrisa Since I Didn't Want To Lose This Friendship Group. Later, As I Walked Past The Ballet Classroom, I Heard Angry Voices. Curious, I Leaned Across The Door. "You Can't Cancel The Recital. My Girls Worked For It And Is Really Excited For This Opportunity," Miss Finch Begged. Whoever She Talked To, However, Disagreed. I Could Hear The Sobbing From Miss Finch. "How Are We Going To Announce This?" Madame Zelda Yelled. The Reply Was Quiet So I Strained My Ears And Listened. "I Will Take Care Of It," Was The Answer. The Door Opened And I Ducked Behind It, Out Of View. Peeking Through The Gap, I Realised With A Sick Feeling In My Stomach That Mrs Knight Was The One Who Had Spoken. The One To Cancel The Ballet Recital. I Stared At Her, Puzzled. She Was Always So Nice And Gave In To Kindness. Why Was She Being So Cruel Now? It Was Like She Changed Mysteriously. Running Back To Siara, Irene And Alora, The Announcement Bell Rang. I Glanced At Them Nervously. Perhaps Mrs Knight Changed Her Mind? But Deep Within My Mind, I Knew It Was Unlikely. "Girls Of Rookwood, Unfortunately The Ballet Recital Has Been Cancelled Along With Its Classes. Rebecca Finch And Madame Zelda, Please Come See Me In My Office About Your Role In Rookwood Once Ballet Is Gone," Mrs Knight Said Calmly Into The Microphone. Next To Me, Irene Gasped And Siara Let Out A Little Cry Of Protest. What Is Going On? Why Is Any Of This Even Happening? »——————————— ⚝———————————«
