CHAPTER 11 – COMES CRASHING DOWN


~ AT THE SAME TIME ~

“Go to a fucking translator” the voice hissed down the telephone
“I don’t even know what language this is, and if you think I'm gonna tramp all around town trying to find out you got another thing coming, you sure as hell anit paying me enough for that” Austin replied finger through the Arora’s diary.
“Ask you smart ass brother if she speaks any language”
“What the fuck? You don’t bring my brother into this man” Austin hissed dropping the book onto the floor “He has nothing to do with it, between me and you pal” he added, suspicious how the unknown character knew about him.
“I'm not stupid Austin, I know allot more about you than you may think, and I know that your prissy little brother has a connection”
“That’s it asshole, do your own fucking dirty work”
“How would Bailey feel I wonder knowing that his dear older brother broke into a house and stole personal items?” the male voice laughed
“The books in the mail, our ties are cut, you hear me you piece of shit? I don’t want to hear from you again” Austin announced before slamming down the phone.

~ AN HOUR LATER ~

“You were amazing up there” Brian smiled as Arora ran the brush through her long hair
“Thanks” she replied simply
“The naďve comment was meant for me huh?” he inquired, getting straight to the point
“It was meant for me Brian, you weren’t the naďve one, I was” Arora stated
“Is it always going to be like this?”
“Like what?”
“Hot than cold? I understand your hurt Arora, but I don’t even know where I stand with you, I thought we were going to work things out, start again”
“Have a happy ending?”
“Maybe. One day”
“Life does hand out happy endings Brian”
“God Arora when did you turn into this hard cold exterior person you are now? The Arora I used to know had dreams, she had so much love, what happened to her?”
“She grew up” Arora responded walking out of the dressing room
“But before on the doorstep you said we’d try?” Brian called as she walked down the passage
“I said I needed time”
“Time is an ever-going presence, time is infinite”
“Then ask yourself Brian” she said turning around, standing about 10 meters away form him “Are you willing to wait that long?” she finished before turning back around and continuing on her path

~ AT THE SAME TIME ~

“And then he tried to tell me to take it off” Chastity whined as AJ handed her a drink as they stood beside the coke machine
“What and asshole” AJ laughed leaning against the vending machine
“Of course I didn’t” Chastity smiled staring down at the ring on her hand
“You look gorgeous out there today” AJ said out of the blue
“You really think?”
“Of course Mrs. McLean” he laughed leaning in to kiss the base of her neck

Bianca sighed as she caught sight of Chastity and AJ in the distance, overwhelmed with envy. Ever since she was a little girl she imagined herself married, living in a pretty 2-story house in some sunny suburb with a handsome man on her arm and the thought of children close by. She wanted to be married – and she wanted to be married now.
“Whatch-ya thinking?” Nick inquired walking up behind her
“Oh Nothing” Bianca replied turning her attention away for the cooing couple in the distance
Nick wasn’t stupid, he could clearly see – ever since Chastity and AJ announced their wedding, Bianca wanted to be married, he could see it as plain as day – however one thing was wrong, Nick hardly saw himself married at this point in his life, but one thing plagued him – he loved Bianca and he would do anything to keep her close to him – Anything? Anything!

~ AT THE SAME TIME ~

“This hotel is pretty flashy” Alika laughed flopping down onto one of the beds
“Yeah, it’s okay” Tatum sighed from the bathroom
“Something up cousin?” Alika inquired flipping through a magazine that lay beside the bed
“Nope” Tatum replied stepping out of the bathroom
“You seem quite, that’s all. You don’t mind if I ring Matt?” Alika inquired picking up the phone
“Nooooo” Tatum whined falling back onto the bed
“Okay what’s tripping you girl? It’s that blond on Kevin’s arm, that’s what’s tripping you?”
“That’s not it” Tatum resounded
“Then?”
“I dunno”
“You miss him”
“No, I don’t miss HIM, I think I just miss been with someone”
“I'm not following very well, you were like never dependant on a male” Alika chuckled
“Truth is I feel left out, I mean for god sakes, Chastity married, Bianca has Nick, you have Matt”
“Arora’s not with anyone”
“Give it time, her and Brian will soon as be inseparable” Tatum sighed
“God girl, you need to get laid” Alika cracked up tapping Tatum on the back of the head
“Whatever” Tatum mumbled switching on the TV

~ THE NEXT MORNING ~

“I’ll see you later on then?” Bianca smiled stepping out of the car
“Yeah, sure” Nick mumbled his mind far off in thought
She shut the door to the car as she waved him on.
“You okay baby?” she smiled down at Dallas who was snuggled up on top of her gym bag

“That’s just weird” Chastity laughed walking up to Bianca
“Hey don’t knock it” Bianca replied patting Dallas lovingly
“Does Nick get the same treatment?” Chastity chuckled as the two walked inside the dance studio come gym.
“Where’s Ro?” Chastity inquired looking around the foyer
“Already up there” Bianca sighed as she pushed the button to the elevator.

The girls were there to put extra practice into perfecting the dance routine for the whirlwind promotional tour. As Chastity and Bianca approached the dance studio a few familiar faces moseyed around the halls, mostly their dancers and producers. Arora was in the corner of the room talking to Bailey as Chastity and Bianca strolled in.

“God girl have you eaten today?” Chastity inquired stepping into Arora and Bailey’s conversation
“Yeah” Arora replied brushing Chastity off
“You don’t look like it, god you’re as pale as a ghost” she condemned grabbing Arora’s arm
“Excuse us for a second” Chastity added smiling across at Bailey who shrugged his shoulders in response

“What?” Arora mumbled frustrated with the look on Chastity face
“Like you didn’t think I would notice?” Chastity hissed under her breath as she folded her arms under her chest
“Notice what?”
“You. It’s one thing to be fit Arora, it’s another bloody thing to starve yourself” she chastised
“So that’s what this is about? You think I'm a reenactment of you? Not likely Chastity” Arora responded
“When’s the last time you had a Big Mac?”
“What’s that got to do to anything?”
“You’re running on empty girl when are you going to wake up and see that?”
“And when are you going to stop concerning yourself with my life” Arora snapped
“You’ve changed Ro, and don’t know why, but you’ve changed and trust me, it’s not a good thing” Chastity sighed
“Really? Anything else obvious you’d like to point out?” Arora muttered before walking away
“God you cant fucking get through to her can you?” Chastity sighed as Bianca approached
“You know what they say? A rough exterior hides a heart full of pain” Bianca responded solemnly

~ 20 MINUTES LATER ~

“That’s great girls, Bianca you might want to work on that last set of front punches” the choreographer smiled as the girls wrapped up the full set of the dance.

Brian peered into the dance studio, he knew she probably wouldn’t want to see him there, but he was determined to show her he wasn’t giving up on her that easily. Deep down he was sure the only reason why she acted the way she did was to test him. He could see the pain and he love in her eyes, she couldn’t hide that from him – but the attitude she put up, was simply a wall, and no matter what it took, he’d break down that wall, and get back the Rose he knew, loved and cherished.

“How about we just take the middle bit from the end of the chorus into the second verse, if we can just cue that up, we might just try that again” the choreographer announced as the crowd gave her their attention

The part she was talking about was one of the hardest moves to pull off, essentially the main part of it, was when the girls under an array of backup dancing ran up the partnered male dancers, with a hand as a stepping stone, then flipped backwards, landing on their feet. Every time it had been done without slip up as they had spent an hour previously perfecting it, but it was also a step that needed to be tried and tried again to make sure they could pull it off. It was actually a move Chastity had suggested as she thrived on adding a “thrill” to each dance routine.

“Excuse me one second” Arora smiled as she ducked into the side room, which housed the toilets. She breathed a sigh of relief as she removed her shoe in the secrecy of one of the cubicles. She starred down at her inflamed ankle, which had swollen double its usual size. It hurt like hell as she tugged on the bandage around it, strapping it tighter than it already was.
“Deal with the pain Arora” she muttered as she had done many times before
She replaced her shoe, flushed the toilet and walked back out into the studio.
“Sorry nature called” she smiled as she took her position

The music started from the stereo in the corner as the choreographer counted in the beats. As Arora landed, her entire leg gave way, sending her toppling to the floor in a shriek of pain. The sound of her ankle shattering echoing through the room.
“Oh my god, Ro are you okay?” Chastity cried running to her side
Arora could do nothing but clutch her leg in pain as it became overpowering.
“Rose” Brian called running in form his hiding place outside the door to her side.
“We gotta call an ambulance or something” Bianca said as she looked on worried
Brian’s arms slowly slid underneath Arora, coupling her body in close to him he lifted her up in the air, gratefully she didn’t struggle as he held her tightly.

~ LATER AT THE HOSPITAL ~

“Miss Born I was talking to your doctor and he informed me you had been advised not to dance on your leg –“ the spotless white coated doctor announced sternly
“Since when is it any of you’re business, I don’t need any lecture form you. Just clear me so I can go” Arora responded
“You’ve completely shattered your ankle, you knee has given in and frankly you are going to need weeks if not months of physiotherapy to improve the situation, until that point, which could be months down the track, you wont be able to dance, in fact walking is going to be a trial for you after this incident, so may I suggest you lye down and get some rest”
“I have to dance, that’s part of my Job”
“One legged? I don’t think so, you need to slow it down, for your own good” he smiled as he walked out of the room
My own good? What would you know about that?
“Hey” Brian said softly standing in the doorway
“Hey” Arora responded
“Mind if I come in?” he inquired
“No”
“I heard what he said Rose –“
“And what? I'm going to get a lecture form you too?”
“Why are you doing this to yourself Rose? Running yourself into the ground and turning people away who just want to help you”
“I don’t need any help” Arora sighed as she turned her head away from him
“Then I'm just gonna sit here till you do” he smiled rubbing his hand down her arm as she lay awkwardly on the hospital bed.

~ AT THE SAME TIME ~

“It doesn’t look good” Mike sighed as the girls waited anxiously for any news
“Why aren’t we there, with her, where is she?” Bianca mumbled as she clutched Dallas close to her body
“Calm down Bianca, Arora’s resting up now. But it would seem she’s done a lot of damage to her right leg”
“God I feel responsible” Chastity sighed “It was my idea that bit” she added
“Don’t dog yourself over this one Chas, Arora knew she had problems with her ankle for a while, she just hadn’t told anyone. According to the doctor she was warned about strenuous exercise, but she didn’t listen”
“Go figure” Bianca snorted
“They’re gonna keep her in for a while, but she’s defiantly out of the tour” he sighed getting to the point
“We cant go without her? I mean a duet? I somehow don’t see that” Chastity blabbed
“She may be well enough at a later date, but we cant push the tour back any further, it just wont work”
“Forget it Mike, Arora doesn’t go, we don’t go, end of story, now if you don’t mind I'm going to go see her” Bianca announced walking past Mike, Chastity following along behind her.



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