Dream girl 2 episode 23

DREAM GIRL
OUR CRAZY LOVE STORY
BY TUNRAYO AYERIN
🌟SEASON TWO 🌟
CHAPTER TWENTY THREE
🦋DANCING TO THE WRONG TUNES 🦋
✍️WRITER’S POV ✍️
Mr Harry Gates sat on his favorite armchair, it had been almost a year since he’s been home, he’d missed his children and wife and he’d missed eating home made food.
He gulped down the glass of milk, it complimented the delicious breakfast he just ate too well, his twins, Kira and Kellyn were watching a cartoon movie on the television, they had grown a foot taller since he’d seen them last, he had just arrived from portharcourt today, at times he hated his job because it keeps him away from his family.
He didn’t know when he started dozing on the armchair before the loud buzzing of his cellphone woke him up, he frowned as he saw the caller ID ‘DPO’
” hello DPO”
He said after picking up the call
” officer Harry, you need to come to Lagos right now ”
It was a strict order judging from the DPO’s curt tone
” but I just arrived today and I’m on leave ”
Mr Gates said, Kira and Kellyn had stopped watching the television and they fixed their eyes on him, listening to his every word.
” I don’t care if you’re on leave, there’s a situation here right now and you’re the only one I can count on to solve it ”
The DPO said before hanging up the call and he gro-ned in frustration
” daddy are you going to travel again ”
Kellyn asked in a dull voice
” yes, I’m afraid I have to ”
” but daddy you’re barely at home ”
Kira said with a pout
Their banter attracted his wife who came rushing to the living room
” honey, please don’t tell me you’re traveling again, ”
She said
Mr Gates sighed, it wasn’t easy to be an FCID, they were the highest investigative arm of the Nigerian police, they were undercover agents that were specially trained for crime missions.
” yes, darling I’m afraid I have to travel again ”
His wife placed her hands on her head dramatically
” hey God! You this man, I’ve told you countless times that a job that doesn’t give you time to rest isn’t a job, you’ve left for almost a year and now you’re going again, is it until you come back from work one day and find out that I’m pregnant with the neighbor’s child until you know what I’m saying ”
His eyes turned red at his wife’s words and he didn’t know why he suddenly started contemplating running a DNA test for his two daughters, his wife had never understood the kind of job he was doing and it wasn’t something he could explain to her, it was something that he has to keep a secret from her, all she knew was that he was a police officer.
” so you’re telling me you’ve been fooling around with different men in my absence”
He said angrily, he felt the need to strangle her as she eyed him from to toe
” I don’t know if you no longer understand English, I said is it until, until!! Until!!!”
He knew she was trying to provoke him, she had done it once, she had almost ruined his career two years ago,
He had been given an important mission by the vice president and he had to be at Abuja that day, his wife had simply locked all the doors indoors and he watched her throw the keys down the drain pipe.
She had challenged him to go wherever he wants to go, by the time he had gotten a welder to bring down the door,
It was already too late
He knew she was planning the same thing from the wild gleam in her eyes so he used the opportunity to run out of the house while he still had the chance
She cursed and sweared at him but he didn’t even look back, he didn’t even wait to pack his bags, although Lagos wasn’t an entirely foreign place, he had family there, he only hoped he completed whatever mission it was on time so he could get back to his family before his wife actually carries out her threat
💜Viktor 💜
This was the first time I’m receiving payment for my paintings, it was an almost euphoric feeling
” Viktor you’re really a talented boy and you will surely go places with your paintings ”
The man had said before handing me a cheque of a hundred thousand naira
I had spent all my allowance to get the materials I needed for painting, I hadn’t been able to get the standard ones though.
I decided to paint dad’s best friend engineer Lawal since he appeared to be a lover of arts, his pictures weren’t so hærd to find on the internet and I had skipped school and spent a wh0le day working on it.
The painting had gotten dry by morning and I had stopped by his house to present it to him.
” this is one of my best pictures, this was the day my first daughter, Laura, got married and seeing you recreate this picture in a grand way is really amazing”
He said before handing me the cheque, I didn’t expect him to pay that much for it, the painting wasn’t even framed but he had simply smiled and told me he loved encouraging talented people like me.
I slipped the cheque into my bag wondering how on earth I was going to cope listening to a subject I barely understand for the wh0le day.
For the first time in my life, I could feel that freedom was close, if I continue this way I’ll have enough money to fund my education, I would be able to make my own life choices
And I owe everything to her, Erica
I only pray that things continue going smoothly.
✍️Writer’s pov ✍️
The girls barely concentrated in class, today was the day of the auditions and Shanaya was no where to be found.
Shanaya never misses school, it was something they all knew, there was no way they could go for the auditions without her.
Sasha glanced at Erica with a frantic, worried expression and Erica returned the look, Tori couldn’t hide her relief, at least she wouldn’t have to go and face those mean girls but she couldnt stop wondering why Shanaya had decided to skip school today.
The loud ringing of the school bell signifies the closing of the school
” we have gotten this far we can’t possibly give up, who knows if we might find someone without a team when we get to the school ”
Sasha said hopefully
” even if we find someone, it’s going to make matters worse because she didn’t practice with us, her steps would be uncoordinated”
Erica said
” come on! Tori!! Say something!!! ”
She added when she saw the calm look on Tori’s face
” um we could go there and tell them that our partner isn’t available perhaps they would let us perform ”
Tori said and she was dissapointed when they agreed with her
” yeah, that’s what we’re going to do ”
Erica said and Tori gro-ned miserably
” lazy girl! We didn’t do all that practice for nothing, let’s do a final practice before changing our outfits”
” remember your steps, fast, not too slow ”
Five!
Four!!
Three!!!
Two!!!!
One!!!!!
Level up!!!!!
Sasha instructed, she knew all their flaws, she knew Tori was a bit sloppy with her steps, she knew Erica was a bit too fast with hers but it’s surprising that shanaya was in sync with hers, she only wished she was here so they could practice together.
” and Tori remember to walk with your head held high, no matter how much we continue training if you don’t have any self confidence, you’ll end up performing badly”
Sasha said as she saw the troubled look on Tori’s face
” bbut Sasha.. I’m scared, shanaya isn’t even here ”
” come on, whatever happens, we’ve got each others backs ”
Erica said
” I’m sorry there’s someone I need to see before I leave ”
Erica said and Sasha grinned sheepishly
” I saw him enter the football field a while ago ”
” wait! How did you know it’s him I’m looking for? ”
Erica asked
” isn’t it obvious that you’re totally obsessed with him ”
Sasha said with a teasing roll of her eyeballs
” of course I’m not obsessed with him, I just… Whatever ”
Erica said before she going in search of Viktor, as if in a sync with her thoughts, she saw him coming in her direction, but even from a distance, she could tell that there’s something different about him today, a glow that wasn’t there before
” Erica I’ve got good news ”
He said before telling her all about his dad’s friend and how much he had paid for his painting.
Erica couldn’t help hugging him, the envious looks from several students didn’t even bother her, she was damn happy for him.
” it wouldn’t have crossed my mind without your advice Erica, I owe you a lot ”
” you’re wrong, you owe me nothing, it was something you were bound to realize someday, I only helped you realize it sooner ”
” but, Erica do you really have to go for that auditions ”
” but Vikky, we’ve talked about this a gazillion times and I told you I have to go, I’ve signed up for the competition and I’m not quitting no matter what ”
” I…. I only pray.. Nothing happens to you ”
Viktor couldn’t suddenly understand why he felt over protective of her, the scary stories he’d heard about the competitions did nothing to abate his fears
He watched her leave with an assuring smile, someway and somehow, Erica had twisted her way into his heart and
he couldn’t stop loving her but there was one thing he was worried about.
He headed to the football field, coach had been mad at him for being absent in practice the other day and he had a lot of practice to do.
Sasha read Keith’s text with a smile, he was already waiting for her at LIFEFORTE school and Shanaya was already there
” come on girls, Keith told me Shanaya is at the school already, let’s go ”
She said as Erica came into view
The news that Shanaya is already in the school fueled thier enthusiasm and they changed their outfits, the turquoise blue tank top they had chosen before heading to the school.
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The mean girls walked into thier school’s dance hall, they were dressed in a black outfit, Monica walked in front with the front with the others walking behind, she always walked in the front, she was after all, a princess.
She winked at Oscar, he was a teacher in the school but once it’s time for the competition, he helps with the sound track.
She winked at him and he returned the gesture
Good he’d gotten her message
Even after all these years she was surprised at how people were still willing to participate in the competition, some dance crews were already picking thier numbers, she could see the enthusiasm in their faces, they all wanted to be the dream girl but they were going to be dissapointed because that position is reserved for only one person and it’s her, Monica Ifayemi .
They didn’t need to pick numbers, they always auditioned first and this year isn’t going to be different.
💚Erica 💚
I couldn’t hide my frustration as I saw the kind of clothes Shanaya was putting on, instead of the outfit we decided to wear, she was wearing a bright yellow Saree with a golden scarf at the sides.
I was taken aback by the dark circles underneath her eyes, something is eating her up, I wanted to ask why she didn’t come to school but it wasn’t like I was going to get a reply to our questions
” Shanaya why! Why didn’t you come to school!! Why are you putting on this kind of clothes!!!”
Sasha couldn’t help asking and Shanaya only nodded her head sadly
She waved a goodbye to Keith and told him she would be fine on her own.
A student directed us to the dance hall and I finally realized why people said the stage was frightening, it was built so high in the air, the stage was circular in shape and it stood tall and towering, although it was wide but it looks so small from afar.
We were lucky to pick the number five.
The stage was breathtaking as we climbed the steps and joined the others, the judges were seated at the right, four of them and judging from the cynical look on their faces, I know it isn’t going to be easy to impress them.
I couldn’t see any sign of the mean girls, finally they have learned that it doesn’t pay to mess with us.
The mean girls were the first to perform, thier appearance, thier choice of music and thier coordinated and rhythmic dancing steps was like a huge blow to our self esteem.
All our practice looked like trash compared to thiers
They ended their dance and a loud cheer erupted from the judges
I don’t know why they chose to sit down at our backs, Monica had this huge smile on her face, a smile that unsettled me, I glared at her right back,
refusing to be intimidated by her.
The next crew of dancers performed badly, they climbed up the stage only to stare in confusion and dance badly.
Didn’t they practice at all!!
After watching the following auditions, I began to have the feeling that perhaps we might stand a chance to be selected after our auditions
” and the next contestants are the TESS girls from state high school ”
The judges announced
It was hærd to climb up the stage, the steps were narrow and twisted and a wrong move could render you crashing down
Who even brought the idea of building the stage like this
I cursed angrily
The stage was at the same level with the judges and audience since they were at the second floor.
Tori couldn’t stop trembling with fear and a loud roar of laughter emanated from the audience as they pointed fingers at Shanaya’s outfit.
” we can do this girls!!! ”
I said as we squeezed each others hands, it was a tiny act of encouragement and I could feel that we were strengthened by it
We all got into our positions, Sasha was going to be the lead dancer while the rest of us would be at the back.
I sensed something wrong as our song started playing.
Our song didn’t start with a keyboard tune
Or is this the remix?
We all looked at each other in confusion, our faces portraying the same confusion that had been in the other contestants faces.
The music started playing, the beautiful soothing voice of a Chinese girl
When I am down
and, oh my soul, so weary
When troubles come
and my heart burdened be
🎶🎶🎶
This is not our song, I yelled but my voice wasn’t heard, it barely floated across the audience.
There was no way we could dance to this song, the beat was just too slow, I saw the hopeless look in the others faces but most importantly I feel angry.
I took a look at the audience, they were all looking at us, waiting for us to dance and my eyes crashed into Monica’s eyes and I finally realized the hidden meaning of her smile
We were a joke!
Despite all our efforts there’s no way we can make it past the auditions.
Because we simply can’t dance to the wrong tunes
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