Short Stories May 2013 | Page 6

A DANCING DREAM

Jackie's dream is to be a professional dancer. One night her friend, Sabrina, invites her to her party. Jackie goes to Sabrina's party and meets a guy named Michael.

"Hi, my name is Michael. What’s your name?" asked Michael.

"Oh, hi, my name is Jackie, nice to meet you," said Jackie.

"Nice to meet you too, this is a great party don't you think?” asked Michael.

"Yeah, it's great," said Jackie.

"Oh, I see you guys finally met," said Sabrina.

"Yeah," whispered Jackie.

"Well, I'll leave you two alone," said Sabrina.

"Do you want to go sit and talk?" asked Michael.

"Sure," replied Jackie. After hours of getting to know each other Michael asked a question that was going to change Jackie's life.

"What is your dream?" asked Michael.

"My dream is to be a professional dancer," said Jackie.

"Really, well I know many people that can make you a star!" exclaimed Michael.

"Really!" Jackie said excitedly.

"Yes, well I'll give them a call, it was nice meeting you! Bye now," said Michael. Just as Michael was leaving, Jackie started shouting.

"Wait! Michael wait! I need to tell you something! You can't tell the people! I can't dance!" shouted Jackie, but it was too late, he was gone. Jackie was about to run to Michael, but Sabrina came.

"Hey, what's wrong?" asked Sabrina.

"It's just that Michael is going to some people he knows and they could make me a star," said Jackie.

"So that's great!" exclaimed Sabrina.

"No, it's not. You know I can't dance!" exclaimed Jackie.

"You can if you just try," said Sabrina.

"Ok, I'll try and I'll practice every day, but what if i don't get better?" said Jackie

"You will trust me," said Sabrina.

"Ok, well I have to go, thanks for the advice," said Jackie.

"You’re welcome! Bye!" exclaimed Sabrina. Jackie left the party and was walking home. She couldn't stop thinking about what happened at the party.

When she got home, she began to practice dancing. She just couldn't get it right. Later she heard the doorbell ring. She went to go see who it was. "Who is coming at this time of night," Jackie whispered to herself. She opened the door and saw that it was Sabrina.

"What are you doing here?" asked Jackie. "Really! Thanks, come in!" exclaimed Jackie.