Chapter 17 Christianna
Chapter seventeen
Christianna
I receive the congratulatory email confirming I’ve been selected as a section player. Perfect. I no longer love being the center of attention.
Catching up with Meg had been cathartic. I forget sometimes how easy it is to be with someone who already knows you. She’s been there through thick and thin. Lately, it’s been thin.
I haven’t been a good friend in return.
I was surprised, and a little saddened, to see her move into administrative work. Her heart has always been ballet.
I text Meg.
I got in as a section player. I’m so excited.
Her reply comes almost immediately.
Are you okay with that? I thought you would’ve gone for first chair.
I stare at the screen for a second.
My anxiety wouldn’t survive that much attention.
She knows my history. She will understand. The same way she left ballet.