VANESSA "Vanessa... Vanessa..."That's what I faintly heard Jeremy say as he tried to pull me out of my trans-like state, but I could barely hear him... I couldn't focus on what was going on around me. All I could think about was their words. Everything was playing over and over again in my mind and I was trying to understand it... The new truth! That night years ago is going to turn my life upside down until the day I die, I just know it. "Vanessa... talk to me."Jeremy said in a quite calming tone and I looked at him. I was unsure of what to do or what to even say. What does one do in a situation like this? What is the right thing to do? "I'm so sorry, Vanessa."Ollie started."Please... We should talk about this. You need to listen to what I have to say. This was an accident..."Why... Why do I need to listen to what he has to say? Years after the car accident I find out the truth... for so long I believed something else and for over a year of my life, I believed that Jeremy was
VANESSA"Okay, Guys. Let's leave it at that for today."Mags shouted to get our attention and we stopped."I think I've worked you hard enough for one day."I braced my hands on my hips and took a moment to catch my breath. We've been going at it for hours now, not that I minded. Dancing has always been my therapy when I have a lot on my mind."So how were we?"I asked while wiping the sweat from my brow.Mags looked up from her IPad and grinned at me and Wesley."Honestly... You guys were perfect." She said and I felt instant relief."Do it exactly like that on Saturday night and the Talent agent will lose his mind.""Talent agent..."Wesley repeated in surprise."You didn't mention that to us.""I wasn't sure if it would happen, these hot shots don't give people the time of day unless you give a little push. I pushed and they're coming."She chuckled."Anyway, I sent them a video of you rehearsing and they're very interested."Mags turned her iPad to face us with the email pulled up."They seem
VANESSAI watched the door of the police station intently, feeling an anxious ache in my chest. Jeremy has been inside for over an hour now, while I waited in the passenger seat of his car.After my phone call with Miss Garrett, I knew Jeremy would be questioned, he needs to be eliminated from their investigation so they can move on. He didn't do anything wrong so that's exactly what will happen. I wonder what they're asking him?Ten minutes went by before I saw his face and I felt relief that only lasted a moment. Jeremy opened the door and slipped into the driver's seat beside me. I was expecting him to say something but he didn't. I guess I'm going to have to ask. I looked across at him as he pulled out of the car park."So how did it go?""Fine."He replied and that was that. I was expecting him to elaborate but he didn't. "Fine... What did they ask you?"He was in there for over an hour being questioned by the police for a murder of a man I used to date. How does he not expect me
VANESSAThere was silence between us...Jeremy and I decided to take a pass on the coffee shop and walk the park instead. There was a lot that needed to be said, but the coffee shop was closing up so it wasn't giving us the time that we needed. Now Jeremy and I walked quietly alongside each other, not a word shared since we entered the park. I'm sure he was unsure of how to start this conversation... just like I was. We didn't exactly leave things on a good note yesterday. I noticed him look in the direction of a woman passing us on the wide path pushing a stroller. I noticed this because I looked too, the newborn baby's cries were what got my attention. The mother quietly sang a lullaby to soothe him or her. I wondered how old that baby was — and if it was a boy or a girl? I thought of mine, but how could I not? Yes, it's in the past, but it's not something that I will forget. Every baby cry and every cute little face I see makes me think of what could've had. "Would you ever wan
VANESSAI was sitting on the couch in the living area of my apartment, my body wrapped in my grey waffle throw. Fresh out of the shower I felt sick to my stomach. Alex suggested putting a movie on TV to cheer me up and to take my mind off my worries for awhile. I got through 10 minutes before turning it off. My mind was on Jeremy and what I witnessed at the hotel. The proof was right in front of me, but a part of me still found it hard to believe. I thought after everything we've been through together, he wouldn't jeopardise what we have. "Natasha is coming over tomorrow to bring me out for lunch. Do you want to come with us?"Alex asked."I'll be fun, I think we're going shopping afterwards.""I don't think that's a good idea... Natasha and I are not exactly on speaking terms at the moment."I haven't spoken to Natasha since the coffee shop a couple of days ago. Thankfully she's not pushing me and she's giving me the space that I need."What happened between you two?"Alex looked at m
VANESSABackstage at the War Memorial Opera House, I was feeling a little anxious, just like I always am before a performance. I have no reason to be, our performance was perfected without a single mistake and ballet dancing is second nature to me. Despite that, I had a pit in my stomach... a fear of tonight not going like I hoped it would. Perhaps it's because Jeremy is coming and our relationship is a little frayed at the moment. I don't know where we stand since the other night.I guess tonight we'll figure that out.I looked at Wesley and noticed the panic on his face."Are you feeling okay?"I asked."I'm just nervous, but I knew I would be. This one is different... it's a big deal. Talent agents from New York will be here tonight, the pressure is on. You're nervous too, Right?""Um, a little. When I'm on stage It's just me and my dance partner, I don't pay attention to the audience."I smiled a reassuring smile to comfort him."You'll do great, you don't have anything to worry abo
VANESSAMY EYES FLUTTERED OPEN...Darkness surrounded me and it escalated my fear. I was laying on my back with not enough room to outstretch my arm. I already knew that I was in the booth of a car. We were moving, but there was quietness like it was a dirt road with no traffic. Where am I?What the fuck happened?I was at the ballet and Jeremy and I fought afterwards. After that, I went to the reception area and mingled with everyone I knew. I didn't have a drink... If Jeremy decided he wanted to talk I didn't want to be intoxicated for the conversation. He wouldn't appreciate that and I didn't want to anger him more.But he had already left... he was too angry with me to stick around. He thought that I was going to up and leave him, it looked like it maybe, but I just needed time to figure it out. What else, Vanessa?Natasha and Ollie... I remember them. I didn't want to be caught in conversation with him nor her so I escaped to the bathroom. The hallway... it was quiet... MICHAE
VANESSATHE BEDROOM DOOR OPENED...The light came in from the hallway and it hurt my eyes to look in that direction. It felt as though I have been in darkness for days, but I knew that it had only been a matter of hours. Michael walked into the room and stood in front of me. His tall figure towered over me as he extended his hand out with what looked like fresh clothes. I was still sitting on the bedroom floor with my cut knees against my chest, still dressed in red from the night before. "I brought some fresh clothes for you."He said softly but I continued to look away."Why don't you clean up in the bathroom... when you're done we can talk in the living room. It's warmer in there."I took the clothes from him and stood from the floor. I was more nervous around Michael now, than I've ever been. Now I know what he's capable of and he's worse than I'd ever imagined. Michael unlocked the door to the on-suite bathroom in my bedroom and I walked inside."I can wait right here until you