Chapter 54 Get What I want

Brianna Miller My eyes darted to the clock again. 2:57 PM. Three more minutes. I tapped my fingers against the desk, my nails clicking against the polished wood as I tried to stay calm. The results would be up at exactly 3 PM. Yesterday’s audition had gone perfectly—I nailed every step, every turn, every emotion. I embodied Odette’s grace and Odile’s cunning effortlessly. There was no way I wouldn’t get the part. I should be excited. Confident. And I was. Yesterday’s audition had gone perfectly. Every movement, every expression—I had nailed it. My technique was flawless, my emotions raw yet controlled. I had embodied both Odette’s sorrow and Odile’s seduction with absolute precision. There was no way they would pick anyone else. No way. But of course, Stella had to ruin my moment. Right after my performance, she made a point to tell me how amazing Clarice was. "She really captured the emotion," Stella had said, leaning against the barre with a smug smile. "You have some competi