Dance Into Love

Dreams, passion, and ambitions are the elements of life that push every teenager to strive more and Alexa was no different. She has always had this dream of becoming a dancer and there was only one way to make it a reality. And that was to pass her entrance exams to Liberty College. It is Alexa's final year in grade 10 and final exams were drawing near. She sat behind her study table, deeply immersed in her book when a loud voice intruded. "Alexa..., Alexa..." "Yes...mum..." She heaved an inaudible sigh, dropping her pen on the table as she waited in anticipation for her mother's words. "Can you come down for a minute?" "Alright.., I will be there soon." "Okay dear..." her mother replied, her voice fading away. Alexa glanced down at the books before her and winced, slowly pushing her chair as she stood up. "Alexa–" The call came once again– this time, with some force. "Gosh..., I'm coming mum..." she exuded as she staggered out of her room. Getting to the hall, she met her mother standing in the center of the house. "What kept you?" "Seriously mum..?" Alexa tilted her head. "I just came rushing down at your call. Besides, It isn't like I wasn't doing anything." She replied with some sense of displeasure. "Alright, alright, I'm sorry. Here, I want you to get groceries from town and also pass by your Auntie's place,” Iris said, handing over a sheet of paper with a list of things to get. “She wants to see you." "Okay.. but why does Auntie Hilda want to see me?" Alexa questioned, knowing her auntie does not sermon anyone with a reason. "Well..., you will get to know when you get there." Her mother replied and sauntered off to the backyard. Alexa looked down at the list in her hands as she shuffled back to her room. She placed the list on the table on getting there and glided over to her wardrobe. Scanning through, she picked up a pair of blue jeans trousers coupled with a turquoise blue top and got into them. With no time to waste, she slipped her leg into her sandals and picked her mini bag from the side drawer beside her bed– throwing it over her shoulders. Looked herself up in the mirror and took the list from the table, placed it in her bag, and dashed for the door. Slowly, she pulled it open– about to step out but then stopped midway. "Oh, I almost forgot," she grumbled, rushing back inside– heading straight to her bed. She quickly snatched the headset which was laying on it and dashed out, this time– locking her door. "I'm going, mum....." Alexa called out to her mother as she glided down the last stair. "Alright dear.." her mother walked in from the backyard. "Take care of yourself and don't forget to send my regards to your Aunt." "Okay..." the former c****d her head and sauntered out of the house, slowly closing the main door behind her. Just as she stepped out of the house, she fixed the headset to her phone and plugged them into her ears. She stood there for a short while as she inhaled the fresh breeze and smiled before continuing on her walk, c*****g her head to the rhythm of the music she was listening to. After a few minutes of walking, she got to the bus stop. She glanced down at her wristwatch and sighed, "Just in time..." she mumbled taking her seat in wait for the bus. Not long as she settled down then the bus pulled up. She picked up her bag and shuffled in, settling by the window at the far end. Though there were not many people on it, Alexa preferred the back seat since it possesses some kind of relaxation and a great view for her. She relaxed in her seat, glancing through the window as the bus passed through the town. She was enjoying the view when she heard her phone ring. Quickly, she sat upright rummaging through her bag as she tried to reach out for it. After some seconds, she pulled it out, checking the caller ID as she answered. "What's up Curtisia?" "Cool girl, what about you?" A feminine voice answered casually from the other side of the phone. "I'm good..., so what's going on?" she inquired, a bit curious about her cousin's sudden call. "Well..., I heard from mum that you will be coming around today so I'm calling to check on you." "Mm.., I see, ” Alexa muttered, “By the way, do you know why Aunt wants to see me? You know I kind of find it boring with all those long talks of hers." "I don't know but I think it may be something important. Probably about your school or something like that." Curtisia took a guess– not too sure of the reason herself. "Ooh~ about my school huh? I guess they have been discussing me behind my back. Anyway, I'm on my way but I have to pass by the supermarket for some groceries." "Alright, ” Curtisia replied. “By the way, how about your dancing dream. How far with it?" She inquired, knowing how keen Alexa was on this topic. "Well.., I'm still on it.” she hinted, “Let's talk more about it when I get there." Alexa concluded, not ready to say anymore over the phone. "Okay..., I will hang up then." "Alright, see you later. Bye..." "Bye..." Curtisia replied and the line went dead. With a sigh, Alexa returned the phone to her bag. Lifting her gaze to the road once again, she took notice of the traffic jam. Instinctively, she snorted. "Saturday's traffic? God..." she gaped, relaxing in her seat. "Today is going to be a long day." she lamented.