The Dragons Fire Dancer

Maxine's Pov:

"Damn it! Hurry up, Maxine! Even a snail is faster than you" Tammy rasped as I hurried down the stairs with her school bag.

"I wonder why she keeps acting clumsy" Ruby also glared at me.

Well, I'm not surprised. What do you expect from two sisters with the same characters?

"I'm sorry",I muttered as I stretched out the bag to Tammy and she rolled her eyes before snatching it from me.

"Are my pretty angels ready?" The familiar voice asked and I turned to see their mother climbing down the stairs, looking so pretty as always.

"Yes, mum. I was about coming to your room to kiss you" Tammy said with a pout and went to give her a peck.

Well, she was the youngest and tend to behave childish.

Mrs Rosalie glared at me when she got to where I was and I quickly took my gaze to the floor.

"Okay, dear. You need to hurry up so you won't be late. Be careful, okay?" She said sweetly to her daughters and they nodded

"Bye, mum." Ruby said and started walking out.

"Bye mummy. I'll get you some small chops on my way back. And I promise to dance for you when I return" Tammy giggled.

"Oh! Please Ruby, you and I both know you don't know how to dance" Ruby said as she walked out the door.

"That's a lie" Tammy pouted and their mother laughed.

"Don't mind your sister. You're a perfect dancer, okay?" She tried petting her.

"And what're you staring at??" She snapped at me and I gulped nervously and started walking out of the house, my school bag hung on my right hand.

I got out to the parking lot and met Ruby already seated in the black jeep, operating her phone.

I tried going in, but she stopped me.

"And what do you think you're doing?" She asked with a glare.

Oh, please!

"I...I..."

"I'm not ready to share the car with you today, okay? So, find your way" she snapped and took her eyes back to her phone.

Oh God! Not again.

Tammy showed up immediately.

"Hm" she scoffed and rolled her eyes at me before going into the car as well.

"But...how do I get to school? I don't have any money on me" I said and they laughed.

"Well, that's your problem; not ours" Tammy smirked and shut the door and the driver took off immediately.

I itched my head and watched pathetically as they left. What do I do now? Am I really going to walk to school today again? But the distance is so long. I'll definitely be late for classes.

Oh God!

I took in a deep breath and having no other choice, I started walking out of the compound.

*

Want a little introduction?

Well, I'm Maxine Daniels.

19 years old and an orphan. Yeah - my parents died a long time ago and since then, I've been forced to live with my uncle and his family since they were the only relatives I knew.

The cause of my parents death still remains a mystery as they were both found dead in the early hours of the morning and I'm yet to receive anymore news.

My father was a wealthy business tycoon, but when he died, his brother - my uncle - took everything away.

Well, it was actually stated in my father's will that he willed everything to him and till date, I still don't know why. I mean, I'm his only child, yet he didn't leave any of his properties or a little part of his wealth for me. And now, I have to depend on my uncle and live as a slave.

Anyway, I just decide to go on with life. I mean, as long as there's life, there's hope, right?

*

I got out to the road and continued walking.

Gosh! I was so tired already. I wish I had a cab fare. I can't believe I'll be late for classes again.

After a long walk, I came across a billboard that gripped my attention and I stopped to take a proper look at it.

On it was boldly written:

WHO WILL BE THE STAR DANCER?

I smiled as I stared at it.