Chapter One

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"MICHAEL!!" I squealed as Michael hugged me tightly from the back.

"HA! Did I scare ya?!" Michael laughed.

I started laughing as I shivered, "Yes, if you must know, you did!" I giggled.

Michael smiled widely at me, "I wish your Uncle let you out more.." Michael sighed, holding onto my hands.

I sighed. 

Dad started giving up on me. He let his brother, Uncle Peter, start taking care of me at age 11. I admit, it was even worse than living with dad. Uncle Peter had his fair share of fortune as well. But me? I had to earn certain privileges, and Michael was one of them. 

I frowned, "I know... It's not fair, Michael. We used to spend so much time together..." I softly said.

Michael frowned as well, "I know. Now for you it's all ballet because of your Uncle Peter." He let go of my hands.

"What kind of man is that anyway?" Michael said.

"Michael, don't bring up my home life." I sternly said.

Michael sighed, sitting down. "Sorry." He mumbled.

I sat beside him, "I'll be free soon, Michael." I smiled.

Michael turned his body towards me, "You're nineteen, Mia. You should be making your own decisions." Michael looked at me seriously.

I smirked, "I know, huh? Tell that to my damn Uncle then.." I chuckled.

"I want to take you out" Michael suddenly said.

I looked at him oddly, "Michael I---"

"Please, Mia. Let's go out to dinner. You deserve a break from practicing all the time." Michael sweetly said.

I smirked, "Finally over Tatum?" I chuckled.

Michael blushed, "Of course I am!" He said, embarrassed.

I giggled, "Alright, Michael... I'll go out with you." I smiled.

Michael smiled widely, "Really?"

I giggled at his excitement, "Of course, Michael. I'd love to. I'm sure my Uncle will give me one break in my lifetime!" I said.

Michael looked down, "I sure hope so.." He mumbled.

I smiled at him, "I'll make him, Michael. I'd like to go out with you." I said, blushing.

Michael smirked at me, "I'll see you tonight then? I'll send a car and everything to pick you up tonight at seven?"

I smiled at him, "Sounds good, Michael."

Michael got up from the ground, "Great!" He jumped.

"I'll see you then!" He said, running off.

I shook my head, chuckling. 

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I smoothed out my red laced dress. The dress went down to my knees and fit my slim figure. I looked at myself in the mirror, matching the dress with a pair of red flats. I smiled at myself, fixing my bun.

I look alright... I placed red lipstick on my lips, making my lips pop out. 

I smirked, Kisses? Anybody? Kisses? I blew a kiss to myself in the mirror. 

I chuckled at myself.

"Where do you think you're going?" Uncle Peter said, startling me.

I quickly turned around, "Michael invited me out for dinner. Uncle, please." I begged.

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