Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Chapter 41

In the blink of an eye, New Year’s Eve arrived.

The entire school was buzzing with excitement, and under the guidance of their teachers, the students carried their little stools to the schoolyard to sit.

The school distributed glow sticks to every student to set the festive mood

The first performance was a poetry reading, which nearly put everyone to sleep.

Backstage was a hive of activity.

Jennifer and the girls from Class Z were particularly anxious. Luck was not on their side as they drew the third–to–last slot. To make matters worse, they were scheduled right after Carina.

Canna had been a dancer since childhood, excelling particularly in ballet. Following her performance, comparisons were inevitable. “Jennifer.” A gentle voice called out, and Carina approached them slowly.

She was dressed in a blue and white ballet costume, with the hem of her skirt fluttering gently with her movements, reminiscent of gentle waves brushing softly against the heart.

She appeared ethereal, pure, and otherworldly.

Every smile and frown was perfectly placed, and although it seemed a bit deliberate, there was no denying her breathtaking beauty.

“How are you all prepared?” she asked with concem.

Jennifer replied disheartenedly. “We’re all set, but definitely not as graceful as your dance, Carina.”

“Don’t say that. You’re also great,” Carina said. “I saw the program list and it says all the girls from Clase Z will perform together. Why isn’t Flora here?”

“Why bring her up, Carina? Bad luck,” Jennifer said imitably at the mention of Flore. “She can’t dance, so she didn’t join. I really don’t get what’s so special about her. These days, people in our class almost worship her, just because her grades are slightly better.” Carina still smiled, “if she can’t dance, it’s probably for the best she’s not on stage. Today’s event is quite significant. If Flora w stage and couldn’t dance, it would surely upset the school executives, maybe even result in a major reprimand.”

almost my tum. I need to get ready. Good luck

saying her part, Carina left, leaving Jennifer

went on

have Carina from Class A performing a

the audience. Many boys

lazily lifted

in her blue and white ballet costume. Her hair fell to her waist, tied

her look

to perfection. Her flexible body seemed boneless, captivating the male students in the

a while before lowering

but soulless. To her, Carina seemed not so much to be

nodded and

blue suit with his hair tied back watched Carina’s waist intently, licking his lips

hurried

the crowd cheered even

exited the stage, smiling

was Class

predecessor, Jennifer and her

audience watched with diminished

their movements were not

respects, there was nothing compelling

did Jennifer and the others choose such a dance? I’m totally lost.” Dana

vivid pictures in the

grasp the essence, resorting to superficial performance

had initially argued that they

ended, the applause

her friends left the stage

returned to the stage, continuing. “Please enjoy the next performance

pause in her voice. The program list