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.”

tum. I need to get ready. Good luck

left, leaving Jennifer

went on

up, we have Carina from Class

broke out from the audience. Many boys

lifted

blue and white ballet costume. Her hair

her, making her look like a

danced, leaped, and bent, executing each movement to perfection. Her

a while before lowering her

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

nodded and praised continuously

the VIP seats, a man in a dark blue suit with his hair tied back watched Carina’s waist intently, licking his lips with evident

assistant hurried to

the crowd cheered

Canina bowed and exited the stage, smiling with

it was Class 2’s

predecessor, Jennifer and her peers‘ dance

audience watched with

professional standpoint, their movements were not up to standard or particularly

was nothing compelling

a dance? I’m totally lost.” Dana scmiched

a deep, soulful conversation, using extreme movements and performances to paint vivid pictures in the audience’s minds, making them feel as if they were part

resorting to superficial performance moves, which is why the

Flora had initially argued that

their dance ended, the applause was sporadic and

her friends left the

continuing. “Please enjoy the next performance by

The program