Maxine's Pov;
When I was done dressing up, I put on my veil and left the room, going to meet Noah. 

I met him in the sitting room, seeming to be lost in thought. He didn't even notice my presence, not until I'd gotten very close and the sound of my heels awakened him.

"Oh!" He mouthed on seeing me.
"You're done".

"Yeah..." I muttered, and he stood up and started towards the door while I followed him behind. 

We got to the garage, used the desired car, and in a giffy, we were on our way.
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Ruby's Pov:
Tammy and I sat at the dining table, facing each other as we devoured our meals. 

Tammy's own was worse as she ate so hungrily like a lion that's been starved for years.

She munched and licked her fingers at intervals, looking like she was in heaven.

"Gosh! I've nearly forgotten what it felt like to eat good food, Ruby," she said with her eyes closed, and I smiled. 

All thanks to Oscar, whose kindness made this moment possible, filling me with gratitude and hope.

He'd brought us here to this big mansion, a place filled with rough-looking boys, and a man who had become like family to Tammy and me-Oscar.

Although we've yet to talk and don't know what happened to him, he's assured us everything will be fine. 

After a while, he walked in, and Tammy stood up and embraced him.

Gosh!

"You're the best, big brother," she squealed in his arms, and he smiled and stroked her hair.

"Come on; hurry up and eat", he cooed, and she returned to her seat and continued eating.

"What's up, Ruby?" He asked, holding my chair.

"Yeah...I'm fine. Thanks a lot for coming for us," I replied.

"Yeah...it's nothing. You're my blood and responsibilities".

"But where have you been all this while, brother? We thought something had happened to you," Tammy asked.

"Yeah...I'm sorry. I...just had to fix myself and other things".

"Have you been able to visit mom and dad at the station?" I asked.

"No, I can't. Because the police are on the lookout for me. But you don't have to worry about a thing, okay? I'll be getting them out of there soon enough," he replied with a reassuring smile.
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Maxine's Pov:
I walked sullenly to the stage, feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable, hoping the music would help me express what I couldn't say.
The crowd was cheering at me, but I felt numb and overwhelmed, unable to smile or wave, revealing my inner turmoil. 

I just stood like a statue and awaited the song to come up - the calm one I'd chosen. 

The crowd kept cheering, but as soon as the bright lights went off, leaving a soft glow on me, they fell silent and waited for the show. 

*I actually want you to meet Ella - my daughter. * Our daughter* her voice resounded in my head. 

They have a child together - a bond. And here I am - thinking he'd get married to me. 

I sniffed, and the music came up - a slow, calm song - one by Enya.

The damn tear came rolling down my cheek as I tried all I could to dance perfectly. 

Gosh! I couldn't believe I'd hoped on Noah this much. 

Well, you wouldn't blame me. 

The day he'd proposed to me, I felt so happy - so much happiness like I'd never felt in years. 

I started imagining a future with him - with the world's best dancer. 

Everything seemed so perfect. Not until his girlfriend showed up, claiming to have a child for him. 

She's more beautiful than me, right? More classy.

Why would Noah leave her for someone like me?

Thankfully, the lights were low.
The crowd were cheering at me, but unlike before, I couldn't even smile - not to mention wave at them. 

I just stood like a statue and awaited the song to come up - the calm one I'd chosen. 

The crowd kept cheering, but as soon as the bright lights went off, leaving a soft glow on me, they fell silent and waited for the show. 

*I actually want you to meet Ella - my daughter. * Our daughter* her voice resounded in my head. 

They have a child together - a bond. And here I am - thinking he'd get married to me. 

I sniffed, and the music came up - a slow, calm song - one by Enya.

The damn tear came rolling down my cheek as I tried all I could to dance perfectly. 

Gosh! I couldn't believe I'd hoped on Noah this much. 

Well, you wouldn't blame me. 

The day he'd proposed to me, I felt so happy - so much happiness like I'd never felt in years. 

I started imagining a future with him - with the world's best dancer. 

Everything seemed so perfect. Not until his girlfriend showed up, claiming to have a child for him. 

She's more beautiful than me, right? More classy.

Why would Noah leave her for someone like me?

Thankfully, the lights were low, and the people would probably not notice the tears.

I danced for a long time and wished the song would end soon.
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Noah's Pov:
I watched her performance from my laptop while I sat in the car - quietly.

It was obvious, wasn't it? Her mood tonight worried me, and I felt a protective urge to understand and support her. 

I'd noticed it right from the house - before we left for the contest. 

She'd been acting cold and quiet, and something was definitely wrong. 

Yes - it was. 

But she'd been okay a while ago - when we returned from Pablo's bar. She'd been dancing and laughing all around. So, what could possibly be wrong now?

What?

I suddenly felt scared for her, with a crazy feeling that she might mess up on stage or something. 

But she seemed to blend her dancing steps with her mood. 

Indeed, she was perfect.
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Rex's Pov:
I waited in the car for her to come out - the Crazy dancer. 

Today, nothing will stop me from knowing who she is. 

After a long while, I saw her car driving out. 

I smiled and ignited my engine, going after her. 

I really wanted to know the mystery behind the amazing, crazy dancer. 

I trailed behind her car, making sure I was far enough off to avoid suspicion. 

Finally, the car stopped moving, and I did the same. 

I watched keenly, wondering why she'd stopped in such a deserted area. 

The door opened, and the lady stepped out, holding her veil in her hand. 

I looked at her face properly as that familiar look hit me.

Maxine???