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It took some time for Sophie’s breathing to calm, and for her to feel more normal. She focused on Carol and became mesmerised by the music. Carol floated effortlessly over the stage. She was sensational.
There was a standing ovation at the end of the show, and Sophie couldn’t help the tears welling in her eyes as the crowd applauded Carol.
“She was absolutely brilliant,” Sophie gushed to Matthew as they walked out of the theatre. Oddly, as if they were actually together, his fingers entwined with hers.
“She was phenomenal,” Mickey admitted as they all exited the theatre, caught in the crowd. They were all suddenly ballet experts, commenting on what she’d done and how she done it. Even though none of them really know what they were talking about, they all agreed Carol was magnificent. And surely, she was much better than the usual principal dancer.
“Do you think she’d be good on camera, like in a commercial? She’s slim and very pretty.”
“God, I wish she would be in my commercial; she’s so graceful,” Matthew agreed.
“Why don’t we see her after the show?” Mickey insisted. “We’ve come all this way and I want to see the star!”