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September 1994 ( Dance Inspired Studio Maidenhead,UK)
“GERALDINE.. FOR FUCKS SAKE” a semi yelling and semi screeching a combination that the rest of the girls that were included in this dance hell knew it will not end well. Melanie, removed her glasses and pressed her nose with her thumbs in aggravation. She knew what a bad dancer Geri was, from the moment they enter the dance studio as a band over 6 months ago. But it’s not getting any better and the pressure is on since there’s an upcoming showcase in less than two weeks. Resulting the current madness of Geri not getting a simple 5 count dance routine for one of their performances.
“I’m fucking trying MELANIE. YOU ARE ACTING AS IF I JUST WANT TO FUCK IT ALL UP! “ the 5 ft button nose, wide blue eyed ginger, tighten up her pigtails and wiped off the sweat from her forehead. As she tries her best to ignored getting aggravated because of Melanie’s attitude. Based on past encounters she knows that if she give Melanie any reaction it will literary ignite the fire and probably possibly create a bigger hell then this rehearsal already is.
“WELL CAN YU TRY A BIT FUCKING HARDER’ I DONT KNOW WHY WE HAVE HER EVEN FUCKIN’ DANCING OR EVEN IN THIS FUCKING BAND” those words full of venom hit Geri’s bloodstream, boiled her up that her face completely change. While the other 3 girls grimaced at that statement, they decide to cool down, because that was definitely a nail to the coffin.
“How long do you think this fight is going to last?” Victoria whispers as she looks at Geri’s nostrils flare up and knocks the mic down stand. “I give them 30 minutes with Geri storming off, crying. “ the other Melanie rolls her eyes as she starts stretching her hamstring. She stares at the blonde next to her, who seems as if she’s about to jump in the fight.
“Em’ don’t do it, you know it will make it worst… just let it boiled over” as she pats Emma in the back. “Com’ on help me out with the stretching bit.. So we can wait for them in the car.” as she quickly gets up and the latter mumbles something about always not being able to meddle but everyone does.
“YOU KNOW WHAT MELANIE’ YOU ARE SO FUCKING RUUDE. SO UNPROFESSIONAL AND SUCH A CUNTBAG” as Geri attempts her best to get in the taller women’s face. She nudges her lightly, as if she’s ready for a physical fight if it leads to that. Sometimes Melanie doesn’t really think of what she says, she just thinks it’s okay to say mean things and get away with it. Well not fucking tonight Melanie Janine Brown. The latter grabs the tiny ginger haired by the shoulders and pushes her against the mirror wall.
“SO WATCHA GUNNA DO ABOUT IT? You are just a lil tiny chihuahua. ALL BARK N’ NUTTIN TO DO “ just as she finishes that statement, she felt a sting on her left cheek that leaves her completely speechless and she just stood there in utter shock, as Geri passes by her.
“I’m over you pushing me to the limits, over and over again “ as she exits the dance studio, and tries her best not to have a tear exit . Little did, they know that this was the night that started it all. The beginning to the end, of what their simple friendship.
Later that night at the Touch HeadQuarters..
Emma comes in Geri’s room and in a low whispers says to the sleeping beauty “Geri…. can you please wake up.. The two Mels are about to get in row.. “ as Geri slowly opens her eyes trying to understand when she hears Melanie saying she’s about to punch Mel. “Shit.. Shit.. can we just have one night in peace “ she quickly gets up from the bed and heads down the stairs. The two Mels are getting into each others faces, when Geri sees that Mel is starting to lift her right arm. Suddenly Geri interjects into the middle instead of pushing them apart. She’s on the receiving end of the right arm hook that knock her down and out.
“Geraldine …. sweetheart “ as Geri slowly opens her eyes and growls at the sharp pain that is taking over her nose. “ You finally woke up.. Take some asprin that was a mean hook that you received. The rest of the girls went to bed and I got kicked out of my room until whenever. So I’m taking it upon myself to sleep here with you.. if that’s alright? “ as Melanie rambles and keeps playing with Geri’s hair.
“Yeah, it’s fine.. But just for one night.. then you gotta make it up with Mel. Alright?” she arches her left eyebrow as Melanie nods like a child getting reprimanded. She inhales deeply “So are you going to tell me.. why you got into row with Mel?” Mel chuckles, because she knew that this might lead to another arguement, and she’ll end up in the couch.
“Do you really want to know? Honestly? “ she slightly pouts at Geri, the latter rather nods no. And pats the empty left side of her bed. In which Mel proceeds in getting to the bed, and the red head nudges her slightly with her arm, as Mel shuts off the small lamp. And suddenly the only source of light comes from the ceiling glow in the dark solar system, that Geraldine has on display. Silence consumes the room, as each of them think, the other is sleeping but when in fact both parties are awake just enjoying the silence.
Until Geri interrupts the silence “Melanie….are you awake? “ in a husky voice she hopes that the latter is awake. Melanie responded by poking Geri’s left arm, and in a very low deep voice said YES.
“I can’t sleep.. My brain is rambling and rambling about details and details. I want this to be perfect.. it’s our moment.. And I know Bob doesn’t think we are ready, but I know we are. I can picture our careers taking off, the music, the videos, the endorsements, all of it Melanie. And at the same time I’m so scared..I’m scared that what if everything gets blur out.. we let the fame and all of that takes over” Geri sits up and stares at Melanie, as if she can still see her, when in reality all she could see is the silhouette but she knows the latter is paying attention to her.
“We got each other and I’ll promise you that if your big headed self gets lost. I’ll find you and I’ll bring you back to earth, In a heartbeat. We will achieve our goal and we won’t loose each other. We are mates for life, I’m not going anywhere and you aren’t either. “ she pokes Geri’s stomach. Geri is always full of confidence and sorta a fresh air of energy, when she isn’t over analyzing every moment and being annoying about everything. But this is one of the rare times, that Melanie sees Geri a little timid or worried if that’s the word. So it was her duty to make that little lion, not worry and that’s what she’s going to do. Why? She has no idea, but it sounds like the right thing to do. That’s what friends do, protect each other and she will do that especially when it comes to Geri.
“Geri, we will be great, amazing, splendid, fantastic, fucktastic. And we got each other, who will be so lucky to being able to have a successful career with their friends and family. Alrigh? stop worrying too much. We are going to be amazing. We are going to blow some fucking cocks out ,that’s for sure. Even with what you call dancing. Do you believe in me and in us? “ she patiently stare at her for what it seem like 300 hours but in reality it is a just minute of torture.“Yeah, I do. I believe in us. “ and Geri lays back in bed with a smile on her face, little did she know that statement has double innuendo. It hasn’t hit her those emotions but it will eventually. Until then they both laid in bed, and both started laughing.
“My dancing will be the death of me “ blurs out in the middle of the laughfest. “It is my death for sure.. Goodnight Little Lion.. “ as Melanie turn her back against her and tries to sleep. Later that night, she caught herself smiling at the fact that the little lion, talks even her sleep. And that night the subject was Victoria lovely black dress and how it didn’t fit her.