Stepping Up by Maggie M. Larche

Author:Maggie M. Larche
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: business books, starting a business, dance lessons, dance books for girls, dance school, girls age 8 and up
Publisher: Maggie M. Larche

Chapter 8

As the basement lessons continued, Jenna noticed a funny thing. Just as the little girls improved daily, so did Pam. She’d hesitated to mention it to Pam, not wanting to embarrass her, but one day she just couldn’t resist the urge.

Jenna and Pam had finished a lesson with the girls. After sending Eva and Ella back home with Mary, they went to the kitchen for a drink of water. Jenna poured them out two large glasses and then leaned back against the counter.

“You did a great job today, Pam. I didn’t think Eva was going to manage that turn until you broke it down for her.”

“No problem. It’s so much fun working with them. And they’re really getting better.”

“I agree.” Jenna took a sip of water. “And they’re not the only ones.”

“What do you mean?”

“Pam, did you notice that you didn’t fall or trip or even spin off balance once today?”

Pam thought for a moment and then brightened. “I guess you’re right. Hey, look at that. It must be a record for me.”

“It’s not,” said Jenna. “Because you managed it yesterday, too.”

“I did?”

“Yup.”

“Wow.” Pam paused and brushed a loose strand of hair back from her face. “To be honest, your basement is a little lower-stress for me than Step It Up. I mean, I love Ms. Colette and all, but she can also be the tiniest bit…”

“Intimidating?”

“Yeah.”

Jenna took another sip of water, and the icy liquid felt good in her throat. She didn’t know if her dance school was going to work out or not. But if it helped Pam be a better dancer like she wanted, then at least something good would come out of the whole experience.

Jenna’s dad came into the room. He’d changed his “dad uniform” for an old-fashioned suit and tie.

“Whoa, Dad. What’s with the snazzy clothes?”

“Hi, girls. It just so happens that I’ve got an interview this afternoon. A local engineering firm is hiring.”

“Really? That’s great news.”

“Thanks, sweetie. But it’s just an interview. I’m sure they’ve got lots of good candidates applying.”

Jenna reached up to kiss her dad’s cheek. Her dad’s skin felt warm and smelled like shaving cream. “Good luck.”

“Good luck, Mr. Marlow,” echoed Pam.

“Thanks, girls.”

Jenna watched her dad leave the room with a surge of excitement. She looked at Pam with bright eyes.

“Did you see that? If he gets the job, I won’t have to pay for Step It Up after all!”

Pam held her glass out in a toast. “To your dad’s new job.” The girls chinked glasses.

Steven and Edward walked in just as the girls drank. Jenna caught sight of Edward and immediately choked on her water. She sputtered and coughed in embarrassment.

“Very nice,” said Steven.

Jenna glared at him as she got her coughing under control. Pam watched in concern, but Edward appeared to be intensely interested in something on the ceiling. When Jenna finally stopped hacking, he looked around normally again as if he’d just entered the room.

“Hey, Jen,” he said.

“Hey.” She hoped her face wasn’t as red as it felt.

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