That day’s show was themed around the water element. The centerpiece of the runway was a shallow, shimmering pool. Dressed in an ornate, flowing gown and balancing precariously on fifteen-centimeter heels, I stepped confidently onto the stage.
However, as I walked out, Kelly, who was matching my step for step, leaned over and hissed just loud enough for only me to hear, "I don’t believe you’re letting go. Keep clinging to him and I’ll make sure you regret it."
My instincts flared. I instinctively widened the gap between us.
Seeing me flinch, Kelly smirked triumphantly and said, "Can you guess who Simon loves the most right now?"
The words had barely left her mouth when the heel of Kelly’s shoe suddenly snapped. She stumbled, then tilted sideways.
There was no time to react. I could only watch as Kelly dragged me into the large pool.
As I sank and submerged into the pool, Simon’s panicked roar entered my ears, "Kelly!" Through the blur of water, I saw Simon dive into the water and swim toward Kelly with all his might. At that moment, my heart filled with heartache.
Water suffocated my lungs, but when the survival instinct kicked in, it propelled me to paddle toward the shore.