"But she is not usually so playful. I believe she acted that way to cheer me on and also get rid of my anxiety," Joanna mumbled. She brought back her attention to where Raymond, their instructor for the day, stood in front of them.
At first, when others were nervous Joanna felt super relaxed. She didn't get cold feet nor did her heart pound hard against her chest like her other group members.
But this changed as the time for their performance drew closer.
She had believed that all she needed to put on a spectacular show was her confidence but with that confidence gone she realised she didn't have something else to hold onto.
Raymond who has been watching her closely walked up to her when he noticed that she wasn't the same Joanna she was these past days.
"Are you alright?" Raymond asked. He was forced to touch her when she didn't react.
"Miss Butterfly," He called and touched her right shoulder.