The Substitute

"I can. How could I lie to you?" I rolled my eyes. Amy didn't bother to hide her ambition at all.  I didn't know how important this position was for a girl to ruin her reputation like this.  Maria slumped on the ground like a deflated balloon. David pulled her up and helped her sit on a sofa. Like a puppet, Maria let David do whatever he wanted.  "I, I can't join the show. If you can, there is a dress of my style on the shelf," Maria said with tears in her eyes.  "No!" Amy immediately opposed. "This is a grave problem. If she screws the show, both David's new movie and the reputation of our teacher will be affected. I will take your place." David ignored Amy and touched Maria on the forehead. "I'll call an ambulance for you." "No, no. I will wait till the live show is over." Maria cried. I took out a tissue from my bag and wiped her tears gently. "Don't worry. I can." "Even if Amy gets the role as the chief embroiderer, there are only nine people. Why don't you let me try? At least I c