A Good Start by Hazel L. Merin (best affordable ebook reader TXT) 📖

Chapter 14 - Launch of Summer

Four days have past since mom left for States. This past few days I've been fine pampering myself by doing the things that I love. I started to get busy by practicing songs and composing my own song. Everyday and everynight, I tried to think for some good lyrics while Lian tried to help me putting proper chords on it. I thought it was a good idea to keep myself productive while singing audition is not yet scheduled. I was very happy when I completed one song last night and that made me very tired.

 

It was 11 in the morning when the heat of the sun coming outside my window touches my body and obliged me to open my sleepy eyes. It was so hot and it feels like I was having a sunbathing on my own bed. Then I came to realize that summer is starting to launch. Everyone loves summer, especially me. Simply because I would enjoy the sunkisses through the waves of the ocean, the relaxing running water on the river, or the cold and heavy touch of the mountain falls. Definitely, we also enjoy the long break from school. But this summer, it would be a lot different. Not only because my parents aren't with me but because I already graduated and it's time for me to seek for my own income. But I never dream of any high position in a company or be the boss in a well-known business. My dream is to be known as one of the good singer/song writer not only in our country but all over the world. How I wish that could be possible. Who know's? That's how I love music, like it really can't get away from my nerves.

 

While I was still lying on my bed, my phone rang then I quickly answered it.

"Hello"

"Hey Zara, it's me, Aimy!"

"Oh hey Aimy, what's up? Is the audition already scheduled??"

"Yaahh, looks like you're really excited for it huh. That's nice to know."

"Actually yah, I thought it would be fun."

"I could say a big YES. You'll enjoy it. Anyway, be free this afternoon at exact 1pm. Lian's gonna catch you at your house and drive you here at the office. I've already called him."

"Oh great! See you Aimy. I hope the rest of the staff and crew would put their thumbs up for me."

"That's for sure. I trust in your voice. You should be too. No need to worry. Ok? See you then. Bye for now."

"Alright,Thankss Aimy. Bye."

 

I immedietly jumped off from bed and rushed into my bathroom. I took off my clothes and turned on the shower. I chose not to use warm water so that my veins will be awaken totally. After that 20-minute shower, I dried myslef and headed to my closet. I chose to wear my favorite yellow Armani dress. It was fitted on the top with a very short sleeves and loose see-through skirt-like at the bottom. I matched it with my light pink 3inches wedged Celine sandals. I dried my golden brown hair to straighten more and put some lip shiner, mascarra and a little bit of blush on my cheeks. After fixing myself, I grabbed my CK bag and a piece of paper where my composition was written and then headed outside my room. I walked down stairs and went straight at the kitchen. I preferred to cooked breakfast because my stomach seeks for breakfast whenever I just got up from sleep and ate nothing yet. I cooked bacon with crispy sunny side up egg and some french toast. I matched it with my hot chocolate to heaten my stomach. After I ate all I've prepared, I stayed at the living room and opened our walled-tv while waiting for Lian to arrive.

 

(Ding-dong) I walked at the main door and rushed through the gate. As I expected, it was Lian then I quickly opened the door for him to come in. "Hi Lian, come in and have something to drink first." I offered. "Hi Zara, good morning! I'm fine. I already have one before I left home. You ready to go?" Lian asked who looks excited. "Yah, I'll just get my bag and secure the house." I walked inside and secured all the locks of the house then I grabbed my bag and went outside. Lian and I jumped in the car and pulled out the drive way.

 

"So this is how we'll spend summer. Isn't it cool?" Lian stated.

"Of course, I've waited for Aimy's call, you know that." I giggled.

"Yah right! How's your composition? Did you finish it already?"

"Yap, I promised to myself that I will not go to sleep until I finished it. It's quite a nice one."

"I know for sure, one of this days I'll help you again with the tunes."

"Thanks Lian, that's a very big help."

"Anything for you Zara."

 

The travel to that recording company was quite far from my house. It took 45 minutes but it doesn't mattered because me and Lian had a non-stop conversation. I must say that he has a very nice sense of humor and kinda funny sometimes.

Chapter 15 - Door of My Dream

Together with Lian, we went to the building which was quite huge outside. Then I came to realize that this was one big recording company in town. I started to feel lucky about the opportunity though I'm not yet sure that I will get their approval with the voice I have. When we entered the building, I was totally amazed with the interior designs and structures. Every part was fantastic and surrounded by elegant furnitures. At the center of the lobby, there's a big creative statue of a fancy lady that holds a microphone which was made in glass glowing sculpture. I can say that it was the highlight of the building. Looks like this is a fresh and high class recording company and I felt great about the opportunity that I might have but at the same time, my heart started to beat so fast in nervous.

 

While I was being mezmerize in what I am seeing, I was interrupted with Lian's voice,

"How do you like the place? Quite huge right?"

"Yah, not just huge, but pretty awsome. Aimy must be lucky in working here. Have you been in here?"

"Not yet, this was my first. But Aimy always tell us about her work. So I'm not a big surprised."

"I see.. Oh my, I can't breath normally now. I hope everything will be fine later."

"Don't be nervous Zara. I'm very much sure that you'll be definitely qualified. Just be yourself and show them what God has given you. Besides, God has put you into this so make the most out of it."

"Thanks Lian, anyways, Let's go inside. Maybe it was about to start now." I'm happy about the fact that Lian always encourages me and believes in my talent. Just how my mom treats me.

"Alright, let's go. You can do it okay?" Lian ended and I just nodded with smile.

 

We entered the door where my dreams can do come true and there were bunch of "dreamers" like me and they were already sitting on the waiting area. I must say that they all looked prepared. Almost everyone is having their earphones on like they're studying their song piece. Oh my, why am I not like them? I practiced at home but it only took an hour and I didn't thought of bringing earphones so I could listen to the song that I will be singing while waiting. I felt like I was too confident which I shouldn't be. I should have been practicing so much more like them. I started to pray for God's guidance and for the wisdom of my voice. I know prayer is powerful and the most effective way than anything else.

 

Lian and I seated on the vacant space then after few seconds, Aimy came out from the other door inside the office. It was the mini recording room where we are about to sing for audition. Aimy waved on us as a greeting then she started the orrientation. It took 15 minutes to complete all the details that should be imparted to us. Afterwards, the audition had just began with some tensions.

 

Three applicants before me are now done and all I saw was just a plain face reactions. Nobody seems to cheer up and feel great that they we're accepted. Does this mean they're not? Gosh! The ones who are judging must be really meticulous. Now it's my turn and I started to feel much nervous but I must be brave and confident. I must remember what mom and Lian always telling me. I must show what God has given me and make the most out of this kind of opportunity.

 

While entering the recording room, I saw 3 people, one lady and two other guys. Each of them had their headphones on and all eyes are on me like they we're really curious on how my voice really sounds. I went near the microphone, which was awsome(I wish I had one too) then put on the headphones.

"Hi Ms. Olens. So what will you sing?" the lady asked

"Hi, good morning guys. I was thinking if I could sing my own composition?" I decided to sing my own song written because I thought that would impress them knowing that I could make my own compostion. I really wanted this that's why I'm doing my best to make them like me, my voice and my song.

"Wow, so you do compose?" one guy asked.

"Yah, I was really trying. But it was just simple one. The song is about friendship." I pleasantly smiled yet quite nervous.

"Interesting, so let's hear it then!" the other guy said.

 

 After I sang at my finest, all I heard was them saying "Thank you Ms. Olens. You'll know the result as soon as we finish the deliberation." I was a bit dissatisfy because all I knew is that I will be able to know the result right after I sang. Does it mean they didn't want my voice but they just can't tell it frankly to me so that I will not be embarrased? Naah, maybe I'm wrong. I hope I'm wrong with the thought I'm having right now in my mind. Now it'll be more quite suspense because we have to wait for their decision. The longer we wait, the longer we feel the tensions. All I did was just smiled at them and said "Thank you" then I quitely went out of the recording room. Now I know why the previous applicants have no reactions from getting out of the room for there is no decisions yet. It's so hard to wait around for something you know might can't be happened but it's harder to give up when you know it's