Go live your way Part 2

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The gym was full on Saturday. Alvaro and Juanma slept well. Ramiro had told the four of them before the game that the weekend at the ranch was booked. Clara was back in the meantime and Roberto and Clara wanted to go too. Alvaro said to Juanma "Another perspective that we can look forward to.

The game started. The St. Marys players played calmly. Alvaro kept collecting the guys and it worked out well. After a relatively short time they were leading by a few points. Juanma and Alvaro were supported by Roberto and Martin. They played well together. The students cheered and cheered on their team.

In the end it was a clear win for St Marys, Marcello was thrilled and Jorge hugged the players one by one.

In the old tradition, the players celebrated their victory in the cafeteria. Mercedes and Ramiro also came and Ramiro asked for the students' attention.

"I wanted to tell you that I am immensely proud of you. You played great and deserved to win. At the moment we are at the top in basketball, as well as in dancing and singing. It's great to see how you  grow at your tasks and keep more and more together. I'm also happy to announce that the solo will be sung by Mia next week. "

Mercedes' expression darkened and Lupe left the cafeteria.

The four wanted to celebrate the victory in the city in the ice cream parlor. After the boys had showered and got ready they left.

"I'm looking forward to the ranch, it'll give us some peace again," Zoe said to the others.

"What did I get into when I was madly feverish?" Laughed Juanma.

"Come on, we're going to have tons of fun." said Alvaro.

"Before that I have to keep the standard of the school in the competition" Mia said a little quietly

"Now don't say you are worried." said Zoe.

"Well, you probably also think that if I don't become the best now, Mercedes and Lupe will pick on me.

"Dogs that bark don't bite" said Alvaro, although he knew that this was not the truth, but he also wanted to cheer Mia up.

"We'll still have to be careful, captain," said Juanma, looking at Mia.

"We'll do that," said Alvaro. "Mia don't worry."

Mia nodded. She had decided to enjoy her ice cream and not worry today. She had decided with Alex that she would take her mother's song. She had performed it at her first competition, but she had told Alex that this was the song she felt most comfortable with. Alex had agreed.

The days passed and in the middle of the week Alvaro said after school, "Come on, we're going to the river."

When they arrived they were walking along a beautiful path.

"Sing the song to me," said Alvaro.

"Now? Here?" Mia asked incredulously. "Yes, we've done that many times. Just sing"

Mia took a deep breath and began to sing.

Her voice was strong and sure. Alvaro loved to hear her and held her hand the whole time he kept eye contact

When the song was at the end he let go of her hand and took her in his arms. "You're doing great, this song, it's just you."

They walked along the path for a while. "I'm happy to see you on stage on Saturday." "I'm happy too," said Mia. "But I'm also excited. If I fail, then...."

"You will not fail, Mia, you did not fail when Lupe held the test under your nose. You have never failed. And I know, no ... not only that, I saw that you can do it . "

"I'll do my best. There are still a few days left." Alvaro nodded.

They sat down on a bench and he took her in his arms. He hated the pressure on her. It was the whole situation with his family that caused that. Mia was rarely nervous before the performances, but he had noticed in the last few days that she was eating less and sleeping more restlessly. He wanted to give her some rest with the trip, a break away from school. She had her head on his shoulder and took a few deep breaths.

"thank you" she said. "That was good here today. And especially with you." She gave him a kiss. "I love you" said Alvaro. " I love you too."

They drove back to school. When they were all together, they didn't talk about the Saturday gig. They talked about the upcoming weekend with the horses..

Roberto and Clara had sat down with them. Clara was almost completely fit again and had already taken part in the GO training again. She didn't go along with everything, but it worked out better every time.

The boys thought about throwing a few more balls. They went into the hall, but the girls stayed in the cafeteria.

When they were in the gym, Juanma said, "Is everything okay with Mia?"

"Yes ... no, I have no idea. She's putting a lot of pressure on herself about Saturday. She's afraid that she will fail. I don't even know that from her."

Roberto said "Yes, that's because of Lupe and Mercedes, I think. Because Alex didn't want Lupe."

"Juanma you know how she is before performances. Is she doing anything special?"

"No. We just get ready and off we go. Normally I'm more nervous than her."

"But you know the process. Do me a favor. You stay with her on Saturday. You know how she is in such situations and you can assess her. I know that you can calm her down. In me at that moment she sees Mercedes son and Lupe's brother. "

Juanma nodded. "Sure you can rely on me." He clapped Alvaro's outstretched hand.