DESTINY (Book 2 of the Unconditional Saga)

Chapter 5: The Event

April 14 came and it's the night of the free event. Iona was so nervous but her team reminded her that it's just a small event and it's for a live recording. The stage was set upon the middle of the place. Everyone who came had to sit on beanbag chairs. Refreshments were served and at eight pm, Samantha walked out to the stage.

'Are you guys ready?' She asked the crowd and the crowd screamed yes. 'Please welcome Iona.' Samantha smiled and Iona joined her out on the stage.

'Good evening.' Iona said, 'Whew. I'm nervous, so bare with me until I get comfortable.' The crowd knew what to do and hummed with her. A few minutes later she sat on the bar stool that was in the middle and the spotlight was on her.

'This first song I wrote when I was in high school. It's about friendship, you know, that kind of relationship with your best friend.' She smiled and the music started.

'This song is called, I will be there.'

~

Whenever you feel all alone

Whenever you feel there is no reason to go on

When there is doubt in your heart

When there is no one in this world that you can find

Who will give you support in everything you do

And who will believe that you will see thing through...

I will be there... I'll be there~

I'll be your shoulder you can lean on

I'll be your friend you can depend on. I will be there... I will be there.

There are times when things go wrong

Yes there are times when you just feel you don't belong

There are days where things don't go right.

Yes there are days that you're not willing to fight

You will need someone who will tell you it's kay.

Someone who believes, believes in you all the way.

~

The song ended and everyone clapped. 'This next one is a cover. This song has so much meaning for me. I was at a really good place when I first head this song. This song is called Beautiful Days by Kyla.'

Iona started singing. Samantha noticed two tall figure enter the venue and stood by the bar. She walked over to the bar and realized who it was.

'Boys.' She said quietly.

'Sam. How are you?' Chris said and hugged her.

'I'm doing good. So you found her. Great.' She said shaking her head. Sebastian was so mesmerized by Iona.

'We need to talk to her, Sam.' Chris begged.

'I'll see what I can do after the event. But I have to let her know that you guys are here. She requested for us to tell her who's attending.' Sam explained.

'That's fine.' Sebastian said as he wiped tears from his eyes.

'Here.' Samantha put a purple vinyl bracelet tag on Chris and Sebastian. 'The staff will know that we know you both.'

'Thanks, Sam.' Sebastian smiled.

'I have to go back and inform her after this song.' Sam walked backstage and went on coms. 'Anca, continue singing, but I want you to know that Sebastian and Chris are here and they're at the bar.'