Chapter 21

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Live Concert at 8 PM tonight at the O2 arena. Don't miss it! 

My first show! 

Show is in four hours!

Four hours! 

Today has been really stressful, especially for me. We've been in the studio with Mr. Charmont and the band the whole day since I arrived here at the hotel. It's just a few more hours and I'll be on that stage in front of a crowd of people there. What if I mess up? What if I embarrass myself? What if people don't like me? What if Mr. Charmont doesn't like it and tells me to go home or something? What if I get fired? 

"Meriliya?" Huh? 

"Yeah sorry, were you saying something?" I quickly ask him, snapping out of my thoughts. 

"Yeah, are you alright? Look, I know this is your first time but you have to believe me on this. I'm telling you, you will love it out there. It's where you belong. There'll be so many people out there cheering for you. Just know that I'm here right there with you, you're not alone in this." He encourages me and honestly I feel much better. 

"Thank you, Justin" he smiles nodding his head. "Okay, let's run verse one again" I suggest and we start practicing until the door of the studio opens. Mr. Charmont. 

"Okay. So you guys are ok with it right? Any questions? Anything you want to clarify? How's the lyrics? Any changes in the music?" He goes about with questions making sure we're alright with everything. 

"No, I think we'll be fine, Mr. Charmont" Hopefully. 

"Okay, cool. So let's just brush up and then you guys can go change and stay in your rooms." Mr. Charmont says and I check my mic for the tenth time. "Ready? Three, two, one. Go!"

"How many nights does it take to count the stars? That's the time it would take to fix my heart. Oh, baby, I was there for you. All I ever wanted was the truth, yeah, yeah" Justin takes the lead. 

"How many nights have you wished someone would stay? Lie awake only hoping they're okay. I never counted all of mine. If I tried, I know it would feel like infinity." I followed

"Infinity, infinity, infinity, infinity, yeah
Infinity" we both harmonised together, our voices in sync. 

"Good job, both of you." Mr. Charmont praised us both. 

Soon we were escorted to our rooms in the hotel. I noticed my room had my name labelled at the right corner of my door. I smiled and entered and went straight to sit on the bed. I sighed and laid down on the bed. I was just about to close my eyes, when my phone started vibrating.  I lifted myself up and grabbed my phone. 

Eddie

"Hello?" I answered the call. 

"Hey. How are you doing? Sorry did I interrupt anything?" I smiled.

"No, I'm just in the hotel room." I replied. 

"Oh okay. How are you feeling?" 

"Yeah, much better than how I was a few minutes ago. Just a little nervous" I admit. 

"I know. That's ok though. But just know that you're gonna be amazing out there. You have Fallon, me and the boys all there in the crowd. And enjoy yourself. It's your show after all" he chuckled at the last part and I couldn't help but smile. 

"Yeah." I sighed. "I'll see you soon then?"

"Yeah. You're gonna be amazing out there alright?" He asked and I answered with a hum. 

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