"Dad, can you take me to volleyball?" I asked, sighing as I entered the room. I was 14. "Of course baby. What time again?" He chuckled, me taking a seat next to him at the table. "5:30. Dad you should know this by now!" I yelled, patting his shoulder. Dad rolled his eyes. "You're growing up too fast my princess." As he said that, my phone dinged. "Sorry that's Kevin." I said, pulling my phone out of my sweatshirt pocket. "You and Kevin." He joked, taking a sip of his water. "Dad, Kevin is a good kid. He treats me right. And I'm 14! I can practically take care of myself." I said, rolling my eyes just as Dad did. "Still growing up too fast." "Dad, I'm okay. Now how about volleyball?"
"Okay." Dad smirked, getting up. As we walked out the front door I noticed some mysterious pills on the table. Weird. Mom and Dad didn't take that type of medicine. Must be for Dads back. "What are those pills on the counter?" I asked. Dad froze, then spoke. "I'll tell you later." "Okay." I thought nothing of it. Little did I know, I would think a lot about it when I got home.
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"Please welcome, Ivy Greene!" The announcer shouted, me walking out of the curtain. Everyone clapped, my ears ringing. I hoped I would feel the way I usually did when I sang. "Miss Ivy, your one of our top nominees for Newest Hit Artist! Your album 'After The Tears' is one of the most listened to album of the past year! 'That Feeling' is the most listened to song on there. So how about you sing it for us?" My green, silky dress shone in the light of the stage, illuminating me. "Of course." I winked, stepping up to the microphone.
I crossed my fingers behind my back, hoping that I felt as I always have felt. As the words came out of my mouth, my whole body shook. I felt the insatiable feeling in my chest. My vocal cords poured the words out like molasses. I smiled. I felt at home again. I remembered the smell of Dads cologne as he played his guitar and sang to me. His voice was my own deep inside of me. He was apart of me.
After my song, I waited for their claps. And of course, there where claps. I had done it. I hadn't let a stupid play boy ruin my life. "WOOHOO THATS MY BABY!" Mom shouted in the audience. I didn't feel any embarrassment. I was happy for myself and Mom being happy for me wouldn't change that. In the audience, I gripped onto Moms hand, Charlie sitting beside me. After my next component went, it was time to see who won.
I felt Dad in my veins as the announcer walked up to the stage, my whole body shaking as he did so. "Alright, the winner for Newest Hit Artist is.." I held my breath. I was so nervous. I felt nauseous.
"Ivy Greene with 'After The Tears'!" He yelled, me almost bursting into tears. I walked up to the stage, tears streaming down my cheeks. I felt euphoria through my entire body, remembering Dad. Lights flashed as I grabbed the golden award. "Oh my gosh, I never thought I'd be here!" I laughed through the microphone. The audience roared. I saw Chelsea and my rival, Jeanie Austin who was a nominee for a hit song, rolling their eyes.
"I just wanted to say how much I love my fans and especially my Mom and Dad, and my new brother, Charlie. He's not exactly new but whatever... I miss you Dad. I miss you so much. I know how proud you would've been for me right now. For those of you who don't know, my Dad passed of Brain Cancer almost 2 years ago. He loved singing and playing his guitar. I feel like I'm a mini him sometimes. I love you Mom. And I love and miss you Dad. Thank you all so much!" I choked, walking off stage with my award.
I was so proud of myself. I felt this relief in my bones as Mom hugged me. My world went dark again. If only Dad was here.
Backstage, I sat in my dressing room with my award and Mom and Charlie. "I'm so proud of you darling! Dad would've been so proud." She cried, hugging me again. "Thanks mom. I really wish Dad was here." I sighed. "Hey don't get sad! You just won an award for Petes sake!" Charlie chuckled. He reminded me so much of Dad it hurt. I got myself together and smiled. "You're right, I did." I looked down at the award that was sitting in my lap. It was shiny & golden and said:
NEWEST HIT ARTIST
IVY GREENE
2022
Just then, Chelsea entered. "Get out!" I shouted, her ruining the whole mood. "I want to talk to you Loser." She clucked. "Who are you calling a loser? She just won an award and you didn't!" Charlie said, standing up. "Let me talk to her. It's not about the award stupid." She winked, licking a cherry lollipop. I rolled my eyes. "Make it fast." I followed her outside my dressing room and into hers, seeing Parker no where.
"Where's Parker? You sure where in love with him the last time I saw you two." I angrily spoke. Chelsea sighed. "He broke up with me after I went on. He's a play boy. I found out he's also dating Jeanie Austin." I froze. What? He's played all these other girls in one day? "So your saying he's still with Jeanie?" She nodded. "Wow. I hate him a lot." I yelled. "Me too. Hey, I'm sorry about the way I treated you today. I was just mad because I knew I wasn't going to win." I nodded. "It's okay."
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Big Little Star
AdventureIvy Greene had always been in love with music, just like her Dad, who tragically died. As a child she had been in every single talent show she could get in to. Till finally when she was seventeen a talent finder signed her on to a record company. Iv...
