A twist in an average girls story[[Completed]]

Winter Concert

I stood back stage nervously and plucked at my nails. Travis was tuning his flute and I sat there waiting for the curtains to open and for us to start. Our teacher told us it would start with all the Solos, than go to the christmas songs, than all of the other songs she wished for the Choir to sing, and as the ending I would be singing Morning Lullabies. 

"Hey, Missy don't be so scared. You live with super heros. This is nothing compared to what you've been through." Travis said, smiling and grabbing my hand gently. I smiled at him and squeezed his hand. My cold clammy hands played with the hem of my dress, my music sheets filled the piano, as I organized them alittle better I caught myself looking around at all those around me. The choir students all sat down and practiced their voices, some sat there drinking tea and gargling trying to make sure their voices were perfect. All playing instruments went through, tuning, practicing notes, others sat there and chatted. Lets face it, this was advanced music. If you were in here than you knew what you were doing. I checked time; 6:59 PM. 

T-Minus one minute until this performance, "Travis? What if I mess up?" I  cracked my hands looking up at him.

"Don't worry. You'll be fine. You're entire family is here and all of your friends are here and hey I'm gonna be feet away from you. If you're scared just look at me or focus on someone in the audience." I nodded as he scrambled to his seat as the curtains began to open. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, to afraid to see how many people and cameras were here tonight. 'Deep breath Marissa.' I told myself, slowly I opened my eyes. Packed. If you had asked me one word to describe what it looked like out their than it would be packed. Some were standing on the sides due to no seats, giant cameras at every angle. Not like playing at home, definetly worse. 

"Hello all! Welcome to out 15th annual winter concert. I see a very wonderful outcome of those who are attending. Now this year is special, you all see the cameras. Well this will be on live TV so please if the cameras scan over you remember to smile!" Our teacher said before the cameras started.

"5! 4! 3! 2! 1!" Some yelled, "We are on air!"

 As the drums began to beat, the sound of a heartbeat surrounded the room. The beat bagan. I looked around purposly avoiding the crowd. As the percussionists did their solo I sat there twitching my hands but making sure to look professional. I glanced up to the front row and smiled. Everyone was there. Dad had a video camera.

'So corney.' I thought to myself as I glanced down at all of the music sheets. 10 songs I would be playing tonight. I didn't even know there was so many Christmas songs. I wanted nothing more than for this to be done and over with. That though would sound bad was far from it. I hadn't been sleeping the last few nights. Toke always slept so soundly next to be and I just laid there. My mind was filled with too many questions. Christmas would be here soon, I had Christmas shopping to do. But what do you get a man who has everything? I knew we were going to get a tree tomorrow and than it would be filled with presents for everyone. For our family. Though I wanted nothing more than to be back in California. Just one last time. As happy as I was I still felt sadness for how my relationship ended with my parents who had raised me. I glanced back up and saw Michaela,  Jose, Anissa, Joel, Ashley, Jonah, Niko, Tad, Tom, and Sam. They smiled and did thumbs up. They say next to my extended family and I watched as Sam and Pepper made some sort of conversation. Thankgoodness Michaela would be staying the week and while my other friends from California would be staying for the night. I smiled and looked at Dad. He had the camera scanning the large group and he glanced up at me, 'You'll do great.' He mouthed.

'Thanks' I mouthed back.

Halfway through the concert I was getting scared for my ending. What if I messed up?

"OKay! We'll have a short intermission! Please feel free to get something from the concession stand. Just please remember if you go outside you will not be admitted back in!"  I got up and streched and walked over to Travis.

"What's up missy?" He asked.

"What if I mess up?" I blurted out and started pouting. 

He gave me a small smile and pulled me into a hug, "You have nothing to worry about." He mumbled, "You're going to be great. You have so many people here supporting you!"

"Wheres your dad Trav?" He gave me a forced smile.

"He uhm..had a business trip." He muttered and walked away. I furrowed my eyebrows. I was determined to figure out what was wrong. Everytime I tried to ask about his family he just got really antsy and changed the subject or walked away. I sighed and went back to the piano and drummed my fingers until it was time for the rest of the concert. As the concert went on I grew more and more anxious. I knew I could do it. I knew I wouldn't mess up. Hell I could do this song in my sleep I had practiced so many times.

"Now we have a very special performance. A new student of mine has a wonderful talent. A talent recognized by Julliard. Please give Marissa Stark a warm welcome as she performs Morning Lullabies By Ingred Michaelson."

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath and began playing.

"Yesterday

I woke up

With your head on my arm

My hand was numb

Circulation gone

But I dared not move the pretty sleeping one" I glanced up at Travis to see him give me a thumbs up.

"The sun had painted

Patterns on your face

As you breathed Sunday air

You rolled onto

My open arm

I became your pillow; you let me smooth your hair

I will sing you morning lullabies

You are beautiful and peaceful this way

I know you have to close your eyes on everyone

Let me help you, I'll sing you to sleep

With morning lullabies"

Again I looked up, I glanced at Michaela to see her bouncing in her chair. I smiled alittle bit not being able to hide my happiness.

"Let me lie in the curve

Of your body tonight

And I will hear you tumble into sleep

I will watch you heal, watch you heal with me" I looked over to Niko and felt the most comfortable. As I continued the song I didn't leave his gaze.

"I will sing you morning lullabies

You are beautiful and peaceful this way

I know you have to close your eyes on everyone

Let me help you, to sing you sleep

With morning lullabies

I know you have to close

Your eyes on everyone

Let me help you I'll sing you to sleep

With morning lulla-bye, bye, baby

Close your eyes and I will sing you

Morning lullabies

And I will sing you

Morning lullabies" Finishing up the song, I glanced at my dad to see him smiling like an idiot.

Minutes after the concert I was swarmed by all my crazy family. I glanced at Travis to see him walking away, but before he got far Tad ran after him and brought him over. Hugs all around, and lasted for several minutes we finally made our way outside and on our way to a restraunt. I was getting a piggy back ride from Niko and everyone made small talk. Well more like actual conversations. Everyone was getting alone wonderfully. As the night continued I couldn't help but get a feeling that this happiness wouldn't be lasting much longer. Putting on a smile I trudged through the night....and through the next day. But by the time new years eve came around and I was getting ready for the wedding I had a really bad feeling.