Sparkle Like a Superstar

Chapter 58

Saphira applauded the animatronics as they finish their rehearsal, everything had gone smoothly and she was able to tick this rehearsal as a pass so she won't have to do anything to ensure they were in working condition for the big show the next day. She did not clap for very long due to the ache in her wrists, but she was still very happy with the result and she ended up dancing a little to the end of the song.

"Well done, everybody!" Saphira said happily with a big smile on her face. "I guess now you can put your instruments away and we will meet outside Freddy's Karaoke Bar and Lounge. You all did a good job, nothing seem wrong at all."

"Of course, I am the best so nothing is ever wrong with my performance," Roxy said, batting her eyelids slightly as she smirked and brushed a hand through her hair. Saphira chuckled at Roxy, she knew she would hear her say something like that. "I look forward to see this new venue. It looks great from the outside."

"It sure does. We will meet you there Saphira." Bonnie pats her shoulder gently as he walked by her. "I wonder who will be announcing the opening of the karaoke bar tomorrow anyway?"

Saphira shrugged as she was not sure. "Freddy maybe, but I am not sure. I guess we won't know until tomorrow." She looked at Freddy, he had placed his microphone into his stomach hatch and approached her with a smile. "At least you don't need to go back to your room to drop that off."

"No, definitely not. But you are probably right that I will be announcing the opening of the karaoke bar, it would seem fitting given it is named after me. Unless Darren will be doing that, I don't know." He shrugged slightly before he extended his hand to her to walk with her out of the room. "Shall we go there together?"

She smiled and takes his hand gladly, rubbing his arm with her other hand gently and feeling the casing against her skin as she stroked his arm. "Of course, I would not have it any other way." She giggled at him as they walk together out of the rehearsal room into the atrium. "At least tonight hasn't been too terrible..."

"No, it has not. What should we do after we finish testing the venue?" Saphira honestly had not thought about that. Usually she would spend time with Freddy, right now her mind was on other things. "Shall we spend time together in my room? I promise not to push you into doing something you are uncomfortable with."

She hummed a little as she thought about it, Freddy was surprised she didn't answer him straight away and he was saddened as he thought maybe she didn't want to spend time with him anymore. "I have enough space in the office Freddy, you and I could go there afterwards. Plus, I need to show the other animatronics the new space as well."

His face lights up again when she mentions they could spend time together in the new office. "I would like that very much. And yes, we definitely should let them see the new office. I know Mr Hippo wants to see it."

Saphira wondered if Mr Hippo knew the significence behind the office. His interest wanting to see it would make sense. "I imagine it is in case I get into trouble. He's really taken on the fatherly role seriously ever since I...you know."

"There is no shame in calling him dad in front of me Saphira. You know I think it is a great honour for him to fill those shoes that you most likely needed for such a long time." She nodded slowly as she listened to him while they walked across the atrium together. "I know you are getting used to having him around like that. But I have no doubt that it actually has been really good compared to before." Freddy referencing her past made her nod more, he was not wrong at all.

She glanced up at the neon sign of the karaoke bar and smiled. "Hmm, too bad I couldn't get to see the designs for this place before it was built. But I like surprises." He glanced at her with a smile when she said that. "Yes, I will like your surprise too. I still haven't worked out what it could possibly be."