The first three weeks at RUN had passed like a whirlwind of figuring where our classes were held, gathering materials for class and for signing up for social activities. The amount of time we had spend standing in queues to get photocopies of the class seemed unreal.
I had also started sort of campaigning for the post of Assistant Social Director as my next big step in the New Emilia plan. also because Tori wanted to see me contest and to make posters even which I thought was excessive but whatever made her happy I guess.
To our pleasure and surprise, Janet and I had two out of four classes together. Tori short form for Victoria was also a biochemistry student I met during my first day of class she was so nice and sweet that we just clicked at first go. The first one was philosophy and the other was a general studies.
Janet had taken Tori under her wing immediately. One conversation is all it took. Consequently, the three of us spent most of our time together because Janet felt , and I quote, her class was full of weirdos. She was currently applying makeup on Tori's face to her distress and her delight.
But Janet I don't want to walk into class with a lot of makeup on my face, Tori complained but made no move to actually physically move away from her.
Nobody is even going to notice, she coaxed her.
Once she was proud of her masterpiece she turned to me with a hand full of makeup products and looked at me expectantly.
I mean I'm not opposed to the idea but I'm already wearing makeup, I shrugged.
maybe we could try it for your freshers' party look? Tori suggested. The date for it had been announced and everybody was looking forward to it.
yeah babe, you need a dramatic look. Janet said keeping her products.
have you guys decided on what to wear? I asked.
I will probably wear my shortest dress ever Tori said. if its something about Victoria is that she dress to impress there's no day she repeats a dress she's definitely the girl that gets a guy attention .
are you wearing a dress? she turned to me as if she knew my style of dressing just by one glance.
ummm.. yes I am. I showed them a picture of it.
They leaned over to look at my phone.
hey, that's really gorgeous, Janet and Tori nodded enthusiastically.
This was one of my first purchase when I had started shopping for my new look with Favour. She had literally whistled when I tried it on.
Oh, I missed that woman so much. I had asked to come to the event but she had long hours of lab practicals that day.
are we going out afterwards? Janet asked as we were walking to our next class.
not to be a party pooper again but we have curfew. I don't think its a good idea to go out late in the evening. Tori said .
fine! Janet cried sulking, but I'm sneaking in some vodka and you all have to try it out. she said and speed walked away before we could protest.
Not that I was opposed tp the idea of sneaking in some amount of alcohol. In all honesty that was going to be my next big suggestion. Afterall, New Emilia was supposed to be fun,
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It was finally 6pm, we all decided to watch the talent show at the school auditorium cause we all had nothing to do. We reached the school auditorium and sat at the front rows upstairs to get a better view of the show. a lot of talented performers came up and lo and behold I saw Mr jerkface one of those performers. At first I was so uninterested with his existence until I heard him sing I it was so good it actually made me forgot what an asshole he was, at the point I didn't want him to end his song I wished he kept on singing. But all those thoughts were interrupted by a single voice.
hey you the girl sitting at the front row upstairs in a ponytail
huhh? I was puzzled, umm.... it couldn't be me he was talking to? I said to myself.
hey girl miss Emilia can we get a spotlight on her.
I was still doubtful as to why this jerkface could want with me till I saw the light shine upon my face and I finally realized what was going on.
very good can she have a round of applause let's welcome her to the stage..
At that moment my mind went blank and all I could hear were cheers from the audience as I made my way up to the stage.
My heart was pounding in my chest and my throat was completely dry I took a sip of water before taking a few measured calming breaths. Performing filled with a healthy dose of stage fright that worsened just before I went on stage. There was a new sort of nervousness I was feeling because this was all sudden for me. I had only really performed in the comfort of my room and the environment there was comforting and familiar. This here was not only unfamiliar but too formidable with the semi famous emcee, a celebrity judge and a room filled with strangers.
As I made my way to the stage I heard Mr jerkface whisper something in my ear Goodluck hope you don't choke. What a dickhead I thought to myself going all hard when I prayed we won't ever cross path but we always do.
People clapped politely and I walked onto the stage and mentally psyched myself up. I stood in front of the mic and a guy adjusted it to my height. I looked forward at the audience .
umm... hello everybody, I am Emilia Augustine and I am here to present my humble attempt at love me like you do by Elle Gouldling . I said and took a deep breath and began singing.
feel the light, feel the colour of my blood.
And the knot in my stomach loosened. it came really easy to me once I started singing and grew lost in the song.
so love me like you do, love me like you do
touch me like you do , touch me like you do . what are you waiting for oh oh oh
As I dropped the mic I heard cheers from all corner of the room , tears filled my eyes and I ran away from the stage and went outside the auditorium where I saw someone waiting for me. Instantly I knew it was jerk face.
Emilia wait up he said, and walked with quick steps to stand in front of me.
wait up I know we didn't start off on a good foot but I'm Luke. Luke Dawnson..
I was shocked and had so many thoughts why is he being nice? and did he just introduce himself? didn't matter, I did not want to associate with him.
I'd like to apologize for my behavior towards you he said
apology not accepted I said dismissively and managed to walk past him but he kept on following me like the pest he is.
I truly am sorry I know I was rude but I was having a bad day and I know it doesn't explain being rude but I'm sorry.
its okay no hard feelings I said is that all I asked curtly forcing a smile
yes I also wanted to say you were amazing there on stage . you sing really well I think you should audition for The Voice he said.
I chuckled and sarcastically said I'll think about it and left before he tried to start up any conversation.
got to my hostel laying flat on my bed I screamed uhh what an headache, who the hell is he embarrassing me and then acting we are all buddies just cause I can sing well but he's cute and did invite me and my friends to the after party by 10pm I wonder if I'll get to see him... ughhh what am I thinking he's an asshole but a cute one, ok Emilia you need to get your self and get ready for the after party.
Emilia's dress is top notch. let me know about your thoughts about it, about the song, about Luke and anything else
