About 10 minutes to curtain, Zoe and Owen slip in and sit at the back to watch Persephone and Timothy’s performance.
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Zoe also noticed Mr Willoughby near the back as well and hoped that Persephone didn’t spot him and recognise him before the play was over.
‘I must admit, it is kinda nice to just relax and enjoy a show, rather than perform in it!’ Owen whispered as Zoe nodded.
‘I know what you mean!’ she whispered back as they squeezed each other’s hand as they waited for the show to begin which it soon did, with Mr Hennessy’s introduction, welcoming everyone and telling them the parts of Romeo and Juliet would be performed by Persephone Truman and Timothy Kingston. ‘But not to worry, there won’t be any issues this time!’ he added as some people chuckled.
‘Let the show begin!’ Mr Hennessy said as he set the scene and the actors began performing.
Everyone was most impressed and Persephone and Timothy gave the performance of their lives. Even their kiss scenes were almost matching Zoe and Owen’s as at the end everyone clapped and cheered as they received a standing ovation. Even Mr Willoughby stood up and applauded them as Zoe and Owen cheered and clapped the loudest.
Persephone happened to see Zoe and Owen in the audience as she stood up from her bow and was confused as to why they were there as the curtains closed.
Mr Willoughby went to see them backstage as soon as the show was over.
Persephone saw him and gasped. ‘I know you! You’re Mr Willoughby, the talent scout from Cours Florent! I thought you were only going to be here on opening night!’
Howard, Priscilla, Ashleigh, Penelope, Zoe and Owen all came backstage just then as Mr Willoughby replied.
Mr Willoughby smiled. ‘I was, but then the lovely girl who played Juliet on Thursday night told me it would be worth my while coming again tonight. And she even paid me for my trouble. But it was well worth coming. You and your co-star playing Romeo gave one of the most phenomenal performances I have ever seen. I would love to offer you both a scholarship to Cours Florent talent school once you graduate! Congratulations!’ he smiled as he handed her his card as well as Timothy. Persephone was almost in shock as she looked over to her family who smiled and came over and hugged her and Timothy’s parents hugged him too.
‘Oh kiddo! We’re so proud of you!’ Howard smiled as Priscilla nodded. ‘Grounded or not, you did yourself proud sweetie!’ Priscilla smiled as she hugged her.
‘Thanks Mom!’ Persephone replied as she furrowed her brow. ‘Wait, so Zoe paid the talent scout to come back? But...why?’
Zoe appeared from behind the Trumans and smiled.
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