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The spotlight on me made it even scarier.I was sitting in front of my Uncle's small café,ukelele on my lap.

"U-uhm...I-I'm Tatiana and I'm about to play R-Riptide by Va-Vance Joy." Oh shit I really look like a complete fool in front of them. Their faces were too serious.

" I was scared of dentist in the

dark. I was scared of pretty girls

in starting conversation. Oh all

my friends are turning green.."

The sound of my ukelele slowly filled the café and I can see their faces amazed.They took out their phones and started to record my performance.

"Thank you." I never thought I can make this people want for more of my voice. It was already late when I finished playing,five songs,I think.Two were my original songs.

I went down from the stage and people were starting to leave.

"That's what I'm telling about Tat.I know you have that kind of potential." Uncle George hugged me.

I chuckled in disbelief too,"Yeah.Thanks to you Unc."

He returned me with a sweet smile and handed forty dollars.

"No Unc,this is too big." I refused his offer and closed his hand with the money.

"No,Tat. You can use this for your school stuff and things you wanna buy." I was left in no choice and get the money.

I hugged him tightly,"Thank you so much Uncle."

He smiled thoughtfully,"It's late now,off you go little flower."

I grabbed my bag and the cover of my ukelele.

"Bye Uncle!" I called out at the door.

"Be careful Tat.Don't forget the things I told you about going home late."

"I won't!" I rushed out from the café and luckily,a bus stopped.

It was a cold night and I only had one shirt under my sweater. It's not enough to give heat,especially for a thin girl like me.

"You're cold?" A male voice asked behind my seat.

I chuckled nervously,afraid of talking to strangers."Uhh,yes."

He handed me his jacket and sat beside me.

"Thanks-" I said,not knowing his name.

"Cole." He handed me his hand.

"Tatiana." I breathed out.

"Nice name."He smiled showing me his white teeth.

Awkward silence filled the atmosphere.

"I'm already here." He mumbled and I realized the bus stopped already.

"Oh,good bye." I muttered,being an awkward person as I can be.

He waved a hand and turned back to say,"Good night."

I showed him my smile.

It was only a minute when I remembered that his jacket was still on me. I tried to shout from the window but he already got inside his apartment.

I guess this jacket will be mine.

After a few minutes,I got home and was greeted by my parents.

"How's your first performance?" My mom asked.

"It was quite scary at first.But I got to control my fear and sung properly." I explained.

Mom nodded,"Who own's that jacket? I've never seen you wear that."

I thought for a while and decided to tell the truth,"Just a good samaritan offered me this."

She just chuckled,"You better wash that. Go ahead and sleep.You still have classes tomorrow."

"Yes mom." I ran upstairs and flopped down on my bed.

I went to my restroom to brush my teeth and comb my hair. I've always loved my black hair. It's so simple and just...elegant.

After wearing my favorite purple pjs,I opened my phone for a while and it was filled with messages from my friends.

Hey Tat,you didn't tell me that you're freakin famous😬But I'm proud of you,after a long time,you finally showed your talent😁💓

Becca texted that made me frown.

What are you talking about Bec?

Becca replied in a glimpse.

Oh gurl,you're video is viral on youtube!Go and watch it😉

My hands started to sweat in fear. I swiped through my phone and pressed youtube.I search for my name and there was my video playing on Unc's café earlier.It had half a million views just in an hour.

Hey Becca,I'm scared.

Yes,I'm really scared of putting myself into these kind of situations.I love to be the unnoticed-girl.Do you know that kind of feeling?

You're attracting people Tat! And people would love to work with you as a singer or some would get you for your talents. Don't be scared,you must thank the people who took a video of you. This is your chance Tat!😄

For some reasons,Becca's always been my bestfriend and she never failed to make me feel good.

Thank you Becca😁I would try to grab the opportunity if there would be one.

I sighed and looked up at my glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling.

I guess this would be my fresh start.

My phone buzzed and I opened it again.

Of course you'll have!😁

I smiled at her message,hoping there would be one.