Triple Life (#Wattys2015)

Ch 15

Phew! After weeks of practices, today is finally THE DAY! I am nervous and excited at the same time. So far, I've been doing well at the practices and I do hope to do well today too.

"Hey, whatcha doing?" asked Adrian jogging towards me.

"Err...just the nerves." I told truthfully.

I was so scared. What if I messed up? It would totally ruin the show and so many people will make fun of me! Allison and Rhea will be having the time of their lives if I did ruin the duet! Adrian will be disappointed in me. Not just him, Mrs. Lockwood and Miss. Georgia too would be disappointed. My brain was running in an overdrive. My heart rate increased and my palms were getting sweaty. I felt light headed and my stomach suddenly had thousands of butterflies in it.

Oh God! Don't let me pass out now!

"Hey Belle! Belle!" Adrian shook my shoulders.

I looked up at him, with fear in my eyes and I felt as if I would throw up any second.

Adrian crouched down so that he was eye level with me. He lifted my chin up and my eyes met his warm, grey ones which had encouragement and determination in them. I looked down suddenly. I had no courage to look at anyone now. The nauseous feeling was getting worse.

"Belle," he tilted my chin up again. I looked at him with nothing but fear in my eyes.

"Belle, don't be nervous and don't worry. Everything will be fine. Just hope for the best and give it your best shot! It's okay, don't worry about messing up. I don't think you'll mess up, but if you do I can cover up for you and no one will understand. You are an optimistic, determined and a courageous girl. So, c'mon Belle...don't just hide all your qualities today." Adrian told in an attempt to soothe me.

Suddenly without warning I started sobbing. Adrian got up and sat next to me. Then, he pulled me to him. He wrapped his arms around my shaking body. I sobbed into his chest, my hands gripping his jacket in a death grip. It was as if the moment he let me go, I would crack. Even after I finished sobbing, he didn't let me go. I was glad about it. I laid against his chest, the rhythm of his heartbeat calming me down. I took in deep breaths. I tried to push all negative thoughts out of my mind.

Come on Belle! Be strong! Think positive stuff. Think happy thoughts. Be optimistic. Belle, you've been doing this your whole life. You learnt to be optimistic and you always advised others to be optimistic. So, why can't you be optimistic now? Don't be pessimistic. You can do this Belle! YOU CAN!

Though I kept on thinking like that, I couldn't actually stop being all jittery and nervous. I cuddled up more closer to Adrian for support. Adrian rubbed soothing circles on my back.

"You are a strong girl, Belle. You can do this. I know you can." Adrian kept on repeating in a low whisper.

After sometime, I gently pulled myself off Adrian. I looked at Adrian who looked at me concerned.

"Thank you, Adrian." I told gratefully.

Adrian's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "For what, Belle?"

"For comforting me." I replied, shyly.

"Oh..." Adrian trailed off, light pink dusting his cheeks.

"Well, are you okay now?" Adrian asked, the concerned look returning to his eyes.

"Yeah, I am good." I replied smiling confidently.

Adrian ruffled my hair. "Come on, let's get ready."

I wore a knee length, grey and yellow scoop neckline sleeveless dress and pale pumps. My hair was loose. Adrian wore a blue t-shirt with blue jeans and sneakers. He had his guitar hanging around him.