Chapter 14

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I couldn't contain the excitement I felt when the audience shouted at the end of my song. I didn't even know when tears began to fall down my cheeks. Then, I said the only thing I could think of. "Thank you guys."

They seemed to go wilder when I said that. When I saw Collins, Scott and Thomas approach me, I felt really happy. Collins hugged me, patting my back gently. I cried harder, Oh God, this was too emotional. Scott hugged me too. "I cried, Felicity."

Thomas hugged me last, more of a bear hug though. "Well done, lady, well done", he said when he pulled back. I nodded, smiling at him.

What swept me swept over was Michael coming to me with flowers. I bit my lower lip to fight back the tears. When he handed them over to me, I inhaled their scent. Before I could look back at him, he pulled me into a hug, his hands going to my hair.  I, feeling a little bit shocked just put my hands around his waist.

When we disengaged, the audience began to scream. I bowed low before walking out of the stage, the flowers in my hands. When I got out, I fell to the floor and sighed in relief. It was finally over.

"I'm proud of you", Scott said when he got to me. He pulled me up and hugged me again. "I can't wait to see Mike's face."

I smiled. Yeah, I'd forgotten him. He was the only person that didn't come to the stage to hug me, proud guy. He probably didn't have the time or luxury to.

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So, there was a congratulatory party afterwards. Everybody came to say how nice my song was and even handed me flowers. Collins allowed me a few fans to hug me and all.

Later, we went back to the dorm. I still hadn't seen Mike. Maybe he was too ashamed to face me. I smirked. That served him right. Immediately we got to the dorm, Collins told us to meet at the dining.

After changing my clothes, I walked over to the dining. As expected, they were waiting for me. My eyes darted to Mike immediately. I scoffed when he looked away.

"Have your seat, Felicity", Collins said, smiling widely at me. I nodded and settled in my normal chair. I looked up to meet Michael staring intently at me. I gulped hard and looked away. What was his problem?

"Let's pray." Everyone bent his head down as usual to bless the food. In no time, we raised our heads up and started digging in our food. I reached out to pick a roll, placed it in my plate and looked down. I felt Michael's staring at me. I shifted uneasily in my seat. Was it my fault that I loved the rolls?

"Thomas, can we huh...exchange seats?" Michael asked. I looked up at him, shocked. He wanted to sit beside me?

"No, you can't." I was shocked to the bones when I heard Mike's voice.

"Can't someone paddle their canoe? I was talking to Thomas."

Scott laughed. "Why, Michael?"

I began to play with my fork. I didn't want anyone of them fighting over seats.

"Thomas?" Michael asked impatiently.

"Why?" Thomas asked back, winking at me. I glared at him. What was he thinking now?

Michael snorted. "Because I need to make sure this lady here", he said, pointing at me. "...eats good food."

"Well she's eating, Michael and the last time I checked, you weren't in charge of her feeding", Mike spat.

"So, eating Swiss rolls all the time is what you like? Mike, just shut up."

"Okay, now is the time for me to intrude. Why not leave Felicity alone? Michael, eat your food peacefully. Mike, mind your own business", Collins said firmly.

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