(Charlotte’s POV)
When Max’s name was called out, a rush of butterflies ran through me. I wanted him to get through so bad. He deserved it.
‘You’re through to the band! Congratulations! You both performed very well. And Tom, don’t worry about earlier. Your other performances were excellent. And Max, you have been consistent throughout with a very good voice. Well done to both of you.’ Jayne announced.
By this point, Max and Tom were jumping around the stage hugging each other. Then they ran down to Jayne to thank her.
‘Now if you’ll follow Lucy, she’ll take you to the holding room.’
I was over the moon! He was through! But to the band! Not just to the next auditions.. to the band! He never told me this!
I ran out to the lobby to find him. They were passing through with this Lucy person and then he saw me and ran for me. He hit me with so much force, I nearly fell over. Then we started jumping around in circles, still hugging, and Tom joined in.
When we had finished celebrating, Max asked Lucy if I could go with them into the holding room.
‘Yeah that should be okay.’ She replied and I let out a little squeal. She led us down a long corridor and into a large room with sofas around the edges, a large TV on the wall and a buffet along the side.
‘You can make any phone calls to family and friends in here if you wish. I’ll be back with the other band members when they’re told they’re through.’ And with that, she left and closed the door. Tom ran up to a sofa and leapt on it, landing so that he was lying down. He pulled out his phone and started ringing, who I think were his family. Max did the same and started his phone calls.
Then I realised I’d forgotten all about Jay. ‘I’m just gonna go to the ladies’, Max.’ I shouted over to him.
‘Okay. Don’t be too long. I want to celebrate!’ he replied and Tom let out a cheer. I just laughed.
After I had finished in the bathroom, I saw Lucy walking back from the holding room. We just smiled across at each other, and I walked in. Everyone looked up. There was someone else there other than Max and Tom.
