Aston looked up.
„Nothing. Er…. Everything is fine.“-he said without any emotion on his face.
Marvin walked up to him and sat right next to him.
„Tell us, what's wrong? Why are you just sitting here?“
„I… I feel like I've let you down guys. It was me who sang the whole 'Hallelujah' and I think that costed us the victory. Even that week when we were in bottom two I was the one who sang most part in song. I just feel like I've dissapointed you.“-he said as he put his head in his hands.
Marvim hugged him.
„Look, Aston, you can't take the fall for what happened. You are not responsible for anything. You sang the best you could and we don't blame you for anything. We are all responsible for this. We are a group and all of our victories and falls we take together.“
„Ast, he's right. You cannot take this one on your own. You're our brother and we don't like seeing you like this.“-JB continued.
„If I have to kick your a** to force you to feel better, I'll do it. I'll even tickle you if I have to.“-Oritse started walking towards Aston.
„Thank you guys for those words and encouragment but I still don't feel like going out. I'm just not in a party mood and I don't wanna ruin your night. I need to be alone and just clear my head.“-Aston responded.
„Ok, if you promise you won't do anything stupid. And if you need anything, just call us and we'll be there.“-Marvin said.
„Ok, I promise, dad!“-Aston teased.
„Let's go! I don't wanna end up locked in here.“-Oritse said and everyone started laughing.
When they got out of building, guys went together in a club nearby and Aston took the car and started driving. He was thinking about everything that happened and before he realized it he ended up in front his mothers house. He walked in and found his mum in living room watching some old movie.
„Hi, mum!“-Aston said.
„God, Aston, you scared me. Don't you ever do that again!“-Siobhan said and Aston sat next her and hugged her.
„I missed you , mum.“-he said while a tear fell down his face.
„Hey, son, what's wrong? Why aren't you celebrating?“-Siobhan was worried.
„I have nothing to celebrate. We didn't win. I've let the boys down ad I''ve let you down. I just feel so terrible right now.“-Aston said while more tears started to fall.
„You're so ungrateful. You should be happy you made it to the final, Aston. I've always told you to be grateful for everything life gives you. And you haven't dissapointed anyone. What did you think? Just because you didn't win the show that we will stop loving you and care about you? Don't insult us, Aston!“-Siobhan was mad now.
„Sorry, mum, I didn't want to upset you. You're right. I should be more grateful for all this. I promise I'll try. I just need few days to clear my head. Can I stay here, please?“
„Of course you can, darling. Go upstairs and get some sleep. We'll talk about it tomorrow.“-Siobhan smiled.
„Thank you. Good night, mum!“- Aston kissed his mum and went upstairs. He showered and then he went to bed. He was sleepy but he could't fall asleep. The phone started to ring. It was a message from Oritse.
„Hey, bro! It's amazing here! Thank you for not coming, we have all the girls for ourselves now!“-Aston just smiled and quickly replied.
„I'm glad I could help, bro. Say hi to guys!“-he turned his phone off and closed his eyes hoping the dream will come soon.
