"Alright, let's give it up for The Lightnings one more time, ladies and gentlemen."The last act got their applause as they walked off of the stage.I was one of the 3 acts that were solos tonight and it made my nerves rage even more.
"Okay, the next contestant we have goes by the name of Zaila.She is our last act tonight and she is a solo artist, let's give it up for her!"Zion hugged me one last time as I breathed in and out, deeply.I walked out onto the stage as confidently as I could and waved to the crowd as they all roared with applause and whistles.I plugged my guitar up and began to sing :
It's been a while since you heard from me
I stay alone
Protect my energies
Found a little love
Lost my sanity
Can we do it over?
And then one day it just came to me
Can we do it over?
I'm not asking for too much
I'm asking the wrong motherfucker
Just 'cause we're in love
Doesn't mean that we're right for each other
Can't keep makin' a home out of you
Just 'cause you're asking me to
I'm not asking for too much
Can we do it over?
Here's to
Good people, good nights
Good highs, good health
Some tears, some stress
But I count my blessings
Here's to
Good music, great sex
Little time to feel alive
Little time to get it right
The crowd began to clap along to my strums and the beat that was playing over on the audio.I smiled to myself as I continued to sing.
Back to, to another place in time
Where I give myself the chance to find
What it is, what it is that I like
I'm just tryna grow
Keep an open mind
Go ahead, do your thing
Take your time
Tell me what it is, what it is that you find
Not asking for too much
I'm asking the wrong motherfucker
So here's to
Good people, good nights
Good highs, good health
Some tears, some stress
But I count my blessings
Here's to
Good music, great sex
Little time to feel alive
Little time to get it right
When it comes to you I lose my control
You move like the water half time
And every time I leave, I lose more than I know
Can we do it over?
Can we do it over?
Let me talk my shit
Let me talk my shit and go
Let me talk my shit
Then I'll go
Let me go
Let me go
The crowd went absolutely crazy.People were throwing roses onto the stage as I stood there and smiled.Tears began to stream out of my eyes one by one.The host of the music competition came onto the stage and rubbed my back as I unplugged my guitar and walked off of the stage.I was greeted by Zion embracing me into a hug.I continued to cry hysterically.This is what I dreamed of.
"Wasn't she amazing?!Y'all give it up for Zaila one more time!"The crowd roared loudly again.I rubbed my eyes as Zion let me go.
"I need all of the contestants to come back to the stage so we can announce the winners!"I walked hand in hand with Zion as I walked back onto the stage with the other contestants.
"The results are in......in third place we have - Kulture!"This guy walked up and claimed his prize and walked off of the stage.
"In second place we have........The Lightnings!"The group walked up and claimed their prize.This was win or lose now.I was mentally preparing myself to lose, but for some reason, I felt that I wasn't going to.
"And in first place.......for the very first time in this city..........ZAILAAAA!!"I jumped into Zion's arms and started screaming.This had to be a dream.I got down and walked to the front of the stage.I smiled and waved at the crowd.Zion tapped my shoulder and pointed to my right.I saw Roy Woods walking up to me with this massive entourage.
"This belongs to you."He handed me a clipboard with a contract on it with a pen connected to it.I looked at Zion and he waved towards the clipboard and I happily signed it.I jumped onto Roy Woods and everyone started laughing, including him.He embraced me and put me down.
"Welcome to OVO Records."I smiled at him as he smiled down at me.
