Importance of Life (Cameron Boyce Story)

Chapter 6 - Hard Work Pays Off

Recently, my life has been hectic. When I say hectic I mean HECTIC! Balancing college, my part time job, homework and all these meetings has left me feeling exhausted. But I must admit, I would not swap my busy and bustling life for anything else in this world. I have worked so hard over the years to be able to get opportunities like this and I am not letting a little busy schedule get to me. I know for a fact that these kind of big movie breaks don't come often, so I'm making this one count. Today was our final meeting in London just to clarify that we are all on the same page, that we all understand what is going to be happening for the rest of the year as well as talking about our flights and accommodation for LA! I am beaming, I cannot wait! This was our biggest meeting yet as we would be meeting the rest of those who had a London audition from colleges and other destinations, of course those who were in the previous meetings including Mr Ortega himself AND the main Descendants actors who we had met before.

I was currently at college in my class and it was coming up to lunch break. As my class was finishing up the routine, the teacher had called out to say we were done.

"Okay guys. Good job you guys have worked hard today. I just want to keep behind a few people before you guys go and please guys remember what we had learnt today as this is the finale of the show. We are behind schedule and I don't want to keep revisiting things I have taught you guys. It is now up to you to retain the choreography and keep practising it until you know it fully. Okay?" A round of yes's went through the studio as we all agreed to what we said.

Unfortunatley, I would be missing out on my last showcase for this college. As thankful as I am for this opportunity, I am upset that I will be missing my final performance as I am leaving sooner than everyone else because of my flight. However, I want everyone to do well and I wish them the best when they leave.

"As I said before I would like some people to stay behind; Aliyah, Rochelle and Brian. The rest of you have a nice lunch."

The class had left leaving the three of us and the teacher behind. She had spoken to Rochelle first which didn't last too long. While the two were in mid conversation, Brian had perked up and said:

"Hey Aliyah, I know today's your last day here and we haven't been speaking a lot but I know why and I am sorry. I am absolutely thrilled for you there's not doubt about that but you know me, I am stubborn and I wanted to do earn the placement on my own and it was stressful for me and I kno-" I just hugged him. Firstly, he was rambling too much and secondly I couldn't stay mad at him forever. I mean it was literately over such a small thing, but I am glad he's learnt not to mess with me because silence is always the answer!

"Don't worry I forgive Bri. I am sorry too I didn't want to ignore you for so long and I value our friendship. I don't want something so petty to end it, especially since I am leaving today."

"Same. I wouldn't want it to end like this and us not be together on top of it. Speaking of, you're so luckily!" I giggled in response because the teacher called Brian over next. Once they had finished Brian left and told me that we would speak later. I was last to speak to my teacher and I had a feeling as to what the topic would be about.

"So Aliyah you're off to LA tomorrow aren't you?" She asked me.

"Yeah early in the morning. I am so excited this is what I've wanted for so long." I explained to her.

"Of course and I just wanted to say that I am super proud of you. The two years you have trained here for have been spectacular. You have grown so much as a performer and a person and you defiantly deserve this big break and many more to come." I started to feel a little teary-eyed by her speech because it was true. I wasn't being big headed about it but I have grown as a performer. When I first came I was quite shy and not giving myself any opportunities to try and stand out but they have all helped and pushed me too become better at my craft, and I appreciate it. A lot! She had hugged me as she saw my expression.

"Aww don't cry Aliyah! You're gonna make me cry." She exclaimed.

"Thank you," I said "For everything."

"It's alright. Thank you for being you and working your hardest. Go out there and smash it. Make us proud."

After that she had brought me into the other studio because she said the other teachers wanted to speak to me. When I arrived, I almost had the biggest shock of my life.

There in front of me, the whole company stood with a banner above them stating

"WE'LL MISS YOU ALIYAH!!!"

Again the water works started. I am really going to miss my company and my friends. Working with them for the past two years have been magical and I wouldn't of changed any of it for anything. This place had become my home, I have been here everyday of every hour working hard in these studios and now the blood, sweat and tears are coming to an end. Well, the tears are still currently flowing! For the rest of the afternoon, we basically had a leaving party. Music, food, laughter and excitement erupted through the studio as I went round talking to people and having fun. I had finally gotten some alone time with Brian and I am going to miss him the most.

"I'm gonna miss you so much Brian. Look at all the things that had happened in this studio while we were here."

"OH MY do you remember when Katie farted when we doing the splits and you were behind her?!" Brian had reminisced.

I began to laugh. "No don't even bring that up. It stunk so much!"

We laughed and laughed until it was the end of the day. Everybody started to chant 'SPEECH SPEECH' and I am guessing that it is my turn to say something.

"Well guys what can I say. This has been the best two years I could ever ask for. I watched some of you as well as myself grow into the best of the best in all aspects of singing, acting and dancing and I am just so proud of everyone. Everyone here should leave here feeling great about their accomplishment before they leave these studios like I am today and to be completely honest, I feel as though the biggest accomplishment for everyone right now is appreciation of what were able to do and the success that is going to come out of it. I am really going to miss all of you but I wish you the best in your show and your futures."

After the long and heart-warming speech, everyone came to hug me and we finally left the studios ready for another day next week. Well it was my last time walking out of these doors. But it just goes to show you how much hard work pays off.