Star Maniac

11

"Alright class, now open your textbook page 44," Ms. Ann said. She's a nice teacher. She teached me Math. I love Math. Calculating is like an obsession to me. Algebra, logarithm, indices, geometry and etc. I love it!

Everyone were concentrate on solving the given questions when someone knock the door. Everyone's eyes were focused on the door. Waiting the door to be open.

"Yes?" Ms. Ann said as the door being open. It was the assistant principle, Mr. Tim.

"Miss Ann, sorry to interrupt but can I see Miss Osback for a moment?" He looked at me. Now everyone were looking at me. Like I did the biggest mistake ever.

"Sure," Ms. Ann smiled. I get up from my sit and followed Mr. Tim from behind. We're heading to the principal room.

Mr. Tim knocked the door twice. "Come in," the voice come from inside the room. Mr. Tim opened the door.

"Sir, here she is," Mr. Tim looked at me. The man who was sitting on the chair and was writing something stop and looked at me. 'Principal Watson' I read.

"Have a sit. Mister Tim, where is Mister Inchighas? I assume he should be here?" Principal Watson first looked at me and then looked at Mr. Tim who was standing behind me. I took my sit in front of the Principal Watson.

"I suppose he's on his way here," Mr. Tim looks tense answering the question. Principal Watson nodded. Then the room remain silent until a few knocked on the door breaks the silent.

"Come in," Principal Watson said. The door being opened. Mr. Inchighas makes his way into the room. "Have a sit," Mr. Inchighas took a sit beside me.

"So you're Natalie Osback?" Principal Watson asked me.

"I am," I nodded.

"I heard from Mister Inchighas that you're good. I also have watched the video from your interview," he paused. "And you're totally good," he smiled.

"Thank you," I smiled.

"Well, I'm calling you here for a reason," he leaned back to his comfortable chair.

"May I know the reason?" I asked him.

"Of course," he smiled. "Follow me to the movie room. Mister Tim, everything has been set up, right?" He continued. Looking at Mr. Tim.

"Yes, sir," Mr. Tim answered. All four of us walked to the movie room.

Upon arrived at the movie room, we all took a sit while Mr. Tim played the movie. It was a documentary about competition. I'm not sure what competition is it but it looks tough. I gulp. Once the documentary ended, Mr. Tim switch on the light. Four of us walked back to the principal office.

"Miss Osback, what I've show you just now, is a competition. A very hard and tough competition and only the talented people will be send and compete there," Principal Watson began. "ABMS had won the competition for five years in a row. But since two years ago, we've lost. And I am really disappointed," he took a deep breath. "Everyone know that ABMS is a very prestigious music school and it's really shame when we lost," he sipped his coffee that Mr. Tim did for him. "So from what Mister Inchighas had told me about you and your talent, I've a favor for you," he smiled. "I want you to represent ABMS for that competition," he took another sip.

"Pardon me?" I widen my eyes once hearing what Principal Watson just said. I looked at Mr. Inchighas. He looks calmed.

"I choose you. You're good. Why not you show off your skill there," he looked straight at me. "Do you want to do it? Answer with a yes or a no only,"

"Can you give me a minute? I need to discuss with Mister Inchighas," I looked at him.

"Sure," we both left principal office.

"What's wrong?" Mr. Inchighas looked at me.

"I don't know. Do you really think I can do it?" I looked at him.

Without hesitation he answered my question. "Of course. I believe in you. And if you accept it, I'll be coaching you," he smiled. That's a relief. I looked at him.

We both get in the principal office and took our sit.

"I really hope that you've make up your mind and make the right desicion," Principal Watson stared at me.

"I, I'll do it," I answered him confidently.

"Good. You have exactly a month to start practicing. Mister Inchighas will help you. Thank you, Miss Osback. Miss Osback, before you leave, I hoped that you won't tell anyone about this. Cause rumors spread like fire here. I don't want other school to know you'll be represent our school cause they'll do whatever it takes to win," he smiled.

Both of us left the principal office. "You can do it. Practice start tomorrow after school," Mr. Inchighas said before he left me. I nodded. I looked at my watch. It's reccess time. I walked straight to the cafeteria. After I finished fill up my tray with foods, I spotted Alice. I took a sit besides her.

"Nat! Jacob told us that you went to the principal office. What's up?" Alice, Andrew and Jacob stared at me. Wait for me to say a word.

"Nothing," I muttered and start eating. They look disappointed with my answer. I chuckled a bit. They looked at me again.

"What's so funny?" Alice looked at me. I try to change into serious face expression.

"Nothing," I said.

"You're weird," Alice said and drink her milk.

"I am," I get up as I finished. I put the tray on it place and went to wash my hands even though I didn't use my hands to eat. I sighed a little. I shouldn't be this nervous. I used to get on stage. Why should I be scared? I looked myself at the mirror.

30 days left.

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I closed the door. Alice looked at me.

"You're late," she said.

"Emm," I mumbled. Then get upstairs ready to take shower.

"What's wrong? Something bad happen?" She asked.

"Nothing. I miss my family," I said before get into the bathroom.

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Long time no update. Sorry. I'm busy with license. Taking some stupid test. Haihhhh.