WALK THROUGH WALLS

FORTY NINE

"How are you feeling now?"
" Just shut up and drive. Let me lay my head for a bit. Are you sure you know the way or should I drive us back?"
"It's not that big of a deal. I can manuever around and plus this is an automatic car so I will just key in he place then the car will provide me with the details. Just call or send a message to the group and tell them to save us some dinner if by any bad lack we reach the dorms late or something "
" Ok then, I guess I can do the much before sleeping."

That was the conversation we had between little Cai and I. We were on our way back after the intrnse singing practice I was subjected to. For the first time Tae allowed us to drive back. After the praxtice, he drove Ten and Kai back with him while Jimin went back with the rest of the BRS members. The GOT7 had an engagement so they could not dreive us plus it was Jackson's idea to make Cai and I 'more independent'. As much as I know that Cai is not yet familiar with the South Korea roads, I was too lazy so he offered to drive.

Although I was psyched to sleep, I was at peace with Cai driving because he was not a local and the traffic police were present at that time. I sent a message to the group via the ig heoup chat then went back to close my eyes and rest if not sleep. Cai had many questions that didn't allow me to sleep peacefully. Questions like what was my plan if I got eliminated, if I will go back to Kenya or stay here for it is my home also, my practice plan for this week and what not. This question were like a reminder of the test ahead of me. I knew that this week was going to be a team of my endurance, my passion for music and my ability to overcome the challenges that I will be facing in the future. It was a test that the Rae made me learn early of how the K-pop industry can beat den of lion.

Tae had told me that I was in for a ride. The best of a this was that this competition was not only forcused to kpop industry but also the whole Asian pop industries. They were going to produce bands that can compete with the world to prove that the Asian continent was able to compete in the international platform. Kai told me that as much as I know and am familiar with the kpop artists, I should style up and embrace the other pop artists from different places. I knew that my multilingual ability was going to help me out here.

" Hey mum, uncle Felix is calling you..." Cai woke me from my flashback. I decided to put the call on loudspeaker because I was even too lazy to hold the handset.
" Hello Fel. Are you done with your appointment?"
" Yes, are you back at the venue?"
" Not yet. Cai is driving us back there now "
" Are you sure that is a good idea?"
" Hey Uncle Felix, a although I call you uncle, remember am older than you, thank you very much!"
" Ah Lensah, you had to put the phone on loudspeaker!"
" Too lazy to do anything.you have just woke me from my siesta you know"
" By the way why do you sound as if you are carrying the problems of the whole world on your shoulders? What happened, did they bully you again... Because from the chat, I was video of you getting back at Tuan."
" More like tortured me, I have been single going non stop from 12:00pm imagine. They were taking turns to help me with the elimination songs that's why"
" Oh, you said songs. How many are they and how were they doing it for you to be this tired?"
" Six songs. Tae, Kai and Jimin did the warm up song then the rest took different songs. I have to learn all of them because during the competition is when you know the ao you will be performing."
" Whooh, that's brutal."
" Yeah but luckily my duet partner has a powerful voice and we have songs from their country Thailand, some from here so I am confident with them and a Chinese song is not that hard. I just don't know the judging criteria."
" I believe that you will make it. I don't think that God can bring you this far then let you fail at the first try!"
" I hope so too. "
" Do this, for this challenging week, commit it in the hands of God, try to pray the serenity prayer Everytime before doing anything. If you find it hard, can me,I will supplicate for you. I guess officially my prayers this week will be for your victory Fra.."
" I will really appreciate it. I guess I will have to each the prayer my duet parner so that we pray it together.."
" What about the group performance? What will you do about it?"
" I was thinking about concentrating on the elimination task first..."
" Don't neglet it that much. Remember that you have the lowest marks so far. Give it some time also. I believe in your dancing ability. Also you have Cai. I saw their group performance. I guess the dancing trully run in your family blood ha!"
" Yes, just look at my other uncles and my dad. I will try to set my schedule to help her out. I don't want to get a call from Kenya like the rest. I am afraid of Nyanya so I will do it and also I believe that if I ever get myself in the same situation,mum will help me"
" That is what I thought. So who is this Nyanya person?"
" Oh, my frightening mother. I guess she saw what happened to me on stage so she has a bone to pick with Tae, Kai and Jimin. They are frighten of her that much!"
" She sounds frightening. Anyway, what song will your group be performing this week."
" Oh, Bad by Infinite. I believe that being that there are English words, I will get a part to sing at last."
" You sounded sarcastic just now Fra..."
" It's the truth thought. One thing that gives me hope is that if I survive the elimination stage, the group leader will be changed."
" Then take it as a personal challenge and give it your best. Call me if anything comes up ok?"
" Ok Fel. By the way, I heard that there will be a group performing your song this week.. damn, Cai just past the junction to the venue now we have to go ahead to look for the next diversion and go back, let's talk later. "
" Hahahaha, and when I asked he reminded me that me is older than me. Little Cai, you might be older but this is South Korea roads not China.... Ok then let me leave you to it. Bye little Cai hahahaha!"

" So...ooorry mum, it is Cai's fault. I was not paying attention..."
" It's ok Cai, I guess it is heavenly sign that we should go to the KFC for some spicy chicken wings yes!" I told me as I smiled.
" Yes I guess." With that we made a detour and went to the KFC that was just nearby..
I guess I needed it now that I will be using the energy that I have to the max.