Chapter 18: The big day

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Today is the day of the competition. Me, Vera, Bella, Jackson, Tony and Mark walk into a big hall with a lot of space and chairs. It's rumbling with excitement, people walking about, getting ready for the show to start. The auditorium was large and brightly lit, musical instruments around and people practicing.

The boys insisted on coming to show their support. The Vellas were dressed in black jeans, white inner wear and a black jacket. And we had matching Snickers. Yeah we looked dope. We were all really nervous and my stomach was doing summersaults around.

"Wow they are a lot of people" Ella gasps

"Yeah this is gonna be serious competition" I say

"But we can do this right" Vera says

"Yeah you guys can do this" Tony says

"We just came and you guys are doubting yourselves" Mark says with questioning eyes

"Thank God we came or you guys would have turned back once you entered" Jackson says proudly

I smile as Tony and Mark try to give us reassuring words and tell us we will do just fine. While Jackson on th other hand is praising himself for coming and talking about how girls can be chickens sometimes. I glare at him and he puts on an innocent face.

"Jackson keep quiet, my head is spinning" I say while glaring at him

"See!! Already feeling sick" He replies

"Don't worry girls we can do this"  Ella says

"Everyone please take a seat, contestants on this side. Our audience on that side" A man says

"OK see you guys" Tony says

"You can do this" Mark adds

"Yeah and when you are done we are gonna scream like crazy girls for you" Jackson says

We laugh and grab a seat. Looking around nervously, I saw a lot of teams with different people. They all looked talented and special in different ways. Some were singing, acting and playing musical instruments.

Its gonna be all okay,we practiced a lot for this

These were the rules of the competition;
* No cheating
* No drug enhancement
* Accept any position you get
* Four judges will judge and if your score is the highest you win.
* The prize only goes to the first winner

"What?? Only to the first winner"  I shout

"Yeah I don't think they have enough money for three different groups" Ella says

"And plus it's free" Vera adds

"OK let the contest begin" A man says

Group by group make their way to the stage performing and I was quite impressed. They were all sheer perfection and it only added to my nervousness.

We weren't the only ones who rehearsed a lot

We were quite nervous but we were enjoying the show. I peeped from time to time at the boys, and they looked liked they were also enjoying themselves. But then it happened.

"For our next group we have The Vellas" The man shouts

Ooo no there's no backing out now

After looking good and rehearsing, there's no way we are backing out. We walk up to the stage nervously and gosh my body was hot. I was super nervous!!! I looked at the crowd and it just doubled my nervousness if that was even possible.

"Hi we are the Vellas and we are singing'We don't talk anymore' by Charlie Puth" Ella says

Vera took the mic and stared at the crowd, I could feel she was tense. I bent down and whispered into her ear.

"Girl calm down we are gonna to do great and plus your boyfriend is there to cheer you up"I say winking

And truly, they were standing, clapping and screaming like crazy people. We laugh at their craziness, and it brought down the tension. Vera started and we tried to move round the stage, perform little styles. I took over from Vera and Ella was the last. I had to admit, it was really fun and nice.

The three of us sang the chorus and made a cool style at the end. And the crowd stood up and gave us a grand applause,but the boys were still the loudest. Clapping and screaming. We sat down till the end, still nervous and it was time for the results to be announced.

"Its the time you have all been waiting for" The host shouted

Screams and shouts from every corner. Claps and cheers everywhere, I crossed my fingers and waited for the results.

"The results have been released and the winner is...."

Tension filled the air, with everyone standing waiting for the results.

".....The Iconics" The man shouts

Once we heard that, our hearts broke into a million pieces. Soon, we just found ourselves hugging each other and sobbing. The boys came and joined in the hug, trying to comfort us.

This chapter is really sad huh, our girls didn't win. I am feeling guilty for making it this sad but watch out for this chapter. PS: There is gonna be a plot twist

Hope you can tag along till the end, drop a vote and comment. Love ya and stay safe

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