Chapter Twenty

Lilith wasn’t running away. She just wanted some space to restore her dignity — and of course to cheer on Lora, Almost as soon as she left the bathroom, her roommate emerged from the tunnel leading backstage, jogging toward her.

“You were amazing,” Lilith gushed, throwing her arms around Lora's neck and squeezing her tightly. “What was all that worrying for?”

“I thought I could’ve done better,” Lora confessed. “I was just so nervous.”

“Uh-huh,” Lilith said, not convinced at all. She had been phenomenal during her solo. Lilith couldn’t attest for the rest of the performance. Enzo had kept her awfully occupied. “And what did the conductor say?”

Lora looked cowed. “He said I did all right.”

“Just all right?”

Lora laughed, hiding her face. “Okay, he said I did very well.”

“Then take the compliment,” Lilith said, shaking her a little. She was always so self-assured until it came to her performances.

“Thanks, Lilith” Lora said, elated, her face on fire. “I’m so glad you could come.”

“Listen