* Seven *

                                                                   Skylar

After yesterday's unexpected event/ drama I am just glad that the two sisters finally worked out their differences and made up. Now I am left faced with yet another problem. Today is the day of the audition, I accidentally overdosed and hit the snooze button so I am more than an hour late. I rushed to the Multi-purpose hall where the auditions took place. Hopefully, it is still on.

                                               I saw the judges packing up...

Skylar: Excuse me I would like to audition for the school studio team. I know that I am late but please give me a chance.

Sam: Not only are you late but you have already missed the auditions, I am sorry. Max...

Skylar: Please give me a chance...

You know some people are heaven-sent, for example, Lindiwe. She came to my rescue.

Lindiwe: I see that you made it. Did you audition?

I didn't know what to say...

Skylar: No. Unfortunately, I overdosed...

Lindiwe: It is ok, I will sort it out okay.

She turned back and called Sam.

Lindiwe: Sam! Can I have a word?

Sam: Yeah sure... Naledi set up the instruments...Yes princess what seems to be the problem?

Lindiwe: Dad (Dad? Sam is her father?) We are in school. I told you never to call me by that name.

Sam: I am sorry princess. Ah! I meant Lindi.

Lindiwe: I need a solid. My friend over there. (She pointed at me).

Sam: I have already met her, so what about her?

Lindiwe: Sky accidentally...

It has almost been 30 minutes, I am anxious. I just want this to be through. Right now I could have been on my bed doing important things, maybe fantasizing about me and Kate dating and also watching N*****x. Finally, after what seemed like forever Lindiwe came back. I wish that I was good at reading people's faces because I cannot tell whether she brings good or bad news.

Lindiwe: Okay so Dad has agreed for you to audition but he is only giving you 10 minutes.

Skylar: Thanks, for everything.

Lindiwe: No problem, now hurry up. break a leg.

Skylar: I will try and Lindi?

Lindiwe: Yes?

She smiled at me. To me, she seemed at that moment radiantly beautiful. I know I only met her a few days back but you could tell that she was an angel, heaven-sent, or maybe more my guardian angel. Her deeds already justify my statement, because it is only when I am with her that good things occur to me.

Skylar: Thanks, for everything. I am lucky to have a friend like you.

Lindiwe: The pleasure is mine. (She smiled).

                                 Sam called me in the studio for my audition...

Skylar: That is me, wish me good luck.

Lindiwe: Good luck.

                                                       Lindiwe

I watched Skylar walk away, somehow my heartfelt unrest. Why do I suddenly feel a void of sadness as if I had lost something most precious to me whenever Sky left my sight? Why do I jump inside and smile and the thought of her name? Dream and imagine her being mine, could this be? That I have fallen in love with her? Is it love or lust? Do I want to go down that path again, the path of heartbreak, rejection, and pain? She may look tomboyish but one thing my father taught me is to not judge a book by its cover. What if she is not into girls and our friendship breaks?

I sat down by myself, in deep thoughts as questions came flooding in my mind. Too many questions and not enough answers. I wonder how Sky is holding up?

                                                  Skylar

I nervously watched Sam take notes, what for? Even I do not know?

Sam: Miss?

Skylar: Dikgang, sir.

Sam: What inspired you to sing? 

That was uncalled for.

Skylar: Well, my inspiration... (Shit I stuttered, I don't know what to say?)

Sam: Take it easy, calm down.

No offense I know that he is just trying to help me but he just made things go from bad to worse because now I am panicking.

Skylar: (I took a sip of water). Okay, Ever since I was a kid, the atmosphere back home has been tense. My father was abusive, both to me and my mother. At night I would hear their voices and their arguments, and this frightened me. Weird as it sounds I would cover myself with a blanket, and picture myself on the stage performing and then I'll sing myself a lullaby and fall asleep. Ever since then I used singing as a form of therapy. So music is healing to me.

Sam: I am intrigued...So miss Dikgang what do you have for us? 

Skylar: I am going to sing PCH by Jaden and Willow Smith.

Sam:  What inspired the song choice?

Skylar: It was a friend of mine. (Your daughter duh).

Sam: Okay, you may begin, ready whenever you are.

I cleared my throat.

Skylar: 🎵We just PCH, PCH, PCH, PCH driving. We're the crazy kids, rebel kids.

Saddened kids, wild kids, lonely kids. Gimmie all your kisses baby. 'Cause, this is bliss. Gimmie all your kisses baby. Gimmie all your kisses baby. 'Cause, this is bliss. Gimmie all your kisses baby. 🎵

Sam interrupted me. Was I offkey? What did I do wrong?

Skylar: You stopped me. What seems to be the matter? 

Sam: I feel like this song doesn't suit you. Sing any lady Gaga song. She sings Mezzo-Soprano, so I feel like that is your vocal range. So blow us away.

Skylar: Okay, I am going to sing Till it happens to you by Lady Gaga. A friend of mine taught me that before you sing someone's song, one must find out the significance of that song. I chose this song because I relate to it. Lady Gaga once experienced sexual assault and this song was born. She wanted it to be empowering. Her song portrayed sexual assault in colleges, it was awareness. 

I clear my throat once more and the room was quiet. All eyes are on me. Just do not mess it up for me Sky, Sky. a one, two, three...

Skylar: 🎵 You tell me it gets better, it gets better in time. You say I'll pull myself together, pull it together. You'll be fine. Tell me what the hell do you know? What do you know? Tell me how the hell could you know? How could you know? 'Til it happens to you, you don't know. How it feels. How it feels. 'Til it happens to you, you won't know. It won't be real. No, it won't be real. Won't know how it feels. 🎵

Everyone in the room stood in awe, tears flooded their eyes. They all applauded me.

                                                              Kate

Kate: Rose, a little help here. Red or blue?

                                                                No response

Kate: Rose?

Rose: mmmh, I think Red. It complements your skin color.

Kate: So tell me sis, who got you all head over heels in love? Who is she?

Rose: What makes you assume that I am in love?

Kate: The fact that you have been acting a little strange these days and the glow on your face. Come on tell me.

Rose: You are getting late. Come on dress quickly chop, chop.

Kate: Do not change the subject. Although you are right.

Not even seconds later, Rose's phone rang. Her smile brightened. I am so happy that things finally worked out and that my sister has found her Princess.

Rose: Hi, I thought you were never going to call.

Skylar: Why wouldn't I. That would be the cruelest thing to do. I would never ghost you. Besides, I called to check up on you. I had a great time, hope we do it again, sometimes? Sorry for leaving in a haste without telling you. I had this...

Rose: It is okay no need to explain. I trust you. I also had fun.

Trust? Fun mmmh, she is naughty. Wow, my sister is truly in a serious relationship. I am so happy for her.

Skylar: Okay cool, thank you for being understanding... Are you busy later on?

Rose: No, why?

Skylar: Do you want to skate with me?

Rose: Yeah sure why not?

Skylar: Six pm, the earlier the better. Is that okay with you or?

Rose: Six is perfectly fine by me.

Skylar: Cool, I have to go, I will talk to you once I see you. Bye love you.

Rose: Bye, love you too boo. (She kissed her phone speaker). 

                                                   The phone call ends...

Her smile radiated and lit up the room. Never have I seen my sister this happy. Whoever is loving her is doing a great job.

Kate: I am so happy for you Sis. I am glad that you are happy, although you refused to tell me your girlfriend's name.

Rose: In due time sis, it hasn't been official yet. Do not be forward. Take it easy. 

                                                       Knock on the door...

Rose: Must be your Prince charming. Coming!

Rose headed for the door. It was Thabo.

Thabo: Hi Rose.

Rose: Hello, please come in.

                                                  Rose shut the door...

Thabo: Morning gorgeous, wow, you look so peng.

Kate: Morning to you babe and thanks, handsome. (I smiled). 

Thabo is looking fly today.

Thabo: These are for you.

He hands me a bunch of daisies. How sweet of him. I sniffed the flowers, wow lovely scent.

Rose: Sorry to interrupt but it is time for you two love birds to disappear from here, else you will be late.

Kate: Okay, mom. (I said sarcastically).  

Thabo and Kate: Bye Rose.

                                                    Door closed...