Part Eleven
"Well our last performance will be by another crowd pleaser, singing for her final performance Jo O'Meara's – Never Meant To Break Your Heart, please welcome back Alex McEvans."
The whole place was drowned in cheers. Alex walked onto the stage in a tailored black suit with a black tank top underneath. (The S Club 7 single CD cover for 'Have You Ever' Jo O'Meara was wearing this). Her shoes were also black leather high heels. She had a hand held microphone in her hand.
Behind her the video screen played various scenes in which she was shown walking away from the guy.
"We said goodbye
And we've been through all the questions
Trying to get the answers why
And you it's nothing you did wrong
It's just a path I need to take
To grow and learn my fate
And the memories that we shared together will linger on
It saddens me to think that it's all gone"
Her tone was what moved the majority of the audience. The judges were seen listening intently. She walked, pacing back and forth on the front end of the stage. Her hair, straight, was over her shoulders, giving more of a dramatic effect.
The video screen was showing both her and the guy on two halves of the screen, both in their own rooms, trying to sort their feelings of turmoil. Alex was shown crying while writing, while the guy was shown staring out the window.
Alex sang the next part with so much emotion; it was as though she was trying to give some one a message as to what she really felt inside.
"Baby don't be holding on
Cause I don't know how I feel
And don't just throw away love
Boy I never will forget
But it's time to be movin' on
Don't just throw away your love
It's not that it ain't good enough"
The audience was surprisingly silent while she was performing. It was rare to see this. Maybe it was because her song had touched so many because of the reality in it, but it was definitely something that had touched them.
As she ended the song with the audience started to slowly cheer. The video screen behind her showed Alex on a balcony overlooking the sea, as she walks away from the sun setting. The guy is shown staring at the sky with her picture, as he lets it go into the wind.
"You gotta understand I never meant to break your heart
Cant believe that we're apart – No – I never meant to hurt you baby
Don't you think I'm so cold and ready for the fight
Cause' I've been crying every single night – Oh – Yeah
I never meant to break your heart"
The crowd cheered. She stood on the stage. Robbie could see how her eyes held some sorrow. She smiled to the audience and waved to Robbie and Ray. Alex knew that this song was too personal to her for anyone to understand.
She walked to stand in front of the judges, standing before them, with a sad smile. Travis was watching her on the T.V backstage, and her looks seemed to capture him.
"Alex McEvans, you are one of a kind in this competition. It's impressive to see which songs you've chosen throughout this short competition. You have shown me that you can feel for the songs that you sing. I gather that this last one was something you've gone through. Very well done. I wish you the best of luck." Jacob said as he smiled at her.
"You've done very well for yourself. Alex I have enjoyed watching you perform. I really can't see how anyone can choose between you, Darien and Lily. You three have shown an exceptional standard to this competition. Good luck to you Alex. I will definitely buy your album no matter what place you come in." said Hannah. She clapped for Alex.
Michael joined Alex on the stage. "So McEvans, what are your final words before the voting."
"Vote for some one who deserves it. Thank you for letting me perform…and for the opportunity. It was great while it lasted. Thank you!" And with those final words Alex McEvans left the stage.
