Happier and happier
Claudine glanced in the mirror and let out a shaky sigh. It was the night of the end of year performance. The night that could change her life forever. She was shaking with nerves as she thought of how this night could make or break her dream. As she thought a tear formed in her eye and rolled down her cheek.
"Hey darling." Said a voice from above her. She looked up to see Jez smiling down at her wearing only a pair of jeans and his trainers. "Nervous?" Claudine merely nodded for answer. "Don't worry babe I know you can do. You just have to believe in your self. I know I sure as hell do." Claudine gave him a quick hug and continued to put on her make up. And shout from the other side of the dressing room informed her she had five more minutes before they were all due on stage for their first number. Jez ran of to finish getting dress and to have a very last minute run through of the first routine with BB. She stood up and wiped the tear from her cheek. Taking a deep breath in she put on her Aren't-I-the-best smile and spun around so she could see her whole outfit.
"All right everybody you're on!! This is it!!" Called the voice again and Claudine rushed of to the wings. She was shortly joined by the others who were all smiling at each other. She looked at Jez who gave her a reassuring nod. The music started and the group rushed on stage and launched into their first dance routine. Claudine sang her heart out. Hitting all the top notes and smiling widely at the audience.
The music faded and Mr Nugent walked on stage clapping and grinning at the sanding audience.
"That was fabulous!!! Congratulations to you all!!. Right now, we have a very special gust here today who is going to offer one of our students a one million dollar recording contract. Can we have a huge, Britannia High welcome for Patrick Urie!?" Everybody in the auditorium clapped and cheered as a tall American with square glasses and brown hair walked on stage.
"I have been extremely impressed by everyone I have seen here tonight but, I would like to offer the recording contract to Claudine Cameron!" He said loudly as Claudine jumped up and down hugging her friends.
"Congratulations Claudine! You will be going to Chicago in two months to begin recording your debut album!" Mr Nugent said as tears of happiness sprung in Claudine's eyes.
Two weeks later as Ms Troy's House
"I cant believe I'm gonna miss your wedding!" Claudine said glumly as she sat in a large arm chair. Since Claudine had got the record contract a date for the wedding had been set. August 30th. Unfortunately Claudine would be leaving for Chicago on August 19th. "Can't you get and earlier date?" she pleaded giving Danny a hopeless look.
"No, we can't. That's only date the church has free, and it's the only date that means we can have our reception at the manor house. I rally want you to come! But it's just not possible!" Claudine sighed and slumped down in her chair.
"I know!" She said suddenly. Grabbing her mobile from the kitchen counter. She quickly dialled a number and waited for who ever she was calling to pick up. Eventually they did. "Patrick babe how are you!?" She said, to Patrick, the producer from Leopard Records. "I'm good thanks. Look, I was wondering if it were possible for me to fly back to England on the 29th. You see, my friend is getting married on the 30th and I'm the maid of honour. It would mean so much to me if I could go. If needs be I'll stay late at the studio a couple of days to make up for it." she waited for a reply and a huge smile spread across her face. "Oh my god! Patrick honey you. Are. Amazing! I owe you so much!" she hung up the phone and turned to Danny. "I'm not gonna miss your wedding!!" she squealed as Danny jumped up to hug her.
"Shhhh!!" Ronnie said coming down the stairs. "I just got Brendon to sleep! What's all the screaming about?"
"I can come to your wedding! I just called Patrick and he said I could fly back on the 29th!"
"Oh my god that's brilliant!" Ronnie said hugging Claudine. The three sat down in the living room and talked for the rest of the evening. Mostly about plans for the wedding. As it drew closer and closer Ronnie felt more and more nervous. But, however, as the big drew closer Ronnie felt happier and happier.
