Chapter 23: A Stunning Performance
Dolly tightened the dark bowtie around the collar of my tuxedo. Tonight was finally the night. This week moved incredibly faster than any other usual week for me.
I feel fine right now and I won't let my anxiety get in the way of showing my true colors tonight.
It sucks Anna didn't want to come, but she promised she'd watch from Dolly's house with Dylan since now I'm just finding out it's being broadcasted onto television. Dad was here though thankfully.
"No matter how you do out there Aaron, At least you did your best.", Dolly encouraged.
"I don't expect to do good or bad. I plan on showing my true side out there.", I remarked with a smile. "I'll feel even better to know that you all are here by my side to support me."
-To Anna-
Anna seated herself on the floor next to Da Vinci. Dylan and the rest of the eldest and younger puppies filled the living room. Dylan tried turning on the television by pressing the power but on the remote control.
He then tried pressing random buttons on the Tv itself, but nothing showed. He groaned in annoyance. Aaron was performing in a couple of minutes and nobody wanted to miss it.
"Dawkins! The TV won't turn on again.", Dylan called up the stairs.
"I'm on it.", A sigh could be heard from the stairs as the most intelligent pup came down the stairs carrying a tool box. He pulled out a stood from the kitchen and brought it into the living room.
He opened the tool box taking out a screwdriver and used it to breach the insides of the television. After a second or two he was able to see that the circuit board blew out.
It didn't take long for Dawkins to remove the old circuit board and insert a new one in. The Tv turned on automatically after the quick repair.
"Thanks Dawkins.", Dylan thanked.
"Sure.", Dawkins replied. He seemed mildly annoyed about something. Anna got up and took Dawkins' hands into her. "Wanna watch Aaron's performance with us?", She asked.
The white freckled fur on Dawkins' face turned a shade of crimson red. Dawkins struggled to get a single word out before he cleared his throat. "Uhm...Sure.", He agreed.
Dylan was surprised Anna was able to convince Dawkins to join them. Guess that must be one of the advantages of being a girl. Anna sat back down in her previous spot next to Da Vinci this time Dawkins sitting alongside her.
-Back to Aaron-
I held a brown acoustic guitar in my arms. I've been practicing for about a week I believe I got the hang of this. Besides a guitar is a good instrument to use when singing the song I'm about to sing.
"UP NEXT IS AARON DANIELS!", The announcer spoke.
Well this is it Aaron. It's time for you too shine. Get your butt out there and show everyone what you're made of.
I got up from the chair I'd been waiting in and made my way onto the stage of the auditorium. There were thousands of people cheering and clapping for me. This many people were cheering for a kid they didn't even know. How everything was going so far really boosted my confidence to keep moving forward.
Once on the stage I stood in front of a microphone. I held the guitar close and began playing:
Rainbow Connection (A/n: I didn't make this song)
Why are there so many...
Songs about Rainbows?,
And what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visons,
But only illusions
And Rainbows have nothing to Hide,
So we've been told and some choose to believe it,
But I know they're wrong wait and see
Someday we'll find it!
The Rainbow Connection,
The lovers, The dreamers, and me!
Who said, that every wish would be heard and answered
When wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought and someone believed it,
And Look what it's done so far!
What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing,
And what do we think we might see?
Someday well find it, the rainbow connection
The lovers, The dreamers, and Me!
All of us under it's spell,
We know that it's probably magic
Have you been half asleep?, And have you heard voices?
I've heard them calling my name,
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same
I've heard it too many times to ignore it, It's something that I'm supposed to be
Someday we'll find it, The Rainbow Connection
The lovers, The dreamers, and Me!
La, da, da, di, da, da, do!
Da, da, da, da, da, di, da, do!
A single tear escaped my right eye as I finished singing. The sound of cheering and whistling rang echoed throughout the auditorium.
Some of the people in the audience got up from their chairs clapping for me. I did a bow and headed backstage. Dolly tackled me almost bringing me to the ground. Dad was here backstage as well waiting for me.
"See I told you, you could do it.", She cried. "You did amazing out there."
Dad smiled watching me and Dolly's emotional moment. "You've made me so proud.", Dad smirked.
"Thanks Dad.", I let out an exhausted yawn. "I'm ready to go home and sleep."
"Don't you wanna see if you won or not?", Dolly asked.
"Nah, My goal has already been achieved.", I concluded. "That was go outside of my comfort zone for once with the support of all my friends and family."
"That's...very wise of you Aaron.", Dad gasped.
"I am your son after all.", I replied getting a heartwarming smile from him.