Chapter 15 (Memory's Point Of View)
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
just when I thought our chance had passed
you go and save the best for last
- "The Best for Last" by Vanessa Williams
Tonight was my big night- my debut as a professional singer. All the newsies were going to be there to wish me luck and see me perform. I wasn't sure where Jack was, all I knew was that Blink said that Jack would meet me at Medda's. When I got there, he was already there. He came over and gave me a hug.
"Nervous?" He asked.
"Nah."
"Liar." Jack smiled. "You do know that Spot will be here right?"
"Yeah."
"He might want to talk to you."
"I know."
"Well, you should put on your costume, good luck."
"Thanks Jack." Jack took me to my dressing room, then left.
An hour later, Medda knocked on the door. She told me that I was on next. I quietly snuck out of my room, and towards the stage.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce, on her stage debut, Memory Kelly." Medda's voice wafted through the air. I walked onto stage. Looking through the audience, I could see all the newsies. They seemed shocked to see me in my long, teal dress. It was fitted to me, and had a slit up the side. Definitely not what most girls would wear. No "respectable" girls would even look at me in it. I loved it.
I sang my two songs, "On my Own" (from Les Miserables) and "Call the Man" (by Celine Dion). Getting nervous I scanned the crowds for Jack or Blink. I couldn't find them. I didn't see Spot either. They had some explaining to do. My brother and cousin, my only living relatives, not at my debut. They better have had a good excuse.
I had strict orders from Medda not to leave the stage until after the applauding had stopped. So I stood there as they clapped. And stood there. And stood there. When they finally stopped, I turned to go off stage. To my surprise, there was Spot, on stage with me! He took my hand in his, and turned me so neither of us was really facing the audience. Smiling at me, he started to sing.
I've heard time and time again, how things fall
apart,
How nothing lasts forever, well they're wrong
'Cause through the thick and thin and the nights that seemed so long,
You were there without a worry you stood strong
You've got the key to my heart, right here in my arms,
I'll keep you safe and warm
And you'll never have to worry, never want for nothin'
'cause I'm. I'm the prince you charmed
It seems so long ago, that my world was upside down
When my life was filled with tears and the skies were gray
But then you cam around
I never felt love so profound
I never knew that happiness could feel this way
You've got the key to my heart, right here in my arms,
I'll keep you safe and warm
And you'll never have to worry, never want for nothin'
'cause I'm. I'm the prince you charmed
I'll shout it out to the heavens,
thank God for your love and all the things you do
You've got the key to my heart, right here in my arms,
I'll keep you safe and warm
And you'll never have to worry, never want for nothin'
'cause I'm. I'm the prince you charmed
- "The Prince You Charmed" by Youngstown
"Memory, I have loved you since I was eight. Will you be my girl?" Spot asked going down on one knee. Then he kissed my hand.
"You expect me to be able to say no to that?" I asked, starting to cry. Spot, wiped away my lone tear, and then kissed me softly on the lips. He took the key from around his neck and put it around mine.
"Spot?"
"Yeah?"
"I love you too." Spot smiled and kissed me again. This time it was longer. When we parted I heard hoots and hollers. That was when I realized we were still on stage. "Shaddup, all a yas! What? Never seen a girl before?" I yelled at the audience. Spot just smirked and wrapped his arm around my waist, leading me backstage.
"Spot?" I asked after we were back in my dressing room.
"Yeah?"
"Where'd you learn to sing like that? You have a really good voice."
"I only learn from the best," he said. He wrapped his arms around me as we shared another kiss. I had discovered my lost relatives, found refuge in a "new" family, started a career as a singer and was matched up with my love. Life couldn't be any better. Well maybe if I was a little taller....
Authors Note: Yeah! It's done! sings the Alleluia Choir* A big huge thank you to all my reviewers!
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