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Chapter Eleven: New Jobs
"Come on, Tal! We're gonna be late if you don't hurry up!" Brianna whined.
"Just a second and…there. Here I come!" Tal shouted running through their door and towards the boat where Brianna waited.
"Finally. It's only an audition, not a fashion affair."
"You've got to do your best as well as look your best," Tal stated firmly.
"Well, I think you two look just fine," Erik said from behind them. Talia shrieked and turned around to see Erik with a satisfied smile on his face.
"Could you please stop doing that?" Talia said through gasps for breath.
"Stop doing what?" he asked innocently.
"Ugh, never mind. We're gonna be late! Let's go!" Tal shoved Brianna into the boat and hopped in after her. They rowed away as fast as they could and actually made on time. Christine just entered the dressing room when the two girls stumbled through the mirror once again.
"Oh, you girls made it. I'm so glad," Christine said, helping them up from where they were on the floor. "Your auditions will start in one hour. Come, I'll show you the way." Christine ushered the girls out of the room and had them follow her to the stage. Once they entered the auditorium they were met by the now unfamiliar sound of voices.
"Whoa, there are a lot of people here," Brianna whispered to Tal.
"I know, I don't think we will get in," Tal whispered back.
"I'm sure you will," Christine said, hearing their conversation. "What is your major talent?"
"Well, I can sing, but only in alto," Tal said.
"I'm able to sing, but I don't like to. My love is dance," Bri said.
"That's great. I'm sure you will get in. How long have you had dance lessons?" Christine asked.
"Seven years of ballet hip hop. I had my lessons at Off The Curb dance studio back in my time."
"I see. Talia, if you don't get a major role with your singing, I'm sure that you would get chorus and move your way up, but I'm sure you'll do fine as well. We need a new lead singer. Carlotta has got to go," Christine said, wincing when she said Carlotta's name. The girls started to giggle and Christine joined in. Just then, Monsieur Andre approached them. They immediately stopped their giggling and put on warm smiles.
"Good day, Mademoiselle Christine. Who are these lovely young ladies?" Monsieur Andre asked.
"These two are Mademoiselle's Talia and Brianna. They just moved here and they need jobs. I have heard they have great talent."
"Of course, now I remember. If you two would sit in the front row, we will call your names shortly for your auditions," he said. The three girls nodded and made their way down to the front row.
"I will join you shortly. I have to meet someone in an hour so I must get ready. I wish you two the best of luck. See you two after," Christine said, leaving the sisters.
"I know who she is going to see," Brianna said grudgingly.
"Oh Brianna, get over it." Tal watched the other girls audition for a half hour until it was her turn. She shyly walked onto stage and took to the center.
"What will you be singing, Mademoiselle?" Monsieur Reyer asked.
"I will be singing 'Listen to Your Heart', Monsieur."
"I have never heard of that piece," he replied.
"That's alright, I will sing it acupella," she said nervously. She sang like this before, but not in front of anyone. He nodded and sat down to listen. She took in a sharp breath and began to sing.
I know there's
something in the wake of your smile.
I get a notion from the look
in your eyes, yea.
You've built a love but that love falls
apart.
Your little piece of heaven turns too dark.
Listen
to your heart
when he's calling for you.
Listen to your
heart
there's nothing else you can do.
I don't know where
you're going
and I don't know why,
but listen to your
heart
before you tell him goodbye.
Sometimes you wonder if
this fight is worthwhile.
The precious moments are all lost in the
tide, yea.
They're swept away and nothing is what is seems,
the
feeling of belonging to your dreams.
And there are
voices
that want to be heard.
So much to mention
but you
can't find the words.
The scent of magic,
the beauty that's
been
when love was wilder than the wind.
When she finished, the auditorium was silent. She looked nervously around at all the faces staring at her. No one said anything so she made her way across stage.
Monsieur Reyer stood up and began to applaud. Soon, the whole auditorium was applauding her and she couldn't help the smile that spread across her face. She made a quick exit and headed towards the front row where her sister was. On her way, she saw a familiar face in the back of the auditorium. She hurriedly made for the front row and sat down.
"Brianna, you wouldn't believe who I just saw."
"Who?"
"Look at the back of the auditorium." Brianna turned around and she squealed in delight.
"Oh my God it's him," she whispered.
"Go and introduce yourself," Tal said.
"Alright, I'll go right-"
"Mademoiselle Brianna Gasbarrow," Monsieur Reyer called.
"I guess I'll just have to wait until after," she whispered and made her way onto center stage. The music started up and she began to dance her heart out. She moved flawlessly threw her dance right until the very last step. When she was done she was panting, but she smiled anyway at the applause that she got. She walked off stage and headed to the front row, but on her way she bumped into someone.
"Oh, excuse me, Monsieur. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going," she said looking up and suppressing a gasp. In front of her stood none other than Raoul De Changy.
"It's alright, Mademoiselle…" he trailed of questioningly.
"Brianna. Just call me Brianna."
"Pleasure to meet you Brianna. My name is Raoul. I saw your performance and I have to say it was splendid."
"Thank you," she said, blushing a bright red. They stood there quite awkward staring at each other, until Raoul broke the silence.
"Excuse me for being forward, but, would you care to join me for dinner tomorrow night?" he asked with hopefulness. She was shocked at his request.
"Well…I…I don't see why not," she said shyly.
"Wonderful. I will pick you up at eight in front of the Opera House. See you tomorrow Brianna," he said, doing a slight bow and exiting the auditorium. She hurried over to her sister and quickly sat down.
"I saw you talk to him! What did he say?" Tal asked excitedly.
"He's taking me to dinner tomorrow night," she said with another reddening blush.
"But isn't he marrying Christine?" she asked confused. Before she had a chance to answer, the managers took the stage.
"We thank you all for coming here today and showing us your talents. Unfortunately, we can only take twenty of you. Here is the list of names that will stay and train at the Paris Opera Populair. Ethan Rosenberg, Cetine Fernez…" Monsieur Firmin went on.
They were getting to the last few chosen and the girls still hadn't been called. They were now down to the last three.
"Joanne Ascoli, Brianna Gasbarrow, and…" Talia crossed her fingers. "And Maria Camble. Let's here a round of applause for our new cast. Thank you to all who auditioned and we hope to see you next time. Good day," Monsieur Firmin said and the managers went off to congratulate the newcomers. Talia was disappointed. She thought she had done well.
"Oh Talia," Brianna said, also disappointed.
"It's okay. I knew I wouldn't get chosen. Great job, I wish you luck," Tal said, getting to her feet to go. Brianna hated to see her sister disappointed. She also stood up and grabbed Tal's arm. She dragged her over to the managers and tapped on Monsieur Andre's shoulder. He turned around, startled.
"May I help you Mademoiselle's?" he asked.
"Yes, you may. I was wondering why Talia didn't become part of the cast. You know well that she had a better voice than all the others that auditioned," Brianna went on enraged.
"We know that. She has an extraordinary voice that put all the others to shame," he replied.
"Then why didn't you chose her?" she asked in confusion.
"We didn't chose her because we need soprano voices and not alto. The gentlemen sing alto. I'm sorry." And saying that he went about his business.
"It's alright Brianna, I'll live. Go and enjoy yourself. Christine is waving to you over there. I'll be fine."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'll see you later. Bye Bri," Tal said, leaving the auditorium.
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(Two hours later)
Brianna rowed up in the boat to the entrance of the lair. She saw Erik composing and decided not to disturb him. She went to her room and put away her new ballet outfits. When she was done, she searched the lair for Talia. She checked every room but there was no sign of her. She went to Erik and tapped him lightly on the shoulder. He turned around and was surprised to see worry in Brianna's eyes.
"What's wrong?" he asked concerned.
"Did Talia come here a few hours ago?"
"No, I haven't seen her since you two left."
"Oh no, where could she be?" she asked franticly. "We have to find her. We need to find her now!"
"Calm down Brianna. I'll go and look for her. She couldn't have gone far," he said, standing up and putting on his cloak.
"I'll come with you," Bri said, heading for the boat.
"No, you stay here in case she comes back. I'll come back as soon as I find her," he said, hopping into the boat and rowing away.
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Oooo, left you on a cliffe. Where is Talia? Will Erik find her? I'll update as soon as I can.
