“...A stepping Stone”

≈≈≈THE ART HALL≈≈≈

The preparation for the audition between Christy and Bertha was going smoothly..Mr Malcolm didn't want to make any partial judgement so he called on few of his friends who were also supervisors in Theatre art to come judge

The student were gathering around because they wanted to see how it was going to turn out..who would be the winner Christy or Bertha?

≠≠AT THE LOCKER ROOM≠≠

"You good?"Anna asked Christy.Though she was tensed but she didn't want to show it

"Yeah,I'm good"Christy smiled at her and patted her head"It's all gonna be fine, I'm sure of it"

"I know..not like I'm tensed or anything,was just asking you"Anna rolled her eyes sheepishly

Christy giggled"Yeah right,it's just an audition not a battfefront"

Anna re-adjusted Christy's mini wireless microphone for the fifth time.Yeah,she knew it wasn't a battle front,but she was just scared that Christy might now be able to win against Bertha

"This is the fifth time you are adjusting the mic..come on it's gonna be fine"Christy laughed and placed her hand on Anna shoulders.."Everything is going to be fine"She reassured her..but deep inside she was more scared than Anna

>>ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LOCKER ROOM<<

"We are going to put her in her place"One of Bertha minion spoke up

"Yeah..you must teach her a lesson,including that her stupid friend Anna"The other one followed suit

"You don't need to worry,I have an ace up my sleeve"Bertha boosted.She is going to be the female lead and that's certain

"Really?,tell us..what is it?"The both of them spoke up together and stared at her sharply with curiosity.

She adjusted her microphone,and added a little touch to her make up

"You don't need to know now,You would know when the party starts"She grinned

>>>THE ART HALL<<<

"Alright,Alright... let's get started"Mr Malcolm said as he called out Christy "Christy let's start with you"He smiled at her

She took 3deep breaths then stepped forward.."Hello,my name is Christy Lembeck and I'm here to audition for the female lead for the upcoming school concert"She said with a bright smile

"Alright Christy...Let's start,act like someone who just fell in love at first"One of the judges said

She did it perfectly and they all clapped for her

"Okay, that was good..act like someone who just got heartbroken"

She did it again,she even cried in the middle of it to make it look real.They all clapped for her and Mr Malcolm was impressed

And then more trials followed suits..

She acted again and again and even well.All the acts they told her to put up she did them all perfectly

"Okay Christy,that's enough..you may go out now.. we'd call you for the final verdict"One of the judges smiled at her

"Okay sir..Thank you"She bowed her head and left with a smile

"Alright Bertha Hazard we can have you now"Mr Malcom called out to her

Bertha was given different types of acting roles to do..and she also perfected them all.

Mr Malcolm and the judges were impressed.."It's a good thing I called other judges to pick for me or I'd pick the both of them as the female lead"He thought

"Okay,Okay,That's enough...you can go and rest while we count the votes"They smiled at her

"Thank you"Bertha smiled and left

≈≈≈THE ART HALL(The influencers Corner)≈≈≈

"Alright,Alright..Gather round"The team Leader for the influencer's group spoke up"As we all know,the school concert is in 3months time and as influencers,we were asked to promote our college with a video and the influencer with the most likes,comment and followers will be on our school billboard"He smiled at them

They all yelled out and screamed.Being able to be in the school billboard is the dream of every influencers.

Anyone who gets to be on the billboard gets a monthly pay and gets the chance to meet other famous influencers too,They'd do photo shoots with them and even become a vixen in a celebrity song.

This was Anna goals and dreams but right now she couldn't stop her mind from thinking about Christy

"Hello Anna...concentrate, I'm kind of talking here"Scott who was the leader of the influencer group spoke up.

"Lately your videos are getting likes but you are still in the mid section you need to start creating content so you can also be among the top 10 students whose videos would be nominated for the school concert"He added

Scott Jordan has been on the school billboard for the past two years,he has the highest followers and likes and how he does it and keep his records straight still baffles everyone

"I'm so sorry,I will try to pay more attention"She sighed

"Hello?!!"He snapped his fingers.."i don't want you to try to pay attention,I want you to actually do it"He said Harshly

"You don't know if she's going through shit, Relax with your words man"Ken talked back him.

Ken was a new member of the influencer team..when he found out that his followers and likes could get him something worth time wasting he decided to join the group.

Then he realized that Anna was also in the group also.

His day just got better...but what was with this girl's deal and getting insulted at everywhere she goes

"And may I ask who you are?"Scott hates it when he gets interrupted or shunned at

"And excuse me,may I ask who you are??"he eyed Ken

"He is Kennedy center...the guy with the viral video,you said I should call him that we needed him in our influencer group"One of the group members spoke up

"Thank you"Scott replied him with a sleezy look as he rolled his eyes

Anna turned to look at him.."Shit,why does this guy only see me in my worst situations"she said to herself as she buried her face in her hands.

"Hey Kennedy"Scott said between his teeth

"Just call me Ken"He smiled at him revealing his dimples

"Okay,so Fred gave you a call to join our group due to your viral video...the lip syncing was lit and it gained 1million viewers with the sum of 800k+ likes which is what we want in this group..nice to meet you"Scott stretched out his to him.

Ken tipped his hat,then took his hand"Its nothing special,just have a good look and a good location then boom the magic happens"

"Damn,he's cute..i can't believe that he's going to be in our group"One of the female members whispered to her seat mate

"I follow him on all his social media accounts,I also love his recent video that went viral.... he's so handsome"Her seatmate replied

Anna was dumbstruck to know that Ken was the trending guy on social media with the viral video,the guy she wanted to feature in on of her videos,the guy that made her heart skip with his dimples...she always watching the video over and over without getting tired each time.

Looking at him closely made her realize it.

"Hey"He waved at her and smiled

"JUST STOP SMILING"She yelled out in her mind...his dimples were just Soo beautiful.

"Hey"she waved back at him....If she wanted to be on the billboard she has to have a stepping stone,and it seems like this guy is it

"I don't think there's gonna be any harm in being friends with him"She thought

>>>THE ART HALL(The drama group)>>>

"Well, we've counted the votes and when it comes to acting perfectly and showing emotions Christy is the best...but coming down to the ratings and the votes by the judges Bertha is the winner"The female judge spoke up.

Bertha gave Christy a devilish look..Seems like her plan was working

She already bribed the female judge to give her higher votes,there is nothing money cannot do

"Are you sure?, Because for me Christy is meant to win it"Mr Malcolm spoke up confused

"Yes,I thought that too"One of the judges spoke up

"But for me Bertha did extraordinary well and I think she is fit for the female lead better than Christy"The female judge spoke sternly..She gave Bertha a side look...

"But that's impossible"Christy spoke out

"And why do you say so Christy?",Bertha asked her

Something went wrong,Christy couldn't put her finger on it..but she knew that something went wrong

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