Iris
After singing my heart out, I took a quick bow before exiting the stage. The audience, which included the contestants, teachers, and staff, applauded and cheered for me.
My heart was racing with excitement as I made my way to my seat. I felt on top of the world. I knew I could sing, but I never realized how beautiful it was until I started singing in the bathroom at the sisters’ sanctuary. They never complimented me, but they always paused to listen.
Here, their admiration was full-blown. The other girls were smiling and congratulating Natalia, who was always clapping the loudest and cheering me on.
"Brava, singing bird," she whistled, her voice echoing across the ballroom. “Thank goodness singing isn't the only criterion for winning this competition.”
My mouth spread into a hug
