Dreams

Famed 2

Candace Noah

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I stared confusedly at the paper I was holding

Forever young by Pete Seeger , who the hell is he?

I turned to look at Loretta , she was also staring blankly at the paper she was holding

Do you know of any Pete Seeger? I asked her

She shook her head negatively. I am confused here as well , who is BB kings?

I don’t know neither, I shrug

I brought out my phone from my pocket and searched for Pete Seeger . I gasped in surprise at what I saw

What is it? Loretta asked giving me a curious look

Pete Seeger is a singer from the 20th century

Oh my gawd! She exclaimed. Does that mean they want us to sing a song from the 20th century?

I think so, this is really gonna be tough

This is not fair! She whined .how did they expect us to learn such an old song?

We will just have to try dear, that is the only way we can make it through this round ...

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I bade Loretta and headed to the taxi station . I was having a mixed feeling about the whole thing

I was happy I made it through the first round at the same time worried about how I would learn the song “ forever young” by Pete Seeger within a day

This is really crazy!

I flagged down a taxi and got into in

Harmony block. I called and the driver nodded before driving off....

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I was surprised to see Zara seated with Max in the sitting room when I got home

Zara! I called sitting on a stool beside her , when did you get here?

I came immediately after school, she replied grinning. how was the competition?

It was fine, I sighed

Are you sure? She asked, what is with the gloomy expression?

I passed the first phase but the second phase seems to be very tough

What do you mean by phase? She asked confusedly, I thought it was an interview

“It is way tougher that an interview “

So What is tough about the second phase?

Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger! Who is that?

A 20th century singer, I replied and she scoffed

So? She asked confusedly

I was asked to sing one of his songs titled forever young, I drawled

You got to be kidding me! She exclaimed, how do they expect you to get the song?

I can easily get it from a music site but I am more worried about the short period I have to learn the song

Which is? She asked

A day , how will I learn it when I have to go to school tomorrow?

You can take the day off, she suggested

What about tomorrow’s tests? You know ......

I will take it for you, she replied cutting in.The teacher won’t take notice since we are much in class

Really? I asked in surprise

She nodded

Thanks baby, I appreciated

so gist me about today’s competition

It was great, I beamed happily.... guess who was the main Judge

Who?

It was your Kira, I drawled and she screamed loudly

Can you pleeeeeaassse keep your voice down? Max pleaded, I am trying to study

Sorry max, Zara apologised , I was just too excited .so how was she like? She asked facing me

I don’t know , I shrug

What did she say? Did you collect her autograph? She asked rushingly

Autograph my foot, she is nothing but a rude spoilt brat .

That is a mean thing to say, Kira is an angel. Zara defended

Whatever, I rolled my eyes

She stared at me for a while and smiled

What about Chase? Did you see him

No, I grunted . Why are you even asking about him? I frowned

Because I am his fan, she replied.

Oh yeah, I drawled .....................

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Chase Delgado

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I drove over to cumulus media house for interview with my manager after the wedding ceremony of my parent

My phone suddenly buzzed , it was an incoming call from an unknown number

I instructed my manager to receive it and he did...

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Chase! he called after ending the call

Who was that? I asked

The manager of Rowland media , he replied

What does he want? I asked

An interview with you

Not today, I am tired . I drawled and he nodded

I will reschedule the meeting

Fine! I mumbled, I really need to get a private line

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I parked in front of the media house and was surprised to see a lot of people waiting outside .

Some were wearing clothes with my names on it

Others were holding a banner with either my name or pictures on it

Is this for real?

I alighted from the car and they all tried to run towards me but was blocked by the securities of the media house

I love you chase

You are so cute

Be my date for a night

Just look at me chase

I love you so much Chase

They kept on screaming my name till I got into the building

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Welcome Sir Chase! a lady ran towards us immediately we walked in

Thanks, I smiled. Where will the interview be holding?

Over here, she said leading us to the interview room

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I am honoured to have you here Mr Delgado. A man on suit greeted when we got into the room

And you are?

Pardon my manners , I am Mr Prado the CEO of Cumulus media house .

Alright, I nodded . Can we get started with interview?

Sure, he replied

He led me over to a seat and signalled the camera men to begin capturing

it is nice having you here at Cumulus studio, he started

Thanks, I smiled

I will love to ask you few questions about your success in the music industry if it is okay by you

“You can go on, I agreed and he smiled

What motivated you to start singing? he asked

I can’t really say because singing has always been my dream

Then why didn’t you start earlier? he asked

I was busy with other stuffs, I replied and he nodded

The Delgado’s are known for music, can that be the reason why you are your elder brother voices are similar?i mean were you both trained to use similar voices

Maybe , I replied and he gave me a puzzled look before asking the next question

What inspired you to write the song “ only you”, is it a song meant for your girlfriend?

Girlfriend? I asked laughing, I don’t have one

Really? he asked, i am sure your female fans will be so happy to hear this

When do you intend releasing another song?

Soon, I replied

how soon? he asked

Very soon .......

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I walked out of the interview room after I was done with the interview and was surprised to see Kira waiting outside the room

Kira! I called smiling, Are you also here for an interview?

She shook her head negatively

Then why are you here?

because of you , she replied

Me? Why? I asked in surprise

What do you mean why? Is it bad to check on a friend?

I never said it was bad. What I meant to say........

Does it make any difference? She asked cutting in

Not really, I replied and she flashed me a smile

Can we go somewhere to have fun? She smiled

I am sorry I can’t

Why?

I am so tired

Please just for today, she pleaded

I really can’t.......

Pleeeeeeeaaaaaaaassaaeee”

Fine, I agreed and she smiled

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Nick Delgado

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I paced up and down the room after watching Chase’s interview on the television

Damn, I cursed. he is getting more famous day by day

What will I do? What will I do about my voice? how will my fans react if they find out I can’t sing?

I need a replacement, I can’t let chase overshadow me......

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This is getting tougher

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TBC