Sunday, 6:00 P.M.
Agust D
Me:
I am scared.
Agust D:
Don't be.
Me:
Agust D:
What?
Me:
Ihy
Agust D:
Lie.
Me:
Agust D:
Baby calm down.
Me:
Wow. I am magically calm.
Thanks a lot Hyung.
Agust D:
Winning or losing doesn't
matter. At this point what
matters is that you are able
to express yourself such
that you touch the audience's
heart.
And honestly, IDC if you
win or lose because you're
already a winner for me. You
are getting over your insecurities
and are bold enough to touch the
topic you're so sensitive on.
That's what matters for me.
I love you. 💜
Me:
🥺🥺 Oppaa.... I love you too 💜
Agust D:
Thank God it's back
to oppa 😂😂
Just give your best Ari
I believe in you.
Me:
Did you just use a
BTS meme??
Woahhh!!!!
😌😌😌😌
Agust D:
Can I just know how you
look? Pleaseeee 💜
Me:
Haha I'll just ask Nyasa to
click a picture for me.
Agust D:
Your opponent?
Me:
More of my friend. She is
great and sweet.
Just wait for a second.
Agust D:
Me:
😂😂😂
What about me????
Agust D:
Me:
Bye bye, we are being called.
Agust D:
All the best. 💜
Me:
Thank you 💜
•••
"And now, our next and last contestant for the grand finale... Ari Park!" The host announced and the crowd cheered and applauded. My heart thudded violently.
"So, Ari. You have mesmerized us with your previous performances. What are we expecting today?" The female judge asked. She was one of the big names in the music industry but now going with her through the whole season, I was somewhere comfortable.
"It's a self composed song-"
"Self composed?" The judge asked and I nodded proudly.
"That's great. What's the name of your song?"
"Glitter Grief. Its a song about how the memories of someone you lost always sticks to you like glitter on your palms. No matter how much you try to dust it off, it's there."
"I can say, I am pretty much excited!" The host who was a bubbly male chimed and I smiled at his gesture.
"So... All the best Ari," the judge spoke and I nodded, taking a deep breath. I sat down on the stool of my piano and adjusted the mic.
Staring at the moon, looking at the stars
Finding you in the crevasses of my heart
Why did you go away? Why did you leave me back?
Hiding in the moon, is that you who I see?
Making playful jests and staring at me...
Take me with you. I have so much to say to you...
As Glitter shines in my fingers clasped, I try to wipe it away
but there's always something that whispers within
I'm gonna stick with you anyway.
And whoever lied that time would heal
Was very much to be blamed
For the guilt of not missing you anymore
Would just tear me away.
[Rap:]
She's in the sun, the wind, the rain,
She's in every breath you take
She sings a song of hope and cheer
No more pain, no more fear
I see her in clouds above
Hear her whispers and words of love
I'll be with her before long
Till then I just hear her song
As Glitter shines in my fingers clasped
I try to wipe it away
but there's always something
That whispers within
I'm gonna stick with you anyway.
[Rap:]
I hide my tears when I say your name
But pain it inflicts is still the same
Although I smile and seem care free
There's no one who misses you... More than me.
I sang with as much strength I had and I was feeling the music reel through my system. It was such an emotion for me, the music itself, that I felt tears forming in my eyes.
My fingers stopped dancing over the piano keys as I played the final note and breathed again. There was a pin drop silence for some while and I closed my eyes feeling my heart beat.
Suddenly, they applauded. I looked towards them. The judges clapping and I just recieved a standing ovation. My hand cupped my mouth to contain my joy and grief at the moment. So very pure.
Yoongi Oppa was so right. Now it doesn't matter whether I win or lose. I just touched hearts of people as I see people wiping off their tears.
After getting a lot of praises from the judges, I felt full. They all must have heard me too, this was a live broadcast.
We three- Me, Nyasa and Alex. The three finalists were standing on the stage and it was time the results was about to the announced. My heart was blooming but nervous too.
"So... The world's next superstar is..." The host said and Nyasa and Alex held my hands tightly from either side. I reciprocated their grip.
"Nyasa Roch!" He spoke and I jumped in glee, hugging her in elation. She hugged me back tightly.
"Congratulations Miss Nyasa. The second position is attained by Ari Park!" The audience applauded again.
"And the third one is Alex Wilmer!"
The families of the Alex and Nyasa took the stage by mirth. Rejoicing with their kids. I felt a little left out but nevertheless smiled.
All of a sudden, someone turned me around and I was in a warm embrace. I knew the scent- the same caramel.
"I'm so proud of you baby," he said and I was taken aback by stupor. Yoongi. Out of nowhere.
I parted, the earlier so noisy stage was now silent. "What are you doing here?" I asked, with flushed countenance.
He smiled, "How can I not?" He brushed the hair off my forehead and kissed it. "You did a great job. Congratulations baby." My heart was blooming and I felt so cared for in the instant. This was all I could ask for.
"Oh my God! Suga! Aka Min Yoongi!" Nyasa jumped in her place.
The judges went ahead and greeted him, being an acquaintance ofcourse.
"Can I get an autograph, please," Alex requested.
"Me too!" Nyasa added desperately.
Yoongi smiled, "Why not? You are my girlfriend's friends after all."
•••