Mia POV
I went to sit next to Patrick. He takes my hand in his. He looks at me with amazement in his eyes.
"That was amazing. I see now why you wanted to be a singer. You should do everything in your power to make that dream a reality. You cannot hide that talent away. Everyone in the world needs to hear your voice." Patrick looks so sincere. I haven't sung for anyone since my parents died. I only ever sang for people close to me.
"Thank you, Patrick. Like I said I haven't sung in a really long time. I am a little rusty."
"If that was you being a little rusty. I wonder what you will sound like when you are in practice."
I hear someone cleaning his through and we looked up. I see a man in a suit standing there. He is smiling from ear to ear, almost looking like he has won the lottery.
"I am sorry to interrupt your evening. My name is Domonic. I am the owner of the Fletcher Pub. I was here on a date with my wife and heard you sing. I am looking for new talent for my pub. The band that used to play at my pub quit on me after the received a record deal. Will you be interested in a permanent position as a singer in my pub?"
" It would be a dream come true Dominic. Are you sure about this?"
"O I am sure. We are constantly looking for new talent and girl, you have talent. Why don't you come to the pub tomorrow? Let's say 8. My partner Scott will also be there. You can sing for him too and then we can talk about your contract. Will, that suit you?"
"That will suit me just fine thank you. I will see you at 8." Domonic gave me his business card. I kept looking between Domonic and the business card in astonishment.
Dominic walked away and back towards his table. I didn't know what to say. Could this be the big break I was looking for? I feel so giddy inside. I just want to stand up and dance, but I don't think it will be appropriate right now.
"Did that just happen?" I asked looking at Patrick.
"I guess it did. Maybe this means that you can finally follow your dream. This is a universal sign."
"I need to thank you for bringing me here. If you didn't I wouldn't have had this opportunity."
Patrick and I stayed for a few hours just listening to everyone that sung. I haven't had this much fun in a long time. We got to know each other quite a bit. Patrick is a really great guy. I surely hope that there will be a second date.
Patrick drove me home. There is a comfortable silence between us and I like it. When we stopped outside my house I saw Kai's car outside. My limbs froze at the prospect of seeing him again. This cannot be good. I said my goodbyes to Patrick and walked up to my porch. I took a deep breath before opening the door.
I found Kai in the livingroom just casually watching TV. Liam is lying on his lap fast asleep.
Kai sees me and picks up Liam and takes him to his room. He sits back down on the couch.
"Hey Kai. What are you doing here?" I asked and went to sit next to him on the couch.
"Ava had to go to the hospital. so I came here to look after Liam."
"Why did Ava go to the hospital? Is everything okay?"
"O yes. She is fine. She had to go to the hospital because her mother fell and broke her hip."
"Why didn't you call me? I would have come home so you can go with her to the hospital. I see this as an emergency." I can't believe him. Kai needs to go to Ava.
"I wanted to be here when you came home. I need to clear the air between us. I miss you Mia."
"I miss you too Kai, but Ava needs you more now. Her mother is in the hospital."
"I will go as soon as we sort this out. I am sorry about telling you I have feelings for you. I know that I placed you in a horrible position."
"Thank you, Kai. Now go to the hospital. We will talk about this on Sunday."
Kai looks at me pleadingly. I know we have to talk about this sooner or later.
"Okay fine. Let's talk. Yes, I am mad about you telling me about your feelings. I see Ava every day. I told you stuff over the years that I haven't told anyone. I told you what I want in a guy. And now that I think about you used all this information on me over the years. I thought you were my best friend."
"I am sorry Mia. I truly am. I just wanted a shot with you so badly. The last month I have been thinking and I think that the only reason that I wanted you so badly is that you didn't like me back. I finally realized that I love Ava and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. I wanted you to be the first to know. "
"I am happy for you. and I did want to share some things tonight. I finally got my big break. I have an interview at a pub tomorrow. I am going to sing."
"That is the best news I have ever heard. So we are cool now? Can we go back to before all of this happened?"
"Shure, but first can you please go to the hospital now. Ava needs you."
We both stood up and we hugged each other. I am glad that I have my best friend back.
Kai left our house. and I went to bed. That night I finally slept soundly. My life is finally falling into place.
Mia povI woke up with my alarm blaring next to me. I look at the clock and see that it is only 5 am. Why the hell did I set my alarm for that early? I turn around to fall back asleep when I remembered that I have an audition today.I jump up and a small happy dance. My dream might finally become a reality. I walk towards my closet. I look through my clothes but nothing pops out at me. I really need to make a great impression at this audition. I see a summer dress at the back of my closet.I take it out and realize it was the last dress my mother bought me before the accident. It is a black bohemian style summer dress with pink and red flowers all over it. It is elegant enough to wear to an audition but not overpowering enough to make me look old.It was like it was bought for my audition. I send up a quiet thank you to my mother. she always knew what I needed even before I knew it myself. I go in search of my black gladiator sandals tha
Mia PovI walk out of the pub after my audition and feel lighter than ever. I look up at the sky and smile."Mama, Papa. I made it. I am finally going to be a singer." When Domonic and Scott offered me the job I knew I was going to take it. The money only sweetened the deal.I walk towards my car and see an internet Cafe. No time like the present to draft those resignation letters." Hello. How may I help you? " The guy behind the counter asks me with a smile."I would like to use one of your computers to draft letters. I don't know how long I am going to be.""Right this way miss." The guy leads me towards one of the open computers. He logs on for me and moves out of the way for me to sit down.I opened up a word-document and decide to keep my resignation letter to the strip club short and professional. My letter to the restaurant was more emotional. Uncle Max the owner is like a father to me.
Grayson (1 year later)Tomorrow is our graduation. I cannot believe that it has already been a year. Today Anthony and I are spending the day packing since we are leaving after the graduation ceremony. I am finally going to see my family after a year. I can't believe how much I missed them. I even missed the twins and that is saying something. Those two are terrors together, but I still love them."So where are you going to start your search for your mate?" Anthony asks me while folding his clothes. Anthony told me that he will start his journey in the next couple of months since he wants to be there for the birth of his brother. Even if the child is his father's second wife son. He would also like to spend some time with his family. I however wanted to start my journey as soon as possible. I can do all the catching up as soon as I have my mate in my arms."I guess I am going to start with touring through Europe. That has been my dream for as long as I can remem
Grayson POVI see my parent standing next to the food table. I walk up to them. They haven't noticed me yet so I keep up to them and place my arms around my mother."I know that is you, Gray." I laugh at my mother. I finally see the people that my parents were talking to."Aunt Ann, Uncle Mayson. What are you doing here?" I walk around my mother and give them a hug. I haven't seen them in ages."Did you really think we will miss our godson's graduation?" Let me explain. Aunt Ann is my mother's best friend. Uncle Mayson is her husband. They have been at every major event in my life. Except for my high school graduation. They couldn't get some time off of work which suites me just fine since their daughter is obsessed with me."So how many girls swooned over my boy?" Aunt Ann asks me pinching my cheek. She always does that and I hate it."Aunt stop that. You know most of the girls here are next in line to be Alpha so they all have something to
Mia povI've been a singer at the fletcher pub for almost a year now. I must say that I enjoy living out the dream I had as a child. I heard a tip-off that there would be a recruiter coming sometime this month, so I have been singing my heart out every night.Tonight is one of my off nights, and I asked Domonic if I could spend it outside of the pub. Patrick and I are going on a picnic date with his son Jimmy and my brother Liam. we decided it is time for all of us to meet.I am so nervous. It feels like I have butterflies going haywire in my stomach. I knew this was going to happen eventually since Patrick and I are getting closer. I would like to believe that I have my soulmate.I walk towards Liam's room to see if he was finished getting ready."Liam, are you done? Patrick will be here at any moment.""Yes, sis. I am ready. Are you? Why are you looking so nervous?""I am nervous. I really want you guys to like each other. I l
Grayson povThe pilot announces our descend in Portugal, and I am happy that it is finally over. I don't know how am I going to do my traveling? I hate flying.I got through customs fairly quickly. I took a cab to the hotel that I booked. I decided that I am not going to use too much of my dad's money. If my dad knew that I booked into the cheapest hotel I could find, he will kill me.Ok, so technically, it is more like a hostel. I figured that if I were only going to stay in one place for a month, that I don't want to pay a fortune.When I phoned to book the lady I talked to told me that I will be sharing a room with 3 other people. Honestly, it doesn't bother me. It just gives me more opportunities to make friends, or even to find my mate.I walk into the hostel and to the reception. The receptionist gave me my room key and a brochure of all the amenities that they have to offer.I walk up to my room and open the door. I see tw
Grayson POVI woke up with my alarm blaring. Momentarily I couldn't comprehend where I am. I look around me and remember that I am in Portugal.I get up out of bed and walk towards my cupboard and take out my laptop. I walk to the desk that is next to my bed. I place my laptop on top of the desk. I sit down and connect to the wifi.I go through my e-mails to see if any of the universities has come back to me, but still nothing. I honestly think that I had to send in my applications earlier. I pack up my laptop once again and place it back in my cupboard. I take out my clothes and essentials and walk towards the shower.I took a shower and washed my hair. I quickly shave to make sure I look presentable to the outside world. I got dressed in a short and t-shirt, I walk towards the kitchen to see if there is some breakfast for me. I guess I should go shopping for food today if I don't want to completely finish Robbie and Courtney's food.On the table
Grayson PovFirst on my list is Ocean Aquarium. I hailed a cab and gave him the address.I walked up to the building. The Ocean Aquarium is made out of glass. I walk to the revolving doors and realize that I have to pay for tickets. Luckily I stopped and withdrew money yesterday.The tickets cost 25$. I surely hope that it is worth the money. I look up at the overhead signs and see that there are 4 big aquariums one for every ecosystem.The Atlantic, the artic, the pacific, and the Indian. I look closer and see that every ecosystem has all the elements that are in the sea.The first stop is the Atlantic. Every 10 meters, there is a sign with facts about the ocean. I walk up to the first sign. The sign says that the Atlantic is the second-largest ocean and covers 20% of the earth's surface.I walk to the second sign. It lists most of the fish that you can find in the Atlantic. It includes hake, crabs, lobsters, clams,