56. Happy

"I should do the opening ceremony?"

Lia almost wanted to hir herself.

"But I have stage fright?"

"You don't. I have seen you give presentations. In a whole auditorium, filled with people."

Lia now had to think of other reasons.

"I can still freeze because I will be wearing a disguise."

Aster just gave her an unbelieving look.

"What if my family recognizes me? My voice is very familiar to them."

"You are not giving any presentation. Just cut the ribbon, light incense, and go away."

Lia had to listen now. She didn't have many things to do actually. And she felt that she could manage this thing by herself.

"I don't want to do this, you know. it sounds scary."

"I'm doing this. So count me in that scary feeling. We both will be doing that so you don't have to be burdened feeling you are in the spotlight."

Lia nodded.

"How about I practice?"

"Now?" He asked her curiously.

"Yes."

Lia first acted like she cut the ribbon. Then she got up and bowed to some imaginary statue. She then took an in