Chapter 115 Very Embarrassed, Yet Very Touching

I bolted to the studio, but dang, the live show was already rolling. The contestants were doing their thing, and the vibe was off the charts.

I spotted Faye right in the middle, her white dress still looking fresh.

Maybe she figured something out? I kicked myself for not getting there sooner. Would Faye think I bailed on her on purpose?

Back in my seat, Bella leaned over and asked where I'd been.

I whispered, "Bathroom break."

The opening dance wrapped up, and the host hit the stage. After some blah-blah-blah, she dropped a bombshell about a special guest joining the judges today. Everyone was buzzing with curiosity.

The music kicked in, the stage's backdrop slid open, and with a roar of applause, the mystery guest strutted to the front.

No way, was it her?

Yep, it was Aurora.

Aurora rocked a killer cheongsam, light makeup, and short, wavy hair, looking classy as ever.

"Give it up for Aurora!" The host got the crowd clapping again.

The host hyped Aurora as a top-tier beauty and makeup guru and the event's image consultant. Today, she was officially joining the judges to help decide the contestants' fates. Aurora flashed a smile at the crowd, and when her eyes landed on me, she paused and gave a tiny nod.

Then the host dropped another bombshell that had everyone gasping.

Turns out, Aurora was over sixty, but she looked like she was in her thirties or forties. Talk about aging goals.

After the intro, Aurora took her spot at the judges' table and grinned. "I might not know much about singing, but I can definitely judge your stage presence. Good luck, y'all!" Faye, standing off to the side, looked totally shocked.

The competition rolled on with solo acts, everyone going in the order they drew.

"Where's Connie?" Oliver suddenly asked.

Hearing that, I remembered she was MIA during the group performance earlier.

Connie was super competitive, and I really hoped she'd crush it and chase her dream.

But where the heck was she?

Faye belted out a peppy tune with lively moves that nailed her sweet image.

When she finished, the applause was wild.

Waiting for the judges' call, she looked super confident, knowing she had all the judges in her pocket-except for Aurora.

result was still up

was no letdown. Faye reluctantly thanked

right away,

few more acts, the host finally called out

intro played, the

filled the room, but she didn't show up until the chorus hit its peak. When she did,

that got slashed up. With her hair down, barefoot, and in that ripped

front and sat on the

voice was already super emotional, and with that sad tune,

messy look seemed to have a powerful stage effect, making

whispering, but Faye was staring at the stage, and I caught a glimpse of

the center of the stage, the spotlight making her look

But she stayed cool.

be some debate among the judges, and

and

to compete for the last spot to advance. In the end, it was down to Faye and Connie. According to the rules, the final contestant would be chosen by a mix of

member had a voting device, and when the host called for the start,

me but also for Oliver, Jason, and

had no clue what they picked, but when the host called for the end, I realized I

final call would come down to the ten votes each

were still less than ten votes apart, meaning Aurora's ten votes would seal

and the host cut to a commercial break right on

the break, I

was splashing water on my face at the sink, the

in the mirror and

"Aurora."

nodded, then walked over to wash

suddenly asked,

I hesitated, totally

struggle, Aurora smiled again and asked, "What is Faye

me for saving her that day, but I didn't want

both my good friends. Of course, I want them both to win, but it looks like that's not happening. They each have their strengths, and I won't

opening the restroom door, a girl who

I could see who it was, she bolted. Judging by her clothes, she was a

the longest commercial break ever finally ended, and it was time for

that's the game. Connie's outfit, despite the surprise, fit her song's sorrowful style perfectly and moved me. So, my ten votes go

in: Connie advanced, and

under twenty, couldn't handle the blow and tears welled up in

reaction; he was staring at the stage, looking super

think?" I

there are winners and losers. Faye can't accept

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