Red De'Vill-update JAN 6th
Rock Chick:
Ellie’s Audition
So there she was, Ellie De’Vill, sitting in the waiting area as people tromped in and out past them to try and win over the Star Factor panel. They had been there for hours, Ellie finally persuaded Red and the twins to go home when Sam volunteered to wait with her.
Red was indignant about staying but for Ellie it was a relief when he reluctantly agreed to leave. The pressure was immense, and Ellie could not bear to face her family at that place if she were to make a mess of it.
She had to promise to call immediately as she finished her turn. That is if she ever got in there. Sam smiled at her….
”Wow there were so many of them today….did anyone actually get through to the next stage??”
Ellie gulped, remembering the seamlessly endless procession of weeping, swearing and bewildered individuals pouring out of the audition rooms all day.
“But they haven’t seen the best yet eh? “ Sam added seeing yet more colour drain from her friends face.
Sam had not yet heard Ellie sing…she hoped inwardly that Ellie actually could for her own sake. The judges could come out with some pretty devastating comments to some people….most people actually.
Ellie was grateful for Sam’s help in getting ready; she had picked her out a clingy classy navy blue top and some trendy jeans…just right knowing how reserved Ellie was…she had also done Ellie’s hair. Sam did joke, that if Ellie got through to the live rounds, she would be kitting her out in sequin pasties with tassels and a thong.
Sam was a real brick as it happened, so many times, Ellie had felt like bolting from the door…usually after some poor unfortunate emerged from their turn wailing into a handkerchief.
“I’m so sorry for all this waiting” Ellie had apologised almost every 10 minutes…
“Will you shurrup woman!!! “ grinned Sam…”I don’t mind…I’m well excited…”
Someone popped their head round the corner and called “Number 111 please, number 111”
Ellie felt her heart fly up into her throat…”Oh god, Oh god”
Sam pulled her up off the chair and flung her arms round her…
“Now listen you, get in there and show them what a proper singer is..I will be out here ready to egg the buggers if they upset you….now get going”
“Thanks Sam, so much…I don’t know what I would do if it we…..”Mumbled Ellie.
Sam pushed her towards the doorway smiling widely…
”Will you bloody go before you miss your turn??”
Here it was, the point of no return.
Ellie walked in quietly, trying not to look at the TV cameras and sound equipment looming all round her. The production crew looked busy, a couple of them nodding and smiling politely in her direction.
She was ushered to her mark in front of an old style mic. Gradually she raised her head to face the four people who could change her life.
Mimi spoke first
“What’s your name Honey?”
Ellie clasped her hands tight together to stop them shaking….
”Ellie, I’m er….21…and I just moved here recently”
Marla smiled at her “Little nervous Ellie?”
Ellie nodded…feeling warmer and warmer under the lights.
“So what are you going to be singing for us this evening Ellie” Prompted Steve..
Ellie cleared her throat….”Um …..‘You don’t know me’ “
“That’s an interesting choice for a young lady like you…any particular reason?”
Asked Simon, being uncharacteristically pleasant.
Ellie took a deep breath, “Well, I really like Ray Charles…um…and this is one of my favourites…..so…..”
“Ok Ellie…in your own time”
Ellie began to sing, it helped a lot to imagine just her Dad and brother and sister, the people who she sang for …the only people she’d ever sung for. And just sang for them…she knew that they were at home then, at that very moment, watching her and willing her on. And she sang it for Sam..Who she was pretty certain was outside the door with her ear pressed to the wood.
That was the thing about her music, she could lose herself in it, as she closed her eyes her voice flowed effortlessly, and she was enjoying herself too much to even notice the judges had allowed her to continue.
Once she had finished all was eerily silent for a moment or two.
Rock Chick:
Ronny was first to break the silence.
“That’s not the voice I was expecting to hear from a shy 21 year old” he admitted…”I’m going to say Yes.”
Ellie breathed finally…”Thank you very much”
Mimi was next…”That was beautiful Ellie…it’s absolutely a yes from me”
Marla beamed at her…”Yes from me too sweetheart” she gushed……all eyes fell on Steve..
The last judge to make a decision leaned forward in his seat to peer at Ellie intently…her hands were shaking wildly..
“So Ellie…three say Yes….do you think you could cope with the pressure of live shows?”
“I hope I can have the chance to try…at least..” Ellie said softly…hardly daring to speak at all…
“Well you managed not to murder one of my favourite songs…” he went on…
Marla interrupted…”Oh come on Steve, don’t keep the poor love waiting “
Steve chuckled….”All right….all right…… “
He turned back to look at Ellie.
“I like your voice Ellie….I like your personality….but I worry about your ability to cope…..however…I think I’m going to have to say ……(long pause) ….Yes…”
Ellie stood motionless for a moment… They all smiled at her…
.
”That means you are through to the next round honey” Mimi nodded at her…..
“What????? Really??????? “
Ellie gasped then launched herself up in the air whooping.
“Thank you so much …Thank you!! “ She gushed breathlessly, racing out of the room, leaving the judges smiling and laughing at her enthusiasm.
Sam was in mid scream when Ellie raced up to her
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH OH my god WOMAN!!!!! You were bloody A-MAY-ZING!!!!”
“Thanks for being here with me Sam…you rock so much…” Ellie spluttered..
They did a little victory dance, then left, whooping and jumping all the way out into the chilly October evening air.
xTERRIx:
I LOVE THAT PART!!!
starwyn:
Glad to see you got the story back on track! Great updates!
AjiDivine:
I am lovin' it!!!
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