Scarred Hearts

e’s

remarked, "he can be anno

You sound like you know him that

sponded, hand

he hallway this morning," he exp

g the ID from him. "It must have fallen wh

ID. "So, that’s how you figured out my name," I

ngly, gracefully walking away. My curiosity got th

e. "I didn’t get your name," I confessed, the

a hint of mystery, he shared, "I’m Jason,"he revealed, his voic

name, and I found myself smiling . As I stood there, lost in my

she exclaimed, pointing in the direction of Jason, who was gracefully walking away. "He’s so handsome. Is he yo

ndered about the sudden interest in my romantic life. "Why’d you a

her eyes giving me the classic puppy l

Rubio," a man's voice called out, interrupting our conversation. I recogni

nervous energy building up. I climbed the podium, my hands slightly trembling as

your time. Have a deep breath. We’ll be ready when you are." The enormity of the situation hit

flashed through my mind - the moment when I tore Xavier's shirt, and unexpectedly, I burst out laughing in front of the judges. His grin in response played in my thoughts. As the judges welcomed Xavier,he waved ba

ettle. "I'm not scared to be seen, I make no apologies, this is me," I

inutes, everywhere was silent, and I could even h

there he was—Xavier, clapping with genuine enthusiasm. His infectious applause was soon joined b

e I hadn't anticipated, leaving me momentarily stunned. Bowing down to the judges, I heard their words, "Thank you, Miss Rubio. We’ll

tious excitement as we exited the audition room, drawing the attention

ty in his words that caught me off guard. "You're an amazing singer.

ng over to him. "Halle, that was amazing," he praised, his

surface. "I hope I will get in. Gleewood Arts is my dream

ed with a chuckle. "I guess I’ll be going home now. I’m still pani

adorned with Selena's radiant smile.She was my favorite musician who had also attended Gleewood before pursuing her car

h it all, always believed in me, reassuring me that one day, I would also grace the world's biggest stages, stand under the dazzling lights of Broadway,