Lydia’s voice was pure magic. It floated through the air, clear and haunting, like something beautiful from another world that just happened to land right here. Every note felt handpicked, perfectly placed, weaving a dream you never wanted to wake up from.
The crowd was losing it. People were actually crying. It was that moving, that powerful.
If it hadn’t been for Elliot, none of them would have seen these two perform together like this.
Elliot took over, his voice steady and warm.
“Time keeps moving and
I’m not who I used to be.
The pain of growing up,
it turned into my strength.
I walk toward the light,
leave the dark behind,
and step into the future,
ready to show the world what I can do.”
Then Lydia and Elliot sang together, their voices blending like they were meant to.
“I’ll burst from this shell, break every chain.
Like a bird in flight, I’ll soar through the rain.
With sweat and tears, I’ll write my own lane.
On this road to growing up, I’ll never refrain.”
Together, they brought to life a journey from weakness to strength, from confusion to hope, and everyone in the audience was swept up in it. You could feel the energy, the transformation, the hope.
Kylie hesitated, then nodded, staying put with the others to watch the end of the show.
Backstage, Lydia had barely stepped off the stage when a group of bodyguards in black suits surrounded her, all holding out business cards.
“Lorelei, our boss would like to invite you for a coffee.”
“Lorelei, my employer wants to treat you to tea.”
“Lorelei, we...”
A voice broke in from behind, playful and teasing. “Come on, what’s the point of sending a bunch of bodyguards? If you want to invite Lorelei, at least show up yourself.”
Lydia turned and caught sight of a striking man in a crisp white suit, holding a bouquet of pale gray roses. He smiled.
“Lorelei, flowers for a beautiful lady. I’m Lincoln. Would you do me the honor of having a coffee with me?”

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