Spring break was around the corner and everyone were looking forward to it. The school Spring musical concert was an event everyone were looking forward to. They were rounding up with their classes and the excitement for the break could be seen on everyone's face.
Nina and Kate had become intimate friends.
After a phone call, Kate looked pale.
" What's with the sad face "? Nina asked in concern.
" I've not seen my family for quite a long time. They promised to come to the United States, but just called to inform me that something urgent came up and that they may not be able to come to see me " Kate explained sadly.
" It's gonna be fine. Just pray for them " Nina assured.
Andrew walked by and waved at them, and they both waved back at him.
" Would you mind "? Nina asked, and Kate understood what she was asking permission to do.
" Sure, you can " Kate replied with a smile and Nina blushed.
" Go girl " Kate finally said and Nina ran off to meet Andrew.
" Hi " she greeted.
" Hi " Andrew replied.
" How are you doing "? Andrew asked.
" I'm cool, you "?
" Well, I'm good "
" Younno the school concert's coming up "?
" Yeah, I do " Andrew replied.
" Do you remember my request "? Nina asked, and Andrew kept quiet, trying to recall her request.
" Oh, you said I should perform " Andrew finally answered.
" Yeah, so what's your decision "? Nina asked, coming to a halt and so did Andrew, then they spun to face each other.
" Yes, I would perform but there will be some obstacles to hinder my performance. I discussed with my mother regarding it, but as I suspected, she disapproved " Andrew answered.
" What do you intend to do "? Nina asked.
" I'll follow my heart. My heart leads me to perform and so will I " he answered.
" That's the spirit " Nina hailed.
" You won't regret it " Nina assured him.
" I hope " Andrew said.
" Wanna check out my new song "? Andrew suggested.
" Yup, would love to " Nina answered excitedly.
Soon the concert was approaching rapidly approaching and some students could be seen practicing for their performance for the upcoming school concert. Theo on the other hand was preparing earnestly for his upcoming album, which was soon to be released. He had the lyrics he wrote before him as he practiced and corrected the errors in his lyrics, analysing the song with his musical crew.
Seconds turned to minutes, minutes into hours, hours into days, days into weeks, and before everyone knew it, it was the D-Day. It was the day of the school concert.
Andrew woke up invigorated to perform at the concert. He even dreamt about his performance and never seized fantasizing it. He showered and wore his best outfit, ready to leave his room, but then something he portended happened.
" Andrew "!! Mrs. Johnson yelled as she barged into Andrew's room unexpectedly and caught him packing his guitar.
" You are going nowhere " she ordered.
" But mum..."
"...you are not performing at that concert " she interrupted.
" Just this once mum, let me do what I love " he begged, but she was reluctant.
" Fine, I'll disobey you just this once. I'm sorry " Andrew apologized and walked away.
" Andrew, how dare you ? You're dead!!!" She screamed as Andrew left the house.
" Where's Andrew "? Nina replied.
There was a worried expression on their face as they searched the crowd.
" He might not make it. Perhaps, he's mum must be reason " Nina complained sadly. The concert continued but Nina found it boring without Andrew.
" God please help him make it here " Nina prayed silently. There were tons of performances, but Nina couldn't wait to see Andrew perform.
" Nina " she heard someone call from behind. She turned and to her surprise, it was Andrew. She hugged him excitedly.
" Andrew, you came " she exclaimed happily.
" You finally made it " Kate added and they were all happy.
" I made it, though it wasn't easy "
" But thank God you came. Your mum must be really mad at you " Nina said.
" Yeah, she really is " Andrew remarked sadly.
" Cheer up, it was a step to your dream " Nina encouraged, and Andrew smiled at her.
After a few more performances, the MC called on Andrew to perform.
" Good luck" Nina and Kate cheered.
" Do your best, show them what you've got " Nina advised.
" Sure " Andrew grinned, showing a perfect set of well organized white teeth.
The crowd cheered and applauded as he mounted the stage to perform, carrying with him his guitar. Mrs.Johnson squeezed into the crowd.
" I must stop him " she mumbled and found her way to a spot where she could see him.
" Hello everyone " Andrew greeted.
" Hi " The crowd chorused.
" Today, I'll be performing a song I made, inspired by someone special to me " He said, as his gaze fell on Nina and she blushed.
" The title is ' A STEP TO MY DREAM ' " he finally said and began to sing.