Finally, it was time for the main event. The lights dimmed further, a single spotlight focusing on centre stage as Arette stepped into it.
She looked like a deer caught in headlights, her eyes darting around until they settled on Dominic.
His gaze was piercing, making her hands tremble, and her legs felt like they might give out at any moment.
But then, she spotted Garette in the crowd. He flashed her a supportive smile, and just like that, she found her footing.
Taking a deep breath, Arette began to sing the most challenging opera piece known to mankind: "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's Turandot.
"Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma!
Tu pure, o Principessa,
Nella tua fredda stanza,
Guardi le stelle
Che tremano d'amore
E di speranza.
Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me,
Il nome mio nessun saprà!
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò,
Quando la luce splenderà!"
