The melody intensified, the symphony orchestra reaching crescendo as Iris' crystal clear voice effortlessly reached the high notes .
Beautiful .
The piano was no longer mournful, but hopeful instead .
"Now I sing this song
A song entirely mine
A song only I can sing
I found my voice
I found myself
I once again found the essence of my dream"
Heat spread through the audience's veins . It sounded so nice . It would surely feel great if they could once again find the passion to chase after their dreams . They clutched their hands to their chests, feeling their racing hearts as they focused and listened to the song .
Iris sang with all her might, as if singing for her life . She threw her head back as her pounding fingers gradually slowed and softened, gently caressing the piano keys like a mother to her infant child . Her voice also softened, almost turning into a whisper as she sang the last notes of the song .
"I'm a black star with no light
But so what? I'll glow again
My dream glows bright in my heart
I'm a black star that'll light up, you'll see"
Iris closed her eyes as the music stopped, gasping; her face filled with emotions .
The song finally ended .
Silence .
One second . Two seconds . Three seconds .
Booming sound of loud applause! Cheering! Whistling! Screaming! Crying!
It was deafening .
"Iris! Iris! Iris!"
It was unknown who started it, but soon the entire audience was chanting her name . They all stood up, clapping their hands as hard as they could . Many were in tears .
Iris shuddered as the loud applause washed heavily over her . In her previous life, she was almost always alone . Sure, she had bodyguards and servants but they were too well-trained . They weren't allowed to befriend her or they would be severely punished .
Her father and older brother, as the leader and heir to their family organization, were always out working and travelling somewhere in the world . Her mother was an emotionless robot whose sole purpose was to dedicate her life and talents to the family organization .
She also had a dream then: a dream to live her life freely, to share her music to the world . To stand onstage and listen to an audience clap and cheer for her . To leave her mark in the world, to prove that she existed .
However, her identity in her previous life never permitted her to be the centre of attention . She was fated to live in the darkest shadows of the Underworld .
But now, in this second life, she finally had a taste of living her dream! An intense, foreign emotion welled and rose from deep within her, spilling out of her eyes without her control .
She stood shakily and walked to the front of the stage . Tears flowed nonstop down her face, but she still looked beautiful . She swept her eyes across everyone in the audience .
She raised both of her arms high up in the air; a gesture of triumph . A big smile lit her face . Utter delight and excitement .
After a few moments, she gave the audience a deep, elegant curtsy bow . Her body so low that it almost touched the floor, showing them the depth of her gratitude .
The applause and cheers grew even louder . Everyone in the audience felt honoured to be on the receiving end of such a beautiful and elegant curtsy bow .
"Iris! Iris! Iris! Iris!"
Iris stood up, touching her chest with both hands, nodding her head and mouthing the words "thank you" .
Then she turned around and repeated the deep curtsy bow to the symphony orchestra who performed with her . The orchestra musicians, in turn, bowed deeply to her .
She stood up and clapped her hands to the orchestra's direction, gesturing for the audience to give them much-deserved applause as well .
"Iris! Iris! Iris! Iris! Iris!"
Chapter end
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