19~ I Love You, Sam

"The second contestant goes to S…" My heart just entered a triple fast motion of beating. I think I just heard the letter ‘S’ sound from his lips before the microphone went faulty. I was hoping he was going to call my name, but on the other hand, my brain began to list numerous names with the letter S.

The microphone started and the announcer had to start his statement from the fresh, causing me more nervous than I already am. "The second contestant goes to Selena Don."

I can't breathe. No, I can't breathe.

I was choked up, hearing as the two ladies jubilated in happiness, while the rest of us whose names haven't been mentioned are left to hope or to lose hope.

"It's not too late to prove to the world who you are." Jordan's voice sounded in my ear. I know it's never too late, but right at this moment, I wanted this chance, I wanted this opportunity. I want to prove to Leonard that there is more to me than just a painter. I also want to make him proud of me. Maybe he's acting less conc