Out Of Glory
Cady and Anny were friends during college, although they came from different cities, they were like sisters back at school. After graduating, they parted ways and lost communication until recently, when they stumbled upon each other on Facebook.
Anny was so excited to meet her old pal, that she insisted on coming over for a holiday and Cady consented right away.
"Babe, you have grown into a big woman, look at you," Cady held Anny's hand and turned her around after hugging her tightly when she went to pick her up from the park.
"Should I take that as a compliment? Well, you have changed too girl, you look sweet, which man is taking good care of you like this?" Anny teased Cady.
"Man?" Cady hissed, "My dear it's my hand work. Let me help you with those", Cady extended her hand and collected the bags Anny was holding and put them into the taxi she hired.
When they got home, the single ladies reminisced on their lives in college and talked about their current experiences until nightfall.
That evening, when they were about to go to bed, Anny saw a flier on the living room table. When she picked it and glanced through, she said "I came at the right time."
"What's it, dear?" Cady inquired.
"Here," she handed over the flier to Cady.
"Oh, the night of music award? It is a two-day event. It happens every year. I am not really planning to go for this one," Cady replied.
"You must be kidding me right? We are going there babe, please don't bore me here. Tomorrow, we will be there live and direct," Anny responded.
Cady smiled and said, "Okay my lady, I heard you." The following day by evening they went to the event, Anny was pleased with everything that happened in the event so much that she couldn't keep her mouth shut on their way home.
"Damn, who was that guy that performed last on stage?" Anny asked Cady on their way out of the stadium.
"You mean the one with blue trousers and fancy Google?" Cady inquired.
"Yes, of course, there is just something about him, his entrance, his dancing steps, his face smiles, his voice, gosh! Everything about him gives me goosebumps," Anny responded.
Cady gave her a weird side look and hissed. "Well, Zayn is the reigning musician in town, of the truth, he is one of a kind. When it comes to music, he has a gift. He started from the street and made it to the top through hard work and dedication. Everyone loves the young man. I mean apart from the music thing, he's cute. But ever since he became famous, he lost," Cady replied.
"Lost it, What do you mean?" Anny asked curiously.
"They say money and fame change people. Zayn became very proud, arrogant, and selfish along the line, didn't you notice how he spoke rudely to the guy who introduced him on stage?" Cady asked.
"Oh, when he snatched the mic and said, I am the number of this town, go learn how to introduce your stars properly, I didn't pick this title from the ground, get out?" Anny replied to her.
"Yes, of course. Doesn't it sound offensive?" Cady inquired.
"Well, it does, but you know he is a star, the guy should have introduced him better," Anny defended Zayn.
"Wow, I see you are already into this guy, but seriously, that guy's case is too much, twice he slapped his security publicly for allowing a lady to take pictures with him unaware. If he doesn't change his attitude, I am afraid he is going to be out of this music game sooner or later. And from his performances recently, I am not so sure, he is going to win the music award this year, his pride, arrogance, and violence have consumed his gift," Cady replied.
"Please, please, my crush is going to win the award, I will personally pray for him," Anny made fun of the conversation and they both laughed.
"Well, I am not praying for his downfall, let's see what the final has for us tomorrow. Anny, let's get a cab here, I am exhausted already, look at the distance we trekked because we were talking about Zayn," Cady replied.
Anny laughed hard, "Okay, let's get a cab please, I am tired as well." They got a taxi there and returned home.
Unfortunately, Cady went to the office the next day and she had so much work to do, that she was unable to balance her account, When she saw that she wouldn't be home on time she called Anny and explained the situation to her.
Anny was sad but had to accept things the way they were. "Babe, this is not fair," Anny lamented when Cady told her she wouldn't make it to the show.
"Am sorry dear, you know this banking work. Things just got out of hand, but I talked to Peter, the cab driver. He will come and pick you up to the event and bring you back when you are done, okay?" Cady replied.
"Okay, take care and be safe, Anny responded.
When Anny got inside the stadium, it was already crowded, people were shouting, whistling, and screaming all over the place. She quickly got a place and sat down.
The event already began a few minutes ago. "Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, your number one, the unbeatable, the one and only king of Afro beast, the Za… yn," The Master of ceremony welcomed Zayn on stage.
Anny stood up from her seat and screamed at the top of her voice when Zayn came on stage. He presented a song
Money on my mind, you can't stop me from growing taller, I am the boss and you know it.
After his performance, the next contestant was called upon to perform.
Zayn didn't leave the stage as the tradition was, he waited for the guy to come on stage, when he did, and extended his hand for the microphone, Zayn looked at him from head to toe and laughed then dropped the microphone on the ground.
Some fans shouted, Zayn for life, we love you man, others murmured at that behavior.
When the young man picked the microphone, many were expecting him to sing rubbish and leave the stage. some people had already started going out but when he began to sing,
There is no limitation, you are your greatest obstacle, life is no competition, take it one pace at a time and you will get wherever you want. Don't listen to them when they say you ain't going to get it, just don't give up, keep it going.
The whole place went calm, those going out came back and sat down. His voice was wonderful, the song he presented was not just well composed and well presented, it was also full of message.
When he finished presenting, the whole stadium echoed with applause.
At the end of the event, he emerged as the winner. Funny enough he is a new artist and this contest was his first big performance.
Anny developed a love for the new guy instantly, Zayn's behavior made her despise him.
When she got home, she met Cady already back and seated on the couch watching a show on the television. "Welcome dear, how did it go?" Cady asked.
"Babe, you missed a lot," Anny replied.
"Don't tell me Zayn won again," Candy asked with a raised tone.
Anny laughed, "Not at all, the shoe is now at the other foot."
"What other foot? Stop using idioms with me, this is not an English class," candy replied, curiously waiting to know the result.
Anny laughed, "which one is English class? Come on, guess," she responded with a big smile.
"Is it Adam? The tall, black guy? Cady guessed.
"No, It's Tyler, the guy whose performance everyone laughed at the first day," She replied.
"What?" Cady exclaimed. "I didn't see that coming, I hope they weren't biased? That boy doesn't know music, how come he won?"
"My dear, that guy is music, I perceive he did that funny performance on the first day on purpose. He is now the latest artist in your town. Everyone talks about him," Anny replied.
"I am still surprised but I am happy that Zayn has finally crashed, I hope he learned his lessons," Cady responded.
"I hope so too, I saw his other side today on the stage. Can you imagine, that he threw the microphone and laughed at Tyler when it was Tyler's turn to present? That Zayn guy needs help honestly," Anny replied.
"Well, I told you earlier," Cady answered.
"This is my favorite holiday this year, thanks for hosting me, Cady, Anny replied.
Anny stayed with Cady for as long as she wanted then she left. Their friendship got strong and they visited each other from time to time whenever they got the chance.
Tyler became the latest musician in town while Zayn lost it completely in music. He later stopped doing music and picked up a job in a construction company.
