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Chapter 6
I was more than happy or more specifically, proud when
Sam was nominated for the 'Best Male Newcomer' in the Alpha Award. This was
a harbinger that Sam would achieve more in the future.
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Sam~
We got into the limousine and were on our way to the Alpha Night. The
Backstreetboys was nominated for the 'Best Pop/Rock Group' and their album
for the ' Album of the Year'.
"Nick, Kevin, AJ, Howie and Brian, I am very sure that the awards will be
yours. Trust me. I'm not making a mountain out of a mole hill," I told them.
"You too," replied Howie with a smile.
"Me?" I laughed, "Nah, I've never dreamt of that."
"Don't say that, Sam. Your percentage of being the winner is high," Nick
added.
"Nick, I don't dare to dream on getting any award. You know, I feel like
I'm cheating all of them out there. 'Best Male Newcomer'. While I'm actually
a female."
"Nick, your words didn't even move her an inch," teased AJ. Nick threw a
glance at AJ.
"Silly. You can't cheat people with your blessed voice. Your fans, the judges,
everyone knows that your voice is not fake. The appearance doesn't mar it.
Am I right, Brian?" said Kevin.
"Yeah, Sam. Kevin is right. Even I have never doubted your talents." Brian
placed his hand on mine and squeezed it. A gesture of love and support. It
gave me strength.
Brian~
When we were reaching the studio, the road was starting
to be congested with people. Streaks of excited screaming and yelling filled
the air. When our car passed through, I could hear the fans screaming themselves
hoarse over our names.
"BSB, we love you!"
Ubiquitous banners and posters of us could be seen
in every corner in the rowdy crowd. Not forgetting Sam's fans. They were
flamboyant too. All the way to the studio, I saw Sam smiling and waving excitedly
to her fans.
We really felt grateful to the fans. Undoubtedly their
love and support had been the linchpin of our success. Without them, there
would be no BSB. We loved them in return. Getting the chance to love and
be loved by someone is a blessing.
Sam~
In my whole life, I had never attended a function so grand before. All those
celebrities were under one roof. A hall full of glitz, gloss and high-flying
celebrities.
I was showed to my seat. I sat down and looked who was sitting beside me.
Oh my God! It was Brian McKnight! How I admired him? And now he was sitting
beside me.
"Hi!" I greeted. Only then he seemed to notice me.
"Hi, good evening."
"Your songs are great. In fact, I am one of your fans."
"Really? Nice to meet you, Sam."
"You know me? Oh, God. You know my name." My emotions were kind of carried
me off.
"Yeah, sure."
Brian and the others were sitting in another row. Disappointed, I sighed.
Without him around, I felt lost, didn't know what I should do.
"Why? Looking for Brian?"
"Yeah. But he is sitting on the other side."
"Want me to swoop places with him?"
"No, no. Don't bother. It's okay. Thanks."
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Sam~
One hour passed by and now they were going to announce the 'Best Male Newcomer'.
N'sync was invited to the stage to be the presenter.
My eyes searched for Brian's. I needed courage. His gazes were fixed on me.
My mind was a mess. Suddenly, I felt that the hall was in a pin drop silence
though I was very sure that people were talking and clapping their hands.
I was pulled back to the reality when someone nudged me on my arm.
"They are calling you name. Congratulations!" said Brian McKnight to me.
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