"WOHOOO!! GO BESTIE! SHOW THEM," I cheered loudly.

No one here could hear me shouting madly other than one who I wanted to encourage. I was the luckiest person alive, sorry dead.

Drishti performed gracefully. She was really talented.

"DRISHTI DRISHTI," I kept hollering.

Our parents were excited too as they clapped energetically, they were just more sophisticated than me. Ishan and Aman were hollering like me.

But unlike me, they got looks from other audiences. 'Hah!' I smirked arrogantly at that fact.

"Wohooooo!"

Thankfully, her performance went smoothly without any glitches. I was really worried that my murderer would harm her too.

After her performance, she requested for the mike from the host.

"Hello everyone. I am not sure if you enjoyed my performance or not but this was performed to honour my best friend, who was the original participant. Hereby, I dedicate my dance to my best friend - Maira."

This girl, she surely knew how to win my heart. Everyone clapped for her and then she left the stage after giving back the mike.

Her parents stood up as they wanted to meet her but the volunteers stopped them and requested that they should enjoy other performances too.

Poor them and lucky me. No one here could stop me. So, I happily went to meet Drishti.

"You performed well", I said, coming to stand beside her.

I expected her to jump from my suddeness but she didn't even flinch this time. Good to know, that she was learning.

"Really? Or are you just trying to pacify me?" She asked looking nervous.

Rolling my eyes, I tried to give her a push. Alas! My hand went past her, giving her the opportunity to giggle.

Soon the performances were done and after the break, winners were going to be announced.

During break time, her parents and Ishan came to meet her. Expressing how they loved her dance and talking for a few more minutes, they went back to their seats.

Soon the break was over and we heard the voice of host through the speaker.

Welcome back to finale of Inter college competition.

First of all, I would like to congratulate all the five participants and their colleges for coming this far.

After so many mini auditions of all the colleges in this state, these five colleges were selected for this competition. So please don't lose heart even if you don't win today as you are one of best five colleges and that itself is a huge victory.

I know, I know, everyone is eagerly waiting for the results but before that let me tell you about the prizes that winners are going to get.

"Why the hell is he wasting time? Everyone knows about this already," I muttered with a tired sigh.

"He is just building footage. Now shut up and let me listen," Drishti scolded and tuned her attention towards the host.

All the five colleges would receive a certificate for coming this far, which would get them more recognition among other colleges.

The three colleges that would come in first, second and third place would receive an extra budget to provide more facilities to their dance students.

Loud claps were heard from the audience.

And finally the winning college would be representing our state for Nationals and will get a chance to compete with other states.

The host's voice was full of energy. The excitement and the energy on his face made me think that he was the one who was going to receive all these prizes.

Suddenly lowering his voice like he was going to tell a secret...he announced.

That's not all. Not only the colleges but the winning participants would also receive some exciting prizes.

Want to know, what they are?

He screamed the last question and the audiences hollered a loud Yes.

Our First place winner would receive a full ride scholarship for any dance institute they wish to take admission along with a shining trophy.

"WOHOOO," loud shouts and claps were heard.

Our second place winner would also get a scholarship but that would only cover tution fees. Still it is a huge amount of coverage, so give a round of applause if you like the prize.

Just like he asked everyone clapped energetically.

Last but not the least, Our third place winner would receive ₹3 lakhs.

After another moment of loud claps, he came to the main point.

Without any further ado, let me announce our winners.

He said, taking out the envelope that held the results.

"Finally!" I muttered with a tired sigh, earning a glare from Drishti.

"I am so nervous," Drishti muttered while closing her eyes and crossing her fingers.

Drama Queen.

Third Place goes to...goes to - MISS RUHI from Royal College.

Being a good sport, Drishti and I clapped even though we both hated that girl.

Second Place winner is....come on any guesses...come on..

Our second place winner is- MISS DRISHTI from Saviour College.

I jumped in excitement. Looking outside, I saw our parents, Aman and Ishan clapping and hugging each other happily.

But the one for whom we were clapping looked sad.

In the background, I could hear the host eating footage for announcing the winner.

Neglecting him, I turned towards Drishti.

"Drishti, why do you look so sad? You are first runner up and that's a great achievement too," I tried to uplift her morale.

"I failed you," she spoke through her tears.

"You didn't. You got three days to prepare and you did wonders. You didn't even get to practice properly as you were searching for my murderer.
Come on, cheer up. Today is your day," I finally managed to put a small smile on her face.

Before she could say anything, our parents, Ishan and Aman came towards her.

Ishan picked her up in happiness, chanting her name.

"Put her down. Let us congratulate her first," Drishti's mom scolded him.

Pouting he carefully brought her down.

Everyone congratulated her one by one.

So much time had passed yet the host was still dragging his words.

Okay okay, I will finally announce our winner.

It is none other than MISS ALISHA FROM MONARCH COLLEGE.