Avalyn

Nik led me to a huge room where lots and lots of people were sitting and a many more were even standing at the back. There was a cameraman standing in the middle and filming us too. There was a large screen at the far end of the room of which we could see the anxious faces of people watching us live.

We entered from one of the side doors and he extended his hand, which I took, and he led me up the stage. Everyone welcomed us with a warm round of applause which made me blush.

After they quietened, Nik started. "Good afternoon everyone. First, I would...