"Young man, your time is up." One of the judges finally announced as the contents of the hourglass ran out.
Desmond nodded and proceeded to prepare for his performance.
He looked at Eli as if seeking a little bit of encouragement, to which she replied with a gentle smile and nod.
Desmond gently placed his fingers on the piano keys and took a deep breath.
A smooth and slow series of arpeggio followed by the melodic voices on the right hand was heard in the room.
The judge's eyes immediately lit up the moment Desmond played the first few bars of the songs. True enough, the music of the lad is different from the previous auditionees!
They looked at each other and carefully listened to Desmond's practice. Eli revealed a relaxed smile and watched Desmond reveal a glimpse of his growth to the judges.
