Stage Fright Fear

Cassandra got off stage with a huge smile on her face. Even as she stepped off, the applause for her performance was still ongoing. Sierra could not help but glance into the audience. Though the bright lights of the stage obstructed her vision, she squinted her eyes and craned her neck to look for Alistair amongst the audience. 

"Over there, Your Highness," Ida whispered to Sierra as she pointed towards the side of the theater, on the balcony. 

She looked in the direction Ida pointed and immediately saw Alistair and Roxine seated in the same balcony booth. Though everyone else was clapping and in awe of Cassandra's outstanding performance, Alistair did not seem bothered at all. 

Unlike the others, he still remained in his seat looking listlessly at the stage. Queen Roxine, who was next to him, looked more engrossed in the performance. Sierra did not think much of it, as the next princess was called onto the stage for their performance.