Flashlights. Blurry faces. Cameras on my face. Voices shouting. Questions. Being guided on where I am going.
It all comes to me into focus when I hear my name being called in my ear. He looks concerned, I am getting lost in the sea.
"I am okay," I all but whisper, but he catches it. I am on the red carpet walking towards the building I am supposed to be making my appearance in. Red carpet is full of media and camera men, and people trying to get my attention, and asking me questions. I keep my head high and walk through, Cory slightly behind me as I make my way in and I am finally in.
The buzzing from the outside makes my ears ring now that I am in and I can feel my heart pounding so hard. I square my shoulders and keep walking, until I am met with Esther who gives me a small pad of notes, on the questions they are going to ask, and the speech I am supposed to give.