Months later, something finally changed.
At a small audition for a new entertainment company, the three girls performed as a trio.
Emma rapped with quiet confidence.
Ella's voice filled the entire room.
Elia danced as if the music flowed through her veins.
When they finished, the judges were silent.
Then one of them said a single word.
"Again."
The girls exchanged nervous glances before performing once more.
When the performance ended, the judge smiled.
"What's your group name?"
Emma answered calmly.
"3Es."
The judge nodded.
"Welcome to the company."
Training Days
Training was harder than they had ever imagined.
They practiced from early morning until late at night.
Vocal lessons.
Dance training.
Rap practice.
Fitness workouts.
Sometimes they were so exhausted they could barely stand.
Sometimes they argued.
But they never stopped supporting one another.
When Ella's voice cracked during practice, Emma stayed late helping her rehearse.
When Elia struggled with a new choreography, Ella patiently counted the beats for her again and again.
When Emma doubted her lyrics, Ella and Elia encouraged her to keep writing.
They reminded each other of their promise.