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NEW YORK CITY

FOUR YEARS LATER

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TAYA's POV :

"Well?" Hallee came right in, bombarding my personal space as soon as I stepped out of the auditorium lobby.

Her eyes were wide, full of hope and expectancy. I gave her a small, sad smile and sighed, "I didn't get in,"

"Aw, man! Are you serious? I really thought you had it in the bag. I mean, the Juilliard admission was ...