the weeknd

You are attending The Weeknd concert with your family. You are ideally placed, just behind the barriers, in the front row, with a perfect view of the stage.

The lights suddenly go out, then Abel takes the stage to the deafening roar of the crowd. Everyone sings at the top of their lungs; the atmosphere is electric. Throughout the concert, your eyes meet several times. Each time, he gives you a slight smile before continuing his performance, as if he'd noticed you among thousands of people.

After a while, he discreetly removes his microphone to exchange a few words with one of his bodyguards, then immediately resumes singing, as if nothing had happened.

A few moments later, the bodyguard approaches you, making his way to the barriers. He leans in slightly and calmly asks if you would be willing to join The Weeknd on stage. He was the one who asked.

You remain frozen for a few seconds, convinced you misheard. You slowly turn to your family, completely shocked, while they look at you with eyes as wide as yours, unable to grasp what is happening.