I stared at the bright lights that were adjusted right for me to see my beautiful face. My first night working at the diamonds club. A crew came in & did my makeup, chose my outfit for tonight, & curled my hair. I grabbed the picture of my mother taped to the mirror. I kissed the picture.
"I love you mommy."
I heard the music begin to play. I stood up from my chair & walked towards the stage. I got into position & prepared myself. The lights came on shining my spotlight. Everyone had their attention on me.
I must have rehearsed my lines A thousand times Until I had them memorized
But when I get up the nerve To tell you the words Just never seem to come out right
I felt that cold presence again. I looked around to see Michael standing in the corner staring at me with those blue eyes. Suddenly, I felt energized.
If only you knew How much I do Do love you
If only you knew How much I do I do need you
I took the mic off the stand.
I dream of moments we share But you're not there I'm living in a fantasy
Cause you don't even suspect Could probably care less About the changes I been going through
A woman walked up to him & kissed him right on the lips. I frowned in confusion. Who is that woman? I couldn't see her face because of the lights above me.
If only you knew How much I do Do love you
If only you knew How much I do I do need you
She finally turned around to reveal her face. My heart stopped for a minute. Am I really seeing this?
No, you don't even suspect Could probably care less About the changes I been going through
I did a little spin & rolled my hips a little. They were laughing & being all love-dovey. He never told me he was with someone. What am I saying? She's probably just a groupie besides she's married. I feel bad for her husband. He doesn't know that she's out here hoeing.
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I walked towards the bar & carefully sitting down. This dress is a little tight. Too tight for my curvy body. I've heard of curvy dresses but this one isn't it. I ordered a cranberry juice & took out a cigarette. I lit up & took a puff.
"You were amazing darling! You looked like a superstar up there!"
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I faked smile "thanks!"
"That is my favorite song you performed. I always listen to that on a Friday night. I pour myself a glass of wine & relax outside on my balcony" she said daydreaming.
"Sounds promising" I drank my juice completely unfazed from her little story.
"The team did a good job with the makeup & clothing. That dress is very expensive" she exclaimed.
"I can tell, its choking the shit out of me" I paused for a second "by the way, I never got your name."
"Diana ross" she smiled.
I let out my cigarette "did you just say diana ross?"
"That's me!" She said.
I chuckled & shook my head. Diana ross aye? He's married to his crush. She told me she couldn't perform at clubs because of her age. I guess that's a little lie she tells people in order for people to not judge her.
"Its just that I never really got your name when we met."
"I tend to forget my manners sometimes" she said pulling out a cigarette.
"I bet." My body began to get cold. I looked around to see him coming towards us. I continued to sip on my drink as he approached us.
"Anne mae, that was an outstanding performance."
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"Thanks" I said not making eye contact with him.
"You look beautiful tonight" he complimented.
"Mhm" still not making contact with him. He must've sense my dryness because he frowned in confusion & sat down beside me.
"I was just telling anne here how patti labelle is my favorite singer. I think she did an amazing job at singing her song" Diana exclaimed somehow cheering up the hard tension.
"Patti Labelle is an amazing singer but she doesn't have anything on anne mae here" he stroked my cheek. I felt a strong shock in my stomach. I turned the other cheek making him stop touching me.
"Oh darling don't be so extra" she said.
"I'm just speaking my mind baby" he said looking at her. He leaned over & kissed her cheek. I gagged in silence. This is disgusting to see. I ordered another cranberry juice & played with my fingers. Its getting kinda awkward now.
"So, anne mae? What's your next song for tomorrow?" She asked curiously.
"I haven't decided yet. Got any suggestions?"
"Well i-." She was cut off by the voice by the man itself. "I think you should do "heartbreak hotel" he said.
"Heartbeat hotel? I never heard of that before."
"Its a song I made years ago as a teenager. I think your the perfect fit for it" he added.
"Sounds interesting, okay. I'll try it out."
I received a glare from diana. I smirked & took a sip from refilled juice. Looks like I got competition already.
