Wonder

Chapter 1

It's quarter past midnight, as I sat down in the studio focusing on the journal that was in front of me. My mind was racing through all the lyrics that flowed inside my mind:

'I wonder if I am being real'  I wrote down.

I let out a scoff and read that again. I can't help but glare down at the journal. Why I can't find inspiration? I groan as I let my head fall down into my hands, closing my eyes at the process.

"Hi" I heard out of nowhere. I picked my head up.

"Hi" I let out, looking at this stunning woman. "Do I know you?" I asked dumbfounded.

She giggles before answering. "I suppose we have a meeting, Y/N right? My manager is on her way here. I'm Lauren, Lauren Jauregui".

I looked at her confused. And nodded my head. Wasn't this meeting at 9 am? I looked at the watch on my left hand, signaling that was 8:45 am.

Shit. I fell asleep.

"Y/N don't tell me that you fell asleep in the studio, again" I heard James voice, my manager, as he entered the room accompanied by a woman that I suppose is Lauren manager.

I shoot at him a dorky smile, before denying it.

"Me? Sleeping in the studio? Never" I say ignoring his death stare. He hit me in the head before giving me a kiss in my forehead. "Bipolar as fuck" I whisper. Shocking my head at his behavior.

"Sorry, ladies. She can be a pain in the ass most of the time". They laughed at that while I scoffed at his words.

I shoot him a death glare. "James" I say through gritted teeth. "You are going to pay for that" I said keeping my glare stare at him.

"Y/N, I'm Olivia. Lauren's manager" she shoots me a kind smile. "I heard a lot about you. I'm quite amused by your poems and songs. That's why I want you to work with Lauren as her songwriter".

"We think both of you would fit perfectly" James spoke up looking at me. Sending me a small smile.

I nodded my head. "So, you want me to help you with your new album? Me?" I asked dumbfounded looking at Lauren with wide eyes. I couldn't believe that this was happening.

"Yes, you" she giggles. I nodded my head again lost in words. Never in my career, someone wanted to work with me, as their songwriter. Sure, I had written songs for artists, but this shit is another world.

"Okay, good. Then we will settle this down for both of you. Meanwhile, go and grab some coffee to get to know each other and to break the ice". Olivia commented exiting the room. James winked at me, following behind her.

"Mm, so I suppose we grab some coffee then?" I asked looking at Lauren. She nodded her head. I picked up all my stuff, and throw it inside my bag.

"How about, we go and walk to the beach instead?" Lauren asked me. I nodded with a small smile on my face. We walked outside of the building. "That sounds good" I add, admiring the peaceful day. The sun was out, the birds were singing, it was such a beautiful day. Making me smile without me noticing.

"Penny for your thoughts?" I heard Lauren say next to me. "Oh" I blushed shyly. Lauren stared at me with curious eyes. "I was just admiring the day" I blushed even more.

"You were so lost in your thoughts" she giggles. I bumped my shoulder into hers while letting out a chuckle. "Shut up" I say embarrassed. She let out a loud laugh noticing my state. "Don't need to be embarrassed. I find it pretty cute" she says with a huge smile. I looked at her, with my right eyebrow raised.

"Flirting with me already Jauregui?" I said with my confidence rising up. She blushed at my comment. "Invite me on a date first" I add messing with her.

"Oh shut up you" she let out with a half-smile on her face. "Ohhh look who is shushing me now, huh"

"I am starting to regret my decision of earlier" Lauren says dramatically. As I let out a laugh. We arrived to the beach, and walked near the coastline with a comfortable silence between us. We just walk down the beach enjoying the nice breeze, and the warmth of the sun above us. It was so peaceful.

"So Lauren" I broke the silence, "what are your thoughts about this new album?" She looked at me, taking a small breath before answering. "I just can't wait to give the fans this new world that I have between my hands. It might take time, because I am not a product, I am an artist. I just want to show them my true naked self through music".

I smiled at her admiring her passionate self. "I believe in you" I found her hand, and squeeze it lightly. She gave me a beautiful smile while rubbing her arms. "Thank you" she whisper. I let a huge smile wander on my lips.

"Let's go, you are freezing there, dear".  She nodded her head gratefully. We walked to the studio, and I couldn't help but get lost in my mind. Maybe, just maybe, I didn't lose my inspiration at all.