Chasing Alana

16 | Comfort

"And for the stage, we are planning to have large sheer white drapes that hang downwards behind the live band— this would give off the magical illusion type of vibe that we're going for."

Alana nodded, intently listening carefully to what Bradley, her stage manager, was saying. They were currently in a meeting at the top floor conference room discussing their finalizing plans for her upcoming concert that she had been planning.

"So, for example, at the start of the concert, there would be a VCR countdown on the large screen. You would be standing behind the drapes with the lights on you, which will only show your silhouette. Then, the drapes would fold open, and thus revealing you," added Asher, nodding as the next slide appeared. "That platform would be on a higher ground with a set of stairs leading down to the lower stage area."

"We also have different ways for you to appear on stage between outfit changes," added Bradley, who was standing next to the screen. "We can utilize the different lifts around the stage and we can also have you float down on a small lift adding a similar vibe."

"I like that lift floating down idea," acknowledged Alana, as she flipped to the next page in the pamphlet. "Do you have a sample of how the lift would look like?"

"Well, if you flip to page 5, instead of a traditional lift, we were thinking of a carriage-looking shaped lift with fairy lights decorating the railing. I think everyone knows the story of Cinderella and I think we can incorporate that into the magical theme," Asher answered, causing Alana to nod.

She wondered if he had chosen Cinderella on purpose, given that his nickname for her was princess.

She met his eyes for a split second before she quickly made herself look busy as her cheeks flushed. Asher had been a part of every single one of her concert preparation meetings— well, both brothers had.

Apart from being co-CEO and the head of finance, Asher also had an eye for art and design. He overlooked anything regarding art, including stage designing, album designs, and even now, he was an active participant in helping Alana's vision come to life.

He knew how important this concert was for Alana. To get ready for her next album, which she was constantly perfecting and working on, she wanted to do something for her fans who had been waiting for her. Therefore, she wanted to plan a concert that would introduce and tease her next album.

"We'll have an official drawn up plan and a miniature model of the stage for you to see by next meeting," Bradley concluded, before taking his seat back at the conference table.

"Thanks, Bradley," Alana smiled gratefully at Bradley who had always been the one she trusted to make her dream stages come to life ever since her first concert. He was one of the reasons why she was ranked one of the top artists with the most beautiful concerts. "I can't wait to see the stage."

"I think all we have left to discuss today are the outfits," announced Adrian, looking over at his mother. "I bet this is what Alana has been looking forward to all day."

"You're not wrong," murmured Alana, giving Bradley a sly wink.

"Well now I'm just offended," Bradley feigned offense, causing chuckles to ring out through the room.

"You know I'm kidding, Bradley," pouted Alana, making Bradley's resolve melt away. He sighed, giving into her.

As they continued to chat, Helen and Miranda had motioned some of the staff to bring in the drafts of the outfits they had so far. Immediately, Alana's eyes sparkled with excitement as she stood up and walked towards the samples.

"So, based on your theme, we drafted a few outfits that we think would scream 'Alana Sommers'," began Helen. "And of course, when we reached out to our contacts, a few of them, including Gucci and Chanel sent in some of their outfits, but we were thinking of reforming them."