Dare to dream [Book 1]

Chapter 5 - Music Time

I remember the first day I met Jarrod at the Music Time.  I was working at Extreme Fitness Gym located just around the corner and I'd dropped in during my lunch break to buy a CD and walked out an hour later with a new job.  He had been advertising for a new staff member but the girl he was supposed to be interviewing was a no show, after we got talking he offered me the job.  I couldn't believe my luck as Jarrod is a well known DJ at one of our local clubs, so he's also abit of a local celebrity.  He's also a talented singer, drummer and guitarist, but recently stopped touring with his band. 

Jarrod and I not only shared a passion for music and singing, but he played several musical instruments like me.  We also discovered a mutual love of sound mixing too and I think it's partly what got me the job. Last year Jarrod had a full schedule with the shop, conflicting dates with his band touring and everything else, that he wasn't able to fullfill all of his commitments.  He hooked me up a couple of gigs to DJ at one of our local clubs which I am very grateful for as I feel it was just the beginning.

I like to put a spin on my mixing because when I mix my beats, I like to wear a headset style microphone under my headphones. One night during a show I started singing whilst mixing my voice live in with the beats and they loved it.  It's become a bit of a novelty at one the local clubs and thanks to Jarrod, I get requests to DJ.

"Hey party people, DJ Oly's in the house" Miles would tease me in his most hideous nasal impersonation of an american accent, when I first told him about it.

Miles is a Jazz and Blue singer and performs regularly at the Vixen, one of the local bars near Music Box in Edgecliffe.  He has a very smooth and velvety tone, almost sultry and I guess you could say he's a bit of a charmer with the ladies too.  You can't help but like Miles instantly when you meet him because he is such a larrikin and he gives the best hugs.

Just knowing this about him made it even more hillarious as his voice sounded so ridiculous whilst he was trying to tease me about it, I was trying to act annoyed but I simply cracked up laughing.

Miles was the only one who calls me 'Oly', it's an affectionate nickname he gave me the first night he came to see me mix.  That was up until recently as I've noticed it's starting to rub off on some of the others in our crew that we work with, not that I mind really but I think it bothers him. 

He used to tease me about becoming a DJ up until he recently heard me at a gig that Jarrod lined up.  I think I did ok as he's not teased me since, so I shut him up quick smart! 

"Well aren't you full of surprises, that was freaking amazing" he said as I gathered my things after the show.

"thanks" I said as he wrapped him arms around me into a big hug and kissed my forehead as I snuggled into his chest.

"I can't wait to tell Jarrod, he's gonna freak when I show him the video!" Miles cried.

"what, are you serious?" I said feeling the heat in my cheeks rise.  I was blushing as I looked down at my feet and tried to hide it.

"He really wanted to be here Oly and he made me promise to send a video, I hope thats ok?" he said looking at me with puppy dog eyes.

"Yeah, I guess so" I said as I punched him playfully in the ribs.

"I'm so proud of you" he said as he pulled me in for another big hug.

Miles is so sweet, he always gives the best hugs. 

Jarrod is the best boss I've ever had and it's not just because I'm biased.  I'm very lucky as it doesn't affect our friendship as he pisses me off occassionally, and I like that I can tell him where to go and I still have my job!  

6 months ago he surprised me and took me on tour with his band for 3 days.  It was the best adventure I'd had in a long time and another good distraction for me too.  It also made me realise why alot of artists enjoy the travel as they tour around the world. It really was a lot of fun.

It had just been over a year since that day and I knew Jarrod did it to cheer me up which I'm grateful for as it worked and I had the most amazing time.  His band Riot were the supporting act for Shayne Flynn.  I welcomed the distraction and I must say that Shayne was certainly that...wow what a lovely  distraction. 

Shayne is quite tall, possibly about the same height as Jarrod with luscious wavy dark hair, quite muscular, he has an amazing smile and of course he's incredibly hot.  I think I just creamed in my pants a little.  Jesus, what's wrong with me!  Oh Shit! I'm pretty sure he just caught me staring at him...

After seeing him rip off his shirt off during a set to reveal a perfectly chiseled torso, I can see why he has hundreds of adoring women screaming his name.  I was blown away the first time I saw him perform as he also had the most incredible husky and sexy male voice I've ever heard. 

I'm not really the 'fan girl' type but , holycow, I don't think I can breathe...

Slowly coming out of my happy thoughts...

Get real Pia and lets be honest, I don't think he would have even noticed you.  It's a madhouse backstage and being hidden in the back, isn't exactly going to get you noticed!   Althought I'm pretty sure he caught you staring at him.  Damn it, I feel like such an idiot!

I was keeping the boys topped up with water and snacks throughout the show at the side of the stage.  After the show I didn't even get the opportunity to speak to him and figured he had left, so I headed out back to help the boys load up the gear.

It's a bit of a shame Jarrod's band have just put their plans for another tour on hold, due to everyones conflicting schedules. They plan to tour again in possibly another 6 months time.  I admitted to Jarrod I was disappointed, "that's too long to wait, I had so much fun last time"

I was really hoping for another roadtrip soon, but if I was really honest.

I was looking for an opportunity to see Shayne again....