Hoe for Hosie

Behind the Spotlight

Josie's PoV

Music

Plato said that music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.

He also said that it is the essence of order, and leads to all that is good, just and beautiful, of which it is the invisible, but nevertheless dazzling, passionate, and eternal form.

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"Hi, I'm Josette Olivia Saltzman, 20 years old, and I have a deep passion for music," I said into the camera, filming myself for my YouTube channel.

"I believe music has a profound impact on people in various ways. To me, it's more than just something to listen to or play; it's something to be felt," I continued, smiling broadly. "That's why I aspire to become a singer-songwriter, to express my emotions through music and inspire others someday." With that, I finished recording and uploaded the video to my YouTube channel, hoping to establish myself as an aspiring artist in the music industry.

Just like Kaylee Kaneshiro, I aspire to step into the spotlight.

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Five years later,

After years of hard work, spending countless hours singing in every corner of America to promote the songs I wrote—about love, family, friends, classmates, and motivational themes—many people finally began to recognize me.

Now, I am one of the famous singers who has won numerous awards in my country.

I can't help but feel happy.

Becoming a singer was one of my biggest dreams, and now I am here, inspiring people through my songs.

However, being famous has its advantages and disadvantages.

On the positive side, fame brings various opportunities, supportive fans, local and global recognition, and special treatment wherever we go. On the other hand, there is no such thing as a private life; everyone wants to know what you are doing, like the paparazzi who stalk you.

One day, while alone in a mall parking lot, searching for my car, someone approached me and tried to abduct me.

Luckily, an on-duty bodyguard assigned to patrol the parking lot intervened and saved me from the stalker.

I expressed my gratitude to the bodyguard many times, but he simply stated that protecting people was part of his job. In return, I gave him one of my merchandise items signed with my autograph, knowing his daughter was one of my fans.

Sweet.

As for the creepy stalker, I'm not sure what happened to him. I trust my manager to handle it.

My family and agency decided not to publicize the incident, a decision I fully supported—I didn't want my fans to worry. They also agreed to hire a personal bodyguard to accompany me at all times.

I don't mind having a personal bodyguard as long as they don't disrupt my work.

Days have passed since the incident, and they are still searching for the best bodyguard for me.

I suppose they're just making sure.

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One day, my manager came up to me and informed me that my personal bodyguard was waiting outside for me. I nodded in acknowledgment and walked out of the agency, where I saw a familiar short girl with blue eyes leaning against my car.