Love At First Sight
Meet Lylee, fresh faced and a talented head turner, numbing her way out of the after effects of a toxic relationship, she rebounds and remixes her way in and out of chaos, friendships, fallouts and the inevitable binds of lust an...
I formally received my invite to the AMA awards, alongside a request to perform. I was quick to accept, through my lawyers who negotiated some extra presenting parts. I was excited to be a co-host and performer and my fans showed up more than I had expected. The mixtape really touched a lot of people of all races snd ages but people my age and older liked my stuff too and I loved that. I was flow. Out for rehearsals a week before the awards show of which I knew Drake would be attending too. I noted my anxiety, thinking about having to present him with the award for best rap artist as I was presenting that one, alongside best male country artist which would, eventually open a pocket of music i didn't realise i loved so much.
I was in my suite, with Zianna who had left the girls with Alex in London, as Keisha did her son to be my assisting team. Zianna, who we all called "Zee" was questing me about my trip to Paris and Aubrey and I. " still with OVO, I think we just needed space you know... now I'm recording and shooting this film we'll have time to cool out-" " you could be with anyone in the world... why not him-" " honestly , i like dating and Kyle is -" "Fucking buff " Keisha butted in as Xianna continued. " yeah... but you don't want just that, I know you... you want love, and kids... and you deserve that Ly..." " I don't want you to get hurt again, but she's right-" Keisha added and ten minutes later I had been picked up go though my performance , and lines throughout the show. In total i was doing 7 outfit changes, and presenting alongside Kevin Hart who kept me laughing all day long. It was nice to be a part of something that felt so much bigger than me But was everything to my career and musical notoriety.
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I was neverous about my performance the next day, at breakfast with my manager and team going through my looks for the night. In line with the seven deadly sins, I picked colours themes throughout all the videos for the mixtape and associated colours and outfits with each which I recreated throughout the awards show. My favourite number being a white pvs body hugging dress with winged white Giuseppe heels. My hair down to my ass now, and a Laurel of white feathers on my head which went with the netted train attached to my dress for the start of what would be my viral performance of supercilious. I saw Drake in the audience, watching and smiling with everyone but saw the secret resentment behind his eyes. I of course, did end up presenting him with the award for best male rap album and submitted to his decision to kiss my cheek as the crowd cooed as we embraced each other.
I walked off stage to change, as I would be sat in the audience before I needed to change again. I was sat beside him for a few minutes before we spoke at all. " you look increíble-" " thank you-" " you're welcome, you really killed that performance it was great-" " thank you, I really enjoyed it, and it came out okay-" " you've been doing your thing and we could tell... you're amazing Ly-" " thanks-" my smile and my eyes were wide as i congratulated him too. " well congrats on your win-" " thanks, thank you!" " I bet you're used to them now..." he kind of nodded but then leaned into me. " it's your time to clean up for OVO-" as soon as he did the lights lowered as the next award was about to presented by the Iconic P!nk for the best International female artist. " and the winner is, yes! I love her - miss Lylee Santiago!" I was so shocked, slow to stand up as Drake took my hand and walked with me up to the podium and gave an impromptu speech. " thank you all, for voting, I want to thank my fans, my family and this man right here for believing in me-" I pointed to him as the crowd roared. " this man, has fought for me, and even fought me for what's best for me so, thank you Drake... I also want to thank 40, hit boy and OVO the family, my Manager Tisha Parker. I love you! My management, team and my girls Keisha and Zianna for always being there for me, my parents, family, friends but most of all, thank you to my fans! For the support, thank you to the singer singer writers, like you Pink! I will always be a representative of being yourself and I hope you all do the same. Thank you!" i was shuffled off to change again for my Presenting of another award but was called to the stage five minutes early. My stylist putting me in a plunge dress that showed it all. " and the award for female rnb artist goes to, Lylee Santiago -"
