Invisible String

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Natalie's POV

I sigh as my phone rings again.

"Who keeps calling you?" Taylor asks. I throw her my phone, she lifts my phone as she sees who it is. "Oh. Maybe-."

"No."

"Okay then no."

"Ten minutes." Laura says as she peaks her head into the room.

"Alex is with Tan and Jonathan right?" I ask.

"Yes, then Lizzie and I will meet her later in the evening to pick out some things."

"The dress."

"Maybe or maybe not." Taylor says and I shake my head.

"I want her to come with me to interviews, I'd feel better, less nervous." I say as I rub my hands on my slacks.

"Nat." Laura shouts.

"You'll do great, just like always." Taylor says as she gives me a hug.

I smile and head out of the room. I take a deep breath when I hear myself being called out. I walk out with a smile as I wave at the audience.

Jimmy walks around as he greets me and gives me a hug.

"So nice to see you again Natalie."

"Jimmy so nice to see you again. It's good to be back. I've missed coming here." I say as I take my seat.

"It's been a while, hasn't it?"

"It has, it has." I say.

"Well I wanna start off by saying congratulations on your second album." Jimmy says, the audience all clap as I smile.

"Thank you, thank you."

"How's it feel you're only like thirty away from Taylor." Jimmy says and I laugh.

"I'd have to put like five albums out each year to catch up. I have the songs but don't have the energy."

"I don't think anyone has that much energy." Jimmy says and I shake my head. "So tell us a little bit about this album."

"Well actually this album was going to be my first album, but then things came up and I pushed it off. I think it came to be a great second album. The title of my album, Reflection, defines everything to it."

"A story." Jimmy says and I nod.

"A story of just pure reflection throughout all these years." I say.

"Well I'll say my personal favorite is probably Run. The entire album is great."

"Thank you."

"You mind giving everyone a little detail of each song."

"You guys have the time?" I ask with a chuckle.

"For you we have all the time in the world." Jimmy says and I laugh.

"Well all I'll say is that I wrote most of these songs when I was younger. Then just a few in the past year."

"That's awesome. Well you can all find Reflection on all streaming platforms."

I look at the camera and nod my head.

"We'll be right back."

I lean back against the chair as I tap the arm rest.

"So what do we wanna talk about right now? Anyone want a picture? I'm not Taylor but it's me." I say with a chuckle.

The crowd shouts and I laugh as I make my way to the crowd. I start taking selfies with some people, once I'm called back I sit down and smile.

"And we're back. So Natalie there's one thing no one knows about you and I have to be honest it keeps me up at night." Jimmy says and I raise an eyebrow.

"Which is?" I ask.

"Your birthday. No one knows your birthday, I mean come on, how am I supposed to wish you a happy birthday when I don't even know when it is." Jimmy says and I laugh. "I mean do your friends know when your birthday is?"

"Funny you mention that, so yes some friends know when my birthday is. Taylor obviously knows, I mean she definitely knows." I shuffle on my seat as I turn towards the audience. "I have a new friend who doesn't know and they actually send me a happy birthday message everyday."

"Wait really?" Jimmy asks and I nod.

"Yeah, but I think one day I'll let everyone know my birthday but until then it'll be my secret."

"So how old are you now?" Jimmy asks.

"Twenty three."

"Hold up, I'm sorry. You're young like really young not that I thought you were old but you're young." Jimmy says.

"Well I would hope so when I'm twenty three."

"Now here's a question, will you turn twenty-four in these following months before the year ends? Or did you just turn twenty-three?"

"Now Jimmy you know I can't tell you that." I say
chuckling.

"It was worth a shot. But why do you not want anyone to know your birthday?"

"I like to keep my birthday a secret because I don't like my birthday to be a big fuss."

"I've read theories, some say your birthday is January 1st, others say you're immortal. Thoughts?"

I laugh as I put my hands on my thighs.

"I'll go with immortal." I say with a nod and a smirk.

"Will you tell me your birthday backstage?" Jimmy asks.

"Probably not." I say shaking my head.

"Hmm well I'll figure it out soon enough."

"Good luck with that Jimmy."

"Natalie Swift everyone!"