What Am I? | Victoria De Angelis

chapter 2: one eventful night

I was getting ready, deciding what I should wear for this 'spectacular' concert. I decided with a plain black shirt and some skinny jeans. I put on my converse, grabbed my purse and fluffy jacket and got out of the house.

I walked down the stairs to see Marie waiting for me.

"Are you ready!?" She basically screamed my ear off.

"Nope."

"Oh come on! You're gonna love it," she smiled, we both got into the car and she started driving to the venue. I was honestly hoping that I would like the concert. I didn't wanna disappoint Marie. She probably payed a lot for these tickets. God would want me to be grateful.

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We were now in the venue. It was pretty big. We were standing right in front of the stage, leaning on the barriers. I saw the name.

Måneskin.

Måneskin, huh. What a weird name.

Music started playing. It was rock. Oh no.

First came out a blond guy who played guitar, then a long haired guy who played drums and a blonde girl-

VICTORIA!?

She was in a rock band? No wonder she dressed like that. Then came out the singer. Damiano. Great. The music started getting louder and everyone was jumping like crazy. It honestly looked like a zoo with thousands of monkeys being feral.

Damiano started singing and oh, lord. The lyrics were so disgusting. About being a slave and other very unholy stuff. But everyone was singing along. I think I just witnessed a cult gathering. Damiano was in front of us stripping naked and he kept moaning. My poor ears. Second song was a bit more tame. Then a ballad came along. Honestly, the best song I've ever heard from a rock band. Not that I know any rock bands or that I listen to any but... The song was like a cure for my ears. It felt like my ears were in heaven, floating on cloud. Fourth song came along. That one was a rollercoaster. Kool kids. I hoped that I would never hear that song ever again. After that it was okay, until second to last came along. In Nome del Padre.

Damiano suddenly started pointing at people and just like that people were getting on stage. He pointed at me and Marie.

"Marie, I don't wanna do this."

"Live for once, Angie."

Fine, I was not gonna be a little baby.

I was on stage, jumping. There was Victoria, and there I realized she didn't have her breasts covered. They were exposed. What a psycho.

We kept dancing and Damiano at some point even hugged me. Honestly, I didn't know how to react. The song came to an end and we were all escorted off the stage, back into the crowd. The last song came along. The first song, again. Kind of dumb but okay. 

Finally, they finished and me and Marie got a whiff of fresh air. It felt very nice after standing in a crowded room. 

"I have another surprise."

"What is it?"

"We're going backstage to see the band." OH DEAR LORD HAVE MERCY! Did I hear that correctly? We? Not Marie?! I didn't wanna talk to the cultists again.

"Please! I promised them. Do it for me, I'm your bestie.." And of course, I couldn't say no to my best friend. Just for Marie, she's done so much for you. Be nice.

"Okay, let's go."

And so, we went backstage, with the help of a security guard. Such a sweet dude honestly.

There we were, in front of the dressing room. "Okay, knock."

"No Marie, you knock," I whisper yelled.

"Fine."

She knocked and the door opened Damiano. 

"Ah, it's you two! Come in." He closed the door after we came in. They were all naked. Especially Victoria. She only had her underwear on. I wondered how was she not ashamed being naked in front of men, before marriage.

"Oh, you must be Marie and Angelica!" The one with long hair shook our hands. "I'm Ethan," he smiled. He was cute. Then the blonde one introduced himself. "I'm Thomas." 

"Sorry about Vic, she's a bit naked," Damiano apologized.

"I don't think they mind Dami, you're overthinking me being naked," she said as she got up from the sofa and started walking towards us. "Did you two like the show?" Victoria asked.
"Oh yes! It was amazing!" Marie kept adding on compliments while I just kept nodding.
"What about you Angie? Did you like the show?" Victoria asked. And then it hit me. She had just called me Angie. What the...
"Earth to Angieee.." Victoria weaved a hand in front of my face. I snapped back into reality.
"Oh, um, yeah! I liked the show, very fun," I forced a smile.
"Oh really? I didn't think that you'd like it," Damiano chimed in.
"Well I did, for the most part." I smiled awkwardly.
"Do you two wanna go get drinks with us?" Ethan asked from behind, which scared the crap out of everyone. No one really paid attention that he was RIGHT behind us.
"I don't know if I can-"

"Oh come on, Angie! Please! Only this once." Marie was on her knees, begging me. "First of all, get off your knees-" Marie jumped up.
"I'll go." Marie and the others started jumping. "Alright, let us just get dressed and we'll go!"

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We were sat in the same club where I first met Victoria and Damiano. They were all drinking while I was just sitting and doing nothing. I was bored. But I was only doing this for Marie.
"Oh my God!! My favorite song! Come on Ethan!" Marie grabbed his hand and they both went to dance. Soon after, Thomas and Damiano went to grab more drinks. I was left alone. With the girl that I saw naked. Victoria.

"So Angie, did you find a job?"
Oh my God, not this again.
"No, I didn't," I replied a bit annoyed. "Well, damn, I'm sorry. I could help you find one tho," she smirked. "And how would you do that?"
"We've been needing a personal assistant for a while and well, you're old enough and you speak four languages, am I right?"
I thought about it for a moment.
She was right. I needed a job.
"Okay, how much are you going to pay me if I accept the job?"
"2,500 euros."

My eyes widened. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity.