The Popstar and her CEO

~Chapter one~

                                                                                   Annabelle's POV

Hi! I'm Annabelle Clara! And this is my story about how I became a pop star.

I've always loved singing ever since I was really young, When I was 6 I always heard my mom singing and dancing in the kitchen while making dinner so, I would dance all over the house with her! I absolutely adored my mother! As for my father... He loved my mother to bits, he wouldn't lay a hand on her, as for me, whenever he got mad about something at work he would take his anger out on me, he would hit me and leave bruises on my arms and legs up to the point where I had to wear long sleeve shirts and pants in the summer time to hide them. He said if I ever told my mother about this, he would kill me. So I kept quiet.

 I'm pretty sure he wanted a boy so he could take over the family company. I always told my father I loved him and try to make him proud, My mother was always proud of me. 

I was 8 when my mother started working with my father, we moved into a bigger house, and my mom didn't have time for me anymore. They went on a big business trip and missed most of my birthdays.

 One day, They were supposed to get back one night, so I stood by the door waiting for them, but my Aunt Amelia came instead. She looked like she has been crying, I smiled and hugged her as she smiled back but then cried in my arms, I asked what happened and she said my parents had gotten into a plane crash and had dissapeard. My heart was broken. 

I couldn't sing without thinking of my mother. 

That same day,I went to go live with my Aunt Amelia who loved me to bits like my mother! Once when I was 13, I finally started to sing again and my Aunt heard me, she said I sang like an angel, I started an Instagram and started posting singing videos. I got famous really fast and signed with a manager from a big record label. My Aunt supported me the whole way. She was my biggest fan and supporter.

Here I am 8 years later about to go on tour for my newest album!

                                                                Time ~Present~

As my hair and makeup team are helping me get ready for tonight's show in New York! It's a sold out show so I'm pretty Nervous. I sit down at my vanity and pick up my pink mic, I start practice my songs until my Aunt Amelia came inside my RV, she closed the door and she had this worried look on her face, as if she'd seen a ghost or something. She started pacing and looked at the people doing my hair and makeup and said

 "I'm sorry, may I have a moment Alone with Annabelle?" The people looked at each-other and nodded as they exited the RV. 

"Auntie... Whats wrong?" I said as i got up and put my hand on her shoulder trying to comfort her. I led her to the couch and we both sat down and she fidgets with her fingers.

"w-well... you know that one record label that you've wanted to sign with since forever?" Amelia said while looking down at the floor.

"yes... What about it. You're kinda scaring me. Are you okay?" I said holding one of her hands.

"well they want to sign with you..."

"WAIT REALLY!?" I say getting up from the couch jumping up and down.

"Yes, but on one condition." Aunt Amelia stood up and looked at me in the eyes.

"what is it?"I say while still being very excited.

"they want you to marry the CEO's son." Amelia and I sat down again while i was staring into space in shock.

"W-what? but I'm only 17. I'm too young. I still have a career and-" Amelia cut me off and said.

"i know but it's already been decided. I'm so so sorry. I never wanted this. apparently your parents decide it when you were 7. I wish I could do something."

"It's okay Auntie, i understand. Whats his name?" i say as i put a comforting hand on her back.

It wasn't her fault i'm having an arranged marriage, in fact i'm pretty sure my dad did this which I hate. I want true love. not forced love. 

Aunt grabbed a photo out of her pocket and showed a photo of him when he was around the age of 7 

"this is Maverick."

I gasped in shock. he was my childhood friend.

 when my family and I moved into a bigger house, There was this boy who always played in his backyard. He always had a smile on his face. When my parents weren't around, I would always go over to his house. His family loved me, especially his dad. He always told me i was a good influence on him. He started acting weird when his mom left and i was always there to comfort him. We'd play video games for hours and make a big fort in his trampoline. Until, thats when my parents went missing and i had to move again. I was sad because i had to leave my best friend.

"t-thats my childhood best friend." i said while i was holding the photo in awe.

"really?" my aunt said confused. 

"mhm, i haven't seen him in 7 years." I got so lost in thought that i forgot I had a concert.

"Annie its time!" My aunt looks at the clock about to take the photo.

I grab it back as i say softly "c-can i keep it?"

she smile and nods. i put it in the pocket of my jumpsuit which was tight. 

I sigh and I take my mic and as i was about to walk out my Aunt gives me a hug and says.

"go sing your heart out there Annie. your mom would be so proud of you." she cups my face with tears in her eyes.

I smile and say "thank you auntie." 

                           I left the RV and got onto the stage where i sung my heart out...

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authors note~ I am very sorry if it was confusing but- i hope you enjoyed this first chapter!! (more character coming soon) sorry for bad grammar as well.