The Power Of Music (The Original Draft)

Lights, Camera, Action!

A week had passed since Raelynn and Bentley had announced their relationship to the public, yet no media coverage had surfaced. Raelynn couldn't help but wonder if Mike had truly taken care of everything as promised. Despite Bentley's popularity in the media, she was surprised that there was no buzz surrounding their relationship. To ease her nerves, Raelynn spent the past week pacing around the house, anticipating what was to come. It was inevitable. As Raelynn continued to pace, she heard her phone ringing. She quickly picked it up, hoping it was Bentley or Mike with some news. "Hello?" she answered anxiously. "Raelynn, it's Mike. I have some good news for you," Mike said on the other end of the line. "What is it?" Raelynn asked eagerly. "Well, I announced your engagement to our media sources and surprisingly that been quiet about your engagement. So, for the time being the good news is they are respecting your privacy, but I don't expect that to last long." Mike explained. Raelynn let out a sigh of relief. "That's a relief, knowing that it's out there but no one has exploited it, at least not yet. Thank you, Mike. I was worried sick that there would be negative press as soon as we went public." "No problem, Raelynn. Just remember, if-and-when the media does start to write their stories, we'll be ready to handle it," Mike reassured her. "Thank you, Mike. You have no idea how much this means to me," Raelynn said gratefully. "Of course, Raelynn. And congratulations on your engagement and pregnancy. I'm happy for you and Bentley," Mike said before ending the call.

Raelynn felt a weight lifted off her shoulders knowing that the media wasn't hounding her and Bentley just yet. She walked over to the couch and sat down, taking a deep breath. Bentley walked into the room and noticed her calm demeanor. "Everything okay, babe?" he asked. Raelynn smiled and took his hand. "Yeah, everything's fine for right now. Mike just called and said that the media seems to be respecting of our privacy at least for now." Bentley let out a sigh of relief. "That's good to hear. So, does this mean you're not going to be pacing around the house anymore like you have for the past week." Raelynn chuckled. "I know, I just couldn't help it. But now I feel somewhat better." Bentley leaned in and kissed her forehead. "I'm here for you, if you need me, as always darling." Raelynn smiled and snuggled into his embrace, feeling grateful.

Just as Raelynn got comfortable snuggling with Bentley her phone began to ring again. As she reached for her phone she sarcastically huffed in anger as the call was interrupting her snuggle session with Bentley. When she looked at the name on her phone it was Mike calling again. With wide eyes and confusion on her face she showed the phone screen to Bentley as she muttered the words "Uh oh." Raelynn felt her heart drop to her stomach as she felt the nerves began to come rushing back. Why was Mike calling back again...not even ten minutes later. "Hey." Raelynn said nervously as she answered the phone. Mike could hear the nerves in her voice as he let out a slight chuckle "I'm sorry to call back and startle you but I almost forgot; the record label wants to fly you out to LA tomorrow morning for the week so they can get you in the studio. They have a bunch of songs that they want you to record for the EP. Since you have only a one-year contract they are in a time crunch to get that recorded and pushed out so they can get you on the road. Can you manage that?" Mike asked. Raelynn jumped up in excitement as she has been waiting for this call since she got offered the contract. "Hell yeah I can make that work!" Raelynn said in excitement. "Excellent. I will book the flight and the hotel and send you the confirmation numbers to your email. Also, in the email there will be the studio's address, phone number, and the person you need to speak with at the front desk when you walk in. Good luck tomorrow, I know you're going to kill it." Mike explained as he hung up the phone.

Raelynn was struggling to contain her excitement as she jumped up and darted to her bedroom yanking her luggage down, to start packing. Bentley was so confused as he didn't have a clue to what was going on. "Babe is everything ok?" he asked as she was in the bedroom making a lot of ruckus. However, Raelynn couldn't hear him over all the excitement and noise she was making. When Raelynn didn't respond Bentley got up and walked into the bedroom where he saw an excited Raelynn packing her luggage. "Babe is everything ok?" he asked again, this time where she could hear him. Raelynn looked up from the luggage she was packing with the biggest smile upon her face "Yes honey. Everything is fine. Mike called and said that the label wants me in the studio in LA tomorrow morning and for the rest of the week." Bentley could hear the excitement in her voice as he suddenly felt a contact from her excitement coming on. "Holy shit that's awesome baby! You're going to do great." Bentley said reassuring her in case she felt nervous as he walked back to the living room to let her continue packing. However, Raelynn didn't feel nervous at all. Music was usually the one thing that could keep Raelynn's nerves calm through anything. Except for when she performed at fan fest. However, once she got on the stage and started to perform the butterflies that she was feeling in her stomach eventually died. Music was her happy place.