Henri
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Antoine: "You're late!"
My dad is too stressed. I got here as fast as I could.
Henri: "I know! Don't worry! It'll be fine!"
Antoine: "Yes, I know. Here, I brought your things."
I reach out to grab my bag from the seat and put it on my lap.
Henri: "Thanks Dad!"
Antoine: "Hurry up! You just HAD to go to class this morning!"
Henri: "Don't worry, It'll be fine."
Antoine: "They are ready for you! Ugh! I don't like when we are rushed like this!"
Henri: "It's fine, calm down. You're stressing me out. Did you get the hair gel? And my comb?"
Antoine: "Yes, it's all in that small case... Look in the bottom of the bag. Your shoes are in there too."
I take off my old tennis shoes and replace them with my huge boots.
Then I feel around in the bottom of the bag for my hair gel.
Henri: "Found it!"
I take off my glasses and carefully put them back in their case, then take off my t-shirt.
It's always a little risky when I do my hair myself, but this will have to do for the moment...
Antoine: "I put your necklace and contacts case in the metal box. Sorry, that's all I could find but it will have to do."
I take advantage of the fact that my dad is stopped at a red light to put in my contacts.
Antoine: "Your sunglasses are in the glove box. Okay, we're here. Woah! There are already a ton of people."
The crowd mainly consists of screaming girls.
Antoine: "This never ceases to amaze me... Your jacket is in the back seat!"
I put on my jacket and the rest of my accessories in a hurry.
Antoine: "Ready?"
I give him a nod. I'm ready.
I take a deep breath before opening the car door.
Even if I'm used to it, these crowds are always slightly overwhelming.
Finally, I get out of the car.
Fans: "Jayyyyy!"
Jay: "Hello everyone! Alriiight! You guys ready!? Thank you!"
I wave to my fans before going into the building where my dad is already waiting for me.
Finally, out of reach of any eavesdroppers, my dad shows me the plan for the day.
Antoine: "Okay, let me go over this again quickly. You start off with an interview with this TV host. He's cool. He's not gonna ask you anything tricky."
I try to pay attention but, the conversation I had with Lyla this morning has me distracted...
Antoine: "That should do it."
Jay: "Okay."
Antoine: "Then he wants you to sing a little something. Marcus has your guitar. He's going to bring it by in ten minutes..."
Jay: "Okay."
Antoine: "That girl over there is Cindy! She's going to do your make-up."
A young lady approaches us, all smiles, and shakes my hand.
She's gorgeous... Perfect hair and make-up.
Cindy: "Hello, Jay! I'm Cindy. I'll be taking care of you today! It's a pleasure to meet you!"
Jay: "Hey... Nice to meet you too!"
She is super charming and seems like she is really buying my whole 'seductive' act, but I stay professional.
Jay: "I'll be right there, Cindy! I'm going to talk out a few details with my manager and then I'll see you in sec!"
Cindy: "Okay! I'll be in this room with the others. See you in a bit."
My make-up artist leaves the dressing room.
I'm alone with my dad again in the hallway, not counting the group of personnel milling around.
Jay: "See! There was no reason to stress. We have plenty of time."
Antoine: "Mmm... Ohhhkay..."
Jay: "Don't look at me like that! I can't afford to fail my exams again this year! I think this year I can manage to succeed at both things... right?"
Antoine: "You're right son. I believe in you."
Jay: "Thank you."
Antoine: "What?"
Jay: "And also... It was important that I go to school... There was someone I needed to talk to."
Antoine: "Oh really? Tell me about it! A girl?"
Jay: "Yes..."
My dad's face lights up and a big smile spreads across his face.
Jay: "It's not what you think! I see what you're thinking... you have a mischievous look in your eyes!"
No... It really isn't what you think. There really is nothing going on between Lyla and I.
A girl like her has no interest in a guy like me... Well, when I'm not Jay anyway.
I do have to admit that our conversation and our apologies have left me with a certain feeling of... euphoria.
Strange.
Antoine: "I don't believe you for a second! Get a move on Henri! Cindy is waiting for you!"
I arch an eyebrow.
My dad usually tries his best NOT to call me by my first name when I'm playing the role of 'Jay'... he slipped up!
Luckily, no one seemed to notice.
The fact that I just mentioned the existence of a girl has put him in a good mood. He hardly ever is!
My father leaves the dressing room. He glances at me one last time. He, who hadn't broken eye contact with me, smiles.
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