I sit in the back of the limousine with Tom, which he organised. Its not really my thing to make such an entrance but he insisted that if I look the part things will come easier. I would agree if I was wearing a suit and tie but wearing a McLaren jersey and some light blue jeans in such a luxurious car seems extra but I won't be performing while being all dressed up.
We stop in-front of the giant mansion, with expensive cars parked in-front of the property, Aston Martins, McLarens, Ferraris whatever brand you cant afford they got 5 of them here.
My door gets opened from the outside and I step out, taking in the sight of this beautiful property.
"Thank you, We will call you once we're done" Tom says and stands besides me
"Come on, go ahead" he chuckles and pushes me so I start walking
"Remember, just be yourself, get your name known and don't cause any drama. We are here on professional businesses" Tom says fixing his shirt
"Easy for you to say, you aren't up on a stage in-front of lots of rich people" I say the nervousness starting to show
"Just take a deep breath, you got talent man, you convinced me its about time you convinced yourself" Tom says as we approach the security at the doors
"Dylan Van Hout, im performing here later" I introduce myself as he looks through the guest list
"Oh don't worry, I invited them" a woman says, a familiar voice
"Hello, Barbara, we talked over the phone" she introduces herself and shakes both our hands
"Hello, pleasure to meet you" I smile "this is Tom, my producer, manager and basically everything" I introduce him
"Great to meet you" he says
"I will show you guys where you can prepare for the performance, after that feel free to walk around enjoy the food and drinks" she says and gives us a sign to follow her
"Im sure you are familiar on what this event is since you have been to numerous races right?" She asks me
"Well I was guessing its for the teams to gain sponsorships and a way for the drivers to take a breath after half of the season" i answer her, giving a skeptic look to Tom
"Correct, so feel free to talk to the drivers but not when they are already talking to someone else, you don't wanna ruin any future sponsorships" she tells us
I look inside the room we walk past, so many Rich looking people gathered in one place its crazy... I try and see if I can spot him somewhere but no luck until I lock eyes with a person I could have prayed for wouldn't be here and I quickly start moving, following Barbara to the room
"Here we are, you will be on around 8pm so you got plenty of time to enjoy yourself, whatever you need theres plenty of staff happy to help you" she says
"Thank you so much, its a great opportunity for us" Tom says, my mind wishing I would've stayed at home, knowing the Formula 2 drivers are here too. Tom rips me out of my thoughts with a small push
"Thank you, I hope you will enjoy tonights show" I fake a smile and she waves us goodbye
"What was that? You cant be drifting off into your thoughts when talking to someone like her" Tom says
"Im sorry I just... Theo is here... I don't know if I can do this" I second guess myself
"Listen, you have to. This is your moment" Tom tried and pep talk me but its not working
"I just need some fresh air" I say and walk out on him, at least making 5 wrong turns until I find a way outside to the Garden which is also swarmed with people
