Ear Infection pt1

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Taylor was back in the recording studio, the familiar hum of instruments and the warm sound of her own voice filling the space. It had been a while since she'd been in the booth, and she felt energized and inspired, ready to lay down the tracks for her next album. She adjusted her headphones, nodding to the producer through the glass as the track started playing.

Her voice flowed effortlessly over the melody, and for a few minutes, everything felt perfect. But as she hit a high note, an unexpected sharp pain suddenly shot through her right ear. Taylor flinched, pulling the headphones off quickly, her hand instinctively moving to cover her ear.

The pain was intense, a deep, piercing ache that throbbed in time with her heartbeat. She blinked, trying to shake it off, but it only grew worse, and her vision blurred slightly from the discomfort.

The producer noticed her distress and immediately stopped the track. "Taylor, are you okay?" his voice crackled through the intercom.

Taylor shook her head, wincing as she pressed her fingers gently to her ear. "I don't know... something's wrong with my ear. It hurts all of a sudden," she said, her voice tight with discomfort.

Her security team, who had been stationed just outside the studio, quickly noticed the commotion. Jake, who had been nearby, rushed in. "Miss Swift, what's going on?" he asked, his face full of concern.

"I don't know, Jake," she said, her hand still pressed to her ear. "It's this sharp pain... it just started out of nowhere while I was singing."

Jake exchanged a glance with the producer, who was already on the phone, likely calling a doctor to come to the studio. "Let's get you out of here and somewhere quieter," Jake suggested, his voice calm and reassuring.

Taylor nodded, though her head was still spinning from the pain. Jake gently helped her out of the recording booth, guiding her to one of the nearby couches where she could sit down and rest. She leaned back, closing her eyes, trying to breathe through the discomfort.

Within minutes, a doctor was on the way, but Taylor couldn't help but feel frustrated. She had been so excited to get back to work, and now this—whatever it was—was pulling her away from the music.

Jake crouched down next to her. "Just breathe, Miss Swift. We've got help coming, and we'll figure this out."

She nodded again, grateful for his calm presence, but the pain in her ear made it hard to focus on anything else. It was a dull throb now, but it felt like it was deep inside her ear, and she didn't want to risk making it worse.

After what felt like an eternity, the doctor finally arrived and carefully examined her ear. "It seems like you might be dealing with some ear inflammation, possibly due to pressure from the headphones or even a mild infection," the doctor said after a few minutes.

Taylor sighed in relief, though the pain still lingered. "Will I be okay to keep recording?"

The doctor smiled gently. "You'll need to rest that ear for a little while—no recording for the next few days. Let's get you on some medication, and it should clear up soon."

Taylor nodded, though the disappointment was clear on her face. She knew she had to take care of herself, but being pulled away from her music was always tough.

Jake stood by, ready to help her gather her things. "I'll make sure you get home safely, Miss Swift. We'll let everyone here know to reschedule your sessions."

Taylor gave a small smile, grateful for her team. "Thanks, Jake. I guess a few days off won't hurt."

As they left the studio, Taylor couldn't help but think about the new songs still waiting to be recorded, but she knew her health had to come first. With Jake by her side and a plan to recover, she knew she'd be back in the booth soon, ready to give it her all again.

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