The Black Queen

Sixth Entry

August 17, 1983

I met the boys today again to show them the pictures. We had a meeting with with Jim. They came to the office around two in the afternoon. I brought the pictures in. They liked them, but they all agreed on one photo. Jim agreed and had me call the cover designers to use the photo. Freddie thanked me and Jim. The band left afterwards. Jim led them out. I walked back into my office until I heard Roger call my name. 

"Yes" I turned around and responded. 

"About last night-"

"There is nothing to talk about last night." 

"You can't tell me you're just going to ignore it?"

"Roger, what happened last night wasn't supposed to happen."

"Well it seemed like you wanted it to happen, last night."

"That was my mistake. I should have known better."

"Mistake? That's quite harsh"

"Roger, I'm sorry, but we can't see each other like this again."

"Why not?"

"Why not? Because you have a girlfriend, that's why not."

"That can't be the only reason"

"That's a reason enough."

"I beg to differ." Brian came back to the office.

"Roger, come on, we're going to be late." He said

"So, I'll call to make sure the meeting is confirmed then." Roger said. I remained silent. He left with Brian, who looked back in suspicion. I went back into my office and slumped in my chair. Jim came back and told me we were going to a dinner tonight. I was going with him to assist him, of course. I went home and got ready. I was going to meet Jim at a ball room hall where the dinner was going to take place. I dressed up elegantly. I got the files Jim needed. I rode the bus to the hall an hour early just like how Jim instructed. He was talking to some workers. He was dressed up for the occasion. He saw me walking towards him.

"Oh good, you're here! I need you to do something for me. Give the list of names I gave you to the gentleman at the front of the building, and then come back and take these files to the manager of the building." I nodded and did as he told me. I helped him prepare for the dinner tonight. I put the name tags on the seats where each guest was going to sit. And guess who was in front of me? With his girlfriend. Unbelievable. 

Everyone arrived. Before the dinner began, everyone was talking to each other. Some had a glass of wine in their hand, including me. I walked around with Jim. He greeted all of his guests. He introduced me to them. I met David Bowie, very nice man. And Robert Plant, not to mention. We also ran into Freddie, Brian, Roger and John, who thanked me for the help again. The album was going to be released soon. They were all with their spouses. I talked with them for a while. Across the room I saw Roger to some guys. He turned and saw me. He gave a small smile. I looked down and turned around again. 

"Dahlia, I heard you helped the boys with their album cover!" Veronica said

"Yea, I did!"

"Brian was telling me how much of a help you were to them. He's so grateful." Chrissie said

"It was no problem at all. I had fun doing it actually."

"You have interest in photography?" Dominique asked me

"Well, not photography specifically, just design, like posters."