Promises and New Friendships

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       I watched as the guys walked out of the studio. They looked so broken hearted.  I waited until I was sure they were out of building before rounding on my uncle.

        “ I can’t believe you! Why would you fire them when you know they have no experience at this business! You have to give them more than one day before you decide to fire them!”  I closed my eyes trying to calm myself down. I opened them up when I heard Kelly speak up.

                “ Meredith’s right Gustavo. You didn’t need to fire them. I told you they were really tired.”

      Uncle Gustavo didn’t reply. He just threw his hands in frustration and stormed off. I rolled my eyes out of habit. Suddenly I remembered what I had told Kendall earlier. I ran into Uncle Gustavo’s office. I grabbed one of my CDs out of a box behind the desk and a sharpie. I left the office and took off down the hall. I heard Kelly shouting after me.

                “Hey just where to you think you’re going?”

            “To the Palmwoods. I promised Kendall something.” I shouted back as I exited Rocque Records.

       A few minutes later I entered the lobby of the famous Palmwoods home for the future famous! I was about to ask the manager, Mr. Bitters, what apartment the guys lived in when something caught my ear. It was singing coming from the pool area. I immediately recognized James’ voice.

                                Oh your such a turd, Oh yeah a giant turd.

                             You look like a turd and you smell like a turd!!!!

      I vaguely recognized the song. I think Kendall had sung it in my uncle’s face after he had insulted James’ talent. The song defiantly fit how I was feeling about my uncle at the moment. I couldn’t help but smile and clap as they finished the song. Their voices sounded really great together. They all mashed together perfectly.  James’ was the first one to notice I was there. He smiled but there was sadness in his eyes. I took a deep breath and started to walk over to them. I didn’t realize it was going to this hard to face them.

            “ Hi. That song was great and guys sounded really great.” I stated sincerely smiling.

            "Thanks.” They said simultaneously. Then Kendall expression changed to a very serious one.

     “Wait a second, why are you here?” He asked almost bitterly. I guess I would be mad to if the situation was reversed and they watched me get fired and didn’t speak up. But in my defense I was in as much shock as they were. I smiled as I pulled the CD out I’d signed on the way over.

            “ I told you I’d get your sister a signed copy of my album remember? And I want to help you guys impress Griffin on Friday.”

              They stared at me for minute before Kendall’s expression softened and he took the CD from me.

         “ Thanks that’s really cool of you, but why would you want to help us?”

          “Yeah.” James chimed in, “you don’t even know us.”  It felt like his eyes were boring a hole through me.

          “Maybe I want to get to know you!” I blurted out. I slapped my hand over my mouth. Did I really just say that out loud!

          “Really?” James asked a huge smile on his face. I felt my face heat up.

       “Yes. So please don’t listen to my loud mouth uncle because;” I paused and smirked, “ anyone with ears could tell your very talented singers.”

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