Insanity {SDAS Sequel}

Chapter 2-No

**Ashlyn's POV**

Escorted by two producers, as well as a security guard, I was led up to where I would be on the stage. We've rehearsed this a thousand times and I am extremely hyped up for this. As I was led to the cat walk high above the stage, I went over some of my dance moves to get my mind off the jitters I was experiencing.

What will be the crowd's reaction?

Do they hate me?

Did they all take Justin's side?

Are my fans still here?

I'm nothing without my fans. I don't have my parents. They don't even care about me anymore. I've been taking care of myself for the past two years. I'm only able to do it because of all the money I get. Songs make make money. Fans listen to my songs so I can make money.

No fans...no money. No Ashlyn Kennedy. No life.

I snapped out of it as the stunt overseer asked me if I was ready. I nodded and sat down in the swing I would be lowered from the ceiling in. We were now above center stage. I looked down and saw my introducer, who I was happy to see as Taylor Swift. Everyone cheered for her as she walked up to the mic. I admire her in so many ways. I don't like her music but I love her view on things and the way she handles situations and keeps strong. She's so bold and wise. I can only hope everyone looks up to me as they do her a few years from now. When all the noise died down, she spoke.

"Ashlyn Kennedy is....a very strong woman." Cheers. So far so good. "After fighting through depression, hurt, anger...and she stands tall today after a year of rehabilitation. She is looked up to by girls and boys around the world. And I commend her. So please welcome....closing the show..." Cheers. A smile starting to form on my face, I adjust the microphone that had just been attached to my ear. "The beautiful...lovely...Ashlyn Kennedy!"

The cheers died with the lights. I double checked my safety belt, making sure I was secure. I felt the swing start descending as my music started, the only source of light anywhere being the flash of cameras. I started to sing.

Oooo yeah....Yeah

My smile widened as I heard the center erupt in cheers.

I stare at my reflection in the mirror...

Why am I doing this to myself?

Losing my mind on a tiny error...

I nearly left the real me on the shelf

No no no no nooo....

The music paused. A searching spotlight landed on me. I looked up into the crowd, the brightest smile on my face. They cheered as my swing continued to lower to the ground. As soon as my feet touched I unfastened myself and rose from the seat.

I walked to center stage and stood in front of my microphone. My red sequined microphone. Oh how I love red. The second song of my set started playing. I started singing once again.

Baby, baby, when we first met...

I never felt something so strong

You were like my lover, and my best friend

All wrapped in one with a ribbon on it

And all of sudden, when you left

I didn't know how to follow, it's like a shot

That spun me around and now my heart left

I feel so empty and hollow

And I'll never give myself to another the way I gave it to ya