Contemptress

Chapter 2

I pulled up to the studio in my white mustang (which is my baby that I bought myself as a graduation present), grabbed my bag, and headed up the stairs to the door. I hope that I'm not too under-dressed, I warily think to myself as I play with the tied part of my crop top as I approach the front desk. "Hello sweetie, you must be Melodie I'm Veronica." An older lady says as she shakes my hand. She looks to be in her late 40's maybe early 50's. She has curly black hair and cherry red lips and is wearing a shirt with a neckline that was obviously made deeper to show off her obvious boob job. "Hi." I meekly say with a shy smile. "Come with me darling I'll show you where to go." She gets up eagerly and motions me to follow her. Her high heels click as we walk down a hallway and as I study her I notice the leather pants she's wearing and that her shirt is cropped too and reveals a butterfly tramp stamp. I breathe out a sigh of relief knowing that what I'm wearing is fine. "Here we are." Veronica says as she leads me to a studio at the end of the hall. "The boss man is finishing up with a band in the other room and should be here in a jiffy to tell you what you're going to be doing. Don't be nervous though it's a breeze working around here! We're all like one huge family, even with the talent. Everyone knows everyone by name and is always joking around." I smile knowing that things won't be too strict and anxiety filled and with a breath I let my shoulders rest. Veronica notices and gives me a hug. "If you need anything at any time darling I'm right here at the end of the hall and here's my number if you ever need anything outside of work. Good luck love." She quickly hands me a card and sashays out.
I plop down on a couch and fiddle with my flannel and get lost in my thoughts and not too long after that I hear a knock on the door. "Hello you must be Melodie!" My jaw drops as Jonathan Davis walks in and extends his hand to me with a smile. "Y-yea yes I am, hi it's an honor to meet you." I stutter and become a grinning mess. I love Korn so much and I can't believe I'm working for their label as well. "The pleasure is all mine." Jonathan reassures as he smiles back. "The boss man actually had to duck out early today and since I'm co-owner of the label and we weren't recording today I offered to show you around and help you learn the ropes, as long as that's cool with you of course." I blush and look up at him shyly. "Of course! I mean who wouldn't wanna be escorted around by the lead singer of one of her favorite bands?" I let out a nervous giggle as Jonathan smiles and pretend to tip a hat and motions his hand towards the door. "After you my lady."After about an hour or so of walking around Jonathan had showed me about 90% of the studio. And throughout that time I found what Veronica said to be true, it does feel like a family around here. Jonathan asked me to tell him all about me and he also reassured me that if I ever needed him just to call and he gave me his number too. We're just about to head down the last hallway when he gets a phone call.
*ring ring* *ring ring* "hello?... oh shit I forgot... yea I'll be there in a minute and I'm bringing the intern because I'm showing her around... nah man she's really cool... alright peace man"
Jonathan let out a deep sigh. "Where are you taking me?" I ask as I lift an eyebrow. "I have to record a part for a song im featured on and I totally forgot and I figured since I'm showing you around I can show you where the true magic happens." "Okay, lead the way." I say as I shrug my shoulders and quietly skip behind until we reach a door. "I wonder what band could be behind here?" Jonathan jiggles the nob. "Lady's first", he says as he opened the door. I take a breath and slowly brace myself for the surprise that lies beyond the threshold.