Together, Forever, Whenever - A Bruno Mars Love Story

Once Upon A Dream

Monday, Downtown NY, 11:45 A.M

I arrived to the audition a bit earlier to try and be the first girl down here. I don't really know why because it doesn't matter if you're the first, second, or last to get here, if you don't impress the Judges... or whoever they are/whatever you want to call them, you're nothing. I had to make it. This had to be my opportunity. I walked in the record label building and walked up to the front receptionist lady who glanced up at me. "How can I help you?", "Um, i'm here for an audition... i'm confused on where to go", "No worries , May I have your name?", "Paris Morgan", I said looking around the room. It was big & elegant. Marble floors, a big diamond chandelier in the center of the room, I was so amazed by the details that i was caught up in my thoughts that I didn't hear the lady calling my name. "Um..Miss?", she said looking at me weirdly. "Yes? sorry", She wrote something on a note. "Take the elevator to floor 12, room 251, show this note to the security, they should let you in. Might want to hurry", she said handing me the note, "Thanks".

I made my way to the floor and was walking down the hall looking for the room. Gosh there were like 20 rooms on one single floor. I finally made it to the room and security let me in. There were about 50 girls and 10 boys in here, I started to walk out and change my mind. There was no way I was getting picked out of all these people, but as soon as I was about to turn around a woman came out of the doors in the room, along side her was Mrs.Fritz-Gerald. "Ladies and Gentleman, welcome", I took a seat in the back of the room not really wanting to be seen. "I am Robyn Kallman, my husband is the CEO of Atlantic Records, and this is Amelia Fritz-Gerald, an A&R. And I'm sure all of you know why you're here. So we will begin the auditions. As I call your name, you will come through the double doors and audition two songs of our choices, one song will a slow song, the other will be a modern R&B song. I will be calling by name order, while you wait to be called, please feel free and help yourself to our snacks and drinks." And with that interlude, she called a girl's name and they disappeared through the double doors.

An hour and some minutes passed by and I was still sitting the room with 4 other people, 3 girls and a boy to be exact. I was tired, and was started to get annoyed at the fact it was taking so long. A tall, slim girl, who looked oddly familiar approached me and sat down next to me, "Hi, I'm Tiara", "Paris, nice to meet you", I smiled and shook her hand. "This is taking forever, i'm surprised you stayed. You look tired. Uh no offence", she looked at me softly and i giggled, "None taken, I am tired. But I need this. I wouldn't miss this opportunity for all the sleep in the world", "Haha, determined. That's good. You'll need that motivation in this business or you'll go insane", "How do you know? You must be familiar with the music industry?", I asked being curious. "Eh, yes somewhat. Me and my sisters used to be in a group", "Oh that's cool. And I'm guessing you went solo and that's why you're here, to get a record deal?", "yes and no. Something tragic happened and we kinda drifted off. But yes, I am here to audition", "Oh i'm sorry, what happened if you don't mind me ask-", I was cut off by the woman, Mrs. Hallman calling Tiara's name. "Sorry, gotta go. Here", She wrote her number down on a piece of paper and handed it to me, "Call me sometime, we should hang", She got up and walked towards the lady and gave her a hug. Did they know each other? I thought.

Another 40 minutes passed and I was asleep in the the room until I heard my name being called, and I woke up. I looked around the room and I was the only person left. "Well, are ya coming?", Mrs.Hallman asked looking me. I got up and quickly fixed my outfit and walked into the double doors. The evil looking woman, Mrs. Fritz-Gerald was sitting down behind the long desk, shades on, arms crossed, as usual. Mrs.Hallman walked in front of me, she was short and stubby and very sweet looking compared to we know who. "Okay, darling, i'll play two songs, to give you a sense how they're supposed to go. You'll have only two chances to get the lyrics right, so it's very important you pay attention and pray that you know the songs, but don't worry you only have to sing thirty seconds of each song", she looked at me in a serious way. "Understood?", "Understood.", I replied and waited to hear the songs. The first song was "Yesterday" by Leona Lewis, the second was "Versace on the floor" by Bruno Mars. I've heard of Bruno Mars, of course.. but that song, I've never heard of before so I got kind of nervous at the fact I only had 10 minutes to perfect a song I never heard before. As soon as the songs ended, Mrs.Hallman looked at me, "Are you ready, Ms.Morgan?", She asked and pulled out a clipboard, I glanced over at Mrs.Fritz-Gerald who had on sun glasses so I couldn't tell if she was looking at me or not, did the same. "Yes, I am", I said clearing my throat. Here goes that feeling again, like my heart was in my stomach. The first song started to play and I hit every note perfectly, or that's what i thought to myself. The women were writing on the clipboard. "Okay, lovely. Now, Next song." Gosh I didn't even have time to rest my breath. I kept trying to see an emotion out of Mrs.Fritz-Gerald but there was nothing, her face was blank. The second song started to play, and I did my best. I think I messed up on two lines, but I was praying to god that they didn't notice. After the song finished, Mrs.Hallman spoke up. "Thank you, sweetheart. That will be all. We will call you in 2-3 business days-", she was cut off by Mrs.Fritz-Gerald, "that's if you are selected", she said sternly. "Okay...well thank you", I said walking out the room and made my way to the elevator and soon to my car. This has been a long day.

A/N: Again lol, sorry if it's boring. It will get better when I introduce Bruno (which is soon, be patient) so stick around. Thanks :) -XoXo Alayna