Dreams Do Come True

Chapter 5

We arrive at my house on the golf course. I turn the vehicle off and take the keys out. We both get out and I lead her through the garage and into the house. "So, this is my house. My dad is gone on a business trip so we have the house to ourselves." I smile.

"It's so nice in here!" 

"It's small, but it works. Normally it's just my dad and I here. Sometimes my brother will come over but not often."

"I see." Celine takes her shoes off by the door. 

"So, here is the kitchen, the living room, and the bathroom. And over here is my room. I walk inside my room with Celine shortly behind. I have grey and white walls and bedding, I also have white furniture. 

"It's so pretty Sam!" Celine says looking around.

"Well thank you." I smile. "Now if you don't mind, I'm going to take a quick shower and change. Make yourself at home." I take off for the bathroom.

I finish up and put on leggings and my DCI Bluecoats shirt. I put my wet hair into a bun and walk out into the living room to find Celine sitting on the couch staring out the window. "Hey, I'm done." I smile and join her on the couch.

"Hi." 

She seems distant.

"So," she says, "I want to talk to you about something."

"What is it?"

"Well, I know it is very early on and we just met today. But I have been paying a lot of attention to your work ethic and your ways. By the way, that is not meant to be stalkerish," she laughs. "I am sure you know that currently I am managing myself since Rene has passed and Aldo moved on. I really need a manager and I feel as though you could be a perfect fit. Don't worry about connections, I will give you Rene's. I've just been messaging Aldo since we are on good terms and he said that if need be he would help train you in. I understand this is last minute. Don't feel bad if you don't want to, again, I understand." Celine looks at me, trying to understand my facial expressions.

"I don't know what to say besides I'd be honored. I would love to be your manager." I smile. It's last minute and strange timing but that was my dream and it just came true. I can't believe it.

We hang out until 6 then I start to get ready. I straighten my hair and pull the top into a braid. I put on some light makeup then go into my room to get dressed. I wear a white boho style dress with a pair of white wedges. I come out of my room to see Celine standing by the door, "You ready?" I ask. 

"Yeah, let's go." She smiles. I walk out the door and follow Celine to my vehicle. I start the vehicle and take off to the school. Nicki Minaj's, "Starships", comes on the radio and we both jam out on our short ride. 

We arrive at the school and go in through the back band room doors. "Hey Mr. Fallon."

"Hey Sam and Celine, you guys ready for the show?" he responds.

"Yes we are." Celine smiles. We walk into the band room and Celine goes over to her makeup and hair dressers so they can start to get her ready. I head out of the band room and go through the halls. 

"Hey! Sam I have to give you keys." I hear Mr. Fallon run up behind me.

"Oh, I might need those." I take his keys and turn back to continue down the hallway. 

I get to the entry of the auditorium and make sure all the doors are locked until it is time to let in the crowd. There is volunteer staff running the tickets and doors. "Hey, would you be able to find us some Sharpies or markers so we can finish making a few signs?" The lead volunteer, Amanda, asks me.

"Of course." I like being in charge. I laugh to myself as I go into our schools office. It is locked but since Mr. Fallon gave me the keys I can get in. I turn on the lights and walk to the back staff area to find a box of markers. I grab them then exit and turn the lights off. I walk over to Amanda, "Here you go."

"Thank you so much!" She responds as she takes the box from me. 

I go back down the hallway but stop short of the band room. I use the side access door and let myself into the backstage of the auditorium. I walk onto the stage and listen to the echo of my steps. I ponder out loud, "How would it feel to announce Celine every night. On stages all over the world." I shake my head in disbelief. 

I hear footsteps. "What do you mean all over the world?" I see Mr. Fallon walking up to me.

"No, it's nothing."

"I see behind that lie. What's going on?" Mr. Fallon looks right at me.

"Well, no one knows yet but Celine asked me to takeover as manager for her."

"Do it. You'd be great at it. It's something you've always wanted to do." He smiles to assure me.

"But, am I really able to just walk away from all this?" I put my arms out and walk in a circle. "What if I miss something here."

"Sam, you know even more than I do. There's nothing you're going to miss here if you do it. But you'll miss everything there if you don't."

"I guess." I shrug. "How much time until the doors open?"

"They open in ten minutes and Celine goes on in forty."

"Ok, I have to go back and unlock the doors. Thanks for assuring me."

"No problem. You'll do great." Mr. Fallon says as he walks away.

I go back through the halls but take my time since I have a bit. The closer I come to the auditorium entrance it keeps getting louder. I turn the corner to the entrance. It. Is. Packed.

There are people lined up out the doors since not everyone can fit in the entry way. "Wow." I mouth to Amanda. She only nods as though she agrees. I walk over to the first door and unlock it, along with the other three. The crowds are moving through at a steady pace. I can't believe this.