Right From The Start {Book 2}

Undercover Detective

- - - - (FEDERICO'S POV) - - - -

A few days ago I was waiting for my friends to be done with their classes so we can hang out. The first part of my day is quite boring just being alone. While I wait for them I sit in the courtyard of the studio and just compose songs. 

Pablo, the studio's director and stage professor stops by.

"That was incredible. Is that your original song?" [Pablo]

"Thanks and yes." [Me]

"Why don't you apply to the studio?" [Pablo]

"My family moved back to Italy. I didn't have a choice." [Me]

Marroti, U-Mix's director for the sponsorship with the studio comes into the conversation.

"Kid you are really talented. I heard you through the outside cameras. What is your name?" [Marroti]

"Federico Paccini." [Me]

"What if I can tell you that U-Mix will like to get your career started?" [Marroti]

"What do you mean?" [Me]

"Yes. Marroti what do you mean?" [Pablo]

"U-Mix gives all their directors recruiting quotas. This year I need to scout for one girl, solo artist and one boy, solo artist. With your style, your voice, and your songs. You Federico can be one of U-Mix's greatest star." [Marroti]

"Really?" [Me]

"Absolutely. With one signature you can be here at the studio with your friends studying and also recording singles and being on major tours and concerts. Your whole life will change." [Marroti]

"I don't know. It is going to take a lot of convincing with my parents, it would require me moving from Italy to Buenos Aires." [Me]

"Do you know someone who wouldn't mind letting you live with them?" [Pablo]

"Yes, my parents are good friends with Mr. Castillo. He is who I am staying with right at this moment." [Me]

"How about this. We can schedule a meeting with some U-Mix executives, you, me, Pablo, Mr. German Castillo, and your parents. Negotiate the terms of your contract and the possibilities of your future. What do you say?" [Marroti]

"Pablo what do you think?" [Me]

"I say that if music is truly your passion and dream, it doesn't hurt to not try and fight for it." [Pablo]

"Ok, I am in." [Me]

Today I am officially a U-Mix recording artist like Violetta. I already have a single I am going to perform at the live stream concert, it's called Luz, Camera, Action! It has a cool swing and jazz feel to it. 

As I am getting ready to enter into Pablo's class, a pretty blonde bumps into me.

"Watch it!" [Ludmilla]

"Sorry, but I think you bumped into me." [Me]

"Right, and why would I want to do that?" [Ludmilla]

"Well just look at me. Some girls say I am irresistible. You're Ludmilla right." [Me]

"Yes, surprised you even have to question it." [Ludmilla]

"Not questioning more of a statement rather. Be careful and try not to bump into anyone else. Someone clumsy as you can easily fall. We wouldn't want that pretty face of yours to break now." [Me]

- - - - (LEON'S POV) - - - -

On my way to the track once again. 

"Leon!" [???]