The HeadLines (The HeadLines Series-Book1)

Chapter12: One Step Closer To The Charts

chapter12: one step closer to the charts
may 14, 2009

 It’s a few days later. 8STARz were at the set of their music video of their single, Explode. As they wrapped up a scene, they got a call from Seth for a Skype meeting. They went on a laptop used by the director. They logged onto Skype.

 He told them, “8STARz, I’m sorry, but I have to cancel your gig on TRL.”

 That angered the 8. Greg asked, “I don’t get it. Why are you canceling this gig?”

 As soon as Greg asked that question, Seth logged off. That aggravated the members. Maddie asked, “Why would Seth cancel this gig? I thought we were doing good.”

 Sarah said, “We are. But I don’t think he did this on his own.”

 Ryan asked, “So, he had help? Was it 7STARS?”

 Greg scoffed, “Who else would it be?”

 Sarah said, “I think we should demand the truth from Seth. He shouldn’t cancel this gig on us without a legitimate reason.”

 They members agreed to this.

 It’s the next day, and all the filming was over. That gave the 8 the time they needed to confront Seth. They barged into his office, where he was making a phone call. He was startled by them marching in like that. So he asked, “What are you doing here?”

 Greg demanded as Seth hung up, “We want to know why you canceled that TRL gig on us. Did you give it to 7STARz?”

 Seth gave a heavy sigh. Greg saw this, so he asked, “So you did give it to 7STARz?”

 He explained, “7STARz are about to release their new single under a new record label. A lot is riding on them since they’re not working for the Disney Channel anymore. Yet, they are one of the biggest pop acts to come out of Disney since Miley Cyrus. I feel like they deserve this performance. Granted, they are a fixture on TMZ, but they really need this performance.”

 Sarah asked, “But what about us? We got famous much quicker than 7STARz.”

 Seth said, “I know, but here’s the thing. You’re a group of high school teenagers who are just starting out. You got your start on YouTube, and then on MySpace. Now you’re climbing on the charts. But you’re just teenagers. At your age, you should be in high school.”

 Sarah asked flatly, “So you’re saying we’re too young to be on TRL and go further with our career?”

 “Well…”

 Greg said angrily, “That’s exactly what you’re saying! We deserve this gig more than 7STARz! We should be seen as a legitimate pop band, not some spin-off of 7STARz!”

 Seth said, “Greg Chavez…”

 “No! We’ll reach international status! We will get there, no matter how hard it is, or how long it’ll take!”

 With that, the 8 stormed out of the office. Seth sat there, frustrated.

 It’s about an hour later, and the 8 arrived in their new house. They moved in soon after the tour was over. Once they got in, Sarah said angrily, “I can’t believe that bastard! How can he say we’re too young to be an international sensation?”