You May Just Be The One

Chapter 15.........That Awkward Moment

 

I was shocked as I walked back into Lava. I was standing in my new home. Josh was with me to explain everything to me. He wanted to make sure I wouldn't get fucked over or something. He knew better then to just let me sign something. As we waited for Allen, I saw the guys of Simple Plan walk in.

“Hey there! It's you again!” Pierre laughed when he saw me.

“Oh lord.” I groaned as they all sat with me.

“You got it?” He asked, looking at Josh.

“Yes. He told me last night.” I laughed.

“Awesome! We're label mates!” He smiled.

“That we are. I'm just happy someone wants to make me a star!” I joked.

“I thought Josh did that already?” He smiled.

“Perv.” I shot at him as Allen walked out.

“Ah! I see you met. Kind of. David, Jeff, Chuck, Seb, Pierre. Meet Emery. She's about to sign with us and make a small EP.” He smiled.

“Totally cool.” Chuck smiled.

“I want you to help her.” Allen said, looking at Pierre.

“Um I'd rather have Josh help. I mean he's helped me a right a lot of my stuff.” I was a little hurt.

“We can talk about it all while we go over the contract.” He said as he lead us to his office.

I sat there and listened as as he explained I was getting a 3 album deal. 2 full albums and one EP. I would get 5 singles and a small club tour then a big tour with a big artist on the label. I would work with some of the best witters and engineers at the label. I spoke up when I heard that.

“I want to write my own stuff. I want to work with people I know.” I was trying to be nice.

“I understand that, but this is how it's done.” He explained.

“No it's not! Simple Plan write their own stuff. Bystarlight, Anami Vice, Marianas Trench! I won't let someone else write my music.” I hissed.

“OK we can change that. And you can pick who you want to work with.” He said as he changed it in the contract.

“Thank you.” I said, Josh smiled at me.

I was happy with the rest. I would be given money for new clothes and an apartment if I wanted it. I would be able to go to label parties and events. I had full control over my music. I was ecstatic. I signed my name on the dotted line and smiled.

“I'll get you the check and the advance on your EP.” He smiled as he got up.

“I'm proud of you. You stood up for what you wanted.” Josh kissed me while we waited.

“I won't let someone tell me what to sing.” I smiled.

Allen walked back in with a copy of my contract and two checks, I smiled as I took both and thanked him.

“I would like you to work with Pierre though. He has a lot of good ideas.” Allen said as we got up to leave.

“I'll think about it.” I smiled as I walked out the door.

“Where too?” Josh asked as we walked off.

“The bank! I must deposit my money!” I laughed as we walked out to his car.

“Then off we go!” He laughed.

“Emery! Wait up!” I heard Pierre's voice and I stopped.

“Yes?” I asked, stopping and turning around.

“I asked Allen if I could work with you. Not the other way around. I love your voice and would love to write a song with you. Let me know.” He said as he gave me his number.

“I'll think about it.” I said as I got into the car with Josh.

After the bank, Josh took me home and I set to work on a new song. I had an idea, but no idea how it would work. I wanted to wow the label with a great EP and show them I had what it took to stay. Josh headed to the studio to work on his own music. It was kind of funny we both had cds to put out.

“Mama never told me how to love, daddy never told me how to feel, mama never told me how to touch, daddy never showed me how to heal.........Mama never set a good example, daddy never held mama's hands, mama found everything hard to handle, daddy never stood up like a man.” I said the words over and over to the chords I played. I liked the way it was going. Just not the tone.

I groaned as I tossed it to the side and thought about what I would be able to do. I knew I needed to think about what I wanted out of this EP. I also knew that I would be shown like a barbie doll. I figured I'd change my hair. I called Megan and asked her to come help.

“So you got the deal?” She asked, wondering.

“Yep. And Pierre wants to work with me. So does Chuck.” I sighed as she started to bleach my hair.

“How'd Josh take it?” She knew how Josh was.

“I don't think he likes it. I don't know if I would work with them.” I wasn't thinking of working with them, but the idea wasn't bad.

“Talk to Josh before you work with them. Make sure he knows it's just work. Nothing else.” She stressed.

“I know. I wouldn't cheat on Josh. I'm worried though if we work together to much it might ruin what we have.” I sighed. No one knew about my fears. No one knew I was scared to lose him.

“Em, you need to sit down and talk to him. Tell him this and let him know if you work with Pierre or Chuck it won't ruin what you have. If you are that worried that working together damaging then say something.” I loved Megan. She always made me feel better.

I had no idea how to bring up my issues but I knew I wanted to get my song done. So I called Pierre.

“Hello?” I heard him say.

“Hey Pierre, it's Emery. I thought it over and it would be real helpful to get some outside help.” I told him.

“Cool! How about tomorrow?” He offered.

“Um yea that should work. I'll meet you at Tim Hortons at 5.” I offered.

“Sure. I'll be there.” He laughed. I hung up and thought about what to tell Josh. I would be honest.

Around 8 that night, Josh came over for dinner. As we ate, I thought about to bring it up to him. I didn't want to seem ungrateful for anything he had done for me. I loved Josh. He was everything to me. I just didn't want to ruin what we had.

“Josh, would you be mad if I asked Pierre to work with me?” I was worried about asking him.

“Not really. I mean he is part of your label. It's normal to wanna meet the people on the label.” He shrugged.

“You know I wouldn't cheat on you right? That I love you?” I asked, worried.

“Yea I know.” He seemed sad. I got up and sat on his lap.

“Josh, I love you. You mean the world to me. I would never cheat on you. I love you too much to put what we have in jeopardize what we have. I'm worried if we keep working together.....it'll ruin us.” I put it all out there. I just had to wait for him to respond.

“I know you love me and I love you too. If you want to have more help that's fine. I don't wanna lose you.” He said as he kissed me.

“I know you can get a little.....worried.” I smiled.

“I like how you worded that. I trust you, I just don't trust anyone else with you.” He laughed.

“You have nothing to fear.” I promised as I kissed him.

The following day I headed to the radio station and then went to meet Pierre. Josh wanted to go, just to make sure it was all on the up and up. We sat in Tim Hortons, waiting on Pierre. I felt really uneasy. Like Josh didn't trust me or Pierre. I had no idea what I would say as Pierre walked in.

This is a lil bit of a filler chapter but still a chapter none the less! lol let me know what you think!!!!