*character face will be revealed later*
"What's your name?" The receptionist asked me as I stood at the desk. I looked down at her as I shifted my folders sitting between my arms.
"Joy Cruz" I simply responded as I smiled with confidence. She returned the smile slyly as she typed my name into the keyboard. As the few seconds went by, I couldn't help but think of this being my first and only opportunity getting my shot here in LA. See, I moved here on my own with no family or friends chasing this dream of being a singer. I know it's stupid to be here on my own but what's the worse that could happen? I just had faith that I would make it and I had to prove to myself that dreams do come true.
So here I was at this talent signee owned by no one other than Axel Brown. I was a big fan. Who would have known that someone on social media who was passionate about singing could make it so big in such little time? He couldn't find a good deal with other record labels, so he started his own LLC and signed his best friends and now is looking for 3 major artists until he expands. I stopped at nothing to get here to be one of the First Ladies of this company. Not only could I sing but I was nowhere near camera shy. My personality was more than what you'd think. I was goofy and very likable if you asked me.
"Okay Joy, we'll call you when it's your time to be seen." the receptionist smiled at me. I returned the smile prior to turning on my heels and making my way towards the empty seats across from the receptionist desk.
Sitting down, I let out a low sigh as I clutched onto the folders I had in my hand. In my folder were headshots just in case they wanted to see information on my body like every other agency. I was 20 years old and had long, back length brown hair with blonde streaks, brown eyes and 5"7. My body weight was no less than 130 pounds and I was star born. I was perfectly required and if I wanted to get signed, I had to keep the attitude as if I was a star already. Why not? I wasn't being cocky. I just knew my worth.
"Joy Cruz." My name was called within 30 minutes of watching people head in and out of the back room office. This place was no headquarters since it wasn't a big record label but the many people that walked in and out, you would think Axel Brown was Diddy Combs.
I stood up tall, back straight and head up as I mad my way to the back room to be auditioned in. All the way there I fought with myself on what song I should sing. I mean, that was the only thing I was unprepared for. How could I forget such a thing when I was here to showcase that specific talent? Ugh Joy, you could be so stupid at times. I sighed deeply before I walked into the room.
Inside I immediately spotted Axel Brown. My heart began to race as fast as a mustang horse. I was star struck but didn't dare show it on the outside. My breath was taken away. He was handsome and definitely a crush of mine but I knew he was dating Tommie Harris. She was beautiful and I would never cross that line. I followed her on Instagram as well.
Beside Axel was two guys I always see on his stories when he's not busy being a star. And then his manager who i'm guessing helps him with this whole talent scouting thing.
"Your name?" His manager asked once I stood before them.
"Joy Cruz." I said instantly, no stuttering which surprised me because I was so excited.
"And your talent?" He followed up. "Singing." I replied. I was little shook at them all staring at me. I didn't know if it was my attractiveness or if they could sense my nervousness. It could be both..
"Okay, what will you sing for us today Miss Cruz?"
I paused. I didn't know. I was so hurt inside that I really didn't know. Maybe I could sing a Beyoncé song but that was cliché.. There had to be other artists in here that sung her song. I didn't even record songs of my own for I don't have any access to recording studios. I mostly did covers.
