He's my Superstar

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Disclaimer: Sorry kung may mga maling info akong masasabi dito. Personally, I don't have experience being a Music Artist but I'm doing my best in researching the details. So please bear with me. You can message me though if you have additional info or if there's something you think needs to change. Thank you! Happy Reading. ❤

SKY'S

One month had passed since that night. At hindi ko na nakausap ulit ang banda. Maybe busy na rin kasi sa school.

I decided to accept the offer. It was a tough decision. Really. Last week, I called Mr. Valderrama to tell him about my decision. Siguro nga, selfish man pakinggan, but my heart tells me to this. Pikit mata kong tinanggap ang offer. Because I'm still not okay in the thought that I have to leave the band. My friends, who became my family..

Since I took the risk in taking this, I need to set aside my studies for now. Hindi pa rin payag si Dad doon. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi niya pa rin ako kinakausap. While Mom understands. Hindi siya full supportive dahil na rin sa gusto ni Dad, but she said she understands. Babalikan ko naman ang pag-aaral ko. Iyon naman ang pangako ko sa kanila.

Pupunta na ako sa Cloud Talent ngayon to meet Mr. Valderrama and to sign the contract. I will officially become their Music Artist. Kasama ko si Kesha. Buti na lang at maaga ang tapos ng klase niya ngayon. Sinundo ko muna siya bago kami pumunta dito.

Nakarating na kami sa building. Tumango sa akin si Kesh hudyat para bumaba na ako sa kotse. Gusto ko siyang isama sa loob pero confidential iyon kaya hindi pwede. Sa kotse na lang daw siya maghihintay.

"Go." She says. I kissed her in the forehead and say, "I love you."

Bumaba na ako. Sinalubong naman ako ni Mr. Valderrama sa lobby. He extends his hand to me. Inabot ko naman iyon.

"Thank you for accepting us, Mr. Laxamana. Welcome to Cloud Talent."

"Thank you, Sir."

Umakyat kami sa 10th floor. Sa conference room kung saan ipaliliwanag sa akin ang Terms and Agreement.

May mga nakasalubong kaming artists din paglabas namin ng elevator. Pagpasok namin sa loob ng conference room, may mga iilang tao na.

"So, guys, this is Skyler Laxamana. Our future bright Music Artist." Pagpapakilala sa akin ni Mr. Valderrama.

"By the way I am the producer, Joaquin Valderrama. And this is Colin Guevarra, he's going to be your Manager."

I extend my hand to his. He's gay, by the way you look at him.

"This is Sasha, your handler. She is the in-charge of your schedules. And this is Ross, your Assistant."

"Pleasure to meet you all."

"So, can we start now?" Mr. Valderrama asked. I smiled and nod at him. Naupo na kami at nagsimula na.

Mr. Valderrama handed me the envelope. Binuksan ko ito. Iyon ang terms and agreements.

Colin, who is now my Manager speak as I read what's in the contract.

"Those are the general Terms and Agreements. So as you can read there, pag pumirma ka samin, of course you will be exclusive for us. You can also suggest what kind of music you want and comfortable to play. We can discuss it later."

"Your contract with us is two years. Then we can extend after that, of course, depends on the situation." Pagpapatuloy niya, nakikinig pa rin ako habang sinusundan ko sa binabasa ko.

"About sa fees, pag-usapan natin ito more private, okay?"

The discussion went on and on. Siguro mga lagpas isang oras din iyon. Dagdag isang oras pa itong private meeting ko kay Colin for confidential matters. I want to look out for Kesha na tuloy.

"May questions ka pa ba?" Tanong ni Colin sa akin pagkatapos niyang i-discuss sa akin ang lahat.

"I understand it all. Thank you all."

"Question. Uhm, Sky, may girlfriend ka ba ngayon?" Tanong niya sa akin. Napatitig ako sa kanya.

"Oh, don't look at me like that. Hindi kita type, noh!"

"Oh, sorry. Hindi ganoon." Sabi ko. Then I composed myself. "Uhm, yes, I have one."

"So.. I assumed na alam niya ang tungkol dito?" I nodded.

"Tatapatin na kita. Maraming limitations ang pagpasok mo sa industriyang ito. You took the risk, and we are taking risk on you, too. At isa doon ang pagkakaroon ng girlfriend outside the industry. I'm not saying that you should break up with her. Ang point dito, dapat hindi malaman ng madla ang about sa girlfriend mo. Bago ka pa lang. You are building your image. You will have fans eventually. And it's better to keep that way. Is it okay to you?"

Lumunok ako at saka sumagot sa kanya. I saw it coming. But it hurts thinking that Kesha might be hurt. I already hurt my dad, my friends, and now... Kesh.

But I am here. So I need to swallow it all.

I nodded.

"Good. You can sign the contract whenever you're ready."

I hold the pen. This is it.

I signed it and gave back the paper to him.

"Welcome to the world of Music, Sky. See you next week. We will start your career. Congratulations." Kinamayan niya ako at ganoon din ako.

"Thank you."

We exchanged numbers for contact. After that, I'm good to go.

Binalikan ko si Kesha sa kotse.

"Hey, sorry medyo matagal." I said to her.

"No, it's okay. Lumabas naman ako kanina para kumain. Here, may lasagna pa dito."

"Thank you, babe."

She smiled at me. "Welcome. How's the contract signing?"

"It went well. I met my team. Next week, mag start na ako."

"Congratulations, Sky ko. I'm so proud of you! You know that?"

I held her hand. "Thank you, baby. For all the support."

"Sabi sayo, eh. Makakarating ka rin dito. Earlier than we expected."

I frowned.

"Hey, it's not your fault, okay? Wag mong sisihin yung sarili mo na ikaw lang ang nandito ngayon. Wala namang may gustong maiwan sila Mico. Kung may choice ka lang, hindi ba? They will understand, soon. Hindi naman masamang tao yung mga 'yon to hold you back on your dreams..."

"It will be okay.." she said.

With that, kumalma ulit ako. My thoughts were clearer now. Niyakap ko siya. I am just so damn lucky.