FAME, FORTUNE AND SECRETS

ON THE RISE TO FAME

The next couple of years were wild. Everything flew by so fast. I had some small gigs and it seemed like nothing major would come but I enjoyed singing and bring my talents to small venues. I especially enjoyed every little bit of money that I got from singing because it is something that I loved to do. It seemed like after my  meeting with Richard Delaccio it all went up from there. I felt accomplished and started to get many compliments online for my voice and looks. Allen began to ghost me on and off but I felt like I could not let him go the sex was too good and I think I was in love. I accepted whatever he had to give. 

Fast forward to the day that I had to audition for the record label. I was so nervous but I knew that I had talent. Richard had arranged for me to meet with a few big names in the music industry and audition. 

"They have heard you sing on the records but they want to hear what you sound like outside of the studio", Richard said to me as we walked into a large and expensively decorated mansion. 

"I am just so nervous Richard. What if I start off on the wrong key or what if they don't like me."

"Trust me they already like you. They just want to make sure that you are not some studio vocalist who sounds totally different live."

We continued to walk and I was in the living room and become intimidated by the men and women that I seen dressed in expensive clothing and decked out with jewelry.  I stood in front of them as Richard introduced me. 

"I really appreciate you all taking out the time to come and hear me sing", I said as they sat and nodded but didn't speak a word. 

"You can start now", one of the men said to me looking me up and down. 

I took a deep breath and then started directly at all of them and started to sing. The living room had the perfect echo effect that I needed. I was displaying my runs, my vibrato and all the skills that I have learned. Once I finished I saw them all staring at me. My chest was rising and falling fast, I was sweating and then I heard a clap, followed by the claps of everyone who was in the living room. 

"Richard, where the hell did you find this powerhouse", one of the men asked. 

"Surprisingly enough. I found him online showing his gift and just knew more people had to know about him."

"So glad that you did because we want to sign him today", the guy said. 

"Really???!!!", I said not being able to hold my excitement. 

"Yes really. You are not just a cute face and a mediocre voice. You have an "It" factor to you."

"He definitely does. So when do we talk business", Richard asked. 

"Right now. Come follow me into my office space", the guy said standing up in his designer suit, flashing his rolex watch, and showing his gator shoes. 

We followed him into his office and another guy was present as well. He was tall and very good looking. He stared at me as I came into the room. I nodded my head at him and he did the same and winked at me. 

"Alright so let's talk business" Richard said as he motioned me to sit down while he did the same. 

"Shot of cognac", the man said as he poured us each a glass. 

We all drank and I winced at the strong taste. 

"We want you! We are willing to offer you this", he said writing down a number on a check. 

Richard and I looked at one another and then Richard reached for the check and he shrugged his shoulders. 

"That is a good amount but his voice is great. We need a little more motivation or we walk" he said.