Eve Sheffield has a secret. She loves to sing. She never wanted to tell anyone because like the mean girl in school says,
"Just because your father produces TV shows and used to produce Broadway doesn't mean you can sing." She decided to show her at the talent show at her school. She decided to sing the new Taylor Swift song "The Story of Us" or the new song by Tori Vega "Begging on Your Knees". She thought she would sing them both at the auditions and the chorus could decide which one was the best. The audition day came. She told her parents that she would be late today but didn't give a reason. Jonah came along to support his sister.
"Next up Eve Sheffield," the chorus teacher called. Eve walked up the stage with a CD. "And what will you be singing?"
"Well, I have two songs I'd like to audition with and then you can pick the best one."
"Very well, proceed." Eve up the CD in and "The Story of Us" came on. Eve sang it beautifully. The teacher was about the pick that one but then she heard "Begging on your knees" and that was the one that Eve had to sing. "Eve I'd like to sing "Begging on your knees."
"Then I will thank you Mrs. Mode." Eve ran off the stage and engulfed her brother in an embrace. "I made it, I made it!" She screamed.
"Congrats, sis," Jonah said. They called their dad to have him send the town car. He did and at dinner they told their parents why they were late.
"So Eve and Jonah why were you late?" Fran asked her children.
"Well, Ma, I tried out for the talent show and I made it! You and dad will come to it won't you." Eve asked her parents.
"Of course, sweetheart, we wouldn't miss it for the world. When is it?" Max asked.
"Next week, Thursday at seven." Eve beamed.
"I'm clearing my schedule now." Max said as he continued to eat. Eve beamed again and after leaving the dinner table ran up to her room to look for an outfit to wear. She finally found the perfect outfit. She took it out and put it somewhere safe so she would have it for Thursday. The next day at school, everyone was buzzing about Maxwell Sheffield coming to the talent show. Emily Brightmore stepped in and stopped the conversations.
"Guys relax Max isn't coming for you guys, he's coming for his daughter." She turned to Eve. "Don't worry Eve; I've got your back." She said with a wink.
"Thanks, Em." Then Lisa the bossiest person in the school came up to them.
"Just because you know Eve doesn't mean that you know her father."
"Being that both my parents work for Max, I'm there all the time, and he is my godfather, I think I know him." Emily said with her hands on her hips. Lisa stared at her.
"Whatever, you don't know what you're talking about. Why would he be here for her? She can't even sing. It must pretty embarrassing to have such a successful father and a pretty mom and not have the success or the beauty." Eve had had enough. She went straight up Lisa and stood in front of her.
"You listen and you listen well; my parents don't care if I'm successful or pretty, they love my regardless. Unlike yours who make you look a giant sized Barbie doll." Lisa just held her head high and walked away.
"Wow Eve, who knew you had some of my mom in you."
"Well, after spending a lot time with CC I guess she rubbed off on me. Come on let's get to class." Emily thought of a way to show Lisa that Eve has talent. Then it dawned on her, her mom knew Tori Vega, she could get her to come to the talent show and then if she liked Eve then Lisa would see that Eve does have talent. After school Emily rushed home. She told Eve that she would see her in a few minutes.
"MOM!"
"I'm in the office Emily." CC called from the office. Emily ran in almost ramming into the desk.
"Mom, do you still have Tori Vega's number?" CC nodded. "Well, can you make a call and see if she would come to the talent show?
"Why?"
"Long story short, I want to show that no good Lisa Imperali that Eve does have talent." CC laughed.
"Okay I'll make the call. I'll let you know when I see at Eve's."
"Thanks mom you're the best." She hugged CC and ran over to Eve's house. CC shook her head. Niles came into the office.
"What was that all about?" He asked as he came over to the desk and kissed his wife.
"Oh, Eve is in the talent show and Lisa was making a big scene how Eve doesn't have talent and blah blah blah. So she asked me to call Tori Vega and see if she would come just to show that Eve does have talent." Niles smiled and laughed silently.
"Emily is helping people. She gets that from me, we all know her mother never helped anyone."
"Can it Tidy Bowl." She said in a flirting way.
"Yes, brunette." She looked at him. "Just kidding."
"No you're not." CC said standing up. She poked him in the chest while she spoke before wrapping her arms around his neck. "I'd show you how to make it up to me, but I have to run over to Maxwell's and get these signed so we can make money. So this will have to do." CC touched her lips to his. He happily returned to kiss. CC pulled back and made the call. Tori agreed to come to the show to see how Eve was. She also said that she would bring her friend Andre and Jade; someone who speaks the truth and someone who speaks her mind.
Finally, Thursday came. Everyone gathered in the auditorium for the show. The chorus teacher came on and addressed the audience.
"Thank you all for coming. We have some really good talents up her tonight. So please sit back and enjoy the show." Everyone applauded. Tori, Andre, and Jade were sitting in the front row.
"So when does this girl come on, Vega?" Jade asked. Tori looked at the program.
"She's number ten." Jade nodded. As number nine finished, Eve started her CD. She took the stage and began to sing.
"You had it all
The day you told me, told me, you want me
I had to all
But let you fool me, fooled me completely
Yeah I was so stupid
To give you all my attention
'cause the way you played me
Exposed your true intentions
'cause one day…
I'll have you beggin' on your knees for me
Yeah one day…
I'll have you clawlin' like a centipede
You mess me, and mess with her
So I'll make sure you get what you deserve
Yeah one day…
You'll be beggin' on your knees for me
So watch your back
'cause you don't know what or where I could get you
I've set the trap
And when I'm done then you'll know what I've been through
So oh Mr. player do you feel like the man now
And I bet you're nervous 'cause this song makes you freak out
And one day…
I'll have you beggin' on your knees for me
Yeah one day…
I'll have you crawlin' like a centipede
You mess with me, and mess with her
So I'll make sure you get what you deserve
Yeah one day…
You'll be beggin' on your knees for me
I know I'm being bitter
But I'ma drive you under
'cause you just don't, don't deserve happy ever after
For what you did to me
After you told me you've never felt that way
It was only just a game
(Music)
And one day…
I'll have you beggin' on your knees for me
Yeah one day…
I'll have you crawlin' like a centipede
You mess with me
And mess with her
So I'll make sure you get what you deserve
YEAH ONE DAY…
YOU'LL BE BEGGIN' ON YOUR KNEES FOR ME
(Music)
The whole auditorium was clapping and cheering. Eve smiled and walked off the stage. Lisa was waiting for her.
"You really think that they like you? Please, the audience may have but the guests definitely didn't. You're nothing but a talentless hack." Tori, Andre, and Jae appeared behind Lisa.
"Hey short, blonde, and stupid. May we talk to the "talentless hack"?" Jade asked bitterly.
"Oh my god, you're from Hollywood Arts!"
"Yes, now please leave so we can talk to the Sheffield girl." Lisa was star struck. She silently went over to another part of back stage. "Now, that she's gone, Eve that was absolutely amazing."
"Yeah, I think you have real talent." Tori said. "You should like you've been singing it forever."
"Well, not forever but since it came out." Eve said shyly.
"Wow, Tor, you got a fan here. Are you guys thinking what I'm thinking? I'm thinking that she should come to Hollywood Arts." Andre said.
"Me at Hollywood Arts? It's not like I haven't dreamt of going there but I never thought that it would come true." Eve said out of breath.
"Well, do you want to come?"
"Of course, I want to, but how will I audition?" Tori held up a tape recorder.
"I recorded the whole song and emailed to the principal. You should hear from him later tonight."
"Okay thank you so much. Nice meeting you guys." Eve said as she went to see her family. As they got inside the mansion, the phone rang.
"Sheffield residence." Max said answering the phone.
"Hello I'm calling for an Eve Sheffield. This is the principal from Hollywood Arts. Max's eyes widened.
"Yes, I'm her father." He turned to Fran and covered the receiver. "This is the principal of Hollywood Arts." Fran's eyes widened.
"I heard your daughter sing and it would be an honor to have her here at Hollywood Arts."
"One second please." He once covered the receiver. "Eve, it's up to you. Would you like to go to Hollywood Arts?"
"Like no, love yes. Please daddy let me go." Max chuckled.
"Alright you can go." He uncovered the receiver. "My daughter said she would love to come."
"Fantastic! Have her here tomorrow by seven so we can get her in classes and get her schedule to her by the time that the classes start."
"Can do thank you." Max hung up the phone. As soon as he turned around, Eve jumped on him hugging him.
"Thank you daddy!" Eve said while hugging him.
"No problem, sweetheart." Max said while returning hug. Eve went to bed so she would be able to get up and not be tired for her first day of Hollywood Arts.
Author Note: The end of the first chapter. I think it came out pretty good. Let know what you think.