Lemme just say one thing to get this ball rolling: Talent Scouts suck.
Yea, turns out some of them were at the park during Nicos concert. And I just had to act before thinking, and start singing.
I opened the door, instantly regretting it. His hair slicked back, blonde and green eyed. He had a clipboard hugged against him, a pen tucked behind his ear. He might as well have had a sweater vest and geek glasses on.
"Hello! Yes, I am with One Source Talent! My agency has taken great interest in your singing!" I cringed, this would be the third one today. What did they do? Stalk me?
"Who Is it Thals?" Luke came up behind me, snaking his arms around my shoulders, an stared down at the little man.
"Im with One Source Talent, I was just asking for Mrs. Grace to join my agency. We could help you out greatly with your singing career!" He continued cheerfully.
Luke groaned in my ear, and I couldn't help but laugh as the little man jumped," Look, you're the third one today, what makes you think you have more of chance than the others?"
The man shrugged, trying to regain his footing," Three times a charm!"
I shrugged off Luke, and glared at the man," Fine, come inside." A smile the size of Texas was planted on his tiny little face as he stepped into my trashed house.
As he made his way towards the kitchen table, Luke whispered in my ear," What are you doing?" He hissed.
"I have no idea, but I might as well move on with my life. Right?" Luke didn't respond, instead he just sat across from me at the table.
The man spread out different forms, and brochures, all of them jazzed up in a specific way," Were to begin? Oh yes, I am with One Source Talent. We look for different talents that could change you life! WE do modeling, acting, singing, and so much more. We have much to offer you Mrs. Grace!"
He slid a brochure labeled Singing. I cringed, seeing that the girl on the front of it looked like she was in pain from holding a note too long. I so didn't want to end up like her.
I looked it over, casually giving Luke a look of interest. He bit his lip, and nodded. I slid the brochure back, "Yea, okay. So what's the catch? How do I get into this place?"
"Easy! Just come in later this afternoon, and you do a little audition, so my managers can see you in person! Get to know the real Thalia Grace!"
I rolled my eyes, really getting annoyed with his business talk. I was a casual girl, he was Mr. Bow Tie.
"Fine." Luke gave me a look, and I just shrugged," Ill be there. Now get out of my house."
The man looked at me with shock," Seriously? You will? Good! Thank you ! Thank you!" He scampered out of my house, a skip in his step.
Ugh. Cheery people.
Luke got up from the table, and marched upstairs.
He was clearly not happy with my decision. Before I could think about it,I ran after him
"Luke!" He swerved around on the stairs in an angry matter, and shot me the worst angry look I had ever gotten.
" What Thalia!"
I cringed," I-.."
HE sighed as I dropped my head," Look Thals… I know the real reason why your doing this. And its fine, I guess I just don't want you to get hurt."
He wrapped his arms around me, and I smiled," Don't worry, Im a tough little girl." I winked.
Holy crap. Had that seriously just come out of my mouth!
The doorbell rang again, and Luke rushed to get it. I tried to clear my head when he pulled away from me.
The door slammed, and I jolted, wondering who it had been. I jumped down the stairs, not bothering to take my time. Lukes face was twisted up in pain and hatred. He slammed something on the table, and then went back outside without a word.
I looked to what was on the table.
A black rose.
My favorite, and with it, a note.
I unfolded the black paper, and read the silver sharpie.
Thals,
You were great at the concert.
Im sorry for everything.
But please listen, er…read.
I didn't even know who that girl was. I know she was a fan of the band, but I didn't have anything to do with her. Please forgive me.
Love,
Nico
Was that the truth? Or was he just using that as an excuse?
I shoved the note in my back pocket of my jeans, and grabbed the rose and went to my room. I cranked up my music as high as it could, and it shook the ground beneath me. I didn't hesitate to sing along.
She, she ain't real, Bless your soul, you've got you're head in the clouds, Rumour has it, ooh, She is half your age, Bless your soul, you've got your head in the clouds, Rumour has it, ooh, All of these words whispered in my ear, Rumour has it, ooh, But rumour has it he's the one I'm leaving you for.
She ain't gonna be able to love you like I will,
She is a stranger,
You and I have history,
Or don't you remember?
Sure, she's got it all,
But, baby, is that really what you want?
You made a fool out of you,
And, boy, she's bringing you down,
She made your heart melt,
But you're cold to the core,
Now rumour has it she ain't got your love anymore,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
But I'm guessing that's the reason that you strayed,
I heard you've been missing me,
You've been telling people things that you shouldn't be,
Like when we creep out and she ain't around,
Haven't you heard the rumours?
You made a fool out of me,
And, boy, you're bringing me down,
You made my heart melt, yet I'm cold to the core,
But rumour has it I'm the one you're leaving her for,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Tell a story that I cannot bear to hear,
Just 'cause I said it, it don't mean I meant it,
People say crazy things,
Just 'cause I said it, don't that mean I meant it,
Just 'cause you heard it,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Song of my life I guess.
Luke still hadn't returned when I jumped in my car to go this One Source Talent place. I knew he didn't want to come back, but I knew he would soon.
"Mrs. Grace!" Great, the little dude who stalks me.
He rushed up to me, with three others behind him.
The place was great, nice and clean. Guess it was good for those really neat people. But nothing was black, that would have to be changed.
A tall blonde woman came over to greet me," Hello Mrs. Grace. Im Sydney, one of the top leaders in the modeling department."
"Oh, cool." I didn't know if what I had said was a comment or a question. She just shook my hand, and the next one came up to me.
Brown hair, black shirt, black pants, overall, he was great looking guy." Im Austin, music department."
"Oh," I blushed, he was my age," Cool." Now that was defiantly a statement.
The next lady seemed strict, but turned out she was just old and had better things to do," Im Jennifer." She sighed, not bothering to shake my hand.
I nodded, not wanting to even talk to her, let alone look at her. They led me into a small sound booth, and I immeadeley felt claustrophobic.
Austin showed me the list of songs, and I picked one that we both knew. He was going to stay with me, which I thought was a huge relief.
I The glass in front of me showed the discreet faces of the two others, not including Mr. Bow Tie.
The music started up, and I took in a deep breath.
Story of my life, searching for the right He's more than a man and this is more than love And I know that he knows I'm unfaithful I don't wanna do this anymore I don't wanna hurt him anymore I feel it in the air as I'm doing my hair I say I won't be long just hanging with the girls ?Cause I know that he knows I'm unfaithful I don't wanna do this anymore I don't wanna hurt him anymore Our love, his trust And I don't wanna do this anymore And I don't wanna hurt him anymore
But it keeps avoiding me
Sorrow in my soul ?cause it seems that wrong
Really loves my company
The reason that the sky is blue
But clouds are rolling in because I'm gone again
And to him I just can't be true
And it kills him inside
To know that I am happy with some other guy
I can see him dying
I don't wanna be the reason why
Every time I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be a murderer
Preparing for another date
A kiss up on my cheek, he's here reluctantly
As if I'm gonna be out late
A lie I didn't have to tell
Because we both know where I'm about to go
And we know it very well
And it kills him inside
To know that I am happy with some other guy
I can see him dying
I don't wanna be the reason why
Every time I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be a murderer
I might as well take a gun
And put it to his head
Get it over with
I don't wanna do this
Anymore, anymore
I don't wanna be the reason why
And every time I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be a murderer
A murderer, no no no
Yeah
The song stopped, and I looked back to the glass to see the reactions. Luke was there, smiling his butt off.
Austin was nodding, smiling too, I knew my life was all about to change.
"Wonderful Mrs. Grace!" Austin applauded.
"Thanks." I didn't know what to say as he led me out of the booth.
"Now Id like you to meet one of our greatest success in this business. He actually has a band, they just had their thirteenth concert here. He's going to be your coach throughout your career!"
Nico stepped up, smiling too.
"Hello Thals."
Correction, I knew my life was going to become a living hell.