A/N: The story is almost done. I hope everyone likes it. There's this chapter and one or two more after it, depending on how it evolves. Feedback is greatly appreciated.
Chapter 4. A Fresh Start.
Annabelle had got the gig, the audition sealed the deal. She had loved the rush that performing gave her, and looked forward to the possibility of never having to stop. Now she stood backstage, her heart pounding and feeling like there were butterflies in her stomach. Her freshly dyed hair falling over her shoulders and just below the middle of her back as she listened to the crowd cheering, singing and clapping along. They loved the band ahead of her and she had no doubt as to why. The upbeat music as the song radiated everywhere in the stadium, powerful lyrics, strong bass, and excellent harmony, all the things that any artist tended to strive for.
Annabelle started to get even more nervous. She was next and who could follow that amazing performance. She definitely had to bring her game. She intended to, however, she couldn't help but get a bit more nervous. Suddenly, she was shaken out of her thoughts when the announcer began introducing her. Pausing for just a moment to take it all in before she ran onto the stage with the house band got to their spots. After the beat marking of the drum sticks radiated across the stage and the drummer started playing, she began her set.
After about 15 minutes of performing her set, the crowd was deafening. She couldn't even hear her own thoughts as she walked off of the stage, waving to the crowd. She loved every moment. It wasn't nearly enough of a high for her. As she walked backstage, she had a grin spread across her face as she breathed rapidly. She chuckled and then went to go change.
While Annabelle was in her dressing room, she heard the door open and she whirled around. She was about to beat the person upside the head when she saw that it was Simone. She grinned.
"Care if I get a picture for your fans, miss Tillman?" Simone asked Annabelle playfully before she snapped a picture of Annabelle.
Once Simone got a picture of Annabelle, Annabelle walked over and grabbed Simone by the back of her neck and gently pulled her lover's lips to hers in a passionate kiss. Annabelle was so energized and she wasn't even sure she knew if it could get any better. That's when it happened.
Marina walked in with a music producer from one of the entertainment studios that were there for that performance. She smiled at the happy couple as she said. "I am sorry if we interrupted, but I figured the news can't wait." She grinned as she said. "This is Burt Hastings, a music producer for Rise for the Sun Entertainment Studios."
Burt took over and said to Annabelle. "Your music is amazing and you have great stage pressance. The audience loved you. So, I would like to offer you a record deal. That is if you would like to take that step right now."
Annabelle looked at him and raised an eyebrow. She nodded and smiled. "Of course I would like to take that step right now. That'd be great." She wrapped an arm around the small of Simone's back as she stood there, keeping Simone close. "So yes, I'll love to take the record deal." She smiled and watched as Marina gave a look and a smile to Annabelle and then walked out with Burt.
A/N: I hope you enjoy the story so far. Please review.
A/N: The next chapter will flash forward a couple months.
Disclaimer: I know that I made up the name of the entertainment studios. I did that for a reason. It is not the name of actual entertainment studios.