Hey all! Oooooh the end is nearly upon us all! I think im going to really miss it - but inspiration is striking me again so hopefully i will have the start of another epic on its way after this one has been put to bed!
Enjoy :)
Finding The Story
Chapter 38
"Well hello there Las Vegas!" Cheers raised the roof of the Mandalay Bay Events Centre, as Ashley Davies took to the stage for the final time, for this tour.
"How ya'll doing?" More noise erupted as she stood centre stage with only a spot light pointing her out to the crowd. "Let's take a look at this lot!" She raised her hands up to the sky as the house lights slowly illuminated the whole room.
"Jeez….there's a couple of you in tonight!" She remarked as she took in the 12,000 staring back at her. "Are you all ready for my final show!"
Ashley managed to pull off one of the greatest shows of her life, pushing herself more and more, feeding off the energy in the room. Eventually, it was time for a short break; Ashley took the chance to chat to her adoring public, and introduce them to a very special person.
"So I'm guessing you all heard about my recent drama?" The mood changed immediately as a chorus of booing and hissing bounced off every wall. "Yeah thought you might have. Well in light of recent events, I would like to introduce you to somebody."
Kyla's head snapped up from backstage and the colour drained out of her face. .Fuck.
"You guys got any idea who that may be?"
"KYLA, KYLA, KYLA, KYLA…" Ashley grinned at the clever crowd she loved so much, then caught her sisters glaring eye. Before the manager could run and hide, Ashley legged it off stage to catch her.
"Kyla trust me."
"Ashley have you actually lost your mind? I didn't want anyone to know, so you put me in front of a crowd of millions and introduce me?"
"The press want to make you out to be a big deal, let the fans meet you like this, and the press will have nothing to report." Winning her argument, she grabbed her mic and requested the audience to quieten down.
"She's a little bit shy….shhhh" she tiptoed on to the stage and beckoned the second brunette to follow her. The crowd went mental as soon as they caught a glimpse, but one silencing hand from the star and there was a hush in the arena. "Now guys and girls, this is my baby sister. I love her dearly, and she is the reason I have gotten to this point today. All she wants is a normal life, can you give her that?"
The crowd screamed cries of yes, and understood that this new lady was not to be hassled, and it was their job to spread the word. Kyla waved goodbye, hugged her crazy sister and went back to obscurity. Ashley on the other hand, stood in her spotlight, and continued. Next step – the audience choice.
She walked to each of her band members and got them psyched, they had an idea what would be chosen, and it was going to be amazing. The singer went and sat on the end of the stage, where she had been with Kyla only a few hours before, and started the process.
"Phew, I needed to perch! Right then…hit me with it!" She quickly covered her ears as thousands of voices shouted one song at her. When the noise subsided, she put her hair back in place and continued…."One more time?" When they shouted again she jumped back up on her feet and lights went out.
A guitar riff started to play, followed immediately by a drum beat. From the darkness, the singer said two words which drove the crowd crazy,
"For Spencer."
The beat got stronger and the spotlight found Ashley again. It was an old song, something from her teens that had become a viral, youtube sensation once she had become famous, but it was a classic nonetheless, and fitted perfectly.
Here's the thing
We started out friends
It was cool, but it was all pretend
The mic was pointed at the crowd and they sang the next line in unison
Yeah, yeah, since you been gone
Ashley took over once more, and fought down the wave of emotion that hit her suddenly.
You're dedicated, you took the time
Wasn't long 'til I called you mine
Yeah, yeah, since you been gone
And all you'd ever hear me say
Is how I picture me with you
That's all you'd ever hear me say
She looked to the band and gave them the nod, they continued playing the beat while she strutted down the stage steps. She walked until she was stood on the crowd barrier, being held on the right side of the audience by burly security guards. Only then, amongst the people who loved her unconditionally, did she have the confidence to pretend to mean the next few lines.
But since you been gone
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so movin' on, yeah yeah
Thanks to you, now I get what I want
Since you been gone
She remained there for the rest of the track, being cheered on and supported by her fans, before thanking them and retreating to the safety of her own hotel room.
I did mean those words, I did mean those words, I am better now she's gone. I can be myself again and I can focus on my music. It felt good to sing away my blues, to sing away any remaining feelings. I wasn't stupid to cut her out without allowing her an explanation…was I? The brunette began to pace up and down in the oversize room, running her fingers through her curly locks as she battled with herself.
She deserved it after what she put me through. She lowered my defences, she made me weak. The picture would never have been taken if she wasn't around, making me seem all soft and cuddly, and the article from hell definitely wouldn't have happened. But she said she would never talk about the songs – so why did she? And why was she so cruel, and why did she lie so much. She could have gotten a better story surely?
Ashley stopped pacing and looked into the full length mirror Why didn't she talk about the amazing sex?
"Hey! What an amazing show, fantastic way to go out, and you showed them all that no journalist is going to stop you." Kyla gave a strong smile while she looked at the state of the woman before her. "You ok?"
Ashley nodded, "Yeah. Never better. Glad it's all over to be honest Ky!"
"Me too, I feel like this headset is part of my body!" She lay back on the bed and exhaled a huge breath, "we need a holiday!"
"Yes! Lets do it, but for now, lets sleep!" As the singer changed into her pj's and crawled under the covers, Kyla climbed off the bed and made her way over to the door.
"Shall I grab you coffee and muffins in the morning? One last time…as a treat!" Ashley beamed at her little sister, then fell asleep before her head hit the pillow. Dreams of blonde hair, and blue eyes filling her mind.
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Song - Since You Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
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