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Bella:
It amazes me how many people know the name "Midnight Storm" from our YouTube videos. My dad was getting calls for magazine and talk show interviews and photo shoots. We were all for it but my dad said we had to sit down and talk with a music label before we could begin to record an actual album. This struck me as weird because we had already recorded an album. Well, okay maybe an album wasn't the word I was looking for. More like a big demo. There were only five songs on it right now.
Since my dad worked for Volturi Records, it didn't take him long to get us a meeting with the head of the company. So here the five of us sit now. In the waiting room at Volturi Records. This could make or break us.
"I'm so nervous. What if he doesn't like our music?" Whispered Angela.
"Hey don't think like that. We got this." I answered back.
"Yeah. We already have a semi fan base from YouTube. People who started there get record deals almost all the time." Alec said across from us.
Angela sighed. "That's easy for you guys to say. You play guitar and sing. You can go anywhere. I play the keyboard or piano. Where would I go?"
"Oh stop with the pity party Ang. Do you really think that we would take a deal that didn't include you? Think about it. We have just as many songs with the keyboard or piano in it as we do others. Hell I think we even have one that doesn't have drums in it at all. So just stop. We all will get this. Okay?" Rosalie said, quaking her eyebrow.
Angela smiled back. "Of course."
It was at that moment that the big wooden doors to the office opened and my dad walked into the doorway as the receptionist spoke.
"Mr. Volturi will see you now."
"You okay Bells?" My dad asked as I walked by him. I just nodded at him not trusting my voice.
"Ah. These must be the band Midnight Storm. Welcome to my office. I am Aro Volturi, but please call me Aro." Aro said as we all shook hands.
"Thank you for taking the time to see us." Jasper said.
"It's no trouble. I made sure to set this meeting up as soon as possible once I heard your demo. You all are absolutely amazing."
We all mumbled a thank you.
Aro took a seat behind his desk as the rest of us took a seat throughout the room. "Now the reason I'm excited to meet you all is because I believe that you have a chance at a great opportunity. I've spoken to Charlie and we have come up with contracts for all of you. If you are agreeable to the conditions, then I say let's get started on making music."
My dad handed us all a contract. "You agree with these numbers dad?" I asked. I personally thought it was a little over the top, the amount of money they were willing to pay me. We would also be locked in to complete three albums in five years plus tours, interviews, photo shoots, and award ceremonies. Five years really didn't seem too bad considering that I had a shit load of songs already written. Only five notebooks full.
"Yeah Bells. I do." My dad answered nodding his head.
"Could we have a few minutes to talk please?" Alec said from beside me.
"Of course. I'll have Jane show you to the conference room." Aro said walking us out.
Once we were in the conference room, the talking began.
"That's a crazy amount of money."
"Three albums in five years."
"They want to provide us with wardrobe assistants and such. We already have our own."
"At least they haven't changed the style of our music."
"Are we all getting the same amount?"
"They want to bring in songwriters? Are they crazy?"
"Music videos. People still do that?"
"Three albums in five years means three concert tours and they aren't just talking USA tours. No, they also have Europe and Mexico on here."
Jane came back in and spoke. "Would anyone like something to drink? Mr Volturi and Mr. Swan are on their way here." She left after receiving our orders.
Once we had our drinks and my dad and Aro were seated, we got down to business.
"So the only things I think need to be changed are the assistants. We have our own. As for bringing in songwriters. We don't need those either. Izzy and I write the songs. Rose, Angela, and Alec come up with the beats. Other than those things, I think we are good to go. What do you all think?" Jasper said.
"I would like my dad to stay on as our manager." I said loudly. Everyone nodded with me.
"Well. I think all of those things can be arranged. I would need you to bring your assistants in here so we can get them hired. I was not aware that you write your own songs but that is good to know. We will make a schedule on when to be here to start rehearsing your songs. You will get with our music producers and make a plan of how many songs will be on the first album." Aro stated.
"That means we all will sit down and look through your books and decide which songs we want to use first. I'm thinking that maybe we can use a few from the demo album." Alec said, shrugging.
"Alright. Let's get these signed then." Rose said.
Aro and my dad gave us a tour of the building once the contracts were signed. We stopped by security to get our picture taken and were given an employee ID card that we are to have with us at all times. Next, we went to the second floor of the design and printing department. This is where we will design our album covers, t-shirts, and such. Third floor is what I've been waiting for. The music rooms. I loved playing there when I was younger.
"Here we are. Room number 3 will be your room to practice and record. After you." My dad said holding the door open for us.
"Izzy. How are you? I haven't seen you in forever child." Caius says as he pulls me into a hug. Caius let me play with the buttons and such on the panels to produce beats.
I return his hug just as tight. "It's been a minute since I've been here. How is the fam?" I asked.
"They are great. So what brings you here?"
Aro answered before I could. "This is the new band I told you about. I would like you to produce their album."
Caius looked to me then to my dad in shock before he spoke. "It's about freaking time man. I was wondering how long you were going to hide them from the world Charlie." He laughed.
My dad blushed and said, "You are right man. It's time they got to spread their wings. So what do you say?"
"I'm all over this. I'll have an intern with me the next time you come in so that should help with the deadline. When will our first meeting be?"
"Monday. So three days' time. I need them to go over the instruments beforehand to tweak them to their own." My dad answered.
We all were looking around the recording studio and sound room while the guys continued to talk.
"Man, I can't wait." said Alec. "This is going to be amazing."
"Let's make a pack." Angela said.
"What kind of pack?" Rose asked.
"One where we promise that no matter what happens in the future, that we will never turn our backs on each other. We stick together, help each other grow. And be the best damn thing that we can be." Anglea said, holding her hand out.
"That kinda sounded like the Army speech." Jasper laughed as he placed his hand over hers.
"Fuck you Mister." She laughed.
"I promise. I love you guys." I said placing my hand over Jaspers followed by Rosalie's and Alec's.
We looked like a group of idiots but I didn't care. They were my idiots and I wouldn't change or give that up ever.
Hey folks. I know that was a short chapter. The next one might not be so short LoL. Hope you enjoyed it.
Remember, take care of one another. Also, help those who can't help themselves right now. Follow the procedures and restrictions that your state has issued. We WILL get through this just like everything else that has been thrown at us.
Until next time. :-)
