Back on earth...
At the bar in Denver, Lalaine finished making the drinks when she looked at the man and smiled. She remembers the same man who wants his favorite bartender, Alex to make him his favorite drink for the past few months before Alex died.
"I bet you want a Purple Rain?"
"Yes I do." He smiled, looking around the bar.
"Where's the nice bartender who makes the best Purple Rain?" Lalaine sighed.
"Alex died during the trip to the Bahamas. She went surfing and was killed by a shark from what her uncle told me."
The man sighed. "Im so sorry for your loss."
Lalaine got pretty teary and looked at the man.
"Would you like a Purple Rain?"
The man smiled.
"Yes, and also do you do performances here at the bar?"
"Of course." Lalaine smiled. "I will get your Purple Rain, and you can get setup for your performance, Mr...what is your name?"
"Prince." He smiled. Lalaine looked at him in shock.
"The Prince?! The one who sang Purple Rain, When Doves Cry, and starred in the movie about the song?! Alex loves that song and got inspired to make the drink!"
Lalaine shook his hand.
"I am Lalaine, owner of the Beat Bar. I'm such a huge fan!"
"Thank you." Prince smiled.
"Let me get your Purple Rain ready, plus it's on the house to honor Alex."
Prince smiled and waited for a few moments.
"Here you go, Prince. I hope that it's the same way as Alex made it."
Prince smiled and took a sip. He swallowed it for a moment and smiled.
"Exactly how Alex made it. Do you have the recipe?"
"I do, but I can't sell it. It's the last memory I have of my wonderful bartender." Lalaine sighed.
"I understand, Miss Lalaine. I will be getting ready for my performance."
After awhile several bar goers gathered around. Appears that a rumored guest named Prince has decided to come and perform.
"Good evening ladies and gents!" Lalaine called out.
"We have a special treat for you. I know that there was rumors going on about a celebrity coming here most nights and now he has decided to come and perform and of course get his favorite drink that our bartender, Alex has made. Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for Prince!"
The crowd roared as he came on stage with four more people coming up on stage.
"Hello everyone." Prince began as the crowd calmed down.
"As you guys know, I have been coming to the bar as a normal man. I met a wonderful girl who is not only sweet, kind, and polite but a wonderful friend. This song is dedicated to her: Alexia Carrasco aka Alex. I love you and rest in peace."
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I only wanted to see you
Laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
Bathing in the purple rain
Lalaine grabbed a photo of her and Alex and placed on the bar counter while listening to Prince.
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
Underneath the purple rain
Honey, I know, I know
I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out
For something new, that means you too
The crowd got the lit candles from the table and got a plastic cup to protect themselves from the flame.
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon, raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you
Only want to see you
In the purple rain
While the music was going, Prince watched as everyone waved their hands in the air with candles and lighters in their hands. Lalaine looked at the picture frame and burst into tears.
"You are one hell of a bartender." She kissed the photo, and hugged it tightly and watched Prince perform.
Close to the end, Prince raised his glass while the bar goers and Lalaine raised their glasses.
"To Alex. One hell of a bartender, and the maker of the Purple Rain."
Everyone immediately drank from the glasses.
Meanwhile outside, a shadowy figure appeared from the rooftops, watched Prince performed. The figure uncloaked itself. It watched Prince performed a song.
"That's your favorite song, Alex?" I looked at my mate and smiled.
"My most favorite song, ever." Raj'ah placed his claws on my stomach gently. A tear streamed down my cheek.
"Funny that I am still alive while my friends down there think that I'm dead. Now..." I turned towards Raj'ah.
"I got you and our family to think about. Besides I got this song on my iPhone."
Raj'ah chuckled and hugged me gently while listening to the song on the rooftops of the apartment building. For me, the end is not necessarily the end, but a new beginning for us.
"Come." Raj'ah said after they saw Prince, Lalaine, and the bar goers make a toast to honor my 'memory'.