Disclaimer: I don't own anything that has to do with South of Nowhere or the characters.
Author's Notes: I haven't posted anything in a long time, but I have been working on this story for a couple months now. I have 19 chapters right now. I finally decided to give it a try online. Let me know what everyone thinks. Thank you
World Tour
Chapter 1 - The Meeting
(Ashley's POV)
I don't have the slightest idea as to why I take the time to pack anything. Packing is such a big waste of time. I am going to be touring the world in less than a month and I am stuck packing. What is the point? I am going to be gone so long that I will need 20 suitcases. Why can't I just buy new things I need every day? That sounds easier for me. It wouldn't be. Who am I trying to kid?
"ASH?" I hear my sister yell out.
"Kayla, if you yell one more time…" I say irritated.
"Sorry, I called your name out four times. You didn't answer. I wasn't sure where you disappeared to." Kayla says quickly watching me turn in circles making sure I have everything I need for my first two weeks of my tour. I sat everything out on my bed I know I would need. I needed to make sure I didn't leave anything out of the suitcase. I can always buy something if something is forgotten. The tour starts in Los Angeles on February 16th. Today is February 3rd. I have two shows in L.A before I move to my next city.
"Have you heard who is opening for me?" I ask my sister as I sit on the end of my bed.
"That is why I came over. We have a meeting with the label at 1pm. They called me about an hour ago." She shrugs her shoulders and takes a seat next to me. I lay back on my bed grabbing for my phone that is on one of my pillows. I light up my phone reading the time. It is 10:40 am. I should probably go shower and get ready. I sigh and get up from my bed.
"Why do they think everyone's time revolves around them?" I am beyond annoyed. I have made them more than enough money that they should be on my fucking time. Yes, I know I sound spoiled but who cares? Seriously, why do I need to do everything they say? Ugh! I hate bosses. This is going to be my fourth U.S tour, my first world tour. I have never held a concert in another country. This is going to be different for me. I fear how it is going to turn out. My U.S tours have been amazing. They love me here. I am not so sure about anywhere else. The thought scares me. I didn't wait for Kyla to answer me. I just walked out of my room and into my bathroom.
(2 hours later)
I am standing next to Kyla in the elevator. We are headed to the top floor to a conference room. The CEO's office is up there. We were told by reception on the first floor, we were to head up here. This is the stupidest thing ever. I don't know why I am in such a sour mood today. I think it is because I hate dealing with bosses. Kyla is my manager for a reason.
"Why did I have to be here?" I scuffle out while turning towards the shorter brunette.
"They didn't say. The only thing Ethan said when he called was that you and I needed to be here at 1 to meet with him and Travis." Kyla sighs knowing every well I hate meeting with these people.
"Sorry." I whisper out as the elevator dings. I pull my avatars back over my eyes and follow Kyla out and down the hall. We walk over to another desk. I turn around taking in the reception area. I don't ever remember being up here before. I spend several hours a day in this building but never up here. I am always in the studio. The studio I am always in is on the 8th floor. I have never understood why they needed this big of a building. One day I should find out what is on all these other floors. I spot a blonde girl sitting next to a guy over by the window. He doesn't look that much older than the blonde. She is staring out the window. I am not too big of a fan of heights. She obviously has no problem with it. I would be having an anxiety attack sitting by the window staring out of it the way she is. She looks so calm and collect. We are 50 floors up. Kyla grabs my arm pulling me to follow her. My eyes continue watching the blonde as I take a seat next to Kyla. I can only see the side of the blonde's face, but she is beautiful from what little bit I can see.
"Quit staring at Spencer." Kyla leans over whispering in my ear before smacking the back of my head.
"What the fuck, Kyla?" I yell out. I yelled a little too loud because I got everyone's attention including the blonde which I know is Spencer now. My thoughts are confirmed about the blonde being beautiful. My brown eyes meet the most amazing blue eyes, I have ever seen in my life. I have looked into many people's eyes, trust me on that. I break eye contact with Spencer first. I didn't want to get lost in her eyes for too long. I would most likely never return from their depths. I turn my head towards my sister and glare at her.
"So not your type." My manager whispers out quickly. She giggled lightly at me when I frowned at her.
"I didn't say anything. Plus, Ashley Davies doesn't do… whatever it is, you my dear sister, are implying." I let out a small giggle at my sister as she shakes her head at me. I don't like relationships. This lifestyle is too much for most people plus I trust no one anymore. Everybody always seems to want something from me or use me. I like my drunken one-night stands in different cities. I try to not sleep around much when I am in L.A. I hate running into one-night stands in clubs and trust me, I don't have the best luck. I always seem to run into one of them in L.A so, I started doing one-night stands in other cities. If it is not my hometown, I am game for anything. Well if it is just for one night.
"Kyla and Glen?" The lady behind the desk starts. I look over at her. Who the hell is Glen? "Ethan and Travis will see you now." She adds smiling at me. I stand up from my chair following Kyla. As I walk passed the receptionist, she winks at me.
"I have some eye drops…" I turn my head to find out who the voice is coming from. My eyes meet Spencer. God, her voice is as beautiful as she is. "… if you need help with whatever is in your eye." Spencer adds. I watch the blonde reach into her purse and pull out eye drops. She sits them on the woman's desk then continues to follow. I couldn't help but laugh along with Glen. All four of us walk into a conference room. I take a seat again next to Kyla. Glen and Spencer sit on the other side of the large table. There are probably 20 chairs at this table. Why do they need to use this big room for apparently what seems like is going to be 6 people? I watch Ethen and Travis walk in. I don't think I have seen Travis in over a year. I never have to go to these meeting. They are usually fine with just Kyla going.
"Afternoon!" Ethan says excitedly. I roll my eyes at him.
"Afternoon" Everyone in the room but Travis and I say in unison. I again roll my eyes at this.
"Can we get this over with? I have things to do. I don't care for small talk and I also don't care for beating around the bush. I just want to know why I had to be here and leave. Thanks." I grumble out. Kyla elbows me in the side. I shake my head and cross my arms over my chest.
"I won't keep you Ashley. I will get to the point." Ethan sighs out. "Ashley and Kyla Davies, this is Spencer and Glen Carlin." Ethan adds. I don't say anything. I look across the table and smile at them tightly. Travis tosses two thick folders down the table. They land in the middle of the table. Some of the papers fell out of the top folder.
"Those are for Glen and Kyla." Travis says. Glen stands up and grabs the top folder. He reaches over with his other hand with the bottom folder, handing it to Kyla. She smiled sweetly at him whispering thanks. "Well, those are for you to read over about the tour…"
"Wait, you mean to tell me that I have to go on tour with her?" I point over to Spencer. I am assuming she is an artist and this Glen guy is her manager since him and Kyla are getting the same folders. "No offense." I mumble out as Kyla once again elbows me. If my sister hits me one more time she is going to regret it. I watch Spencer roll her eyes at me.
"We don't even sing the same type of music." Spencer quietly interjects. Gosh, does her voice got to be so sexy? I sigh.
"You kind of do." Kyla and Glenn reply at the same time.
"Yours is just softer." Kyla adds looking over at Spencer. I guess I am the only person in this room who had no idea who Spencer was or has never heard her music. The public doesn't call me selfish for no reason, I guess.
"This tour is going to be different from normal tours. The lineup will go like this. Jenna will be opening for you, Spencer. Aiden will be opening up for you, Ashley…"
"What do you mean? Why the hell do we both have an opening act?" I interrupt Ethan.
"If you would let him finish Ashley." Kyla glares over at me.
"As I was saying… This tour is going to be different than any other. It will basically be two different concerts in one. Jenna will start the night. She will be on stage for approximately 45 mins followed with Spencer. Spencer, you are on stage for two hours. Aiden will go on after Spencer while they change Spencer's stage to yours, Ashley. Aiden is on stage for as long as Jenna is. Ashley, you are on stage for two hours also. There will be 5-minute breaks in between each artist. Every concert in the U.S starts with Jenna at 7pm. Ashley, your set should be done by 12:45am. As you all should know the tour starts on February 16th here in L.A. You have two shows before moving to San Diego. Anyways, you both should know your schedule for the whole U.S tour. If you don't check with your managers because there is a copy in their folders. We will meet again before you ladies head to Europe. Things change majorly after your U.S tour. We will meet again on June 10th at 1pm before your concert in Paris on June 14th. Any questions?" Ethan finished off. Everyone looks at everyone around the room. No one said anything.
"Spencer?" Travis says looking at the blonde. "Ashley?" He turns to look at me. "I hope you ladies enjoy your tour. Be safe out there." He got up from his seat heading towards the door. "And Ashley?" Travis questions looking at me with his hand on the door handle.
"Yeah?" I say looking at him quizzically.
"Keep your ass out of trouble this time!" Travis demands glaring at me before walking out the room. I giggle. Kyla again sends me a glare. Okay, people really need to stop glaring at me today. It is starting to get very annoying.
"I hope both you ladies have a wonderful tour." Ethan says before he exits the room going down the hall the same way Travis went. I stand up from my seat. The other three don't try to move.
"As much fun has this has been, I really have things to do." I giggle to myself because honestly, I don't have shit to do. I am keeping myself hidden away before the tour starts because once it starts, I will be under the damn microscope. Even if I am stuck in my own home right now at least I can be completely and utterly myself. "They would have sent all that in a fucking e-mail. Fucker always have to waste my fucking time." I grumble out before walking to the door and leaving the room. I wait for Kyla by the elevator. I rode with her over here or I would've left her ass. She would turn up at my house later. The older sibling always does. Kyla is just under two years older than me. I didn't know I even had a sister until I was 10 and Kyla was about to be 12. We got along almost right away. I was iffy with it at first. I have never been able to trust anyone in my life. The only person I have ever trusted after my father is Kyla. Our father passed away right after we got back home from my first tour. My father was my manager before Kyla. After he passed, I asked Kyla to be my manager since she was always around my father helping him with everything like she was his assistant. I knew she would do an amazing job and she has. Kyla hesitated at first about accepting my job offer. I am grateful every day for my sister. Finally, Kyla joins me 10 minutes later pushing the button for the elevator.
"Important plans Ash?" Kyla lightly says with a smile still plastered on her face since she has joined me at the elevator.
"What is with your face?" I question her. My sister shakes her head at me still smiling widely. I groan at her and continue waiting for this slow ass fucking elevator. Who the fuck has 1 elevator with 50 floors? UGH! "I don't have plans sis. I just don't want to be here." I added as I hear the ding of the elevator. FINALLY! We both walk inside the elevator.
"Glen and Spencer are coming over for dinner." Kyla quickly lets out before holding the elevator door before it starts to close.
"What the fuck…?" I start but stop when I see the other pair of siblings enter the elevator. I hope they are brother and sister because they look too much alike to really be anything else. "Okay, Kyla. What time?" I sigh as we all ride to the first floor of this stupid building.
"We decided on 7, didn't we?" Kyla says over to the Carlin's.
"Yes, would you like me to bring anything?" Glen asks smiling at Kyla with Spencer next to him nodding. I shake my head at their interaction.
"Brother?" I whisper in Spencer's ear. I giggle lightly feeling her shiver. All the blonde did was nod her head once more. I don't think she talks much. I think I should do some investigating on Spencer when I get home, listen to some of her music. This should be a fun night. Hopefully, we can just get along and I won't have a repeat of my past tours.
