Concerts and Whatnots

Ch. 2

Remembrance

I didn't know what to wear. I could go country (like I had any other clothes), flirty, sexy, shy, relaxed; so many ways to dress. I decided to look flirty. I took my ripped jean shorts, lime green tank, navy blue plaid button up, and brand new black Justin boots. I looked in the mirror and approved my outfit. I decided on light skin tone make up, with a French braided pig tails. I looked in the full length mirror and loved it.

I went to gather my stuff when there was a knock at my room. I was so confused; no one knew what room I was in, except for the front desk. I mean, I didn't even tell my friends.

They knocked again.

I walked over to the peep hole and checked who it was. I didn't see anyone, so I opened the door and looked out. When I saw there wasn't anything out there I went to close the door. Right before the door was completely shut I saw something in front of my door. It was a rose with a note and a VIP pas. I was puzzled. I looked around, and then went back in to my room to read the note.

Dear Jackie,

I understand that you have never been back stage. So here is something for you to remember your birthday by.

Sincerely, yours.

I was so surprised. Who is sincerely mine?

I called down to the front desk and ordered a single flower vase and told them that the flower was on the counter and to fill it with water and place the rose inside. I left right after the call because I already knew I was going to be late.

I found a parking spot near the front. Once I got out I locked it up and walked to the booth and gave them my VIP pass and driver's license. They told me to step aside for a moment. I was wondering what I could have done, but I did as I was told and stood to the side of the booth.

After a couple of minutes a familiar man came walking up to me and said, "Mam', would you please come with me?"

We walked till we reached back stage.

"My, you have grown a bit, haven't you?" the same voice asked me.

I turned, startled, to face him," Do I know you?"

I looked up at him to see if I knew. I never forgot a face. Then, it hit me," Danuil? Is that you?"

The man I knew as Danuil, smiled at me as I jumped to hug him.

"I was afraid you didn't get the pass. D.J said he wasn't going to go out if you weren't back stage by the time he was on," He told me as he set me on the ground.

"So D.J gave me the VIP?" I said stunned.

"Ya, he said he wanted to have the most beautiful girl he has ever seen here to see him sing with her most favorite artists."

The concert started and Carrie, D.J's mother, stayed beside me the whole time. I got CDs and pictures (plus a T-shirt) signed before D.J came out.

"OMG! I got signatures from Trace Adkins and Blake Shelton!" I was so excited.

I heard the band getting ready. I talked to Carrie about my schooling and how I'm almost done and what I am going to do afterward.

That is when I heard D.J talking out on stage. I heard my song! I knew my eyes lit up when it came on. Carrie looked at me and laughed. When the light shown on D.J, he was looking my way, and then he started to walk my way. I knew I looked stunned, and my heart picked up the tempo of a race horse. He reached where I was standing and grabbed my hand to drag me out on the open stage. I allowed him to do so as we started to slow dance and twirl me.

I felt so happy. I Love my birthday. I Love my friends. At least I could die happy knowing D.J Thought I was beautiful and slow danced with me. My first slow dance with a guy, other than my father.