Judal and Aladdin leave the house before the sun rises. The grey morning light signals the start of another day. Everything had been packed into the car the night before, so the morning had only needed to add a few things and make coffee before locking up the house and setting the alarm. They said goodbye to the winter wonderland and moved north, beginning the return trip to Portland.

Everything was cold. Aladdin was driving again. Judal had gone to sleep much later then she had, so he wasn't fully awake yet. She took things slow, not really used to driving in the snow. It wasn't bad, she actually wasn't as nervous as she thought she would be. It was cold though, the early morning chill seeping in through the windows. She turned the heater on as high as it would go and even turned on the seat warmer. It took almost twenty minutes for the heater to really kick in though, which annoyed her greatly. It was too cold this morning. She was wearing several layers but it didn't seem to keep the cold away.

The two stayed in relative silence through the morning, sipping coffee and munching on the food Aladdin made the day before. They held off on stopping for as long as possible, trying to minimize the time it would take to get back. Aladdin didn't want to stay at another hotel if she could help it.

~~~Sinbad~~~

He met her at the restaurant downtown. He arrived first. The hostess led him to the private room in the back. She came in a few minutes later. Her dark blue hair hung down her back in a straight sheet. She wore a light pink dress that hugged all her curves nicely. He wanted to touch her. He couldn't, but he wanted to.

She greeted him warmly. They had a very romantic date. They were both experts in their own kind of seduction, and they put their skills to use. It was a game they played with one another, a game both parties greatly enjoyed. It wasn't a game Hakuei normally played, but for him she made an exception. He was special. There was just something about him.

They spent hours in the room, eating the food slowly, drinking different wines. They enjoyed each other's company. They were both experienced members of the entertainment world, they spoke of most embarrassing times, most fun times, favorite people to work with, pet peeves, and the like.

Eventually Sinbad offered his hand and led Hakuei in a dance around the room; a very up close and personal, touchy-feely dance. First in place, making a small circle then literally around the room.

~~~Solomon~~~

The blonde sitting in front of him was looking, no glaring, at his phone. It kept ringing and every ring brought about a deeper frown.

"Alibaba? Is everything alright?"

"Fine. Judal is just being a pain and I don't feel like dealing with it right now. It was funny at first, but now his possessiveness is just annoying."

"Oh, I see. Are you here to talk about Aladdin?"

"No, actually I wanted to talk to you about that offer you made."

"Really? I thought your parents weren't okay with it."

"They weren't, but I talked to them about things. I'm eighteen now anyway, so they were more open to discussion this time around. And it isn't like they could really stop me given my age anymore. But they are fine with it so long as I keep going to school. They want me to finish high school at the actual school, not homeschooling. And I still plan to go to college. So as long as I'm on as a minor artist I'll do it."

"I'm glad to hear that. I was thinking that I want you to play with Aladdin at the concert Ugo and I have been planning for her and Judal. You would need to learn all the music and come to several rehearsals, but I don't think it will take too much time. Well, at least not so much time that you won't be able to do other things."

"When do I start?"

"As soon as the two of them decide what songs they are going to preform. Since it is a collaboration we aren't showcasing an album in this concert."

Vibrating. "Seriously? This too? Solomon I have to go, Kouha is freaking out at Kougyoku again and I need to go do damage control before they start fighting and Kouen gets involved. I'll see you later."

"Good luck."

He left. Solomon now had several minor and major artists he would be able to rely on. He wasn't sure how Ugo was doing on his end. Although Ugo had many connections, some of them wouldn't stand against the influence of Sindria and Al Thamen yet, even if Alma Torran was the challenger. It was annoying but not unexpected. He was working against huge, already established competitors.

Hello!

Another Chapter is out. I have the next few chapters written and will start editing them as soon as I have posted this chapter.

Kou family movie coming up really soon. AHHHHH!

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-Kizuna