Honestly, not much happens in this chapter. I loved the song though, so I had to find a way to add it in :)
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Rose POV (picks up from where chp 12 left off)
When I managed to calm down after sending that email to Dimitri, I got ready for the day. I planned on visiting Mason and Eddie in the gym where they were training before heading to the studio. I had met Mason and Eddie in elementary school, not too long after Lissa and I became friends, and they've become like overprotective brothers to Lissa and I over the years.
When I first started thinking about boys, every guy that flirted with me ended up running in the opposite direction after a day or two. The same thing happened to Lissa. I thought something was wrong with us until I figured out that Eddie and Mason had taken it upon themselves to 'scare away any guys that weren't good enough for their little sisters'. We were all the same age, but I was the smallest of all of us, and Lissa was only slightly taller than me, so being their 'little sisters' never bothered us until then. I put a stop to that when I'd punched them, giving them identical black eyes. Afterwards, they were still overprotective, but they let me handle guys, for me and Lissa, on my own.
In fact, their over-protectiveness of me and Lissa is why Baba asked them to become part of my security team. When they agreed, he put them in some kind of training program at some super elite gym. I think Baba is going a bit overboard, but whatever. It's easier to accept it rather than fighting with him.
I walked into the gym, and was immediately greeted by Mason. He was watching a sparring match between Eddie and another guy that I didn't know or get a good look at.
"Hey! Haven't seen you in forever!" Mason said jovially. I grinned at him as he walked over to where I was standing.
"I've missed you, too, Mase. It's been what… a day?" I replied as I gave him a hug.
"More like a week." He replied, smiling so wide that I thought his cheeks might be hurting. "How've you been Rosie Poo?"
Out of reflex, I punched him in the gut for calling me that. He grunted and whined. So much for elite training; he could barely take a punch.
"Never call me that again." I growled. Just then, Eddie pinned his opponent, so I thought it'd be a good time to get his attention. "Eddie!"
"Rosie!" He replied with a ton of enthusiasm as he looked up at me.
"What is it with you guys and calling me Rosie?"
Just as Eddie walked over to where Mason and I were standing, my email notification went off, echoing around the room.
"Is it your boyfriend?" Eddie teased.
"Maybe, and he's not my boyfriend!" I huffed and rolled my eyes. "Besides, my dad will be looking for me. I'm not meant to be here."
I gave them both a quick hug, and headed out of the gym, eager to check my new email. I hoped that it was Dimitri, but I was nervous at the same time. I decided to wait until I got to the studio to check it.
Once I made it to the studio, I was ambushed by Adrian.
"You're late." He said as pulled me into a meeting room. I didn't get the chance to reply before the meeting started.
I looked around the room to notice that everyone was here along with 2 blonde girls that looked to be about the same age as Adrian. The shorter one looked familiar, but I wasn't left to wonder why for long before Adrian started talking.
"Now that our Little Singer is here, let's get this meeting started." He paused to look over at the shorter blonde girl. She stood. "Everyone, this is Rose's tour manager, Jill Mastrano," He paused again as the taller, but still shorter than Adrian, blonde girl stood up. He gestured towards her. "And this is Rose's new Public Relations manager, Sydney Sage. Jill handles everything tour related while Sydney handles everything media related."
I noticed that Adrian's face lit up when he looked at Sydney. I think someone might have a crush on my new PR manager. I listened as Jill talked about anything and everything tour related, but most of it passed through one ear and out the other. I knew that Lissa would be getting all of this information, and I could ask her later. Right now, all I wanted to do was check my email, and finish the song that I started working on this morning.
By the time that the meeting let out, it was lunch time, and I was hungry. I had skipped breakfast in order to go see Mase and Eddie. I decided that I would ask Ambrose and Lissa to come to lunch with me, and I could get some help finishing my new song. Before I brought it up though, I decided to check my email.
I pulled out my phone, and opened the app to find that the new email was from Dimitri. I took a calming breath, and opened it. I read it, and read it again and looked at the attached photo. The photo was beautiful.
I slumped down against the wall that I was standing near, pondering Dimitri's words.He wants to meet me. He wants to meet, face to face, and he wants my phone number. I'm so frozen by shock and happiness that I don't notice Jill standing in front of me, trying to get my attention until she touches my arm.
"What?" I asked, confused.
"You were just staring off into space with a goofy looking grin on your face. I just had a quick question for you." Jill replied.
"Oh, sorry, I just got a pleasant email from a friend of mine. What's your question?" I asked.
"Do you want any tickets for any of your friends? Like backstage passes or anything?"
"Actually, I was going to find you after lunch and talk to you about that. As of right now, I need two of the VIP backstage passes. I might need a few more later, but I don't know right now." I replied, thinking about Dimitri and his sister.
"Okay. To which show?" Jill asked, pulling out some kind of mini tablet, and pecking away at the screen.
"Uhm, the first one; isn't that the one that's here in LA?" I asked, making sure that I didn't get tickets for Dimitri for a concert on the other side of the country. Jill nodded.
"You have two concerts in LA. The very first one, and the very last one. Do you want those two passes for both concerts or just the first one?"
I thought for a minute. "Both." I finally decided. If Dimitri couldn't come to one, he could come to the other.
I still found it kind of strange that we both lived in the LA area, but never really discussed it. I only knew that he lived in this area because of the address that he gave me to send him letters to. Suddenly, I wondered if we'd ever met, but just hadn't realized it. Jill spoke again, pulling me from my thoughts.
"Okay, well I will have those passes to you by the end of the week. Let me know if you need any more. I've got to head out." Jill said before abruptly leaving.
I returned my attention to the momentarily forgotten email, smiled, and quickly typed a reply.
September 12
The picture was beautiful. Don't worry about my dad; he knows that I'll break his nose again if he touches my phone. He couldn't check it anyway. My phone is password protected, just like my email. It's only my mail that he can get his hands on, which I doubt he will be checking after last time.
My phone number is attached. Can't wait to hear from you. Anyway, I've got to go finish the song that I started this morning.
Talk to you soon!
-Your Roza
I sent the email, and went to find Ambrose and Lissa. They were in the lobby, chatting away until Lissa noticed me.
"Hey, Rose, we ordered pizza. Do you want to eat lunch with us?"
As if on cue, the pizza guy walked in with two pizzas. Lissa paid him, but I grabbed the pizzas for her.
"Come on, let's go to one of the practice rooms. I have a song that I want to work on while we eat." I told them as I walked away.
Lunch went by quick, as did finishing the song. I was so excited that I wanted to record it today also. Ambrose went off to get the recording studio set up while Lissa and I went to find Adrian. I wanted his opinion on whether or not this song should go on my album.
Half an hour later, I was ready to record. The only thing missing was Dimitri since I wrote this song for him. I thought about him, and started singing.
Low
When you're feeling low
And you just don't know where to run to
Broke
If your heart's been broke
And you feel like you're all alone
If you need something to believe in
If you're looking for a light to guide you home
Just look inside
You're light is shining brighter than you know
You should know
I'm never gonna let you down
I'm always gonna build you up
And when you're feeling lost
I will always find you, love
I'm never gonna walk away
I'm always gonna have your back
And if nothing else you can always count on that
When you need me
I promise I will never let you down
Laugh
I will make you laugh
If you ever feel like crying
Close
I will hold you close
You won't be alone anymore
If you need someone to believe in
If you're reaching for a hand to guide you home
Just take my hand and I won't let you go
I hope you know
I'm never gonna let you down
I'm always gonna build you up
And when you're feeling lost
I will always find you, love
I'm never gonna walk away
I'm always gonna have your back
And if nothing else you can always count on that
When you need me
I promise I will never let you down
Ain't never gonna let you down
If you need something to believe in
If you feel you've reached the end of the road
Don't be afraid, I'll always guide you home
You should know
I'm never gonna let you down
I'm always gonna build you up
And when you're feeling lost
I will always find you, love
I'm never gonna walk away
I'm always gonna have your back
And if nothing else you can always count on that
When you need me
I promise I will never let you down
Ain't never gonna let you down (×2)
I finished the song with a huge smile on my face. The approval on everyone else's faces just made me smile wider. Now, I couldn't wait until Dimitri heard it.