I sat back and watched Jack look over my new designs. I had spent the last 2 days perfecting my sketches and after working with my creative team we created some pretty good designs.
“They’re great. I want this one and this one to be our focused marketing products for the spring collection” jack said picking out two specific designs which I agreed were the best out of the bunch.
He laid them out on the table. His assistant noted them down and ran off to his office.
“where you off to” Jack said when I began to clear up my desk. Normally I would stay at work late and we would go over plans and just generally talk but tonight I was busy.
I’ve been working since 8 this morning so staying here any longer might just kill me.
“My friend has her album listening part y in 1 hour. You’ll be seeing me in a body bag tomorrow if I don’t leave now” tonight s the moment that both her and me have been waiting for.
I remember watching her dance around her room as she imagined herself being a worldwide sensation as I stressed over a maths exam. She was never into school, she spent her days making videos of her singing.
She kept it hidden from me for two whole years but eventually I found her YouTube page.
“Haan finally did it then” he says leaning against the table” Jack met Hannah a few times when she was just starting out.
Jack was the one who drove us both to meet up with a recording studio, so you could say he helped a lot.
“well don’t be late now” that reminded me that I had to leave now.
I sat wit benny as he drove me to the event, barely had time at home so here I am finishing y makeup in the back of the car.
“Benny, stop it” I shouted at him. He tried to choke back a laugh when he saw the black line above my eye.
I told him to hurry, I didn’t tell him to drive like a maniac.
“sorry Selene, if you’re late she will blame me. Hannah can be very… difficult” he was holding back on his choice of words, clearly.
Ben made me late for her birthday party last month and Hannah was not happy. She’s only 5’6 but she’s intimidating as hell.
I decided to not bother with my makeup at all since Hannah was sending me lovely messages that you should send your bestie. She was probably nervous, and when she’s like this she tends to get very verbally violent.
I stepped out of the car as soon as I arrived
I stepped out of the car as soon as I arrived. Luckily nobody really cared about me since everyone was too busy interested in models and artists who had been invited as well.
I was actually relieved that I could just walk in with nobody bothering me. That was until I was dragged inside a room by none other than the brilliant Haan.
She looked amazing all glammed up and wore a dress that brought out her beautiful chocolate skin that she embraces.
“About time you got here” she says wrapping her arms around me.
I wasn’t quite sure why she was hugging me, but I was going to put it down to nerves since even though she has performed in front of bigger audiences I know she still gets nervous.
I walk around the room “told you I would be here on time” I said referring to the clock which read 8. 50. she was set to perform at 9 so that’s 10 whole minutes.
I don’t think she appreciated my comment because she shoved a glass of wine in my hand before walking over to her makeup artist who decided that she needed more highlight.
I was in the middle of taking candid shots of her that I hadn’t realised someone was behind me, way too close for me to ignore.
“Hannah why am I getting a microphone fitted” I asked Hannah as the young boy fixed a microphone to my body. He looked as uncomfortable as I did at this moment in time.
Poor guy.
Hannah smirked over at me getting up from her seat. “well Selene, I thought it would be so fucking cute if we did a duet you know like old times” excuse me.
Just wait a minute.
“Remember in college when you stepped in and played the piano for my song, it’s basically the same thing c’mon help your girl out” she says. I actually couldn’t believe she said that.
I stare at her as she obnoxiously checks herself out in the mirror. “I did that because there was nobody else, now you can pay someone to do it, no way in hell am I doing this shit anymore” I said angrily placing my glass down on the table.
She rushed over to me when she saw that I was reaching for this stupid microphone.
She held my hands in hers begging me with her eyes.
“please please please Selene” she begs.
I really didn’t want to do it. I prefer being backstage not front of stage. That’s why I have Hannah that’s her job not mine.
She was already jumping for joy when she saw the weakness towards this whole situation. There is only so much strength I can have against this girl.
It wasn’t long until I was standing with Caleb and Bailey who were Hannah’s other best friends. We cheered and jumped along to the song Hannah was singing. The crowd seemed to really enjoy the music as we all sat in our cheers.
Well some of us were seating.
When her song was coming to an end, I think I felt my heart fall out my fucking ass because Hannah gave me this look.
The look of “its time bitch”
A security guard reached out to me and guided me to the nearest staircase.
“hands together for Selene Mitchell” she said into the microphone. Cheers and chants broke out as I walked towards this big piano that she had on stage. I try and play every day at home but these days I’m finding it way too difficult to find the time for it.
Hannah had written this beautiful song which had an easy enough melody that I could play to. I was thankful that she picked such an easy song for us to do. Maybe she does have a heart in the end.
“I haven’t written ballads since college, but this song is definitely a favourite of mine and I would like to dedicate this song to my best friend Selene who graciously offered to help me out” I tried not to show everyone how wrong that statement was. I will let her have her fun.
Peoples eyes moved over to the screen behind us and I was shocked to see many pictures appearing of me and her when we were younger.
Some of which ill have to kill her for later. That’s just embarrassing.
I stared playing the first part of the song and let Hannah’s angelic voice take over. For such a rude potty mouth this girl has such a beautiful voice and relaxes me completely. Being were holding their flashlights from the phones n the air enjoying the song.
It was a beautiful moment and I’m actually glad I was able to have such a big part in it.
“I told you” she whispered into my ear when we finished the song. I was rushed off the stage when dancers came to join Hannah. The music was going into her more popular genre of music.
I soon found myself at the bar trying to stay awake for the whole event. But after worked for so many hours I was soon regretting it. My eyes just wanted to close, and I was wondering if she minded that I take a snooze on her sofa in her private room.
I stared down at the martini I had in front of me and wondered if she would care if I left.
“I had no idea you played” someone said to my left. They placed their small glass on the bar and took the bar stool next to me.
No invitation in hand.
My eyes instantly rolled when I realised who this was. First, he’s at the same event as me, next he’s in my own mother’s hospital room and now low and behold he’s at my best friends’ event.
Has god sent him to be my personal handsome devil or is this just plain stalking at its finest?
“why would you know anything about me” I said not really in the mood to make small talk. I’m hungry and too tired for that right now.
He laughed lightly at m answer. “your mother had a lot of things to say about you actually, it’s a shame she didn’t mention it” yeah, a real shame.
“so, what do I have to thank you for. Doctors and nurses love you well actually they love money going towards the hospital, but it takes a lot to have my mother worship you” I asked him, this time I turned to face him.
I probably shouldn’t just stare at my glass whilst I speak to him.
He’s seemed to appreciate the eye contact. People in business adore eye contact and its just general manners in all communication.
“worship makes it sound weird, I can’t help it if I’m charming” ok now I’ve lost interest. Couldn’t he have said something normal.
“I don’t get it, I spoke to the right people, gave enough money and got her home yet you’re the one being praised” why is that.
There must be something I’m missing from all of this.
“I meant what I said the other day, they should have been thanking you. I just generally help a lot at the hospital and I admit I spent more time with your mother but that was because she reminds me of my mother” he explains to me.
Fuck
Now I’m the jerk.
“is she still alive?” I ask.
His eyes gave me the answer I needed.
I placed my hand on his arm that laid on the bar table. “I’m sorry, fuck why am I such a bitch” I said to myself although he heard it clearly.
I quickly removed my hand. “you didn’t know, its fine I’m just glad that its out in the open now”
Mum always wanted a son so I’m sure she been enjoying the company of Nick.
I decided to use my brain and make a clean slate.
I reached my hand out “Hi I’m Selene nice to meet you” Nick’s lips curved into a smile and he took my hand and shook it.
“Selene, I’m Nick” he said, he couldn’t help but let out a little laugh towards the end.
Things were going so well until Nick decided to put his foot in his mouth.
“Talking is so much better than just staring isn’t that right?” he said coming closer to me, to the point where I could feel him against my skin. His breath hitting my bare shoulders causing me to shiver.
Jack was right, I was never discreet but I wasn’t trying to be either.
The devil in disguise I tell you.