Chapter 3 : Contract
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After finishing my lunch, I slept for few minutes. I woke up hearing my mobile ringtone.
"Hello!" I answered in a sleepy voice.
"Hey Jennie! We are conducting photoshoot. You must be here at 5.30"
"Mark! Photoshoot? Today? But why?"
"Because you are a model from our modelling agency and we must keep track of your new looks. We postponed many shoots because of your debut album. We must do it in few days. We are lack of your new pictures. Many advertising companies are asking about you."
"Yeah I know Mark. But I can't come today. We will do it some other time."
"Ads are your thing. I don't care Jen. But as a photographer and Manager I must keep track of your photoshoot."
"O.K Mark. But not now. I'll inform the time."
"Make it soon. Bye Jennie."
"Bye Mark."
After finishing my call, I noticed time as 3.45. I freshen up and started my car to the labels. It's 4.35 and I reached the labels. I went to Matt's cabin and saw Matt frowning.
"Hey Matt! What happened?"
"It's 4.40, still they didn't come. Is this the way they treat their boss who gives an opportunity? I think they're not fit for this."
"Matt!! I told him to be here at 5 not at 4.40. By the way Matthew, they have talent don't show your bossy nature infront of them"
"I'm just kidding J."
After few minutes, Daniel and his band entered the cabin.
"Good evening MR. Matthew and Ms. Jennifer." greeted Daniel.
"Good evening Daniel" I greeted back.
"Well!! For your own sake you're here at 4.55. It might be better, if you'd arrived here a bit earlier with these stingy instruments. You must show some punctuality to become successful infront of deep pockets, Mr Daniel." Matt told them in an aggressive way.
"We are sorry MR. Matthew. We were told your appointment time is 5 not earlier than that. Again we are sorry that we reached here at 4.55 not exactly at 5. “Daniel countered.
With Daniel's reply Matt's anger increased.
“Fine it's 5... Can we start now?” I interrupted them.
We walked to a big practicing hall and asked Daniel and his band to start.
Daniel opened his electric guitar with its body black..... I admired the way he held the headstock of the guitar in his left hand. And his right hand fingers pointed to the long vertical fretboard playing the frets..... The vibration that comes from the soundboard blocked the air with that music and his band performed as well with keyboards, drum sets, and other guitars. I kept enjoying as if I were in the heaven of music.
Within fifteen minutes they finished and looked for our response.
"(Clapping) that’s amazing ..... You just rocked” I praised.
"Yeah you're right!! They rocked really” Matt replied.
"Thank you so much” They replied with a bright smile.
"Sorry for underestimating you Daniel ... Hope you won't keep it in your mind” Matt said.
Daniel gave a half hearted smile to him.
"Here is your contract MR Daniel and I am the organizer for your debut album.” Matthew said.
"Thank you MR. Matthew” Daniel replied.
"You guys must be practiced well for your debut album and we'll plan the concert soon."
I felt so happy for them. I got a call from my dad and so I left the room.
"Hey Dad!"
"Hey Bubbly! Where is George? He is not lifting my call."
"George? I don't know. I am at labels dad."
"Labels? Are you with Matt?"
"Yeah dad. But he is busy with some new singers."
"O.K. O.K. I'll call you later bubbly. "
"Bye dad. Miss you."
"Miss you too."
With that I ended the call.
"Hey Star!! Thanks a lot.”
I heard Daniel's voice and so I turned back.
"Huh!! That's ok M.R.Eric. By the way, you rocked. I really loved it. And you can call me as Jennie."
"Jennie? Are you sure?" Daniel asked.
"Of course" I replied.
"O.K. Jennie. And you can call me as Daniel." He smiled
"Where is your band?"
"They were in flying colours and went to do some party .They all thanked you Jennie. They thought to meet you and take your autograph, selfie but they didn't find you so they went off. I was talking to Matthew for about some time and so I didn't go with them. Glad you are here in this label, I got a chance to speak with you."
"I was on call while you were discussing and walked down the stairs while talking on phone.”
After few minutes of silence he asked
“Jennie!! How about coming to cafe with me?? " .
“Sure Daniel!!" I agreed.
We both went to a nearby cafe within few minutes.
"Jennie ma'am one autograph, Jennie autograph please” few people crowded at the cafe.
I gave my autograph for most of the people, went inside and sat.
"A cappuccino for me." I said.
"Same here." he replied.
We ordered two cappuccinos and waited.
"So, tell me about you Daniel" I asked.
"Nothing much to say about me. I don't have anyone except my friends. We grew up in an orphanage and have been practicing since our childhood. We do few part time jobs to earn money for our daily needs and to buy some musical stuff. Our wish is to become a famous rocking band and help a lot of people."
"Sorry to ask ...... Orphan?"
"I don't have parents or any relatives. But I have my friends who are like a family to me. So I am not an orphan."
"I am so sorry."
"Never mind." He said.
We kept silent for a minute and then he suddenly asked
"Jennifer. Tell me about yourself."
I looked into his eyes and told
"I think you know about me."
"I know about your dad. Not about you" he said.
I laughed.
"Come on. Tell me Jennie." he asked.
"O.K. I was born in Texas and lived with my mom. My beautiful angel. I love her a lot. I spent most of my childhood with my mom as my dad was busy with his music, travelling and enjoying. But it doesn't mean I did'nt had a good relation with my dad. I love him too. He used to call me bubbly."
"Bubbly? But you are not like that except that cute chubby face."
We laughed and I said
"I was so bubbly when I was a kid. So he calls me that. And about my dream and goal? Same as yours."
"You moved here with your mom?"
"She was dead when I was 16."
"I am so sorry. I never knew that."
"That's o.k. From then, I have been staying in George's place."
"George?"
"My dad's friend. I love him more than my dad. He has been taking a good care of me since my childhood."
"What about your dad?"
"He is in Paris. He spends most of the time there. To become a singer, I stayed in New York."
While we were talking, the waiter brought our cappuccinos. The waiter asked for my autograph and I gave him. He thanked me and left.
I asked Daniel "Are you jealous of me?”
(Laughed) he replied “Why should I?? Soon everyone will come and ask for a selfie with me."
At first sigh I was impressed with his smile and looks..... But now I impressed with his attitude. From then, we became friends.
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