Chapter 1
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At a grand stadium blazing with a massive audience who stood in cold of darkness, the spotlight shone on a lady holding a microphone.
Screams could be heard once her face was shown, she smiled at them.
"Days have past, Days have gone
No more do I hold you in my heart,
I couldn't leave and I won't stay,
Not every day is the same,
I tried to trust you but you broke me,
I couldn't love you because we were never the same"
The crowd was intoxicated by her melodious voice as she sang beautifully, following in sync with her were her backup singers.
A massive chant of her name was echoed after she had left the stage.
"August"
"August"
"You did it again August, never doubted you for a second" River her manager wrapped her arms around her shoulders,
"I need water" August said as she was all sweaty from her performance,
"Just wait in the dressing room I will get one for you, also we will be having dinner with an international producer,
Chloe is waiting for you, she will get you all dolled up" River gave her a thumps up.
In the Swiss Hotel, two average men discussed while having a drink,
"I hope you won't fail me this time" Crone said,
this wasn't the first time Dax had brought a lady to him but they weren't to his taste.
"Ofcourse not, this one that I have prepared for you is gorgeous, once you see her, you will be swept off your feet" Dax boasted,
"I can't wait" Crone laughed.
The presence of two ladies changed the atmosphere but one seemed to outshine the other as she looked dazzling in her black short dress, though she felt uncomfortable with it, she still held her head high and walked towards the average men.
"You are right, this one is gorgeous" Crone said raising his glass for a toast,
"Hello" August smiled taking a seat beside Dax,
"And with good manners,
What is your name?" Crone stretched his hands to hold hers,
"August" she reciprocated,
"Welcome August, I hope that we can be friends" he said with a sly meaning and kiss her hands,
"I see no problem with that" August innocently replied,
"This is one of the biggest producer in Barcelona, any artist who works with him will be promoted to an international level. You must do anything to please him" River whispered into her ears.
It's had been five years since August began her music career, she withstood a lot of things most especially her Manager always telling her to do things she wasn't conversant with.
"I understand" she complied,
"It's getting late and I need my energy" Crone downed the last glass and stood up,
"Take your time, rest and enjoy a good time" Dax smiled,
"August Dear, won't you accompany me" Crone spoke in a soft tone,
"What for" August blurted but got a pinch from River and a cold stare from Dax.
"Sure, shall we" she followed Crone till he got to his hotel room.
"Good night Sir" she had turned her back towards him,
"I will like to talk to you" he immediately said to stop her,
"Right now"
"Yes, it's urgent" he nodded and opened the door.
She took a seat and he sat close to her,
"I heard you started singing five years ago" he sat relaxed,
"Yes"
"How has it been" he knew almost everything about her from the information he got from Dax,
"Amazing"
"With your angelic voice you should be on an international level. Do you want that?" he asked,
"Very much" she replied,
"Will you do anything for it?" he eagerly waited for her response,
"What does that mean" she felt bothered by his question,
"You see, being an international musician is not easy, the hard work, the stress, but there are advantages too, like collaboration with other international singers and pleasing the right people.
I will love to help bring you out to the world" he explained
"Really" she got excited,
"Yes, but you have to do something for me" he smirked,
"What is that" she knew exactly what he wanted,
"It won't take anything" he tried to dodge the question,
"What is it" she sternly asked,
"Just warm my bed tonight" he touched her legs,
"I can't do that" she brushed him off,
"Think about all the things you will achieve. I can take you places around the world" he tried convincing her,
"I am sorry but I have to decline your offer" She got angry looking at him with disgust.
She hated such men and always avoided them.
"I am offering you success at a cheap rate" he informed,
"I will take my leave now since you don't have anything useful to say" she respectfully bowed,
"You are missing out on this rare opportunity, do you think Dax brought you here just to talk, he know who I am and what I can do" Crone boasted, he wasn't going to let her go without emphasizing who he was and what he was capable of.
"I don't care" she shrugged,
"You will come back" he said,
"Never" August slammed the door as she muttered some offensive words.
How dare he try to sleep with her, this was all River's fault, if she hadn't gotten such a devilish manager then she would be fine.
Then realization hit her, she had always wanted to be famous but she had only achieved that on national scale, being eager to broaden her horoscope she thought of compromising.
It just required to give her body to him, it wasn't like she hadn't been touched by a man.
"I knew you would come back" Crone smiled when he saw her walk back in.
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