Chapter 09 - The Watermelon

During the holidays, Helena traveled with her parents to Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. After the Christmas holidays, Helena still traveled with her cousins ​​to beaches around Brazil. She took full advantage of the January vacation, which is summer in Brazil. Helena and her parents returned to London at the beginning of February and she came back brunet.

During January and the first half of February, Freddie, Brian, Roger and John recorded the band's first album at Trident Studios. They still did not know what the name of the first Queen album they would choose. They took the holidays from Brian's college, Roger and John, who was studying Electronic Engineering at Chelsea College to record . Roger during this time was also only with his girlfriend Josephine. He only paid attention to her, however, as soon as classes started, he would be back with other girls. And classes at Imperial College returned on February 21st. Alan returned to talk to Roger, for him to elaborate a challenge, so that he can be part of the Taylor gang. Helena asked Alan not to get involved with Roger's group, because everyone is immature and does not care about a cause.

Helena was invited by Freddie, Brian and John to take pictures of Queen's upcoming Queen's shows at King's College on March 10 and at a staff party at Forest Hill Hospital on March 24th and Helena accepted. The boys said that Trident Studios would pay her, a sum of money for the photos. Roger was against her taking pictures of the band, but most of them won and Trident wanted the girl's work, too. Helena was still invited to work as a photographer for a music magazine whenever they needed it. Helena, although studying Biology, also stands out as a photographer. The young woman while not finding work in the area of ​​Biology, is making money from photography.

The days passed quickly ...

Thursday, March 9, 1972.

The day before, Brian and Roger had talked to the Imperial College Rectory, asking permission for the band to perform in front of the Institution after class closing, to announce their performance at King's College on Friday, and the Institution said that they could introduce themselves, but at least for half an hour so as not to disturb the traffic. So, Freddie, Brian, Roger and John arranged along with Trident Studios, a small truck that would use i am as an electric trio for the band to perform. On Thursday, after closing another day of classes at Imperial College, Brian and Roger left the institution and went to meet Freddie and John, who were already waiting for them with the trio electric truck and all the musical instruments were already mounted. Then the band got on the trio electric truck. The young students of Imperial College as they left the Institution were already around the electric trio. Freddie picked up the microphone smiling and said,

- Good afternoon my dears. As most of you know, tomorrow at eight o'clock, Queen will perform at King's College, auditorium number four. In the auditorium the capacity is for three hundred people. The boys and I have sold half the tickets so far. There are one hundred and fifty tickets to be sold and I hope we can sell after our short presentation of half an hour we'll do hereright now to spread our presentation tomorrow and QUEEN is recording the first album. We count on your presence, dear ones.

Everyone shouted and clapped. Helena smiled and was with the other students, however, she was very close to the trio, taking pictures of the guys' presentation and then sending them toTrident Studios. Next to her was her classmate Vivian, who was also enjoying the boys' sound and jumping along with the other students. Around the electric trio were many animated students, who sang Queen's songs like Keep Yourself Alive, Liar and The Night Comes Down. The band also sang Jailhouse Rock cover and Led Zeppelin's Rock and Roll song, as well as The Beatles' Come Together . Everyone was paying attention to the band's presentation , impressed by the talent of the guys. Helena took the photos and was delighted because she saw great talent in the band and that they deserve as soon as they succeed. She took pictures of all the boys, including Roger himself as well, playing his drums and the blonde staring at him intently. Helena had already realized how beautiful the picture was.

Before closing the presentation, Freddie said:

"My dear ones, thank you for your cooperation and for being here. We'll have our sausage now, but this time who will sing will not be me. It will be our drummer, Roger, better known as Rog. He wrote a recent song for our album and he already wants to introduce all of you here . Thanks for the support and then, please, whoever wants can already buy tickets for the presentation tomorrow with me. - Freddie said smiling.

The lead singer came down from the electric trio and went to meet a group of students who wanted to buy tickets for the presentation at King's College. He stayed in the electric trio only Roger, Brian and John.

- Galera, it's next - Roger said to the microphone - I wrote and wrote a song recently, that will be in the first album of the band. The name of the song is Modern Times Rock'n'Roll. Who loves Rock and Roll? - Said the drummer to the microphone.

And all the Imperial College students around the electric trio raised their hands to Helena and Vivian. Roger looked at the brunette who took the photos of the band. In the vision of the drummer, Helena was every day more beautiful and delicious. And he was sure if he told her that, he would get the brunette. Roger smiled at the thought of seeing Helena just in a bikini, after all she was the darkest of the sun that caught the vacation of Brazil. He smirked, really like he was watching Helena with a bikini in front of her.

Brian and John realized Roger was distracted.

"Rog, wake up," Brian smiled. "We have one more song to play, your song.

Roger woke up from his reverie and looked at Helena who was taking pictures this time from John and Brian. Roger composed himself and spoke again into the microphone:

- Since everyone here loves Rock and Roll like me, we should celebrate it, always, because, it is a musical style that will have to stay forever in music. Never let Rock and Roll die, "Roger said excitedly.

The girls shouted Roger's name and said how beautiful and sexy he was. Roger was shirtless for the girls' delirium. Helena saw the reaction of the girls and rolled her eyes.

"I think you're the only one who does not fall into Roger's beauty charms, my friend," Vivian said.

"I have a brain, my friend. These girls just see Roger's pretty face, his angel's face, but if he knew he was a devil, they would not be excited in that way. "Helena said irritably, taking another picture of the blond drummer looking at her smiling.

"Then get ready, then, I will now introduce my song, honoring the Rock and Roll." The blonde smiled.

Then Brian, Roger, and John started to play their instruments and Roger began to sing with his sexy, hoarse voice:

Had to make do with a worn out rock and roll scene

The old bop is gettin 'tired need a rest
Well you know what I mean
Fifty eight that was great
But it's over now and that's all
Somethin 'harder's coming up
Gonna really knock a hole in the wall
Gonna hit ya grab you hard
Make you feel ten feet tall

At that moment Helena who took the pictures heard siren noise and stopped photographing and looked at Vivian.

"Girl, are you hearing siren noises?" Helena asked.

- Siren noises? No, I'm just enjoying the sound of Roger - Said Vivian smiling jumping.

Helena looked to the side and saw that there was already a small congestion in the street and that there was an ambulance wanting to pass, but that the electric trio was disturbing.

"Everyone, listen up, we'll give the ambulance room to pass," Helena said louder so the students could hear, without success.

Roger kept singing:

Well, I hope that's big baby's gonna come along soon
You do not know how it could happen any ol 'rainy afternoon
With the temp'rature down
And the jukebox blowin 'no fuse
And my musical life's feelin '
Like a long sunday school cruise
And you know there's one thing
Every single body could use

Helena looked at the students desperately, for the only way she had sensed the presence of the ambulance.

"STAFF, WE WILL GIVE SPACE FOR THE AMBULANCE TO PASS" Helena shouted, but no one listened.

Everyone was crazy with the heavy sound of Brian's guitar, John's bass and Roger's drumming, and his powerful, raspy voice.

- ARE YOU DEAF? LET'S GIVE SPACE FOR AMBULANCE - Helena screamed again, unsuccessfully.

Then she asked Vivian to hold her camera and irritated, the girl went up to the electric trio and Roger continued singing and playing his drums excitedly:

Modern times rock and roll
Modern times rock and roll

At that moment, Helena climbed into the electric trio and came up with the guitar solo from Brian's Red Special. And John and Roger were conducting the bass and drums and giving the rhythm of the song. Helena looked at the three young men, who were in ecstasy, playing their instruments. She approached Roger to get his attention, the blond even saw her, but continued to play his drums.

- ROGER, IS IT ALL ABOUT YOU TO STOP SINGING FOR AN INSTANT? WE HAVE TO TAKE THE ELECTRIC TRIO HERE, THERE IS AN AMBULANCE THAT NEEDS TO PASS, WHICH IS STOPPED IN THE SMALL CONGESTIONATION! "Helena shouted to Roger without success.

The blonde continued to sing:

Get your high heeled boots and some groovy clothes
Get a hair piece on your chest
And a ring through your nose
Find a nice little man who says
He's gonna make you a real big star
Stars in your eyes ants in your pants
Think you should go far.
Everybody in this bum sucking world's
Gonna know just who you are!

Annoyed Helena headed toward the sound box and pulled out all the wires and unplugged the guitar cable from Brian and John's bass. At that moment Roger stopped playing the drums and singing, without finalizing his song. The young men who were around the electric trio protested and began to scream.

- EI, GIRL, ARE YOU WRONG? DO YOU WANT TO CALL THE ATTENTION UNTIL HERE IN THE ELECTRONIC TRIO, BY TRANSFERRING THE BAND PRESENTATION? ATTRACING THE PRESENTATION OF MY SONG? - Roger shouted - IF YOU WANT TO APPEAR YOU HOLD A WATERMELON IN THE NECK.

The other students attending Queen's presentation laughed at what Roger had said.

- IDIOT, I DID THAT BECAUSE THERE IS AN AMBULANCE WANTING PASSAGE AND WE SHOULD TAKE THE ELECTRONIC TRIO FROM THAT! - Helena yelled again.

- WHAT? I DID NOT UNDERSTAND - Roger shouted.

Brian, John, and he had not even understood what she had said because of the students' shouting. Desperate Helena turned on the cables again and picked up the microphone from the pedestal.

- I'M TRYING TO SAY DESPERATELY TO GIVE A PASSAGE TO AN AMBULANCE THAT IS CONTAINED IN CONGESTION. WILL THE STUDENTS COULD GIVE PASSAGE? AND WILL YOU ROGER, COULD THROW THE ELECTRONIC TRIO FROM THAT AND PASS THE AMBULANCE? He shouted at the microphone, Helena.

"Oh, of course, I'll take the electric trio," Roger said sheepishly, scratching his head.

- And the band's performance is over. - Helena said into the microphone - It's already closed, okay? Come back to your house with care.

Helena sat on the electric trio as Roger got into the vehicle, dialed, and pushed the truck farther forward, releasing the driveway and the ambulance. After Roger parked the vehicle, Helena descended angrily from the electric trio. Freddie sold the tickets to interested students.

"Almost all the tickets were sold, dear Helena," Freddie smiled at her.

"I'm very happy, my friend," Helena smiled. "But your friend Roger is completely clueless.

Helena went to Vivian and took the camera with her and the brunette saw that there was a small fruit stand across the street. She went there and bought a large slice of watermelon. Helena loves watermelon. Then she came back, sucking on the watermelon and headed toward the boys.

- The presentation was good, unfortunately there was the small incident at the end - Said Brian worried - I hope this does not disturb. I'm sorry, Helena, but I did not listen to you, after all the students shouted.

"No problem, Bri, good thing I could tell you in time," the brunette said, eating the watermelon in a sexy way. "You want a piece?"

"Thank you, but not my angel," Brian smiled .

"I was able to sell all the tickets," Freddie said, smiling. "The missing tickets were sold.

- Excellent news Freddie - Said Vivian - Tomorrow the auditorium will be in full capacity.

"I hope we make a great presentation," John smiled.

"Of course you will," Helena said, eating her watermelon. "Anyone want you?"

Everyone said no. Roger was farther away, smoking, thoughtful, leaning against the truck. A few minutes later, he approached the group of friends who were talking.

"Helena, I'm sorry, but I did not hear what you said, I understood only when you spoke into the microphone," said Roger.

"Glad you understood what I said to the microphone, did not you, Taylor?" After all, you do everything wrong, you do not do anything right, just want to be the center of attention - Said Helena sarcastically eating her watermelon.

"Listen, girl, I said I was not understanding the situation, okay?" What matters is that everything has been solved. But, well I could have finished my song, I was about to finish, it was a little bit missing, you could have waited - Roger said a little irritated.

Brian ran a hand over his discouraged face.

"Okay, the two of you will start arguing again," said the guitarist.

"You really are an ogre, a complete brainless, Taylor, and on top of that I said I wanted to show up, that I should hang a watermelon on my neck, would not I?" Helena glared at him.

"Actually, I thought you wanted to show up and really when you want to, that's hanging a watermelon around the neck," Roger said, smiling sarcastically at her.

Helena then smiled machiably at everyone.

"That smile of Helen's scared me," Freddie said, chuckling.

Brian, John, and Vivian accompanied Freddie in the low chuckle and Roger looked helplessly at Helena.

"And I have to say one thing, you can show up without the watermelon around your neck, you're very hot, Helena. Every day more kitty. "She said maliciously and without shame, Roger.

Helena smiled at him in a sexy way, pouting and leaning closer to the blond, standing in front of him.

"Then I do not need the watermelon to show up, do I?" She smiled at the end. "Then I'll give you the watermelon."

At that moment Helena took the rest of the remaining watermelon and tossed it over Roger's hair.

"There's the watermelon, idiot, so you'll never forget what you told me, okay?" Have a nice day, Taylor - Said Helena smirking waving goodbye for him and walking quietly on the sidewalk.

"HELENA," Roger shouted. "YOU ENPLY ME, I HATE YOU!"

- ALSO I HATE YOU, BABY - Helena blinked sexyly at Roger - WE'RE QUIET AS SOON, DO NOT WORRY.

Freddie, Brian, John, and Vivian laughed out loud at everything that had happened and Roger's blonde hair dirty with watermelon.

"I do not see it funny," said the irritated blonde. "Helena drives me crazy. She has that power.

To be continued.

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