CHAPTER 9: UNFINISHED SONG

That morning is a bit special day for Chase since Jen is coming for a visit. Chase is waiting for Jen at the airport alone. After few minutes of waiting, Jen appeared at the arrival hall.

"Oh my god. I miss you" said Jen as she hugged Chase.

"I miss you too, babe" replied Chase.

"You're good, right?" asked Jen.

"Of course. What about you?" asked Chase in returned.

"Better now since I'm with you" replied Jen.

"Awww. C'mon, then" said Chase before the couple walked away.

Later on;

"So, how's your bandmates?" asked Jen as Chase drives out from the airport

"Good" replied Chase.

"No fighting now?" asked Jen.

"Well, it do happened sometimes" replied Chase.

"That's normal" said Jen.

"Yeah. So, are you going to be here forever?" asked Chase.

"I wish I can. But I still need to practice with Skillets" replied Jen.

"Even an established band still practice, huh" said Chase.

"Of course we do" replied Jen.

"I guess I'm on the right path now" said Chase.

"That's true. So where's Hariz? It's quite rare seeing you without him" asked Jen.

"He represented our band to a meeting with few other band right now" replied Chase.

"Meeting about what?" asked Jen.

"About a gig maybe. I don't know. Got a message from Acap of Undisputed band 2 days ago" replied Chase.

"I see" said Jen.

Later on;

Chase and Jen arrived at the apartment where Chase and Hariz stay. Chase then brought Jen to the guest room.

"What a nice room" said Jen.

"Thanks. Mari helped us a lot for the decor" replied Chase.

"No wonder. I'll be surprised if you boys made own decor like this" said Jen. Chase just chuckled.

Later on;

Chase and Jen are watching movie when Hariz returned home.

"Hey, Jen. How you're doing?" asked Hariz.

"I'm good. What about you?" asked Jen in returned.

"Same" replied Hariz.

"So, what is the meeting is all about?" asked Chase. Hariz then told Chase about the meeting.

Flashback

Hariz is meeting with Acap and 4 other men; Emy the guitarist of The Mammoth, Zuwe the vocalist of East Ninja, Luq the basist of The Prankster and Isa Rahman; former vocalist of Handy Black, Crossfire and Garuda.

"Okay, boys. Listen up. I planned to make a compilation album and I want you and your bands to be part of it. If you're agree, of course" said Isa.

"Wait, what? We and our bands in a compilation album?" asked Emy.

"That's true" replied Isa.

"How many song in that album you planned?" asked Acap.

"10. Which means 2 songs for each band. You can write the new song on your own, ask any composers to write it for you or you can cover any song too, but I prefer for it to be your own song" replied Isa.

"How much will we get?" asked Hariz.

"I'll give 10% from the profits to each bands involved" replied Isa.

"This is interesting" said Luq.

"That's true" said Zuwe then.

"So what did you guys say?" asked Isa.

"I'm in" said Acap while Emy, Luq and Zuwe just nodded.

"What about you, Hariz?" asked Isa.

"Well, I can't make a decision right now. I'm not the leader" replied Hariz.

"It's okay. Talk to Chase first then" said Isa. Hariz just nodded.

End of Flashback

"Interesting. But why don't you just accept it though?" asked Chase.

"I'm not the leader, bro. I don't want to make any decision behind your back" replied Hariz.

"What a loyal friend we have here" said Jen.

"That's true. Never mind then. Can you contact Isa and tell him that we're agree to join this project?" asked Chase.

"Sure thing" replied Hariz before walked into his room.

"Can you believe it, babe? We'll be part of an album" said Chase excitingly.

"Well, I always know that you can do it. Now, this is the first start" replied Jen.

"That's true. This will change my life forever" said Chase. Jen just nodded.

That night;

All X-6 members are at the studio as usual for jamming session. Once they done, Hariz told them about his meeting with Isa Rahman.

"2 songs? Is it enough to get any recording companies to sign us?" asked Matt.

"It is. That's why we need to make 2 songs; a fast song and the slow one. We already have the fast song, now we need the slow one" replied Chase.

"Do we already have the slow song?" asked Mari.

"Not yet" replied Hariz.

"Then, what are you waiting for? Make one right away" said Matt.

"It takes time" replied Chase.

"Well, if you didn't slack off, Hariz, it can be done in no time" said Matt.

"If you think that it is fucking easy, do it then" replied Hariz furiously.

"I don't know how to do it" said Matt.

"Then, shut the fuck up and wait, you fucking bastard" replied Hariz.

"Don't use bad word on me" said Matt.

"Then, maybe I should use my fist instead" replied Hariz.

"Boys, calm down" said Mari.

"That's true. Let's wrap up for tonight" said Chase then. After a while, all of them left.

"Never thought that I wil see that" said Jen as she and Chase enter the car.

"Well, I wished you don't have to see that" replied Chase.

"Yes. So, Hariz is the one that create all your songs?" asked Jen.

"Yes. Why?" asked Chase in returned.

"Maybe I could use his help for my new single" replied Jen.

"Yeah but let him finish our 2nd song first, please" said Chase. Jen giggled.

"Of course I will" replied Jen.

"Do you think I can hear it right now?" asked Chase as he drives away.

"No. I want to make it as a surprise for you actually" replied Jen.

"Since when did you love making surprise?" asked Chase.

"Always, babe" replied Jen. After a short drive, they arrived home.

"Why Hariz didn't come home with us by the way?" asked Jen.

"He said he wants to meet someone. It's either his bass or guitar teachers perhaps" replied Chase.

"I see. I hope he didn't feel the pressure of finding new song" said Jen.

"Is it really hard?" asked Chase.

"Of course it is. That's why my latest song only half done" replied Jen.

"Can I see it?" asked Chase.

"Of course. Hold on a second" said Jen before took out her I-Pad, search for her new song's lyric before hand it over to Chase.

When did the scars over your heart
Become your hiding place?
When did the stars become so dark?
You couldn't find your way

The light inside your eyes is fading out
But I'm not gonna give up on ya now

Don't be afraid
I know you think you're on your own
But you'll be okay
You don't have to go through it alone

Fall into my arms
Fall into my arms

So let me see the hurt underneath
I'm not a stranger to pain
'Cause I believe in what you can be
I'll never turn away

"It's beautiful" said Chase. Jen smirked

"Thanks, babe. I hope I can finish it soon and record it" replied Jen.

"You will be" said Chase. Later, Hariz returned home with a gloomy face.

"Is everything okay?" asked Jen.

"Not really. I still can't finish the song I started" replied Hariz as he took a seat nearby the couple.

"Why don't you ask Nicole to help you?" asked Chase.

"No. She's a K-Pop idol. Totally different genre. Besides, she never being a composer or writer" replied Hariz.

"You're dating K-Pop idol?" asked Jen.

"What, no. Nicole is my half sister from my father's first marriage" replied Hariz.

"What is her group name again?" asked Chase.

"Kara" replied Hariz.

"You mean the group where one of their members died few years ago after commited suicide?" asked Jen.

"Yeah. That's why they reunited right now for special tribute album" replied Hariz.

"But still, bro. Maybe you should talk to her. Maybe she has some good idea for you to use" said Chase. Hariz sighed.

"Very well then. I'll talk to her later" replied Hariz before get up and get into his room.

"Never thought that I'll see him struggling so bad to write a song" said Chase.

"He'll get over it. Don't worry" replied Jen. Chase just nodded.

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