Chapter 11
I walk down the streets of new Orleans, looking for a coffee to sit down in. I need time and space. This time I messaged Jessica so it can't end like yesterday. I know Jessica wants me to work at the set again and she told me that Ryan wants me back but I rather work somewhere else.
That's when I see a small little poster on one of the huge shop windows. They search for a singer... I could try myself at it. That's the thing I do most so why don't turn your passion into your job?
I slowly enter the bar and walk towards the counter. "Hey. I saw your poster. You search a singer?" I say and the man looks at me annoyed. "Yeah, but the job is nothing for you sweety. You need to be able to sing ballads and you look like one of these barby singer," he says and I huff.
"You have a micro?" I ask and he nod towards the stage. "Can I connect my phone with the speakers?" I ask and he nods. "If you can bring the people in here to tears, you have the job," he says and I smile. This job is mine already. "You can already work on my contract then," I say as confident as possible.
I step onto the stage and connect my phone to the speakers. I take the microphone and say, "Hey guys... So this really nice guy at the bar said I look like a barby singer so I am here to convince him otherwise. I hope you all like it," I say and turn on the instrumental version of Piece by piece.
"And all I remember is your back
Walking towards the airport
Leaving us all in your past
I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you
Begged you to want me
But you didn't want to"
I sing and put all the emotions in I have. Tears are welling up in my eyes. This is the song I have such a strong connection to because I know how it is to be left alone by your parents...
"But piece by piece, she collected me
Up off the ground where you abandoned things
And piece by piece, she filled the holes
That you burned in me at six years old
And no, she never walks away
She never asks for money
She takes care of me
She loves me
Piece by piece, she restored my faith
That a people can be kind and parents could stay"
I say and change the lyrics so it is more fitting with my situation. By now tears stream down my face. I finish the song and wipe my tears away. The bar is completely silent and then everybody begins to cheer. I blush slightly and look around the room.
Soo many of them have tears in their eyes and a few of them cried. "Thank you," I say and get off the stage. I walk back towards the bar happily. "So did barby get the job?" I ask and he laughs. "Barby got the job. Your shifts will be from eight to one in the morning. See you in a few hours," he says and I smile from ear to ear.
"Thanks. By the way, I am Nella," I say and he smiles back. "I am Leon," he says and I thank him again before storming off. I decide to call Jessica. She needs to know! It rings once, it rings twice and then she finally picks up. "Hey Jess!" I say as happy as I haven't been in so long.
"Hey Nellie. Look I am sorry but I am in the middle of a scene. I'll talk to you as soon as I am home," she says and hangs up again. Well what did I expect? She works...
I walk along the streets and find this beautiful dress in one of the shops. I enter and search through the sizes and I thankfully find mine. I take the dress to the dressing room and change into it. It fits my body well and I decide to take it home with me. I'll wash it and wear it tonight.
The blue silk fits perfectly to my milky skin and the long back and short front makes my legs look great. The strapless top has shining diamonds all over it and it just screams my name. I buy for it and take a cab back home. I wash the newbought dress and get into the shower. I have spent so much time in town that I didn't even realise that Jessie will be here any minute.
I wash my hair and the new shampoo makes it smell amazing. I love the scent of vanilla! I get out of the shower, the steam covering the whole mirror. I walk into the laundry room and get my dress to hang it into the yard.
Luckily it is warm enough for it to dry within the next two hours. I still have wrapped my towel around me and my hair is in a bun. I get into shorts and thank top before I order pizza and plop myself onto the couch.
"This was exhausting!" I say just as the door open and I hear Jessica say, "Honey, I am back." I stand up again and walk towards the front door. "Hey. How was work?" I ask and kiss her lips softly.
"It was okay..." she says and I smile from ear to ear. "I need to tell you something..." I say excitedly. "I have a job," I say proudly. "You what?" she says shocked.
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