Changing My Life

I woke up at 7:30 am and went to shower after I was done I got out and put on the only decent outfit that was fitting for this and put my hair in a pony tail and applied some makeup. I looked in the mirror and even though I didn't see beauty I was satisfied with how I looked.
I made some pancakes and coffee and it was 8:30 already. I decided to take a photo, played with the filters and uploaded it on Instagram and Twitter even though I had 0 followers I still did so since I was bored. But that didn't fill the time, I needed to distract myself and try not to get nervous. I kept checking my purse to see that I had everything. After 15 minutes of absolute boredom I decided I would go outside and wait there.
5 minutes of waiting passed like years but luckily I saw a limo make a turn down my street and I immediately got excited but also nervous. The driver asked for my name and I told him who I was and he opened the door.
The limo was exactly like the one I rode in yesterday with the boys. I tried to get comfortable knowing I had an hour drive. I plugged my headphones and decided to get lost in the world of music for a while and also knowing I would calm down. Things were feeling too real right now.
After an hour we pulled up to a massive building labeled SYCO Records and my heart was beating really fast. I plugged out my headphones and the driver opened the door telling me to enter through the door and talk with the receptionist.
I slowly made my way through the doors and approached the desk.
"H-Hi I'm Amy Rodriguez, I-I'm here for a meeting with M-Mr. Cowell" I said sounding really nervous while I crossed my fingers behind my back hoping this wasn't a prank.
"Oh, yes. Hello miss Rodriguez, I'm miss Turner we talked on the phone. Mr. Cowell is waiting for you right now let me show you where myself" she said in a friendly tone as she got up from her desk and made her way to the lift with me trailing behind I sighed with relief and got more nervous but excited.
We made it all the way to the top of the building and when the lift opened we were already in the office.
Right in front of me stood THE Simon Cowell. He lifted his gaze from his computer and stood up meeting me half way in his office. Miss Turner excused herself and left.
"Hello, you must be Miss Rodriguez. I'm Simon Cowell, pleasure to meet you" he said. This was feeling way too real.
I gained some courage and opened my mouth to speak.
"H-Hello, umm.. yes. Call me Amy. It's nice to m-meet you Mr. Cowell" Great more stuttering. nice going Amy. Way to fake your confidence.
"Non-sense, no need to call me that. Simon is fine. And no need to be nervous love."
"Umm.. okay. May I ask why you called me here and how you found me ?" I asked trying to get to the point and because I was really curious.
"Indeed, have a seat and we'll chat about it. Anything to drink ? Tea ? Coffee ? Anything of your liking ?" He said while ushering me to his desk to sit down on some really comfortable chairs.
"Umm... Tea's fine. Thanks" I said as he dialed someone to get it.
"Grace 2 tea's please. - how many sugars ?" he said cupping the phone.
"Oh, 2 please" I said.
"2 sugars - yes - right away please - bye" He said hanging up and looking at me with a warm smile. I was calming down but I needed answers.
"So" he said. "Straight to business. I took a look at a video-recording which was sent to me by your parents and was completely surprised by your voice. You have real talent. I also looked at your application for the London Music School and I decided to drop your acceptance from there and take you in my hands myself, such great talented should be used better then at a music school" He said and I was in full shock. I made it in that school. How ? Why did my parents send that ? Which song was I singing ? I had so many questions and I needed answers.
"I-I got in that school ?" I said shocked.
"Yes but that doesn't matter now. You are employed with me and I'm gonna turn you into one of my successful artists if you want of course. I'm pretty sure you'll make it big with that voice of yours. But first I must see you sing in action". He said.
"When did my parents send that ? They died a month ago. Me an artist ? I-I ....." I started trailing off.
"I have terrible stage-fright. How will I ever make it?" I said making no eye-contact at all. I was talking more to myself than him even though I wanted answers from him. I mean I want the job but I don't know how I could make it.
"First of all I'm so sorry for your loss, I did not know your parents passed away. Second, they sent the video like 6 months ago but it grabbed my attention just a month ago. Then I started my research on what you fancied in school and figured out your love for music since you applied for that music school and for the other-" He was cut off by the lift dinging indicating that someone is making their way to the office.
"Your tea sir" a woman said placing two tea's in front of us on the desk. I flashed her a smile and mumbled a 'thankyou'. She smiled back and said 'you're welcome' and made her way back.
"So, where were we ?" He said sipping his tea and trailing off. I took a sip of my tea as well and he continued talking.
"Oh, yes. The stage-fright thing. Well we can work on that. Do you think you can sing in front of me right now or maybe in front of an instructor ?" He asked.
"Umm.. well I can try a bridge right now I guess. But I apologize if I mess up. I never sang in front of anyone not even my parents. I didn't even know they heard me sing" I said.
"That's okay. No need to be nervous. How about you sing a song of your liking or just the one your parents sent ?"
"Umm .. I never heard the recording so I don't know what it was"
"Oh okay well it was a Demi Lovato song. 'In case' if I'm not mistaken"
"Okay well umm .... " I stood up, cleared my throat, closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Here goes nothing.
Pictures in my pocket
Are faded from the washer
I can barely just make out your face
Food you saved for later
In my refrigerator
It's been too long since later never came
I know
One day eventually
Yeah, I know
One day I'll have to let it all go
But I keep it just in case
Yeah, I keep it just in case
In case
You don't find what you're looking for
In case
You're missing what you had before
In case
You change your mind, I'll be waiting here
In case
You just want to come home
Strong enough to leave you
But weak enough to need you
Cared enough to let you walk away
I took that dirty jacket
From the trash right where you left it
'Cause I couldn't stand to see it go to waste
I know
One day eventually
Yeah, I know
One day I'll have to let it all go
But I keep it just in case
Yeah, I keep it just in case
In case
You don't find what you're looking for
In case
You're missing what you had before
In case
You change your mind, I'll be waiting here
In case
You just want to come home
In case
You're looking in that mirror one day
And miss my arms
How they wrapped around your waist
I say that you can love me again
Even if it isn't the case
Ohh
You don't find what you're looking for
Ohh
You're missing my love
You don't find what you're looking for
In case
You're missing what you had before
In case
You change your mind, I'll be waiting here
In case
You just want to come home
In case
Yeah, ooh
I felt so confident and happy. Music always helps. Especially Demi's songs. I can't believe I sang in front of him.
*claps "Now how did that feel singing in front of me" He said.
"Actually it felt really good, I just closed my eyes and pictured myself alone in my room and got lost in the music" I said while sitting back in my seat.
"Well you clearly have talent no question on that. Now all we have to do is build up your confidence, starting with a get together and parties. You can sing in front of like 20 people when I introduce you to them. What do you say ? Shall we make it official ?" He said gesturing me to a pen and what looked like a contract.
"I guess.... Thank you so much" I said signing the contract after hours of him explaining stuff like a new house he will give me, new looks and rehearsals and parties I will attend to. What I post on social media and stuff.
"Thanks again, I'm really excited." I said when we finished.
"No problem. I will see you this Saturday at the party then. You will sing 'In case' in front of Little Mix, One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer. Are you okay with that ?"
"I will try and not let you down" I said unsure of how it will go.
"That's what I want to hear. See you're already building up confidence. Now here's my phone number. Call me anytime for anything." He said.
"Thanks, um may I ask who I will be living with please ?" I asked since he said I will move with one of his artists.
"Oh yes, well I could fit you in with Little Mix but their house is already full. And since Zayn is out of the house because he left I'm afraid you will room with the boys is that alright with you ? I mean I know it's four lads and occasionally a baby since Louis's a father but do you think you'll manage ?" He said.
My stomach was doing summer-salts. "Yes of course
, when do I move ?" I asked getting more excited than ever.
"Oh whenever you want I will give you their numb-" I cut him off.
"No need I already have their number and address. We accidentally met yesterday at McDonald's and then hung out at their place. They gave me their number what a coincidence huh ?" I said
"Oh" He said surprised. "Do they know that you came to talk to me ?" Oh no would he be mad? I can't lie.
"umm." I cleared my throat unsure of his reaction. " Yes, because I got the call when we were eating so they kinda heard the conversation".
"Oh, Okay. You can move in whenever then. They're fine lads. You should have no problems with them" He said.
I nodded in agreement. Then I stood up and shook his hand.
"Thanks again I'll see you on Saturday."
"Good Bye Amy I'll see you soon"
I left the building and the limo took me home. The driver gave me his number and said to call whenever I need a ride.
Since I was not famous yet I didn't need the security guards I guess.
I opened the flat and plopped on my bed. I hooked up my I pod and began blasting One Direction songs on shuffle while dancing like a maniac.
I was so happy. I never felt like this. My life was finally making a turn to the better.

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