| Annabelle reached into her box of memories and pulled out a small business card. �Jams� she smiled. Annabelle�s mind slowly remembered the day that changed her life forever. Flashback (2003) �I can�t believe I just performed the �Star Spangled Banner� in front of thousands of people!� Annabelle gleefully cheered. Today was the first game for the Houston Texans, the new Houston football team, and out of hundreds of applicants, Annabelle was chosen to sing. �Excuse me, ma�am. May I speak to you?� A deep voice sounded from behind Annabelle. Slowly Annabelle turned to find a handsome blonde man with stunning green eyes looking at her. �Um...sure� Annabelle nervously answered. �My name�s Lance, and I�m have a management company called Free Lance Entertainment. Here�s our card,� He said handing her a small card. Annabelle glanced down and immediately noticed a typo. �So Jams, what can I do for you?� She said giving extra emphasis on Jams. Lance looked at her puzzled. �Jams? My first name is James not Jams.� � Not according to the card. See, Jams Lance Bass.� � Oh,� Lance blushed �I guess I need new cards, but that�s not important right now. I heard you perform, and I think you�re just what we need at Free Lance.� �Are you serious? You�d be my manager? Where do I sign?� Annabelle squealed. �Hold your horses. How about we set up a meeting at my office on Monday? Sound good?� � I�ll see you then, Jams� Annabelle smiled. �Are you always going to call me Jams...um, I don�t even know your name� �Yes, I�m going to call you Jams, and my name is Annabelle Cooper. Pleasure to meet you.� Annabelle chuckled extending her hand, which Lance took immediately. �Well Belle, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship� End Flashback |
| Suddenly a knock sounded from the door, jarring Annabelle back to the present. �Hey , why�d you lock the door? It�s only me.� Justin�s voice called through the door. Annabelle jumped to her feet and unlocked the door. �Didn�t get enough smack down before?� Annabelle challenged as she opened the door. �HA!� Justin arrogantly laughed as he strolled in. �Well if that�s not why you here, then what brings you to my neck of the woods?� �Why Belle, I thought you�d enjoy my company� Justin smirked. Annabelle walked over to the couch and sat next to Justin. As much as Annabelle would love Justin�s company, she remembered that she was running low on time. �Justin, you know I love you, but you have to go. I have to...uh...get ready.� Justin slightly frowned and rose from the couch. �I understand Belle. Before I go, I just wanted to tell you that I�m proud of you.� �Because I can Stone Cold stun you?� Justin didn�t smile or laugh. �Belle, don�t be nervous. Everything will be perfect, and no matter what, you�ll be the best friend I have� Justin whispered the last part and bent down to kiss Annabelle�s cheek. It took Annabelle a few moments to remember that Justin was only talking about the show. �Thank you Justin. I�ll see you out there right?� � I wouldn�t miss it for the world unless something more important comes up.� Justin smirked. �Oh, you�re asking for it now. Just be glad I have more important things to do,� She said as she shoved him out the door. She locked the door behind, and walked back over to the box. �Back to work. Only,� Annabelle glanced at her watch �30 minutes! Time flies when your deciding your fate.� |
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