Chapter 14

~ Bek ~

A couple of weeks after Lou�s plane crash, we felt horrible what had happen to him and his family. Somehow, Lou was somehow a good and decent person. I mean after all, he had help launched our career and what we are today. Without him, we would be nothing. The only thing we can and decided to do is to go to his funeral and pay our last respect.

-          You�re okay?, Tilky asked me as we got out of the limo, which was driving us to Lou�s funeral.

-          Not really., I said holding his hand.

-          Hey Bek., Karlie said to me and gave me a hug while Ryan shook Tilky�s hand.

-          Hey Karlie. Buffy and the other are here?, I asked looking around at everyone.

-          No. They are on their way.

-          How about we go and sit down?, Tilky asked.

-          Sure., Ryan said putting his arm around Karlie to lead her to a seat.

-          Can we sit near the back? I don�t think we�ll be completely welcomed., I said while looking at Tilky with sadness in my eyes.

-          Sure. No problem sweety., Tilky said.

* An Hour Later *

-          I had a feeling we are not welcome here., Buffy said to me as we walked out of the church.

-          I think your right., I said looking at some people who must have been related to Lou.

-          Think we should go?, Buffy asked.

-          No. We stay and show our respect. No matter what., Dee said.

-          As much as they think they hate the real us. They don�t. They only know what Lou tells them., Karlie said.

-          Are you okay? I mean seriously. Look around and this is what is in line for us all. We have to do something., I said to everyone.

-          And I have an idea. But let me work things out before I tell you okay., Lee said.

-          Sure!, we all said.

After Lee had shared her idea, we all agreed to it. We went to our separated ways, meaning back to our home

-          I hate funerals., I said as I sat on my bed.

-          I hate them too., Tilky said lying next to me.

-          Oh I hate it! In respect we should be morning but I hate it!, I said while looking at him.

-          What do you want to do?, he asked looking at me.

-          I can think of loads of things., I said while laughing.

-          You know? I have one thing I can think of.

-          Really?

-          Yes and you know you want to.

-          Maybe., I said trying not to smile.

-          Come on! Oh just in time!, Tilky said before jumping off the bed to turn the TV on.

-          I hate you sometimes!, I said laughing.

-          No it�s the complete opposite!, Tilky said before kissing me.

-          You know the rule! No trying to get fresh while Passions is on!, I said before watching the show.

* An Hour Later After The Show Ended *

-          Well what happened on today�s show?, Dee asked as Tilky and I walked down stairs.

-          Well you know. Wait you don�t care!

-          You�re right! I don�t!, Dee said laughing.

-          Brett rung before and he said to tell Lee something about positions., Clay said shaking his head.

-          If Lissy was here she would tell me to say nothing but cause she isn�t here. Man why do you guys have to make me so sick minded!

-          Wasn�t me! It was Karlie!, Dee said to me.

-          Yeah sure! Blame the one that�s not here at the moment., Clay said laughing.

After we called up to Lee to know what was going on, she told us to get ready. Because there was something important that came up in our old record label. I found out it was kind of fishy when she told us to a suit.

-          Now why are we here?, I asked her as we walked into our old record label.

-          We�re here for a meeting.

-          Hence these crap suits!, Buffy said looking at the business suit she was wearing.

-          I like mine!, Karlie said who had on tight black pants with a suit jacket with no top on underneath revealing some cleavage.

-          Well is it my fault you were let in on this?, Buffy asked.

-          I don�t know what�s going on. I was just up early and Lee told me what to put on. So I put my own style to it. Oh come here I�ll do something to fix you up., Karlie remarked.

-          What are you doing?, Buffy asked as Karlie took the flower out of her hair and rolled up Buffy�s skirt.

-          Keep your nickers on!, Karlie said while vamping up Buffy�s suit.

-          Well I�ll give points for thought!, I said looking at Buffy while Karlie had put the flower on Buffy�s necklace and unbuttoned her blouse and shortened the skirt giving it a quick Buffy Touch.

-          Now are you ready?, Lee asked taking her hair out.

-          I�m fine!, I said laughing.

-          It�s all about the signature look., Dee said to me putting on sunglasses.

-          Yes! Even if you look like a bunch of Pop Stars!

-          Bek! We are!, Karlie said linking arms with me.

-          Hey girls!, Mary the secretary said as we entered the office.

-          Hey Mary what�s been happening?, I asked leaning on her desk.

-          Not much since you girls are gone. I mean come on! We get in trouble if we laugh.

-          Hey Mary! Who�s the kid into this month?, Karlie asked about Mary�s 10 year old daughter.

-          She loves the English boy group Blue., Mary said laughing.

-          I knew it! I love their songs! I�ll see what I can get autograph wise., Karlie said.

-          Thanks!, Mary laughed.

-          So tell me� they�re ready?, Lee asked using her head towards an office.

-          Oh! You�re the important 9 o�clock meeting?, Mary asked.

-          Oh we are important?, I asked pretending to be shocked.

-          What are you girls planning?, Mary asked interested.

-          When I know. We�ll tell you and don�t you worry about it!, Dee said laughing.

After we got in a big office meeting, they were executives, producers and such surrounding the table. We all looked at each other, not to sure what to say or do. But good thing we were ready somehow, with the help off Lee, Karlie and Buffy who knew about a little longer than Dee and myself. We sat down at our place and we started the meeting right away. A couple of minutes had passed, but for me it seemed like for hours�

-          Mister Bigsta. You just said it yourself! You want us! The question is: What are you willing to give us to come back?, Karlie said.

-          Miss Waterson you do realize that I have got a name., the executive said.

-          And you do realise that I do things differently to most people., Karlie said smiling.

-          Look I have a proposition for you and you colleges. You say we are good that we�re organize and we�re think differently. Right?, Lee said standing up.

-          Which is a good thing!, Buffy said.

-          Thank you Buffy! Well you describe what this label needs. I propose we�ll sign back on as partial owners of the label and we have some power for choices., Lee said handing out folders.

-          Basically instead of making this company live for the money. We�ll help you make it for the music., Buffy said taking over from Lee.

-          You don�t realize how the artists are treated. The ones that are hot at the moment. They�re given the star treatment until,they don�t go as well next time. That doesn�t mean that they�ll fall down and not climb back up the chart., Karlie said.

-          And we�ll give you a rather new look to things. Besides who said we will go all the way and most likely take over the music industry as we got older?, I said.

-          Mister Bigsta., Karlie said showing a one sided grin.

-          You know we can bring lots to the label. You know we can bring new and old artists to the label and you know we will rock the charts for a long time still. Even if it�s not us singing the songs but you know we are good and better as we get older. We are what you need!, Dee said.

-          You know? You girls are sure do know how to sell yourselves!, one executive said.

-          It is a good proposition. The question now is: How long do you girls think you need before you join to us?

Chapter 15