The Little Things
~Chapter 6~
I decided to do my mom a favor and go to the grocery store so she didn't have to do it later. As I walk up and down the aisles, I sing to myself since the store's mostly empty. I sing louder and louder, not really realizing how loud I get. "Excuse me, miss? I heard you singing a few minutes ago," A man taps my shoulder. "Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry!" I say, mortified. "No.. your voice. It's amazing, have you ever looked into a singing career?" He asks, smiling politely at me. "Oh, no.. God, no." I whisper, shaking my head. "You really should, here's my card." He hands it to me. "Please, give me a call," He prompts. "I'm a college student, I attend a school in the U.S," I whisper, reading the information on the card. "Well, we could work something out, why don't you drop by tomorrow with your family?" He asks, looking eager. "Uhm, okay, what time?" I ask. "Whenever you'd like, I'd really love working with you," He smiles, waves and walks away. I reread the card. Manson. Mr Manson.
"Mom, I'm nervous." I whisper in the car the next day. "Why, he obviously is interested," Mom smiles. "What are we doing again?" Brian asks obnoxiously. "Seeing a man that's interested in a singing career for me," I snap. "Singing? Ha! That's a good one, Valarie, you're going to be a lawyer, remember?" Brian says. I glare at him and roll my eyes. We arrive at the building at two o'clock. I knock on his door. "Come in," He says. When he sees me, he smiles. "Ah, the girl from the grocery store," He smiles. "I never did get your name," He chuckles. "Valarie," I smile, shaking his hand. "Well, let's get down to business." He gestures to a seat for me and my mother. "And who is this?" He points to Brian. "My boyfriend." I whisper. "Well, young man, you'll have to wait outside." Brian gives me a look and I roll my eyes. "Just go, Brian." He leaves reluctantly. Once he's out the door, my mother and I discuss business with Mr. Manson. When we leave, I've got a lot to consider. I'd need a tutor to keep up with my studies, or I could take time off from school. He could take care of everything to get me started, I'd just need to say yes. Mom even supports me, after he made her listen to me sing. All I need to do is decide.
Liam invites me to dinner, and since Brian is a jerk, he insists on coming. As soon as Brian is in the bathroom, Liam kisses me. My lips are on fire, and my insides toss and turn. "Liam," I breathe. "I need to talk to you," I whisper. Just then, Brian walks out and interupts our conversation. "Later," Liam smiles. We sit at the table eating quietly. "So, Valarie, have you decided what you're going to say to Mr. Manson?" Brian asks, a smirk on his face. "No, Brian." I snap. "Who's Mr. Manson?" Liam asks, confused. Before I can answer, Brian jumps in. "He's a man in charge of a record label, he wants to get Valarie in the business," He smiles. "Didn't she tell you?" Brian smirks. "No, not yet," Liam says, looking at me. "It was just today, I was going to tell you," I whisper. "But she told me first." Brian points out. "In fact, I went with her to the place." He smiles. "Brian, stop." I snap. "Val, it's okay," Liam smiles at me. But I can tell he's a little upset about it. "Excuse me," I whisper, leaving the table, tears in my eyes.
I sit in the living room. "Val, are you okay?" Liam whispers, sitting beside me. "Leave her alone, would you?" Brian snaps. "You're the one who made her upset, give her space," Liam warns. "Don't tell me what she needs!" Brian shouts. "I'm her best friend!" Liam shouts back, "I do know what she needs!" Brian gets in Liam's face. "No one knows what she needs better than I do, I'm her boyfriend!" Brian screams.
Liams face sinks as he realizes he can't tell Brian that he kissed me. And no matter what we did, or if he does know me better, Brian is right. Brian is my boyfriend. Not Liam, even if Liam wants to be.
"Whatever." Liam says angrily, walking into the kitchen.
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What do you guys think!? Should Val take the job? Is she doing the wrong thing, should she tell Brian about kissing Liam? Or should they just forget everything?
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