TALK WITH A FRIEND

It was nearing 2:30 when everybody decided to go get ready and meet afterwards in the lobby. They all went for their rooms. The theme of course was black. Amy was pondering on what to wear and at last she decided on a black coloured short pencil skirt with a white button up shirt and a black coat over it. She looked professional. She wore small round black earrings and she braided her hair. She was wearing black heels. Once satisfied with her look she went for the lobby to wait for others.

Just a minute later they all arrived. Everyone was wearing the same black t-shirt with only some variations and jeans with trainers. They looked at Amy and Em said,"Holy mosses!! How do u manage to look this cute even when you are dressed up so professionally?" Amy giggled and smacked Em's shoulder playfully. They all then made their way to the college together, talking all the way.

Press was starting to arrive in the hall and Amy was fidgeting with her fingers nervously. She was getting nervous as the minutes were passing. They all took her in a group hug and gave her kisses on the cheeks telling soothing things to calm her down. She calmed down just as the conference was about to start. All the band members got to their seats on the stage. The press started asking questions and they answered them all. Then one of the person present there asked,"Who is this Amy? You said said her name yesterday before your performance! Is she your girlfriend Archie?" All the band members laughed at this but Amy standing in the back stage blushed profusely. Archie answered,"Oh heck no!! She is our best friend and also our new manager. We held this conference to introduce her. As we have already told, we are back in the music industry and she'll be managing us. Please welcome on stage our new manager Ms. Amy Black." They all clapped and Amy took her seat. The conference continued for a while then they all headed out of the hall.

On their way back the band told Amy to take the lead as some of the press members wanted a few pictures. She started making her way back home, smiling and whistling, when one press member stopped her in her tracks and started bombarding her with questions like,"How did you manage to meet them? How did you even get this job? Is there some backstory behind this? Do you have some secrets about them?.." She started getting nervous and retreated backwards. But the press guy wasn't leaving her alone. Walking backwards, she stumbled on the ground. At the correct moment Archie came and caught her and stood her up. He glared at the press guy and said,"Nobody was to approach her. Not alone at least. You wanted to ask questions, you should have asked us in the conference."  The press guy swallowed a lump and nodded. He ran towards his van and drove away.

Amy realised Archie was still holding her in a side hug tightly. She cleared her throat getting Archie's attention. Archie looked at her and grabbed her by both her shoulders and asked panicking,"Are you ok Amy? Did he hurt you?" Amy smiled and said,"Not to worry Archie. I'm good." Archie took Amy in a tight hug and said,"I should never have asked you to go ahead. I'm really sorry." Amy giggled and mumbled an its alright. The others came into view and they all walked back together towards their apartment and Amy filled them in with what had happened.

They parted their ways with Amy and went for their flat. It was only 5:30, Amy changed back in her former clothes and made her way towards her friend's flat.

She pressed the bell and a very tired looking Archie opened the door. He ushered her inside. She asked Archie to fetch Ed for her. He was utterly confused but did as he was asked to.

Em came behind her and tapped the small of her back lightly. She abruptly jumped and turned around. Em laughed at her expression  and then said,"Got some news for us our dear manager?" Amy's eyes widened for a split second in realization and she said,"Oh crap! I totally forgot. Em can you fetch me Steph and Dray?" Em nodded and went off to found them. Archie and Ed came to her. Ed asked,"You wanted to see me Amy?" Amy replied,"Oh ya! But for now there's something more important that I need to tell everyone." She pulled both Archie and Ed towards the couch.

When they all came and settled down Amy began,"Thanks Em for reminding me. I totally forgot about it. How stupid of me!!" Everyone laughed at that but Amy continued,"So... I have a great news for you guys. I got the first "work" for you. Its not anything big but still it is something. There's this Singer coming in town in a few days for a concert and you all have been invited to do the opening show for him." Archie patted her back and said,"Alright, we'll do it." Amy smiled and said,"OK then I'll contact them and will get to it soon. Also I wanted to say one more thing. You guys have to make a comeback debut properly so prepare some songs. I'll conatct different production houses and see if I can persuade someone. Till then make some new music." Everyone smiled at her and nodded in acknowledgement and Dray said,"Of course sweetie. We'll get to work tomorrow onwards." Amy said,"Good then.. that's all!!"

Everybody started retreating to their rooms. Amy grabbed Ed's wrist and said,"I want to talk to you. Lets go for a stroll in the garden. Yeah?" Ed looked confused but said,"Okay why not!!" They both went out and Archie, being as curious as he was always, followed them. He hid behind trees and bushes maintaing some distance but close enough to hear their talk.