chapter 93

BGSB

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"So much details, how long did it take you" he points to one of his portraits.

"Started from your debut and teasers, it was a step of faith because I only  started with your lyrics  to make this,  no idea what it was going to turned into but your manager sent me some samples when I reached out to him, it was kind of him to give me a chance and keep it a surprise for you" Travis smile as he glanced at Chioma then back at his portraits.

"Bird is not only my favourite album I admired how passionate and dedicated you are with your music, it motivates me and the fact people thinks you did it because of the privileges around you, Which I doubt, this album says so much about your struggles and the means to be seen for what you believe and who you are" Travis take his time to process what he heard from Chioma, it was a good talk  which strikes to his core.

"You're my biggest inspiration Travis lil, well you and Don toliver of course" the two of them chuckles at onces.

"I'm glad to hear this from you, here is my little sobs story,  had longed for a comment like this my whole life when I started music especially when I dropped my single,  I wanted someone to tell me how they felt about my work, I was already used to the hype" Travis said softly still staring at his portrait.

"My fans were only interested on how I look rather than what I can offer and it was draining, handful listeners on Spotify and hundred of thousands likes on instagram but I still felt empty, cried most nights over a comment that will change my life, it didn't come, so I thought I was doom" he said now his two hands shook in his pocket.

"You needed a comment that will make you feel like a music person not some rich kid from the uphills side of the valley?" Chioma asked.

"Exactly, no one did, comment were good but not what I wanted so I decide not to seek any longer about something I'd use to validate what I love doing" Travis said, still looking at his six portraits.

"So what do you think of my live drawing of you" Chioma asked.

"The comment had always longed for, impatient for, I feel fulfilled seeing this, I believe dreams come true is just take time maybe when you least expected it I guess, your detailing are correct and I love it thank you Chioma" Travis faced her pulling her into a hug, Jess watched them across the sculpture room, she wasn't spying on them it just happened the moment she tries to look they were hugging.

Travis and Jessica existed the floor they still have hours away before their exams while they head to the car ignoring the paparazzi Travis watched the 3D over again on his phone.

"Is a great collection I love it and props to Chioma she's a talented artist" Jess said to him, after he put the phone down starting the car.

"Me too, in my years doing music today makes me feel like I can count for something that makes me proud" Travis said.

"We should have a party, an exhibition what do you think" Jess suggested.

"My parents are home last time I hosted a party it was a scandal even if my mom didn't talk about it I still feel terrible" he said.