The Beauty & The Tragedy

Heres To Us

They finished the remainder of the tour and got home just in time for the Grammys. Once again they had been nominated several times and the general consensus was they were gonna sweep. They'd had a very good year as far as radio play and singles sales went. Critics also enjoyed the album.

The process of getting ready for an awards show was ridiculous. There were sound checks, rehearsals and all sorts of press and other crap to do. They were asked to perform at this years ceremony and they were excited about it. They asked Lzzy Hale to sing with them and she agreed. They'd been rehearsing with her for the past week and at some point they'd asked her to record a studio version of the redone song. They were currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on it.

Val and Jamie had been prepping them all week for the red carpet interviews as well. The big question was going to be about the fact that they let heir record contract expire and had yet to sign with a new label. As of this very moment, they were independent artists. I wasn't exactly sure what their plans were because we hadn't really talked about it. It was a business thing and I didn't mix the business aspect of my relationship with them with the personal side of things. They'd have to set up a meeting like everyone else.

I was currently in my office behind closed doors trying on dresses for tonight's ceremony. Demi wanted me to wear red so I was currently attempting to find the perfect dress. She enjoyed plunging necklines and anything that showed off my legs. I was trying to find a happy medium that didn't scream out slutty, not that she would care but I did.

"I think this one is beautiful and sexy." My stylist said as she examined me in the dress.

It was deep color of red. It exposed my back, had a plunging neckline, and a thigh high slit on the right side. It hugged my curves perfectly and at the risk of sounding conceited, I looked fucking sexy in it. Demi wouldn't be able to keep her hands off me and I couldn't wait.

"This is the one." I agreed as I turned around to get a look at my ass. "Oh yeah. Definitely." I added as I took in the view.

"I figure we can go with dark smoky eyes and red lips. I want to keep your hair down and we'll add some nice jewelry."

"Sounds fine." I smiled. "Unzip me." I asked as I turned around.

She helped me out of the dress and started packing everything up. I had a couple hours before I had to meet her at the house and get ready. Demi would be meeting us there as well. I had no clue what she was wearing so it would be a surprise. It usually was.

Once I was dressed, I opened my office door and stepped out into the main office area. I loved the busy atmosphere and sometimes I'd just wander around and watch everyone as they worked. Today however, I was just passing through on my way downstairs to the studio. I wanted to check on the guys, Lauren and Demi. They had been down there most of the day and knowing them, they hadn't eaten yet. Someone had to take care of them.

I walked into the sound booth to find them all messing around as usual. Lzzy was with them and she waved as soon as she'd seen me walk in. I'd met her a couple times before and I thought she was a sweetheart. She was also a bad ass and I was excited that they were working with her. She was a classic rockstar and an amazing vocalist.

"Marie." Demi said cheerfully as I stepped into the recording area.

"Hey baby." I said lovingly.

"Whatchu up to?" She asked.

"I missed you and wanted to see what you were doing." I answered as I smiled at her. "Have you guys eaten yet?" I asked no one in particular.

"No." Lzzy answered. "Unless Jäger counts." She grinned.