Chapter 19 - 17: RODEO

February 3rd, 1986

"What will it be?" Was the first ever album for Kassie's fame rising, after "What will it be" was made Kassie had a few people write her some songs and published to the crowd that was put in the album, now include known songs of her of "A Taste of Your Love" "Our Love Story" "Entrance Love" and mostly "All of You". Kassie Got 30,000 Sellers that full year in 1985. Since it was a new year, it was new things to do. Kassie never planned going on concerts. But she finally Guessed her fans wanted to see her again singing her own music. So, she planned her concert Timing on February 5, 1986.

As much as she loves singing, she never really had a good friend, since what happened to her and her lover. She never had a REAL friend involved. Her only friend she talked to was basically-Lavern. Her cousin, So She tries to interact with her crowd.

As she much learns how to do music better, she gets to feel like she's advanced. Ever since Stella gave Both of them Their paychecks, they ended up getting a in Sacramento. A cheap Apartment That they can afford. Their names where never brought up around Sacramento so they were fine walking around like normal people.

They were almost finished done packing but they didn't have a lot of Things. Since they ran away from New York Brooklyn. Kassie takes out her clothing out of her bags and holds it up right to her Chest. "Which one is Better and Hot?" Said Kassie, while she does a face to it. Lavern goes up to her and pushes her gently "you're a fool" she says. They both laugh. It was close to dark so they just ordered a cheesy pizza. "Ah it feels crazy that we moved in together" Laverne Says. Kassie Sighs. "It feels alive!" She speaks. Lavern Gets up and go washes her hands. "What songs do we use for the next album?" Kassie gets up "I thought we were done?" "No, we aren't silly" Lavern puts her stuff suit case into her room. "Get some sleep, because you still have to do your concert" Kassie sits there in the light under. She takes out her diary and writes in it.

February 4th 1986

Kassie defiantly forgot about a talk show she was going to do. It was about her album, the first one. They wanted to meet the artist of a masterpiece. But of course.... she was running late. She drives 3 hours to los Angeles. But she comes a bit late since Kassie is very bad at driving.

She doesn't really make it on time but she was dressed and ready. Before she went to the show, she got her hair done. She got it cut short. Elizabeth Wane is a tv show host that's called "where could Elizabeth go?" and she was invited to that very tv show. Kassie

walks out waving to everyone and everyone claps. She sits on the left while Elizabeth is sitting there with coffee. "Hi Kassie z London!" says Elizabeth. Kassie takes a seat "hi Elizabeth" the crowd cheers. "So, Kassie...how did the first album go?" says Elizabeth.

"Over like 3 months it took a while to publish, and make, and do all that musical stuff."

"Are you planning to make another album soon?"

"Yes, after the concert in Sacramento Tomorrow"

The crowd gasps, and claps and smiles. "I heard you use to plan gigs and singing from your heart before you started making music" Elizabeth speaks.

Kassie looks down and looks at the crowd, nervousness. "y-yes. I use to sing to the crowd at bars, parties, weddings, out of towns, restaurants, family restaurants...you name it"

"Are you happy that you're going to be back on stage singing to people?"

"Yes, I do I really miss that I'm going to go sing to people"

"Well, here is your chance, can you sing 'what will it be?' for this crowd?"

Kassie nods and grabs the microphone. She tests it and starts singing "What Will It Be"

People were impressed by her vocals. How strong she can hold them. They were wondering how she would do on the 5th. 30 minutes later, she was done doing the interview and she heads out going to the studio. She sees a little coffee shop called "CAFENE LOVE". Kassie has a problem with coffee in her system. She could never live with ought a sip. She loves all kinds of coffee. Even the ones that had the flavor of Caramel.

"One Caramel coffee please" she insists. The clerk goes to the back to get her coffee ready. A young bright girl walks beside her. Touching bags on the corners. "Hi can I have one Black coffee please?" the girl says. Kassie's Caramel Coffee comes out with a bit of Swirls on the top. "Thank you" Kassie takes out 10 bucks and puts it on the counter. The young girl looks over at her "that's also my favorite flavor"

"Oh really? Me too!" says Kassie. The young girl laughs and puts her hand out. "Lisa L" The girl says. "I see you from somewhere..." Kassie says a bit slow.

Kassie runs threw her brain to find where she seen this Lisa girls face at. It finally pops up. Lisa L, also a starter singer, she only made a few songs but She's still isn't known yet. She was just starting her Carrier just like Kassie.

After Lisa got her coffee, her and Kassie take seat right by the window. Kassie wipes her mouth and smiles "I love your song 'Dreamers!'' Kassie Explains. Liza laughs "I love your songs also, even 'A Taste of Your Love'' they both laugh. "Your just like a starter like me!" Kassie says. Lisa shakes her head and drinks her coffee. "What Recording Label are you working for?"

"ACU productions"

Lisa sits back and puts down her coffee "I work with a small record company." she says. "I really do wish I can be in good hands with actual People who know the stuff" Kassie looks at Lisa. "I can try to get you into ACU productions." Kassie insists. Lisa looks up at her. "No need they probably won't let me in anyways"

Kassie laughs and gets up. "I can see what I can do" Kassie grabs her bag and writes her phone number on a napkin. She hands it to Lisa. "I'll call you!" Kassie waves goodbye. And walks out of the coffee place.

February 5th 1986.

Kassie and Lavern had to drive out to los Angeles at an early time, to catch up with a limo that stella booked for the both of them to head up to Sacramento.

They had to meet up at ACU productions (the recording studio) to pack up some equipment and most of all Kassie's outfit. "nonono I'm going to wear what I feel good in" Kassie says in a rush. She walks out to the front of the building heading to the limo with her outfit. She turns around and sees Stella talking to a Guy in a suit. Kassie gasps and throws her outfit in the limo and runs to stella. "Stella!" she says. Stella turns around in a hurry. "I wanted to talk to you about something..."

Lavern puts the outfit in the back. She sticks her head out the window and sees Kassie and stella talking "HEY YOU GUYS!" she yells "HURRY UP WE GOT A HIGHWAY TO CATCH!" Lavern laughs. Kassie runs back to the limo and closes the door. "What were you and Stella talking about?" Lavern questions. "Nothing important" she says. She sits back and looks out the window.

After a 3 hour drive to Sacramento they make it to The Sofia, Home Of B Street Theatre. A small place where classical music calls, but kassie will take the chance there. It was just built this january. Kassie and the crew make it inside. Crowded with fans wanting to see her perform. There where about 3,000 fans there. Just enough theater space for all. Kassie and the crew go to the side door and make it to backstage. "you must be Kassie Z. London?"

"yessir" she says laughing. He flips the paper to find the name. "ah, hurry up and get ready. Your on in 5." she runs to the dressing rooms. Lavern comes with kassie and shuts the door. "okay make sure you do your makeup!" lavern shouts. kassie takes the outfit out of the plastic back and hangs it up. Lavern looks at the outfit "so your gonna wear a jean jacket?" she exclaims. "yes I am. It would look fine" kassie says while she puts blush on. Lavern starts to freak. "cant believe this is your first time singing your Actual songs to a crowd kassie!"

"i know this will be exiting!" kassie laughs. One of the clerks come in. "you will be on in 3" they yell. Lavern runs to the door "get ready as fast!" she says. And she locks the door and runs out to the halls.

Guest where starting to come in sitting down and finding there seats. Lavern was in the back right by the lights. She starts to sweat like a pig, she was so nervous she was starting to bite her nails. The lights dim pitch dark. Lavern jumps up in the air, she already knew what was gonna happen. Kassie comes out of the dressing room ready. The clerk hands her a microphone. Kassie takes a deep breath and heads to the stage. She goes on stage, with the crowd cheering. "how you guys doin?" she yells. The crowd cheers. Kassie starts singing her second Pop song, "All Of You"

It was 54 minutes when half of the album was already done being sang. The last song was "What Will It Be?"

Kassie sits on the stage, sweating. "phew.." she takes deep breathes "i hope you guys know this last song." she smiles and gets up. The music gets dimpled. Lowering. It was finally time for kassie to sing that part. "All my love that came to was goneee"

"it disappeared just like my heart was gone"

"it hurt like a needle in me"

"can I survive withought you?"

"what will it be yeayeyaaaa"

The music rises up in a instant. The crowd claps with the beat. Lavern watches her cousin become a bright star on stage. Kassie dances on the stage while the chords are still playing. The "GROUP OF FIVE" finish the vocals. It was already going as plan for her carrier.