Things Happen For A Reason

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(When you see (play media), play the music above while you read the story for dramatic effect. I will say when to stop it.)

"Oh my god! Ne-Yo! It's such an honor to meet you! I'm a huge fan!"

"Why thank you, baby. I'm a fan of you myself." Ne-Yo smiles as we hug.

Jamal, Luscious and I were in the studio with Ne-Yo because he was helping Jamal with his song, "Born To Love You."

When i heard that Ne-Yo was gonna be there, i totally fangirled!

I so wasn't passing that up.

"Alright Jade we have work to do. You can flaunt over Ne-Yo when were done." Luscious says calmly.

I roll my eyes at him with a smirk.

"Alright Jamal go in there and begin the song." he then says.

"Ight."

Ne-Yo and I sit down on the couch.

The track starts and Jamal starts singing.

I was born to love you
And nobody else would do
I would rather die than live without you
And everybody know it too
Don't know why we go to war
But the I've thing that's for sure
I was born to love you
I know I'm-

Luscious then stops the music.

"No no no no. When you get to that second "I was born to love you", that's the moment of creation, it's the big bang. You gotta feel the whole universe."

"Ight..... Ne-Yo what you think?"
Jamal asks.

"Be honest with him man. Don't hold back. He needs it." Luscious says as Ne-Yo motions for Jamal to come out.

Ne-Yo stands up.

"It's definitely a record where the passion needs to be epic. Personal opinion, not bad."

"Thank you. Means a lot coming from you." Jamal says.

"Indeed."

"You know what, if y'all thinking like that, then why don't y'all just do a little collaboration. I mean lay down a couple of tracks, see what happen." Luscious says.

We all then walk out of the studio into the next room and sat by the counter.

Well we being me, Jamal, and
Ne-Yo. Luscious stood behind the counter.

There were chopped fruits layed out on a dish on the table.

I took some, along with Luscious and Jamal.

"You're real smart but you behind the game old man. We already talked this one out." Jamal says.

"Yeah. I got a little free time. I figured i come out on the road for a couple dates, you know. Debut some of the new stuff."
Ne-Yo adds.

Luscious smirks.
"See now that's a move your mama can't make. That's the thing that pushes you up to that whole other level. Just ask Jade here. Her single with J Lo put her above a lot of Empire's other artists."

"That's facts. Ever since "Get Right" been released, my fan base and ratings has skyrocketed. I am currently this year's top female artist."

"Jade you should come with us. That'll be dope!" Jamal says excitedly.

"Really?" i ask him unsure.

"Yeah! We could do our song together."

"But i don't wanna steal the spotlight from you and take all of your fans." i smirk.

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Jamal laughs.
"Oh you got jokes! Trust, you don't have to worry about that. My fans are loyal."

"We'll see about that."

Just then, Michael walks in.

"Babe! Sorry the uh..gallery opening is in thirty so, we gotta go."

Babe?....
Jesus...I really hate him...

"Michael, Ne-Yo." Jamal introduces them.

"How you doing brother?"

"Wow! Man I'm a huge fan. I've been to like twenty of your concerts." Michael fangirls.

"Aw that's love. I appreciate it bro." Ne-Yo nods with a smile.

I roll my eyes.

"Uh Ne-Yo's gonna come out on a few dates on my tour." Jamal tells Michael.

"Wait so he.. you're coming with us?"

"Guess so." Ne-Yo nods.

"I love that! Wow."

Luscious' face becomes straight as he looks a Michael then Jamal.

Michael notices and he makes an uncomfortable face.

"Michael why don't you meet me in my office." Jamal tells him.

"Yeah alright. Great to meet you, Ne-Yo."

"Nice to meet you bro."

He then walks away as Luscious shakes his head.

"That's a mistake. First rule of the road is you don't bring your girlfriend......I mean boyfriend."

Ne-Yo and i sniffle a laugh while Jamal had the straightest face ever.

"Why is that?" he asks Luscious.

"Cause you need to be in seduction mode on that stage. No distractions."

"Dad i kinda feel like you're the last person to be giving me relationship advice."

"Ask Chimere." he says

(For those of you who don't know, Chimere is Ne-Yo's middle name.)

"Touring is long, you know that. Nah i mean don't get me wrong, there is a multitude of temporary companionship, if you, you know.........
'bout that life-"

"I ain't 'bout that life." Jamal cuts Ne-Yo off chuckling.

"But, after a while you do start, you know, craving something real and if he already got the real, i say why not." he finishes.

"To hell with what he's saying. You need to be focused. Everything you wanted is on the line. You can't let nothing get in the way of your moment. I'll be back." Luscious says before leaving out the room.

"What do you think, Jade?" Jamal asks me.

I shake my head.

"You don't wanna know what i think, Jamal..." i warn.

"Nah just tell me. I need another opinion."

I look at him.

"Well personally i think you shouldn't bring him."

I see Ne-Yo shake his head from the corner of my eye.

"Why?" Jamal asks.

"Because Luscious is right.You need to be completely focused on stage and with the music. You need to have a clear mind without relationship drama. Plus Michael only brings you down. He doesn't know anything about music. He can't help you or do anything for you musically. He's just gonna distract you. He's gonna be a waste of space."

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