Days off usually found Cadence in a grumbly mood when she returned. But the past couple of days had been good ones. The day with Ilesha at Kallisti had been amazing for Cadence and the following therapy session, had reinforced that. So when she came in happy and well rested, her band mates were surprised.
”Morning everyone! I brought coffee,” Cadence said, handing them out.
”Someone’s in a chipper mood today,” Casey Bennett, the bass guitarist said. She was also the band leader, in charge of the band’s rehearsals.
Cadence gave her a smile, ”We got an album to record loves,” she said taking in the other three full time band members into her gaze; Matt West on guitars, Barry Jones on keyboard and synthesizers, and Cara Lopez on drums. Each took their own drink with gratitude as Cadence put down a bag of sugar and cream in case they desired it.
Finally, Cadence turned to Marlise, her agent, and handed her a coffee. A woman Cadence had never met, stood beside, and Cadence nodded at her. This was likely her new security detail.
”Thanks, Cadence,” Mars said with a smile. ”Im pleasantly surprised- I did not expect this mood today.”
Cadence laughed. ”I had a good couple of days. Let’s hope that this momentum lasts.”
Mars frowned, ”I don’t want to ruin your mood, but I feel I should bring this up while you’re in a good mood. You know that I’m heading back to the states. My family is all there. This move to Moscow was a great move for you, but I can’t stay. I’m going to stay long enough to transition you to your new staff and hopefully your first few tour concerts.”
Cadence, although saddened by this, had expected this conversation to come. It wasn’t the first time it was brought up, but it was the first time it had been established. Mars was right though. It was a good time to bring it up. ”We’ve talked about this, Mars. I knew it was coming, and if I haven’t said it enough, I’m eternally grateful for everything you’ve done for me. You gave me my big break and have always been there for me.” she gave Mars a hug. ”Any potentials on that front.”
Mars nodded. ”Ive reached out to a man named Ezvin Marveet. He’s a producer and singer/songwriter. I think it would be a good fit. He has our recording calendar and I’ve invited him to show up anytime if he would like. He has contacts too, so I think we can start there.” Cadence nodded and Mars turned to the woman next to her. ”This is Aline Shaw. She works for Pervaya Liniya Security, and she’ll be your security detail for the tour. I thought it would be best for you to get to know her earlier.”
Cadence smiled. Mars knew her well, and that would be the hardest part of her leaving. Cadence reached out her hand and shook the other woman’s hand. ”A pleasure to meet you.”
”Morning everyone! I brought coffee,” Cadence said, handing them out.
”Someone’s in a chipper mood today,” Casey Bennett, the bass guitarist said. She was also the band leader, in charge of the band’s rehearsals.
Cadence gave her a smile, ”We got an album to record loves,” she said taking in the other three full time band members into her gaze; Matt West on guitars, Barry Jones on keyboard and synthesizers, and Cara Lopez on drums. Each took their own drink with gratitude as Cadence put down a bag of sugar and cream in case they desired it.
Finally, Cadence turned to Marlise, her agent, and handed her a coffee. A woman Cadence had never met, stood beside, and Cadence nodded at her. This was likely her new security detail.
”Thanks, Cadence,” Mars said with a smile. ”Im pleasantly surprised- I did not expect this mood today.”
Cadence laughed. ”I had a good couple of days. Let’s hope that this momentum lasts.”
Mars frowned, ”I don’t want to ruin your mood, but I feel I should bring this up while you’re in a good mood. You know that I’m heading back to the states. My family is all there. This move to Moscow was a great move for you, but I can’t stay. I’m going to stay long enough to transition you to your new staff and hopefully your first few tour concerts.”
Cadence, although saddened by this, had expected this conversation to come. It wasn’t the first time it was brought up, but it was the first time it had been established. Mars was right though. It was a good time to bring it up. ”We’ve talked about this, Mars. I knew it was coming, and if I haven’t said it enough, I’m eternally grateful for everything you’ve done for me. You gave me my big break and have always been there for me.” she gave Mars a hug. ”Any potentials on that front.”
Mars nodded. ”Ive reached out to a man named Ezvin Marveet. He’s a producer and singer/songwriter. I think it would be a good fit. He has our recording calendar and I’ve invited him to show up anytime if he would like. He has contacts too, so I think we can start there.” Cadence nodded and Mars turned to the woman next to her. ”This is Aline Shaw. She works for Pervaya Liniya Security, and she’ll be your security detail for the tour. I thought it would be best for you to get to know her earlier.”
Cadence smiled. Mars knew her well, and that would be the hardest part of her leaving. Cadence reached out her hand and shook the other woman’s hand. ”A pleasure to meet you.”
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