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"I think I'll wear this for the meeting." Ava said walking out of the dressing room in tight black ripped jeans and a bright pink long sleeve shirt with the words DETROIT in black print across the chest. "I think  that's perfect they said to dress pretty casual it's nothing formal." Becky said looking up from her phone to stop texting for a second before looking back down. Becky was always on her phone but Ava was okay with that. She understood it was only for business and that it was always about her.

"I think Eminem will like it too since he's also from Detroit." Becky called as Ava fixed her make up not he dressing room mirror quickly. "Well that will give us something to talk about I suppose, also should I call him Eminem or Marshal?" She asked.

"I think whatever names her uses when you get introduced to him." Becky said still texting. "Smart, okay I'm ready." Ava snapped a photo posting it on her story before shoving her phone in her pocket and walking out of the store and to their car with Becky lightly chatting as she continued to text.

"Here we are, are you ready." Becky put her phone in her purse fixing her hair quickly. "This is insane, do I look ok?" Ava asked suddenly nervous as she looked at the tall building outside the car window. "Yea you look amazing, and I'll be right with you now let's go." They both climbed out of the car and walking to side the building and up to the front desk.

"How may I help you?" The older man behind the desk asked. "I'm Becky Smith and this is my client Ava Mix we are here to see Richard Fax." Becky stated pulling out a slip of paper and handing it to the man. He looked it over closely before nodding and filling the paper. "Everyone is on level four room sixteen, I'll tell him you are on your way." "Thank you." Becky smiled before they both heading into the elevator. Once the doors closed Ava let out a sigh. Becky grabbed her hand lightly squeezing it. "You'll be fine, I promise." Ava nodded her head as the elevator stopped and they both got off hand in hand.

"This is the room." Becky stated once they stood in front of the door. She turned to Ava who took another deep breath before nodding to Becky who opened the door and walked in Ava trailing close behind.

Inside the room was a large table with a few different business men and woman sitting g I the chairs looking over papers and talking to each other with scattered conversations. A single tall man wearing a blue suit stood up next to a white board talking on the phone once he hung up he looked over and saw Ava and Becky stand there.

"Welcome Miss Ava so glad you came, please do come in." His smile grew and he extended his hand witch Ava quickly shook. "Thank you for having me in so excited." Ava smiled brightly. "Well I'm glad, I'm this is the team that will be running the numbers and buying everything you need for the performance we also have make up and the designers but they will be coming in about two weeks to size you and talk about what your going to wear." He gestured to the group of busy men and woman writing on papers and talking on their phone all very invested in their work.

"And if we go through these doors you'll meet Eminem Snoop Dogg and the other performers as well." He pointed towards a large frosted door making Ava gulp loudly she was still extremely nervous. "And how will the run down go exactly?" Becky chirped in like a professional manger. "Ava will go in and stand behind the mug in the ground of the room and there will be a man who will ask her a few questions about herself and then she'll sing a song of her choice, and after that well introduce her to the other headliners." Richard smile before gesturing to the door."Are you ready?" He asked kindly walking towards it putting his hand on the door knob but waiting for her to nod her head.

"Yes I'm ready." Ava smiled as Becky lightly patted her back in support. Richard chuckled to himself before opening the door and walking in. Ava and Becky trailed close behind into the room. It was mostly white. Ava looked around and noticed a microphone placed in the front of the room with a few large speakers around. There was a large tv camera like the ones that would film her during performances with a man standing behind it. A few folding chairs were scattered around the room. She noticed a few men holding papers and some writing down notes. There was quiet chatter across the entire room. Richard spoke to the camera man pointing at Ava before heading to the mic and tapping.

"Well ladies and gentleman Ava Mix is her so I think we can start her interview/ performances, Ava whenever your ready." Richard gestured towards her and suddenly all eyes in the room went on her. Her face must have turned three shades of dark red because she saw a few people smiling at her encouraging. She made her way up to the mic and faced the room. She took a deep breath trying to calm down and ran her fingers through her hair. She saw Becky still standing motion to her to take a deep breath again witch she did. She closed her eyes as well and when she opened them she felt ten times better. She took a moment to look around the room and that's when their eyes met. Eminem.

He looked so handsome with a simple black beard and a gray hat covered by a black hoodie with the hood up, Ava noticed a solid gold chain around his neck and knew it probably cost a fortune. He had simple blue jeans and some white Jordan's and sat eyes glued to Ava. For a moment she thought she saw him check her out his eyes traveling lower over her entire body, but he probably didn't.

"Miss Ava Mix how old are you?" A man with a pen and paper asked peering at her through his glasses."I'm 19." Ava stated smiling.She noticed Eminem's eyes widen a bit eyebrows raised. He leaned over to Snoop who was smiling encouraging at Ava. He nodded his head a bit and laughed making Ava gulp again."Where are you from.""Detroit Michigan, born and raised.""And lastly where are you living currently?"The man asked as him and serval other scrubbed on their papers. "I currently am living in LA but I also have a home in Detroit so I usually spend the summer there." Ava looked at Becky as she smiled brightly and gave her a big thumbs up making Ava smile.

"Well today the producers asked if you'll sing your song Warrior from you latest album, so when ever your ready." Another man said pointing at the Dj who began to play the music. The intro played and the camera man shifted the camera better towards her. Ava grabbed the mic and looked into the camera smiling she looked completely normal on the outside but inside she was so embarrassed. What if she messed up? What if they didn't want her anymore? What would she do if they all laugh and booed her off the stage?

The song those choose was one of the more upbeat ones so Ava was happy she wasn't going to be singing a sad song in front of some of the biggest rappers in history.

Ava took a breath before begging the first few lyrics of the song.

I tried to believe youBut every lie you told made me confused Played with my mindEvery night Snuck out in a dress Crash the car But didn't leave a dentThat mightYou changed my mindI always thought you were greatTurns out that's as a mistakeYour so badYour too lateAll you did was make my heart break Ava contained the rest of the song dancing a bit to the music. When she looked around she saw almost everyone slightly bobbing their heads to the music and smiling brightly. Some even had their mouths open at her amazing singing. Well almost everyone, Eminem was sitting him his chair eyes narrowed watching her every move note taking his eyes off her. He watched as she swayed her hips to the music smirking and sending a wind to the camera man making him scowl. Once Ava finished she watched everyone clap and even Snoop whistled as she bowed making a few people laugh. Once everyone has quieted down Richard came back up to the mic and leaned down to speak.

"And their we have it or final headliner for the Super Bowl half time show, Ava Mix!" Richard pointed to the camera smiling before shaking Ava"s hand and leaning closer to her so only they could hear. "You did amazing kid glad to have you aboard I'll introduce you to everyone in a minute." Ava smiled before Richard pulled her into a hug witch she quietly returned. "Okay my team should go in the other room and converse with team B and then I'll join you all in a few minutes to go over a few loose details. Richard smiled as the camera man and the other reporters packed up and went into the other room. "Now that, that is over I'd love to introduce you to the other headliners." Richard walked over to Snoop and Eminem and a few other sitting behind them that Ava couldn't see. They all stood Ava followed Richard up to them. She noticed Eminem had his hands shoved in his pockets eyes still narrow shoulders high, like he didn't want to be there. Snoop on the other hand looked very happy to see Ava and extended his hand for her to shake witch she did."Snoop Dogg so nice to meet you.""Ava Mix, and I have to say I love your music." Snoop chuckled shoving his hands in his pocket."Thank you and I must say your voice is amazing baby, and you wrote that song all by yourself?""Yeah it's from my newest album." Ava smiled rubbing her neck anxious. "Yeah I heard a few songs your really good at song writing." Snoop stated smiling again. Avas heart nearly did a back flip the one and only Snoop Dogg listened to her music and liked it, she might cry she had always loved Snoop and even just meeting him was a huge deal to her." "Thank you." She mustered trying not to seem as if her heart was racing. Suddenly his phone rang and he pulled it out checking it. "It's my manger please excuse me baby." Snoop said walking away.

Once Snoop had moved she noticed Dr Dre standing there he waved and shook her hand smiling widely."Dr Dre.""Ava Mix""Snoop wasn't wrong that voice of yours truly is amazing, it's a pleasure to be working with you love." He smiled."Thank you so much this is an amazing experience for me, I'm just glad to be here.""I think I better find Snoop but I can't wait to talk to you again Ava." He waved as he walked away in the direction that Snoop left.

That left just Eminem and Avas now. She faced towards him and fake smiled. His eyes went ack to normal as he scanned her body again before extending his hand as the others did. "Eminem, but you can call me Marshall.""Nice to meet you in Ava." He smiled lightly at the sound of her name. "So your also from Detroit." He stated pointing at her shirt. Ava blushed a bit from embarrassment. "Yeah born and raised it wasn't the best area but it made me who I am, I definitely wouldn't be where I am or who I am if I didn't go through the struggles in my past from living there." Marshall nodded his head like he actually understood and cared." I know exactly what you mean, it's a rough area but it shaped me for the best." Ava smiled she suddenly felt a bubble of confidence as he had just opened up to her."I'm sorry but I've always wondered this, why is your stage name Eminem?" She asked smiling as he lightly chuckled and rubbed his neck with his large hand coated in silver rings."It's because when you take my two initials witch are M and M it sounds like Eminem." He said lightly blushing."Wow that's a good reason." She lightly laughed as a smile grew on his face. "So what's your last name then?" Ava asked playfully."It's Mathers nothing too crazy." Ava laughed before her eyes traveled looking away as her brain froze. His last name is Mathers, like Hailey Mathers! But he doesn't have a kid... right. Wait no yeah he does and his kids name is...uh oh it's Hailey! God damn it it's one hundred percent the same girl who is dating her ex that she dated only dated for two years then he broke her heart by cheating g with not just some girl but two girls. Ava never learned the other girls name but she knew one of them was Hailey. So his daughter knew that she was sleeping with her boyfriend and contained to not caring, that fucking bitch. Avas mind races with these thoughts as she looked back at Marshal who was starting to grow worried form her silence.

"I'm sorry I was just thinking good something." Ava apologized as she notice Snoop and Dre enter the room again chatting. "No worries you just looked stressed; I hope you know that you do t need to feel stressed the mangers and producers have everything covered you'll be fine." He said taking her hand and holding it. It was strange as she only just met him but she found comfort in the warmth of his hand and the caring look in his eyes as though he really cared about her being stressed. He suddenly pulled away after he noticed Dre and Snoop approaching and shifted his body to look more cold. His smile faded and was replaced by his all too famous frown witch caused Ava to do the same.

Dre wrapped an arm around Marshals shoulder laughing before tiring to Ava. "Hope this guy base the talked your ear off, sorry he's not much of a talker." Dre laughed as Marshal blushed again. "No he was great company." Ava smiled scanning the room for Becky, she must have stepped out to take a call though because she wasn't there anymore. "Snoop I have to say I'm rocking the outfit." Ava said looking him up and down he was dressed in black cargo pants and a white button up he had a pair of gold shades and a few gold chained covering his neck. He also had matching white Jordan's with not a single scuff as if they were just bought. "Why thank you darling it's just something I tossed together." He laughed as he took a gun rig a blunt her was smoking before offering it to Ava. She nodded her head happily before taking it in her first hers and taking a deep breath. "I haven't had one of these on a hot minute." Ava joked making Snoop laugh."Wow didn't peg you as a bad ass Ava but damn you are rocking it." Dre joked as he took the blunt taking a few hits before handing it back to Ava. "This is going to be a long night." Dre joked again coughing a bit. "Yeah it is." Ava laughed as she too another hint dancing in the smoke. Snoop leaned over to Marshal who was watching closely with a small smile. "I like this girl, she's fun." Snoop mumbled and Marshal nodded his head eyes still glued to her