Caitlin Mitchell sat in the Courtyard of her Orlando highschool. She sat at a picinic table, while all of her friends signed her year book. She had told them all the news about her being signed by JIVE records. Most were happy for her, and some were jealous. This was the last day of school. All her friends were going out to celebrate. Not Caitlin. She was going out to celebrate her record deal. Her managment was having a party. All of the JIVE artists were going to be their.
"Don't the Backstreet Boys work for the JIVE label?" Stacy asked.
Caitlin placed her sunglasses up on the top of her head. They were secured by her thick hair."Yeah! They will probably be their tonight." Caitlin said.
Stacy's mouth was left wide open in shock. Just the mention of the Backstreet Boys was enough to make Stacy either pass out, or have an accident in her pants."Wait? So you are going to a party with them tonight?" Stacy said.
"Um.....well, yeah!" Caitlin said smiling.Stacy again, was left dumbfounded.
"And yet, your not even freaking out over it?!" Stacy said. Caitlin let out a laugh."Nope! I mean, come on! I am a part of this label now too. I can't freak out in front of them." Caitlin said.
********************************************Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell waited in their rather large living room. Caitlin was still in her bedroom checking over her appearance. Finally, when she was satisfied with her outfit she emerged from her room.
"Honey! You look beautiful." Mrs. Mitchell said."How old are you again? You look like your 20!" Mr. Mitchell joked.
"Dad! I do not! But thanks anyway." She said.The three of them walked down the walk way and into the limo that was waiting to take them to the party. Caitlin was wearing a knee length black skirt. She topped it off with a black tube top that had diamond studded rain drops on it. She wore her strappy sandals, and very simple make-up. She had a very devoloped body. Definatly not normal for a 16 year old girl. She didn't have to wear much make-up to look older. She physically appeared older.
******************************************Caitlin was breathless when they arrived at the party in down town Orlando. It was definatly "Red Carpet" Treatment. Caitlin and her parents were greeted by Johnny and Donna Write. Everyone was having a great time. Finally, the moment Caitlin had been secretly awaiting came. Being introduced to the Backstreet Boys.
"Guys! This is Caitlin Mitchell. The new artist I told you about. The one behind the song "Release Your Love"." Donna said. "Your Caitlin? Wow! It is great to finally meet the girl behind the voice." Kevin said.Caitlin began to blush. Had a Backstreet Boy just pay a compliment to her?
"Wow! Congratulations on your deal." Howie said."You have such a grown up voice." Brian said.
"Yeah...and we saw the video! You got some great moves too." A.J. said."Yeah! The guys pretty much cleared everything up. You have got it all!" Nick said.
"Thanks so much! Gosh, I love your music too. You guys have inspired me. It is truly an honor to be in your presence and at YOUR party." Caitlin said."Well, it's not really our party. It's yours now too." Nick said smiling.
Caitlin thought about what he had just said. She nodded in agreement towards him."Yeah! I guess your right." She said.
The night went by quickly. Their was alot of dancing, alot of mingling, alot of talking to executives. At one point of the eveing Donna and Johnny were secretly talking to Caitlin's parents. She just shrugged it off, not really understanding what was going on. She said goodbye to the guys. She knew she would see them again. They headed home. Caitlin hopped into bed immediatly. She had a very tiring eveing.****************************************
The next morning she was awoken by the phone ringing. Her mother had answered it. She carefully listened to her mother's conversation through her bedroom wall.
"Wow! Really? I don't see why not! Uh huh. She will be so excited! Ok! I'll ask her. Bye bye." Mrs. Mitchell said.Her mother walked down the long hallway until she reached Caitlin's room. She saw her daughter sitting up in her bed, anxious to find out who the other person was on the phone. Mrs. Mitchell laughed.
"Honey! That was Donna. Their were five specific young men that were very impressed with you last night. They want you to open for their U.S. tour!" Mrs. Mitchell said."What? Who?" Caitlin said. It was still early and she wasn't thinking straight.
"Caitlin, the Backstreet Boys!!!!!!" Mrs. Mitchell yelled."WOAH! AHHHHHHHH!" Caitlin yelled.
"I know! AHHHHH!!" Her mother copied."I have to tell your father!" She said.
"Wow! The Backstreet Boys want me to open for their tour? ME?" Caitlin yelled outloud.**********************************************
Caitlin's father was very excited for her. Her mother had called Donna to confirm. Caitlin called her friends from school to tell them the news. They all flipped out!
"The tour starts in 4 weeks. You have to work with Fatimah! You have to work with a vocal trainer! We have to find someone to go with you on tour! Your father and I can't just leave work. Is that ok with you, honey?" Her mother said."Mom, dad! I understand. I don't expect you to drop everything for me. I'll be fine. How about we ask Lynn to come with me." Caitlin said.
Lynn Foster was a long time family friend. She used to babysit for Caitlin. She is 23 years old, and worked at a club in Orlando."Lynn? Do you think she would do it?" Mrs. Mitchell asked.
"I don't see why not! I mean, she was always the one who told me she would tour with me. Remember?" Caitlin said."I'll call her. Oh honey, you are gonna make it! You really are. Your father and I couldn't be happier for you!" Her mom said.
Caitlin was happy also! Just a few months ago she was a regular teenager. Now she was a teenager, still normal in her mind. But, now she was the Backstreet Boys opening act.