Cataleya Rose
My break from work was short-lived and I was now back in ATL discussing my upcoming project with my team.
This project was very close to my heart because it would be the first time I discussed my relationship with my ex.
We were together during the beginning of my career, and I watched as the fame went to his head. He introduced me to a side of myself that I was unaware existed and a part of me still hated him for it.
My team was already aware of my process, so they were on board with everything I wanted.
"How long do you need?" My manager Alex asked.
"5 months and I'll be co-producing with Dre Brown" I reply causing her to nod in approval.
"That's going to be dope when are you going to start?" She asks as she wrote everything down in her notepad.
"Tonight, I have our flights booked and we will be in New Orleans for the entirety of the 5 months" I reply once again looking down at my phone sending her the passwords of all my socials.
Alex and I met 5 years ago at a small strip club that we both danced at. Once night she heard me sing and from there, she promised to do everything in her power to help me amplify my voice and my platform.
She was more than a manager she was my sister and my best friend all in one. I trusted her with my life and vice versa and that's why we worked so well together.
"Sounds like a plan" She smiles before saying a few more words and then the meeting was over as everyone went their separate ways.
Going outside to my car I drove over to Dre's so we could go to the airport together. Pulling up I called his phone to let him know I was waiting and shortly after he came out with his bags.
Greeting each other we drove the rest of the way in silence.
He tried to engage with me, but my mind was elsewhere, so he eventually gave up.
It wasn't him I just needed time to prepare to let someone new into my space and that process included feeling his energy.
Finally arriving in New Orleans, I was greeted by my brother who was waiting for us to arrive.
Driving home Zion and Dre engaged in conversation as I just sat observing the two and listening to the instrumentals that were playing in my headphones.
