Chapter 9 - 09 - Call (1/2)

”20 minutes? What do you mean you only want to perform for 20 minutes? If you choose the 45-minute schedule I'm sure the audience will love it.” He said a little worried.

”No, for now I don't think it's necessary. How much will you pay me for those 20 minutes?” She asked.

When Jeff heard that, he started to think. If he were a normal singer, he would pay only $ 10 to $ 20, but he knew that if he paid her only that, the girl might feel dissatisfied. Not to mention that if she plays this song again, people will get excited and the amount of beer they will drink will increase a lot.

”Since you don't have a name yet, and you only want to sing 20 minutes, I can pay you $ 50. That's fair value for both of us, depending on public reaction today, we may be able to renegotiate this for the next few times.” Jeff said as he stared at her to see the reaction she would show.

Probe hearing this felt satisfied. She knew that even though she had skill, the best she could do for this first performance was to cheer up the audience who would already be at the bar, with no name to back her up, no one would come just to see her. It reminded her of the shows she played while still the Goddess of Music. If she announced that she would be giving a presentation even on an uninhabited planet, in a matter of hours the planet would be full of people wanting to have a chance to hear her play.

As Jeff stared at her worried about her refusal, Sona answered. ”Alright, I'll let you pick the time you'll feel most appropriate. I'll come at night.”

Hearing the good news, Jeff grinned and quickly nodded as he considered the best time to put it on.

If she were the first to sing, viewers would find the next bands very boring. He would have to choose a good time to put it.

Sona was feeling like she hadn't felt for thousands of years. Having to play Etwahl for people who didn't know her, wait to see their surprise reaction, see if everyone would like her music. This kind of thing made her heart race in excitement.

When she got home, Madison was talking to someone on the phone. Sona didn't want to disturb, so she came in with as little noise as possible. As she approached, the conversation Madison was having confused her.

”You can't do this to us, I'm your son's wife!” She said almost screaming with red and teary eyes.

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