Alyssa sighed heavily, rubbing her eyes closed. Pressure, and lonliness piled on top of her un like anything she had ever experienced. Her head was throbbing. It was already 10 in the morning, she had been gone for over 24 hours now. Justin still hadn't called her back. The more she thought about it... the more upset she got. He said he would call her all the time, she'd called him once and got a machine.
She could feel the tears welling in her eyes. She squeezed her eyes tighter together, as a single tear slipped down her cheek falling carelessly onto her arm. The van stopped sharply, causing her to jerk forward slightly. Drew got out of the van first, taking a good look around him before opening her door. She slipped the sunglasses back over her eyes, to rest on the bridge of her nose. She glanced down making sure her cell phone was turned on, and clasped on her belt loop, just in case Justin decided to call her.
She was supposed to be doing an interview with a Baton Rouge radio station, live on air. She had grown used to photo shoots, and autograph signings, but live interviews made her nervous. She never knew what kind of questions would be asked, or what kind of answers she would be able to come up with on the spot. All though she hadn't made it to super stardom her name and song had grown more popular. Being affiliated with Nsync didn't exactly demote her standings either. She knew half of the people listening were fans of *N SYNC, and they knew she was connected with them.
Drew led her down the wide hall way, where a secretary at the front desk showed them both to a glass booth. She smiled brightly at the 3 men sitting in the room. They were surrounded by equipment, and head phones were sturdy on each of their heads. Immediately they hooked her up with a microphone, and headset of her own.
"I'm Jeff Fowlings," Alyssa met his extended hand smiling at him.
"Alyssa Taylor, it's a pleasure," The other 2 guys introduced them selves as well, describing their jobs a little to her. They pulled her a chair up beside Jeff, sending him a signal to get ready to go on. Alyssa watched nervously as their raised hand went from 5,4,3,2,1.
"Hello Baton Rouge... I'm Jeff and you're listening to 97.9 ZXL. I'm here with a lovely young lady named Alyssa Taylor, some of you might know her?"
"Hello everyone," Her voice came out sweetly, full of energy. It never failed to amaze her the hundreds of people who were listening to her at the very moment.
"We want you, the listeners to call in. Alyssa's here to answer your questions. She will be picking one lucky caller to attend tonight concert with Britney Spears! This caller of her choice will get 2 front row tickets, and a chance to meet Alyssa before the show. So everyone call in. Now heres Happy by Miss Taylor herself, to get everyone ready.." Alyssa sighed when she knew they were off air.
"Ok, Alyssa when we get back on, I want you to answer the phone. Just press the red button, and say your name and 97.9 or whatever you want. They'll ask a question, you'll answer. Its your pick for the caller who gets the prize packet. OK?"
"Sounds good," She smiled, drumming her nails across the table axiously. She listened as her song softened, playing to an end. She waited for her signal, before speaking up.
"I'm Alyssa Taylor and you are listening to 97.9 ZXL." She looked down clicking the first lit up button on the panel beside her. "hello?"
"HELLO? Alyssa?"
"Yeah, this is me hun," She smiled, furrowing her eyebrows as she listened.
"OK, I'm Erin and I just wanted to say I love your song, and I cant wait for the video to come out. Do you know when it will?" Alyssa relaxed some. These types of questions didn't bother her it was when they started asking personal stuff.
"Actually in 2 days I'm flying to California to shoot the video. I'm leaving the tour for a few days to film it, and I think it will be premiering on TRL this Friday,"
"I can't wait. Thank you..."
"No problem..." Alyssa clicked the next blinking button. "Hello?"
"ALYSSA? I cant believe I got through..." Alyssa giggled some, her smile growing with the girls excitement. "I was just wondering, how you met *N SYNC? And how was it touring with them?"
"Actually, I met Justin first. He saw me sing at church, and we just developed a friendship from there. I met the guys, and then Justin got me into business with Lance. After I recorded my first few songs, they invited me to tour with them. It was an amazing experience they are all wonderful guys, and being able to share the stage with them is something I'll never forget."
"Thank you, I have your single I think you have an amazing voice," Alyssa couldn't resist to smile.
"Aww, thanks. And Erin? I have something for you. How would you like those 2 tickets to the concert tonight? And meet with me before the show?" Alyssa waited for a moment wincing when she heard the girl scream.
"Oh my gosh! I tired to get tickets to see Britney last year, and I couldn't.. This is awesome thank you so much!"
"Your very welcome," Alyssa clicked the third button across the panel. "Hello?"
"Hi!"
"What's your name, and your question sweetie?" Alyssa asked scooting her chair in closer to the table.
"I'm Ericka. I just wanted to know if you were dating any of the guys from *N SYNC? I've heard that you and Justin are together ... is that true?"
Alyssa's eyes widened, she knew that question would be asked. She thought very carefully trying to word her answer just right. She wasn't going to lie, but she wasn't about to make a bunch of *N SYNC fans mad either.
