Mientras Dodgy Manager analizaba el perfil de de la chica ojeando papeles, le hacía preguntas a Record Producer para estar seguro antes de tomar la decisión final. Sacó un cigarro de su bolsillo, lo encendió con estilo casi como un ritual, y al primer jalón le pregunto.
-Record Producer, estoy tratando de entenderla pero hay cosas que no me cuadran, cuéntame un poco más sobre ella, su infancia adolescencia, amistades. Su ritmo me gusta, pero viendo sus antecedentes hay algo que no termina de convencerme - Dijo Dodgy Manager en tono relajado.
-Ella es la única hembra de 10 hermanos, la número 5, no es ni la mayor ni la menor. Sus padres no fueron muy responsables, su familia disfuncional estaba repleta de problemas, muchas veces sus hermanos estuvieron presos por cosas de robos, drogas y violaciones, se dice que ella era abusada por su familia. Apenas pudo completar la primaria, eso porque una de las maestras del lugar le tomó mucho cariño y se encargo de ella en su niñez hasta donde pudo. Pero cuando alcanzó la adolescencia las cosas fueron diferentes, ya sabes, las drogas que consumía cuando era niña se le hicieron más fáciles de conseguir después de su desarrollo, claro que se volvió dependiente, sin duda eran su único refugio ante tanto desorden a su alrededor.
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While Dodgy Manager analyzed the girl's profile by looking through papers, he asked Record Producer questions to be sure before making the final decision. He took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it with style almost like a ritual, and at the first pull he asked.
-Record Producer, I'm trying to understand her but there are things that don't add up, tell me a little more about her, her childhood, adolescence, friendships. I like her rhythm, but looking at her background there is something that doesn't quite convince me," Dodgy Manager said in a relaxed tone.
-She is the only female of 10 siblings, number 5, neither the oldest nor the youngest. Her parents were not very responsible, her dysfunctional family was full of problems, many times her siblings were in prison for theft, drugs and rape, it is said that she was abused by her family. She was barely able to complete elementary school, because one of the local teachers was very fond of her and took care of her during her childhood as much as she could. But when she reached adolescence things were different, you know, the drugs she consumed as a child became easier to get after her development, of course she became dependent, no doubt they were her only refuge in the face of so much disorder around her.
Hizo una pausa, se levantó de su silla fue a un pequeño bar a servirse un poco de Whisky, regresó a su asiento y mirando el whisky como si éste le estuviera diciendo algo, continuo -Aprendió a tocar la guitarra cuando conoció a Punk y sus amigos, también estaban en drogas pero sabían de música, ya sabes el éxito de Punk actualmente- Sí lo sé (interrumpió Dodgy Manager) lástima que no pudimos verlo antes que lo tomara la competencia.
-Ella toca la guitarra con mucha naturalidad, es como si fuera parte de su cuerpo, un brazo más. Ya no es una adolescente y no se le ve tan desordenada, sabemos que sigue consumiendo sustancias pero no tan agresivas como antes, imagino que no será fácil para ella dejarlas por completo. A todas estas amigo, lo que realmente nos debe importar es su talento, la chica puede armar un público con solo tocar tres notas, es como magia para el oído. Te digo que haríamos mucho dinero con ella, solo es cuestión de darle una oportunidad Dodgy, una oportunidad que nos puede dar mucha rentabilidad.
-Entiendo, pero esa oportunidad conlleva una gran inversión Record Producer y lo sabes, no debemos tomar una decisión tan a la ligera. No tenemos seguridad que mañana con su primer hit, las drogas la destruyan por completo y todo nuestro trabajo y reputación se vean afectados, además de la perdida de dinero. Debemos tener en cuenta su enfoque, sus ganas de salir de ese hoyo, su voluntad, de nada sirven las herramientas para alguien que no las quiere usar, o las oportunidades para el que no las sabe aprovechar. Tengo mucha experiencia en esto, de alguna manera puedo leer a las personas más allá de sus palabras y gestos. Quiero conocerla, hablar con ella en persona. No te prometo nada, pero en caso de aceptarla en Risingstar entrará como un artista común con un apoyo muy bajo, dependiendo de su interés por cambiar su vida entonces veremos si la catapultamos con todo lo que tenemos, no me gustaría acabar con la vida de otra joven. Agenda una cita y ya veremos que pasa- Concluyó Dodgy Manager dándole una última jalada a su cigarro.
Una sonrisa pícara se formó en el rostro de Record Producer, volvió a tomar su vaso, miró lo que quedaba del whisky y se tomo todo de un trago, se volteo a su escritorio, tomó los papeles donde estaban anotadas las cosas de Melissa, allí quedó inmóvil mirando su foto como buscando algo en ella sin saber qué.
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He paused, got up from his chair and went to a small bar to pour himself some whiskey, returned to his seat and looking at the whiskey as if it was telling him something, continued -She learned to play the guitar when she met Punk and his friends, they were also on drugs but they knew about music, you know the success of Punk nowadays- Yes I know (interrupted Dodgy Manager) pity we couldn't see it before the competition took it.
-She plays the guitar very naturally, it's like it's part of her body, just another arm. She's not a teenager anymore and she doesn't look so messed up, we know she's still using substances but not as aggressive as before, I imagine it won't be easy for her to give them up completely. To all these friend, what we should really care about is her talent, the girl can put together an audience just by playing three notes, it's like magic to the ear. I'm telling you we could make a lot of money with her, it's just a matter of giving her a chance Dodgy, a chance that can give us a lot of profit.
-I understand, but that opportunity entails a big investment Record Producer and you know that, we should not take a decision so lightly. We have no assurance that tomorrow with her first hit, the drugs will completely destroy her and all our work and reputation will be affected, in addition to the loss of money. We must take into account their focus, their desire to get out of that hole, their will, the tools are useless for someone who does not want to use them, or the opportunities for those who do not know how to take advantage of them. I have a lot of experience in this, somehow I can read people beyond their words and gestures. I want to meet her, talk to her in person. I won't promise anything, but in case we accept her in Risingstar she will enter as a common artist with a very low support, depending on her interest to change her life then we will see if we catapult her with everything we have, I wouldn't like to end the life of another young woman. Schedule an appointment and we'll see what happens," concluded Dodgy Manager, taking a last drag on his cigarette.
A mischievous smile formed on Record Producer's face, he took his glass again, looked at what was left of the whiskey and drank it all in one gulp, turned to his desk, took the papers where Melissa's things were written down, there he remained motionless looking at her photo as if looking for something in it without knowing what.
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Esta es mi entrada al reto sobre escritura de Risingstar con la carta Melissa. Link del concurso aquí.
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