JAKE
This time is much different from all the other times I waited to get on the stage. This time I feel great. I do not know what it is about Layla but she has this way of making me feel better about myself. Of course, I am not just talking about the clothes and the makeup but it is as if she makes me believe that I am not evil.
I take a deep breath and I feel my manager's hand on my shoulder. I do not want his hand on my shoulder but I do not show him that.
"You can do this, Jake"
I turn to look at him and then I say.
"Thanks, I got it from here"
He smiles and then he takes a step away. He knows that he should give me some time before I go on stage. This is usually the time that I say something to myself as they love you out there, you will do a great job, you are the best.
But t
