Chapter 2: Keep Them Kisses Coming

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Taraji Pov

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Taraji Pov

I'd been working with my vocal coach long before we started shooting the film. Theatre was something I studied in high school and college so singing was always something I knew how to do. When I was called to play Shug on Broadway years ago I ran from her knowing my voice couldn't withstand doing 8 shows a week. Singing for me was like a hidden talent that not too many people knew I had. My father would always tell me,"the world will know you as one of the greatest actress to ever live but wait till they hear you sing baby girl". He had such high hopes and big dreams for me even when I couldn't see it myself. That's why I work so hard in everything I do to make my number one fan proud.

Besides God, I knew me getting this role was him, he spoke this into existence before he died. The world would finally get the chance to hear me sing just like he always envisioned. I was nervous about having to sing with Fantasia, she's such a talented singer. I could hold a tune myself but I couldn't help how insecure I felt about my singing. This wasn't like Hustle and Flow I actually had to belt out notes that I wasn't even sure I was capable of. Fantasia was gracious with me though, holding my hand as she ensured me that I got this. We stood in the middle as the music played and Fantasia began to sing...

                      🎶 Is that me
                          Who's floating away
             Lifted up to the clouds by your kiss ,
                  Never felt nothin' like this ...🎶

Her voice is so mesmerizing, it's easy to get lost in her tune when she sings. Her passion for singing is just an amazing experience to witness. It's like she goes into another place and you just have to go on the journey with her. Her voice is powerful no wonder she protects it with her soft raspy voice. I can't quite explain what it does to me but every time I hear her sing my heart just melts. I shook away my thoughts refocusing as I began to sing my part.

         🎶Will you be my light in the storm ,
         Will I see a new world in your eyes...🎶

I could tell by the way everyone's eyes got buck and their mouths drops that they were all shocked that I could sing. I smiled trying my hardest not to laugh as I heard Danielle screaming across the room."Okayyy Taraji"! I chuckled, but continued to sing grabbing Fantasia's hands as we sang our part together. She smiled as we stared into each other's eyes swaying. I've never been sang to before, not like this anyway. She made my heart flutter. We finish the song and right before we were supposed to kiss Blitz yells,"Cut"!

I sucked my teeth, but not loud enough for anyone but myself to hear. I can't explain this feeling of anger I'm having but I wanted to kiss her, and I wanted her to kiss me back. I quickly took my seat before anyone realized the slight attitude I had. Fantasia sat down beside me nudging my arm."See I told you mama, you were amazing". I look over at her blushing as I a smile creeped upon my face. Yeah, but I still feel like I need to work on it some more, what are you doing later, I ask, shifting my body towards her. Maybe we can get together after rehearsal, I can whip us up something, and we can go over the song some more. I mean and if you're okay with that of course.

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