Meghan sat perched in her high chair infront of her vanity table adjusting her bangs that had fallen over her eyes. With a quick exhale of a breath she closed her eyes briefly going over her routine in her head once more.
" Focus." She silently coached herself. " No need to be nervous you have this in the bag. You can do this chick." When she opened her eyes she was met with her reflection in the mirror staring back at her.
With a positive nod of her head she slid from her seat and stood tall.
" You can do this." She repeated more sure of herself this time.
Adjusting the torn shreds of her black top she walked over to the tan sofa across the room where her arm bands lay strewn on the cushions. Quickly slipping them on each of her forearms the ripped material added the finishing touches to her costume completeting the sassy, sexy, gothic appeal she had been going for.
Over her shoulder she checked her apperance in the mirror and had to smile at herself. Never in her life had she ever put on an outfit that was as provocative as the one she was wearing now but then again she wasn't that girl anymore. Today standing before her was a whole new person. She had changed for the better and in lieu of that her personality and image had taken a dramatic makeover also. Ever since her divorce with another said popstar she had taken all of the pain that she had kept inside for so long and turned it into something else. Something stronger. The heartbreak she suffered had been her motivation to drop and rid herself of the 'woe is me' act and spin it so that it was now an ' take no shit' act. And she didn't.
And tonight was the night where she was going to make it clear not only to herself but to the whole world.
A sudden knock at the door shook her from her thoughts as she waited for the person to make themselves known.
" Come in."
Then a gentlemen that she recognized as one of the backstage stage hands poked his head inside. A garbled voice floated from his headseat and he spoke into it nodding in the affirmative.
" It's showtime. Are you ready?" He asked politely although there was a slight quickness to his voice. Not wanting to blantantly rush her out of her dressing room he spoke in a manner in which meant she needed to get a move on.
" Let's do it." She responded with a smile. Opening her door wider he allowed her to pass by him following her out into the white halls. Bustling through the hustle of the backstage area her assistant as well as her entourage escorted her down the hall prepping her for the performance as well as speaking words of encouragement.
" I want you to kill this performance tonight ok?" Her choreographer told her as he stood behind her giving her shoulders a quick massage.
Blowing out a short breath she accepted the mic from a crew member wriggling her hands at her side. After a quick hype from her choreographer she was directed to her mark on the stage. As she moved forward to take her place behind the curtains she paused and turned her head to him.
" I'm not going kill this. I'm going to murder it." She whispered with a smirk.
Shooeing her off he gave her a thumbs up and anxiously looked on from the backstage cameras where a live shot of the audience was shown. Rubbing his hands together nervously his face was one of disgust when the camera rested on him. Him who in his mind had given a far from spectacular performance tonight sitting behind a piano with his stupid mini camera all shoved up in his face.
Shannon appeared at his side seconds later also showing a look of distaste when she noticed him in the camera grinning ever so charmingly in his gray suit all hugged up against none other than the person who had been his accomplice in his infidelity against their friend, Cameron Diaz.
" Ugh. They damn well deserve each other." She spoke with malice. Rob made a noise in response.
They watched as Lupe Fiasco took the stage and prepared to introduce the next performer of the night. Their hearts began to beat with excitement as the audience began to cheer when her name was spoken. The camera quickly cut to Justin for a reaction when the name of his ex-wife was said but found none.
Rob shook his head.
" What goes around does come back around. Just wait and see Timberlake."
" Wait and see."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Dressed in an all black formal tux Lupe Fiasco took the stage holding up the mic to his lips as he addressed the crowd
" Our next performer of the night has sold millions of albums and sold out auditoriums world wide. She remained off the scene for awhile but now she is back with a fierce new album and she's been hittin it hard. Here tonight at the 49th annual Grammys she will perform her new single ' Dirty Woman ' for the first time ever. Everyone put your hands together for the ultra sexy... Meghan Carter."
The clapping of the audience began to subside as the curtains raised revealing a shadow cast in black standing high in the middle of the stage on a platform of steel steps. The background singers, the band, the dancers, everyone and everything was hidden in the dark.
Suddenly the long awaited silence had been interrupted when the sound of a heavy electric guitar riff echoed loudly through the auditorium. A white fog started to spread across the stage and a single blue light shone on the shirtless guitarist as he appeared from the shadows to the front of the stage. His brief solo lasted only a few seconds before two more guitars joined in and the music began to start up.
It was slow, dark, and angry. Not something you would expect from a popstar.
And as Meghan brought the mic up to her lips she figured but then again she wasn't a popstar anymore. No. After tonight, she was going to be a rockstar.
Oh no...
Oh no...
Oh no...
The stage still hidden none the less was now being illuminated by a tiny delve of light. It wasn't bright enough to see clearly but it was enough to distinguish her features as it cast down onto her from above. Looking out into the audience she could see the eyes of her fellow celebrities as they looked on in shock and some in waiting anticipating her next move. She knew what they were probably thinking. This is definately not what they were used to.
But as she stood tall and powerful soaking up all of the energy of the room and what the already screaming fans were giving her she pushed their opinions aside as prepared herself to deliver a performance of a lifetime.
You'll never make him stay
So take you're weight off of him
I know your every move
So won't you just let him be
He's been there times before
But he was too blind to see
That you seduce every man
A shame that he fell so easily
Taking the steps one by one the heels of her leather boots clanked against the steel as she moved about in a tantalizing manner. Sliding her fingers down the railing as she got to the last step she remained there gripping the rail in her hand tightly.
She's saying that's ok
Hey baby do what you please
I have the stuff that you want
I'am the thing that you need
Leaning her body agaisnt the staircase she bent over backwards slowly running her hand across her chest seductively. Standing upright she skimmed her hands down her leather clad leg before bringing it back up to rest on her hip. Turning her head in the opposite direction she narrowed her eyes at one of the male dancers who came up behind her. Grinding her body against his front she spun around so she was facing him. Fisting his t- shit in between her fingers she brought his face closer to hers.
She looked him deep in his eyes
She touching him so to start
She said theres no turnng back
She's trapped him in her heart
Roughly pushing the dancer away so that he fell to the ground she stepped over him toward the guitarist as she got ready to dive into the chorus.
She's a dirty woman, nah
She's a dirty woman, nah
She's a dirty woman, no
A blast of orange flames burst up from the floor on either side of the stage. They heavy fog that floated was lifted as red and orange laser lights engulfed the stage. The band in the back pounded on their instruments as the back up singers belted out as loudly as they possibly could. The three male dancers and the three female dancers moved in sync with each other perfecting the well put together routine they had rehearsed days earlier.
A dirty woman
Let him be!!
She shouted the last part with such force matching the vibrations of the drums and guitar mixed into one. Once again the lights dimmed as to what they had been before and a hazy fog engulfed the stage again.
Oh no...
Oh no...
Leaving his side Meghan sashayed over to the mic stand in the middle. Placing her mic in it's holder she switched her hips in a lethargic motion swiping her tounge across her lips peering down into the fan pit below her. She grinned as their hands reached up to touch any part of her that they could.
Oh no...
With a playful shake of her index finger she shook her head 'no' leading into the second verse
She likes the boys in the band
She knows when they come to town
Every musicians fan after the curtains come down
She waits at backstage doors
For those who have prestige
Who promise fortune and fame
A life thats so carefree
Snatching up the mic again the stand began to wobble. She caught it sliding her body down it before throwing it to the ground harshly. Now on her knees she swiveled her hair around crawling closer to the edge of the stage like a prowess on the hunt.
She's saying that's ok
Hey baby do what you want
I'll be your night loving thing
I'll be the freak you can taunt
During that last line she made a bold move. Seeking out a male in the audience she picked out one who was closest to her. Using her finger as a motion for him to come closer his eyes widened and a broad smile spread across his face as she wrapped her fingers around the back of his head and swiped her tounge across his earlobe, her breath hot on his neck. Pulling away she winked at him as she slithered around on her knees. The leather material of her pants sliding against the glossy stage. The boy in which she had just violated remained jaw dropped as a couple people excitedly egged him on.
And I don't care what you say
I want to go too far
I'll be your everything
If you make me a star
A dirty woman, nah
A dirty woman, nah
A dirty woman, no
A dirty woman...
Grinding against the leg of one of her dancers he grabbed a handful of her hair and forcefully moved her head from side to side. Dipping her head back she thrashed around back and forth her eyes tightly shut. As gold and silver sparks erupted near her she made sure to keep herself a few inches away inorder to save herself from injury.
A dirty woman, nah
A dirty woman, nah
A dirty woman, no
A dirty woman...
Now on her feet she gripped the mic in her hands tightly. Pushing through her dancers who where grinding all on her in a cirlce she ran down the narrow walkway that stopped just before the celebrity seats. She dropped to the ground sliding the rest of the way as she screamed the next few lines
She's dirty!!
She's dirty!!
Damn filthy!!
She's dir...dir...dir...dirty!!
Everyone looked on in awe and amazement at her performance. Jaws dropped, wide eyes, at the edge of their seats it was all one big circus. Lights, fire flames, pyro shooting off in every which way, torn outfits, half naked dancers, smoke, loud and blaring riffs, just plain....pandemonium. And they were eating it all up.
Suddenly the music began to slow down like it had been in the intro. After her little air guitar stint she was hunched over as if she were in pain. With one hand planted on the ground she lifted her head her wild hair falling over her eyes. Staring out into the audience her chest heaved up and down and her body shined with perspiration.
Staggering to her feet she walked to her right stopping at the edge of the stage looking out into the rows high above
She said I have to go home
Cause I'm real tired you see
But I hate sleepin alone
Why don't you come with me
Then he said my baby's at home
She's probably worried tonight
I didn't call on the phone
To say that I'm alright
After serenading the right side she stalked over to the left side but instead of going to the end of the stage she stood a few feet away from it standing in the spot that she deemed perfect for a clear view of him. Her eyes bounced off all of the many faces purposefully skippng over his. Justin looked up at her trying to keep his face as emotionless as he could. Inside he was raging. He knew the lyrics were about him. They have had to be. She was putting him on the spot and it was more than embarrasing to him. She may not have been staring directly at him but she was getting the message across as clear as glass
Clenching his jaw he continued to watch as she made a mockery of him on national television. Cameron on the other hand latched her hand onto his with a roll of her eyes.
But no, she walked up to him
She said I'm all yours tonight
He said he ran to the phone
To say baby I'm alright
But the lies continued on
When he told her but unlock the door
Because he forgot the key
She said he's not coming back...
Turning her head slowly her eyes narrowed visibly as she focused solely on Justin and Cameron with a piercing gaze. The fire that blazed through her icy blue eyes was more than evident and caused quite a stir up as the people begin to stare at them and whisper with eyes brows raised. Justin eyes locked with hers and he was unable to tear his gaze away. Cameron fidgeted in her seat uncomfortably trying to play it off to the cameras by smiling but Meghan's next words forced her to look back up at her as they hit her like a ton of bricks.
Because he's sleeping with me!!!
Meghan had sung that last part so loudly that it rang throughout the crowd and hit them with such force. It was more than unexpected to say the least.
Then suddenly a herd of gasps erupted as explicit images and words displayed on the big screen in the background high above the air. Words like: Cheater. Scum. Whore. Unfaithful. Disgusting. and many other defaming words.
A dirty woman, nah
A dirty woman, nah,
A dirty woman....
Being the bold person that she is Meghan pointed her finger directly at Cameron with a sharp glare switching up the words of the chorus.
You dirty woman, nah
You dirty woman, nah
You dirty woman...
You can't beat me!!!!!
Swishing her head around violently both of her guitarists joined her side and the three of them banged their heads back and forth jamming out true rocker style.
Meghan brought the mic back to her lips urging the crowd who were already on their feet cheering loudly.
Come on!!
Come on!!
Come on!!
Come on!!
Carelessly dropping the mic onto the floor she raked her hands threw her hair bowing as her performance came to an end. The auditorium were on their feet giving her a much desereved standing ovation. With a smug chuckle she looked to Justin and blew him a kiss. Turning her attention to Cameron she swiftly gave her the finger.
Not wanting to stick around for their reactions she spun on her heels strutting back up the stage with a smirk on her face. Disappearing behind the curtains she could still hear the roar of the crowd as she was escorted back into her dressing room.
" That was...oh my god... that was sick!! Meghan you were soo damn good." Rob and Shannon exclaimed bounding into her dressing room smothering her with hugs.
" Thanks you guys. I feel really good." She said with a shortness of breath donning a cocky smile.
" Wish we could celebrate more but we need to get you in your dress and back out there." Shannon said going to the closet for her dress.
" Ok." Stripping off her sweaty costume she slipped into her dress as her make up and hair artists arrived for a re touch up on her hair and face.
On her way back to her seat Rob nudged her with his elbow and she turned to look at him.
" I don't remember that last part being in the routine." He said with a knowing grin.
She shrugged coyly thinking back to the end of her performance.
" Hey, in the famous words of my ex what goes around comes around right?" They shared a quick laugh slipping past the reporters and photographers clamoring around her asking her about the amazing stunt she just pulled.
Now in her seat she leaned over and whispered into his ear as Beyonce accepted her award for best female.
" More than you'll ever know."
Song credit: Michael Jackson ' Dirty Diana'
Story Tags: cheaterj soloj marriedj
