AT THE END OF THE DAY, EVERYONE WILL HAVE HIS SAY

Whatever happened to the bass player? His name is Victor. Managed to get him on the phone last week. Victor agreed to meet me at Mcdonalds in Subang Parade. Well, on the day we met Victor came alone in his office attire. Just finished work, I supposed. I ordered a Big Mac Macvalue meal for him while I myself had a chicken burger and coffee.

Me:
Hi, Victor, I think its been 4 years we haven't seen each other, right? So, how's life been?

Victor:  
Well, you know I am selling life insurance now, can I draw up a plan for you?

Me:      
No jokes please. I wanna meet you because I am writing a blog about you guys, Sebastian, Jason and yourself of 'The Careless Picnickers'. I hope you can obliged me to some of your opinions.

Victor:  
Are you serious, who would want to know about that group? They are a bunch of losers. You are crazy. We didn't even have one fan when the band existed. Anyway, what do you want me to tell you

Me:      
You are right, you didn't have any fans, not even one. But tonight as you sleep, there may be one or maybe more, people the world over, will get to know who you are.

Victor:  
You mean I'll be famous. I'm so flattered!

Me:        
In a way, yes. The main reason I wanna write about you guys is that you are all dedicated musicians. Talented and knowledgeable. Such attributes would motivate the many other local bands around. Do you still play?

Victor:    
No, I have a girlfriend now and I'm spending most of my time courting her.

Me:        
If there ever is an opportunity to play again, would you consider?

Victor:    
Well, I guess I would. I'm sure my special will understand. As you know, music is a part of my life. I used to spend so much of what I earned in buying music CDs, I am doing it still. So, if someone comes along and says he need a bass player, I will put up my hand.

Me:        
Did you meet up with Sebastian?

Victor:    
Yes, poor Sebastian, I recently just visited him. He is still the same, sitting there in his wheelchair like a vegetable. His sister says she often plays the CDs that Sebastian used to like, for him to listen to see if they will make him happier. He just shows no response.

Me:          
How about Jason, any news about him?

Victor:      
Yes, I met him once about a year ago. He is attached to a stock broking firm. He says he will be getting a promotion soon. Only then, he says he will think of buying a new car.

Me:          
Did you know that Jason once had a crush on me?

Victor:      
No, I didn't know. Anywhere I wouldn't be surprised if he did. Jason has a kind of power over girls. Most of them will stick to him and give in to what he wants.

Me:          
I guess that's why he hated me cos I didn't give in to his demands. Do you know if he is still playing the lead guitar?

Victor:      
He did mention to me he is playing for a thrash group now. I think its called ' The Fate of Neptune'. You know, they play to the likes of 'Carcass', 'Morbid Angels' and 'Cannibal Corpse'.

Me:          
What about the singer of 'The Careless Picnickers'?

Victor:      
You mean, Steven? I heard that he is studying Law in the London School of  Economics and Political Science in the University of London. We used to hate him because he wanted to move the band into playing rock. You know we are all for indie music, one day we discovered he had a whole book consisting of songs like 'Sweet Child of Mine' by Guns N' Roses, 'Hell Bells' by AC/DC, 'Livin' on a Prayer' by Bon Jovi and etc. We got real furious.

Me:        
If 'The Careless Picnickers' are still playing, would you think they will be famous?

Victor:      
I cannot say though, I know we have the talents  to go far but that will also gonna count on luck too.

Me:        
Thanks a lot, Victor, for sharing so much.

Victor:    
You are welcome anytime, thanks for the meal.

Me:        
My pleasure. Finish your french fries, Victor.