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The white-haired man’s face lit up with interest and a wave of unease overcame Sonya at once. What was this about? She was soon to find out.
“Sonya, I would like you to meet Robert Alto.” Daniel continued the introductions. “He is the chairman and president of Shingle Records.”
At first his words did not register, her mind was still struggling with the memory of that burning kiss and his declaration that he was taking her home. Possibly to make love? Her body tingled with delight even as her mind screamed of denial. It would destroy Daniel.
Then like a jolt, she was drawn to the present and stared dumbfounded at the white-haired man in front of her. She must have heard Daniel wrong. That was impossible. Someone like Sonya just didn’t show up a party also being attended by someone as important as Robert Alto. That only happened to other people or people with money or connections.
Her head spun around to Daniel. He was talking to the man and smiling. They appeared to be old acquaintances and friends. She blinked and thought she must be dreaming. Everything around her suddenly seemed unreal.
Daniel was staring at her in a quizzical way and it registered in her head that the other gentleman was addressing her. She had to force her stunned face around to look at Robert Alto and listen to his words.
“Daniel tells me you are a singer?”
She nodded slowly and wondered with panic why she couldn’t find her voice. She needed to wake up from this trance and fast. Opportunities like this never happened. The fact that it was, left her completely stunned.
Moving her tongue, she experimented with its movement before she ventured to say. “Yes.” It was small, but it was a start.
The man smiled and nodded. “Any style in particular?”
“Um.” She was completely lost for words. Her mind graveled for a coherent sentence. “Country and a bit of Pop.”
Again he nodded. “Have you made a demo yet?”
She nodded.
“Good.” This seemed to please him. “Why don’t you drop a copy off at my studio?”
“Um.” Christ, she hated herself at this precise moment. The chance of a lifetime was standing directly in front of her and all she could do was stutter. “All right.”
“Is it possible to catch a live performance?”
“Yes.” She was swift to answer this time. “I do a full show every Monday night.”
He nodded. “I think I’ll come around and hear you sing. Where is that?”
She gave him the address to Tristan’s bar, relieved at last to discover she have recovered her voice. “I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule Mr. Alto. I promise you won’t regret it.”
The record company executive revealed his perfectly straight teeth in a smile. “Please call me Bob. Any friend of Daniel’s is a friend of mine.” Then glanced at Daniel. “If Daniel says you have talent, then I have every reason to believe him. I trust his judgment completely.”
Daniel’s only response
was a small token of a smile.
“I’ll see you Monday night then.” He spoke to Sonya before turning to leave and offered his farewells to both of them.
Sonya stood transfixed to the spot. Her entire body felt in shock. She had just scored the biggest opportunity she could have ever imagined, and she had Daniel to thank for it. Turning, she stared openly at him with her eyes glowing of respect and gratitude.
“You did that for me?”
He gave a careless shrug. “I’ve been hired to install a software program in the studio’s mainframe and might have brought your name up a few times in our meetings.” He turned to leave. “You’re a good singer. You deserve a chance.”
Still in a state of amazement, she trudged after him with feet seemingly incapable of working. A smile began to form on her face. It grew bigger and bigger mirroring how she felt inside. It was as if a light so bright and warm glowed from within. Sonya couldn’t remember a time she ever felt so incredibly happy. All because of Daniel.
She glanced at the back of his head as she followed him out of the banquet hall. An overwhelming urge had her reaching out and clutching his hand. He stopped automatically and Sonya used the opportunity to draw herself up in front of him and look up into his face beaming. There was an emotion spilling forth from her which she had no idea as to its identity, other than she needed to react on it.
She smiled at him before she slipped her arms around his neck and raised herself up on tiptoes. The need to touch and be near him had taken charge of her actions. As for any onlookers watching, she could care less. The happiness in her heart needed to be released.
Her mouth claimed his with as much gusto as she could muster. But even that didn’t seem enough. She wanted more, needed more. Her hands began to move along his body in a fervent search. Exploring and seeking and touching as much of him as possible.
