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“You ready?” Jackson asked.
She looked around. The seats were about full, and Bailey's heart palpitated. “I think so.”
Jackson took her hand. “Don't think about them.”
“Like that‘ll be easy. What should I think about then?” He planted a soft kiss on her lips, and Bailey forgot about the faces in the crowd.
Jackson then pressed his forehead to hers. “Sing for me, Bailey.”
She exhaled. “Okay.”
With his hand still gripping hers, he guided her on stage. Mac introduced them, but Bailey's brain was still fuzzy from Jackson's kiss. She walked up to the microphone and greeted the audience. Jackson then played, and the group performed the first song of their segment.
Bailey glanced at Jackson who winked at her. When Noelle walked into the building, she breathed that much easier. Her mother was home with a cold, but she wouldn't have showed up. She made that clear in their last conversation.
Swaying back and forth, Bailey’s voice overwhelmed the room. She looked out into the crowd. Noelle wasn't the only one recording her. Other audience members held up their devices as they rocked to the music.
Bailey couldn't believe her eyes. This brought so much more satisfaction than her job. Tonight, she did what she loved. Pressing a hand to her chest, the band moved to the next song. Her duet with Jackson. A new original song, “Signs of Forever.” Bailey loved it the moment Jackson played it for her over the phone.
She flashed a smile at him. Taking the cordless mic off the stand, she walked over, and stood next to him as he played the keyboard. The lyrics carried her away.
Signs of forever are in your eyes
The sound of your heartbeat matches mine
You leave me breathless...
Bailey placed one hand on his shoulder as their voices blended together, rich and vibrant. She never heard such sweet music, like thoughts in a dream. Was it the music, or the burgeoning feeling between them? Could it be both?
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He could have kissed her again. Bailey's voice made his pulse flutter. Once they finished their last song, the audience cheered. Infinity Signs received a standing ovation. Bailey returned her microphone to the stand and then hurried off stage to hug a woman at a nearby table.
Jackson snapped at attention when Tommy slapped his back.
“That was awesome!” His friend grinned from ear to ear.
Alex wiped his brow with a towel. “That was incredible. I almost feel bad for not missing Piper. Where did you find this woman again?”
Jackson didn't answer but stared at the woman who was sweet as the music she sung.
Tommy snapped his fingers. “Jack!”
“Yeah, what's up?” Jackson asked. He couldn't fall for her. Not this soon.
“I asked a question,” Alex said. Then he looked over at Bailey. “I guess I got my answer.” A slow smile built on his lips, and then he walked offstage.
Tommy raised an eyebrow. “You alright?”
“She's amazing,” Jackson said.
“She is, but I think you mean more than her voice.”
Jackson swallowed the increased saliva in his mouth. “I don’t know her.”
“What do you know?”
“I like her.”
