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“I’m sure it’s all lace and straps.”
She snorted. “Straps?”
“Yeah… you know, straps.” I had no idea what the different parts of women’s lingerie were called. All I knew was that I liked it, and I definitely would have liked to see Ali in some.
Her smile faded, and she fidgeted. “Trenton, we can’t… I mean, I want to, but… it’s not a good idea.”
My initial thought was that she’d thought it was a great idea that night at the club, but I forced that to the back of my mind. This show could be her big break, and I respected her drive and dedication. “I know,” I assured her. “I’m just teasing. You were getting way too stressed. I wanted to lighten the mood.”
She rolled her shoulders. “Thanks. I’ve been known to be a little intense.”
“That’s okay. I appreciate that. I’d much rather have a partner who takes this seriously than one who screws around. But a word of advice? Try to enjoy the ride. This business is brutal. The money can be good, but no amount of money is worth it if it doesn’t make you happy.”
She studied me, and I wondered whether I should have kept my mouth shut. The last thing I wanted was for her to think I was talking down to her. But I had a dozen years of experience in the business, which was rare for someone my age. I knew what I was talking about.
“Music makes me happy,” she said finally. “Success makes me happy. Combine those two, and I’ll be ecstatic.”
It was my turn to study her. I nodded. “Okay. Tell me where you think we went wrong with that last verse, then we’ll take it from the top.”
