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Well, I sent the text at ten.
But it took me an hour to write it while I paced the room like a teenager with a first crush.
Morning gorgeous. You ready for today?
No shit, that took me sixty minutes to compose. I’m a songwriter, didn’t you know?
Then I waited. And waited. He was probably still asleep.
An hour later, he replied.
Brodie: You’re the gorgeous one. Sorry for the delay. I just got up. I couldn’t fall asleep last night, and it’s all your fault. Tell me I’m not the only one.
You’re not. What the hell have you done to me?
Brodie: Oh honey, we’re just getting started.
Honey? A hot thrill zipped through my body at that endearment.
My phone rang, but I didn’t recognize the number.
“Ivan Cross speaking.”
“Morning, Mr. Cross; it’s Colm McDade from Helix Talent. Bandit Music emailed my agent about the Wayward Lane concert and afterparty. I’m the one who’s been chosen to accompany Brodie James.”
The voice on the other end of the line was like a bucket of ice water.
My raging libido cooled at the thought that this Colm guy might be a better match for Brodie than I ever could be.
“Oh, yes. Sorry I haven’t been in touch yet. You were on my list of calls this morning.”
My very last one.
“No worries. I should’ve texted or emailed first, but given the time, I thought it best to call and get everything organized,” he responded.
“Of course, and thanks. Can you arrive at the venue around seven? Text me upon arrival, and I’ll head out to meet you and provide your pass. The concert starts at nine, but the guys always do a meet and greet for VIPs. You can also have a meal with them in the break room before showtime. Then, after the concert, you come backstage, and you and Brodie can leave for the afterparty.”
“Sounds awesome! I’m a huge fan, so this is a total honor for me.”
He sounded like a genuinely nice guy—good manners, enthusiastic.
I hated him already.
“Good, great. But no statements to the press, okay? You pose for pictures and give your name, and that’s it. If they ask how you know Brodie or where you met, ignore them. Any of that line of questioning you leave to me. Understood?”
“Of course. I’m good with my role. I’ve done these types of events before.”
“Perfect, then you know the drill. I’ll send along the NDA for you to e-sign and return to me. And that’s it. Do you have any questions?”
“What should I wear? Some celebrities are very particular that their date is coordinated. Especially on Halloween.”
“The band is dressing up in Day of the Dead makeup and costumes. If you could do something similar, that would work. But don’t fuss. We realize this is last minute.”
“Cool. And I’m really looking forward to meeting Brodie tonight. All the guys in the band, of course, but yeah, this will definitely be in my top five memorable dates.”
Me too, but not for the same reason.
“See you tonight, Colm.”
