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I slide the small box into my pocket as I make my way toward my girl. I can’t wait to show her the ring. I know I’ve already proposed, but I’m going to do it again — do it right this time.
Tomorrow I’m going to take her out on my dad’s boat and ask her to marry me, this time with a ring. I could do it on the stage tonight, but I think it would be better if it is just the two of us sharing the moment instead of a hundred strangers sharing it with us.
I give Alissa a kiss and leave her sitting at a small table by the door when Dad announces us.
“Everyone please welcome Empire of None!”
The place erupts in screams. I pass by a man dressed in a nice suit. He seems out of place. I look him up and down and wonder if he came out here to listen to the band. Could he work for a record label? Maybe opening for Busted Lip did some good after all.
“How is everyone tonight?” I ask when I get behind the mic.
They scream even louder. All the anger and fear I’ve been carrying around for the last week falls away. Being on stage again lets me relax and take out some aggression.
With a series of bangs on his drumsticks, Mark starts us up. Slinging my guitar over my neck, I strum and let the lyrics flow. The music fills the bar, and as everyone stands and rushes the stage, Sean walks in and heads to the bar. I shake away my thoughts and give the show my all, letting the music consume me.
