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“The fling was over, Nat. It wasn’t like I cheated on you.” That was really how he saw it? My temper began to rage.
“Don’t go there, Alex, or I’ll throw you into the crowd outside!”
“You’re still bitter about it?” He frowned, surprised.
“Yes! Can we talk about something else?” He was still watching me but didn’t say a word. “How’s the album going?” I asked, steering the conversation elsewhere. Talking about Maddison would only infuriate me more.
“It was number one in over forty-five countries last month. I’d say it’s doing pretty well,” he said with a smirk. There was Mr. Ego again.
“Only forty-five?”
“Are you mocking me?” Running his hands in this hair, he chuckled.
“No,” I grinned. “What about your tour next year? Has Rock Records given you any dates yet?”
“Mmmm, yeah we’re in talks about it. That’s kind of the other reason I’m here.” I tilted my head, narrowing my eyes. “I want to offer you your old job back, Nat.”Holy Fuck!Taking my old job wasn’t a good idea. What if he broke my heart again? Although that really hadn’t been his fault. He thought I was ending it with him to go back to David. Still, he didn’t love me. It would be wrong to go back and open myself up to more heartbreak. My mind was racing.“I’ve got a lot of shit going down next year. I need you there by my side.” I was about to interrupt, but he held his hand up and continued. “I know you’re with David, but we could work something out. Perhaps you could spend two weeks in London and then two weeks in LA.“
“That wouldn’t work, Alex.”
“Why not? Plenty of PAs do it.”
“You’ll be touring next year. It wouldn’t just be LA, would it?” I pointed out. “Besides, I really don’t think it would be a good idea, considering our history.”
“Ineedyou, Straight Lace. I can’t do this without you.” His eyes pleaded with me, causing my mouth to go dry. “Okay, I’m going to lay it on the line here.” He swallowed hard, moving to take my hand in his. “Don’t freak out, but Steel Roses are reforming next year.” I tried to hold in a girly squeal.Gah! Steel Roses were getting back together! Fuck holding in the screaming. I needed to find my old tour shirts. We were going on tour!
“Oh…My…God! That’s amazing!”
“It really fucking isn’t. Matt and I hate each other, but we’ve been forced to get along for the camera. You should have seen our meeting with the label last month. It was fucking awful.”
“Why do you hate each other?”
“It’s a long story, but I’ll try to explain it one day.” His eyes dropped to the floor. It could have been my imagination, but to me, he looked pained. “Nat, I can’t do this without you. I need some support. I need to know I have someone on my side. Please consider it.”
“Are you trying to tell me the fate of Steel Roses reforming lies in my hands?” I teased, nudging him.
“Yes.” Shit, he was being serious! Touching the side of my face, he looked deep into my eyes. “You are the only person that has gotten to me in over ten years. I might be too late to win your affection, but I want your friendship back. If I’m going to do this and come face to face with my past, I need you there by my side. You have no idea how much shit I’m going to have to deal with. I can’t do this on my own. I’ll fucking break!”
“You can’t throw this all on me!”
“You’re workinghere, Nat. Do you really need to think about it? You could leave with me right now.”
“It’s mybirthday! I have things to do! I’m out with my parents tonight, too.”
“You’re parents are back in London?” he questioned.
“Yes.”
“Can I meet them?”
“Umm…NO!”
“Why not?” he pouted, leaning back against the desk. It was difficult not to admire the way his T-shirt strained against his abs.
“I think you turning up at my birthday meal would give them a heart attack.”
“I can be charming. Where are you having your meal? I could join you.”
“That’snothappening!”
