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We were married, after all. It was the next step! Thinking about having a baby with a rock star… How did this become my life?!
Chapter Six
“You’re quiet this morning,” Liv mused at breakfast. Alex had been away on a touting trip with Gina for a few days which had given me too much time to think.
“I’ve got a lot going on in the office this week with all the hype for Central Demons’ new single, and The Midnight Outcasts getting signed.”
“That’s an awesome name for a band!”
“I know, right? Alex and I thought the same. Cole, the lead singer, has a bit of a young Alex in him. I can already tell he’s going to drive the women crazy.” The set that I watched a few weeks ago was incredible. With the electricity on that stage, I had no doubt Alex and Kingsley had found the next big thing!
“I can’t wait to see them perform at their showcase next month!” Liv clapped her hands excitedly. “Alex has asked me to get his tux cleaned. Oh, he’s had a few sponsors get in touch about new advertising. What did you want me to do with those?”
“Forward the emails to me and I’ll take a look.” Liv nodded, eyeing me suspiciously. That was the problem with having my childhood best friend with me. She knew me too well, and could tell I had something on my mind. Noticing the time, I realised I was already running late. “I better get to work.”
Iris had everything in hand as I wandered into the office. She’d even sorted the paperwork that Gina had forwarded to both of us. They were in Texas now. No doubt Alex was looking for a country-style band or singer to round out the talent at Harbour Records. He’d already messaged me earlier, telling me that he’d be back tomorrow. It was the longest we’d be apart since the wedding.
“Nat, I have David Barclay at reception for you,” Jack called from my door. Upon simply hearing David's name, my body shuddered. What the hell did he want? I was Mrs. Harbour now; David had no control over me! “He said you’d want to see him?”
“If you show him to the conference room, I’ll be there in a minute.” Alex wasn’t going to like me being in a room alone with David, but I wanted to know what that bastard was doing here!
Putting my suit jacket on, I tied my hair into a bun and checked myself in the mirror. Satisfied, I walked down the hall. David’s eyes widened as I entered the conference room. “I didn’t think you’d agree to meet me.”
“Cut the shit, David. Did you know Alex is away on business? Is that why you’re here? He'll flip when he finds out!”
“You married the rock star, then? How is that going?” His tone was indifferent as he gazed at me.
Taking a seat at the opposite end of the table, I crossed my arms and glared at him. “My personal life is none of your concern! What are you doing here?”
“Word has gotten out that Alex, Cody and Masen are working on an album together. I’m here for my client, Matt Higgins. You can’t make Steel Roses music without him!” Wow! News did travel fast. How the hell had they found out?
“Alex might be jamming with the guys, but what makes you think we’ll be producing a Steel Roses album?”
“You and Alex both know you can’t make Steel Roses music. Rock Records owns those rights! Matt and Rock Records are willing to make a deal with you, though. Rock Records will produce and record the album and cut Harbour Records in with a twenty-percent deal. You would be foolish not to accept it! If you make this album, we’ll be forced to sue for breach of contract.” David was bluffing. We weren’t making a Steel Roses album, so they had nothing on us! Nowhere in his contract did it prohibit Alex from starting another band. Rock Records owned the name, not the people.
“Alex doesn’t want to be tied in with those assholes anymore. You know that! I’ll talk it through with him when he gets back, but I already know what his answer will be!”
“You’ve got to see the business side, Nat! Look, I know things got out of hand on the world tour, but…”
“OUT OF HAND!?” I yelled, triggered. “You and Matt sabotaged us! Matt got him back on drugs! And YOU! You set out to destroy us!”
“Love can do strange things, Nat! You know that!” Love? This guy was unbelievable! “I’ll always be waiting in the wings for you. Alex will fuck up at some point, and you’ll see why I went to all those lengths to split you up. You might think he’s the safe bet now, but give it a few years. Once he tires of you, his groupies will start to tempt him again. I’ll be here for you when that happens, Nat. I’m a patient man, I can wait.”
“I want you to leave! This meeting is done!” I snapped, getting up. Would Alex tire of me? It was fresh now, but did I hold the power to keep him year after year? Of course you do! David is trying to make you doubt yourself. Don’t fall for it! “Goodbye, David. Make sure you book an appointment if you ever come here again!”
“Think about it, Natasha. That’s all I’m asking. It’s a fucking good deal! They can’t freeze Matt out! He’s part of the band, too!” David didn’t realise how much sway Alex had in the music world. We didn’t need Rock Records to fund Alex’s album with the lads. We could propel the album to great heights ourselves! “Nat! Wait! Nat!” David was still calling after me as I left and headed back to my office. With a nod from me, Ben, my security guard, made sure that David left.
Claire rushed into my office as I sat down. “Was that David Barcley?” Gina must have given her orders to keep an eye on things while she and Alex were out of town. Nodding, I put my face in my hands. “Are you okay? What did he want?”
“Rock Records has an offer for us. I need to chat with Alex when he gets back. Don’t say anything to Gina. It will only distract Alex.”
“Okay, did you need a coffee? Maybe something stronger?”
“Yes, please. I could definitely use a pick me up. Coffee will do.”
David must have heard the album news from one of the producers. I couldn’t see it being Cody or Masen, unless they let it slip to someone Matt or David knew, too. Either way, Alex wasn’t going to be happy. The album wasn’t even being made yet and it had already been leaked. If Rock Records put pressure on us because of it, it might affect the sales.
“Mmm, there you are.” Alex came up behind me in the pool house, slipping his hands up my top, grazing over any flesh he could find as he bit down gently on my earlobe. Three days apart and I was on overdrive for this man. “Fuck, I’ve missed you,” he purred, moving his hands lower. “Did you miss me?” I could hear the smirk in his voice as his fingers slipped into my panties. Of course I missed him! “Oh, baby. You’re always so ready for me.” I braced my hands on the wall of the pool house as Alex rubbed me frantically. I came within a matter of minutes. After pulling my shorts and panties down my legs, Alex spun me around and captured my lips with his. I made quick work freeing his cock, needing him desperately. Gripping me by my ass, he lifted me as I wrapped my legs around his hips. I could feel the tip of his penis against my entrance.
