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“Is that the age you lost it? If I’d known you then, I would have teased you until you were seventeen and then taken you. Did you come to my concerts at that age?” he asked, his expression one I couldn't read.
“Yep, I first saw you live when I was twelve. Steel Roses hadn’t gone global yet. I continued to see you until the band split up when I was eighteen. I was actually at the last Steel Roses gig in London.”
“You never saw me once I’d gone solo?” How did you tell your rock star fiancé that you didn’t really enjoy his music back then? “Spill, Straight Lace. You’re keeping something from me, I can tell.” He could feel I’d gone rigid as he kissed down my neck. “Didn’t you like any of my solo work?”
“I’d grown up, Alex. I was an adult. I simply didn’t have time to listen. I started college and then got my big break at Flavour Records. I didn’t have time to crush on some rock star from my childhood anymore. Besides, even you have to admit your ego around that time was off putting. Every week you were at another party with some blonde on your arm.”
Chuckling against my ear, he pulled my earlobe. “And look where you are now. That rock star crush fell in love with you within the first few months of meeting you.”
“And I fell in love with an asshole.” That got a loud laugh from him.
“That you did, baby. That you did.” Alex rubbed my shoulders and kissed the top of my head. “Scoot up and sit on my lap so we can look at these places together. We can make some enquiries next week and get some trips booked in. Diego is back in a few days; I’ll get him on it.”
“I don’t mind doing it,” I replied, standing up so Alex could take my seat.
“You’re doing enough. Not only are you getting Harbour Records Administration, Media and Relations up and running, you are also still doing all my PA things. When Liv gets back you need to pass more over to her.” Pulling me onto his lap, his arms encircled my waist.
“I will!”
“I can tell you’re pouting!” Damn him. I wasn't even facing him so how the hell did he know? “I know you like things done a certain way—you’re a perfectionist—but you need to learn to let go a little. You’re going to be a Director at Harbour Records. You have to learn to delegate.”
“Liv doesn’t check your calendar the way I do.”
“Baby, as long as I don’t miss any important meetings, it doesn’t matter how Liv does it.” Alex was right; I had to have more faith in Liv. Being Alex’s PA was all I’d known for the last few years, though. I was holding onto something that I had to let go, but becoming a Director of a record label…I wasn’t sure that something I could even do. What if I let Alex down?
Chapter Two
We’d arrived ahead of schedule and checked into the New York hotel. It helped to avoid the paparazzi by being an hour early. Alex and I were long gone before they’d even started to gather. It always amazed me how they were able to always gather their leads. It wasn’t like we’d had the tickets for months; I’d booked this flight last minute in the hope it wouldn’t get leaked.
Ben and the rest of the security team got us safely to our room without incident. “We’ll be just down the hall. I’ll let you know when your first meeting arrives. Did you need anything else?”
“We’re good, thanks, Ben,” Alex muttered, looking around the suite. Alex had three meetings today with three different producers who wanted to work for our label. Kingsley Womack, Alex’s oldest friend and producer, was already on the team and had some powerful friends in the music business. Alex was hoping to secure another two well-known music producers today. “We’ve got a few hours until Kingsley gets here. Did you schedule anything for us?” He had me backing toward the bedroom as he slowly walked in my direction.
“Oh, I’m pretty sure we need a physical workout. We’re going to be in meetings for at least eight hours today. You’ll need to burn some energy to help you concentrate.” Alex watched carefully, licking his lips as I unfastened the buttons on my dress.
“Get on that fucking bed!” My dress fell to the floor in a pool around my feet. I went to remove my panties as well, but Alex stopped me. “No, Straight Lace, I want to remove those myself…with my teeth!” he breathed, pouncing on me. There was always something about hotel sex that ignited the desire between us. I giggled, then screamed before he silenced me with a passionate kiss.
We were showered and dressed by the time Kingsley got to the room. We were waiting for the coffee and water service to arrive. I was on the phone with the reception desk, tracking it down when he walked in.
“Alex! My main man!” Kingsley hugged him, patting him on the back. “Life is treating you well, I see! I’ve never seen you looking so good!”
“It’s amazing what the love of a good woman can do.” Alex looked over at me. After putting the phone down, I walked toward him. “You remember Nat?”
Kingsley gave me a wide smile, hugging me as I reached him. “The beautiful Natasha! You’ve made Alex a changed man, and I can see why. You get more beautiful each time I see you! Congratulations on the engagement!”
“Put her down, Kingsley,” Alex chuckled, pulling me to his side. “How did you get on securing the meets on my list?”
“I got all of them except one.” Kingsley sighed as we all took a seat.
“MuseX?” Alex questioned, looking at the door. I followed his line of sight and noticed our coffee and water had finally arrived. Kingsley nodded. “Fuck! They haven’t signed any contracts with anyone yet, have they? Are Rock Records after them, too?” I’d never heard of MuseX before, so I had no idea who they were speaking about.
“Not that I’m aware of.” Allowing them to talk, I walked over to pour us all a coffee while still listening to the conversation. “MuseX are a very sought after duo. There are a few labels chasing them which, I’m sure, includes Rock Records if they’re smart.”
“They have an unexplainable ear for melodies and how they match the vocal pairings. I’m not surprised.” I placed the coffee down on the table. Alex and Kinsley both smiled at me.
“I’m assuming MuseX are new. I’ve never heard of them,” I commented, sipping my coffee.
“Yeah, they’re making a huge splash in the rock genre. They produced Haunt Me and Break Me Down by Metal Gods.” Alex stroked my knee as he spoke. Those songs I knew, and they were incredible! The guitar solos on them reminded me of some of Steel Roses’ earlier work.
