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“Lynn, how are you, my girl? How’s Texas treating you?”
“Hey, Marv. It’s all right. I’m happy to be with my family.”
“Well, I hope you don’t get too comfortable. I listened to that song you posted. Now, that’s what we’re talking about. You look great and the song is amazing,” he croons smoothly.
“Really?” I say more excitedly.
“Absolutely, I don’t say anything I don’t mean. You’re all the buzz around the office. Bernie has them mocking up an album cover and an entire campaign as we speak. This is it, kid.”
“That’s so awesome,” I breathe.
“I was hoping you would say that because we’re going to need you back here in New York ASAP. Sorry, love, but the vacation needs to be cut short. They’re bringing in the big guns to get this one out there while it’s hot.
“So what do you say? Can you get that gorgeous face back here like yesterday?”
Cody comes to mind. He and Elise are heading back later tonight. I hope I can catch a ride on his boss’s private jet with them. Being that it’s the holiday, I know flights are probably packed.
“I need to make a few calls. Can I get right back to you?”
“Yes, yes, just make sure I know what’s going on in the next hour,” he says, not once offering to get me back.
I roll my eyes. I’m learning so much about the music business. The more they spend, the more I owe. It’s better not to ask for things.
“I’ll call you back as soon as I have an answer.”
This is a bittersweet moment. The first thing I want to do as soon as I hang up is call Trev. My heart sinks as I know he’s not going to answer.
I wish I knew why. I shake the thought off and dial Cody to see if I can hitch a ride on his flight. His phone rings a few times before he answers.
“Hey, Cakes, what’s up?”
“Hey Cody, are you busy?”
“I’m out ice-skating with Elise,” he replies happily.
I smile. They didn’t invite me along. I figure Elise followed my advice and finally told Cody where her reluctance was coming from.
If he’s willing to still pursue her with all the details, he’s a keeper. I shake my head and smile wider. I’m happy for them.
“I need a favor. The label needs me back in New York ASAP. Can I fly back with you guys? Will that be a problem?”
“Not at all. I’ll send a car for you. Can you be ready by six?”
“Yeah, I’ll be ready. Thanks so much, Cody.”
“No problem. Anytime. My boss totally won’t care.”
“I appreciate this so much.”
“You know how I feel. Anything I can do. I’ll see you later.”
“Later, Cody. Tell Elise I said hi. Have fun,” I say and hang up.
I release a long breath. Now to tell my parents I’m leaving. I’ll miss dinner tonight at Nanna’s, but I get the feeling Trev isn’t going to show.
I push those thoughts down and get to making calls and packing. This could be it, the moment I’ve been dreaming of. I can’t wait to tell Elise she was right.
“I’m going to be a star,” I sing as I pack.
