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“Thank you. Love you,” I croak out and wait till he leaves before getting up and brushing my teeth. I crack open the door and peek, before slowly moving from the bathroom to the bedroom Memphis gave me. I listen, but all seems quiet. The shower is on as I walk past his door, and I shuffle out to the kitchen and grab a can of soda and a packet of crackers before returning to my bed. I think I need a nap, then maybe I can pop down to the studio and listen in.
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I never made it down to the studio. My nap turned into a fourteen hour long Snow White sleep. Memphis said he checked in on me a few times, but I was dead to the world. I must have really needed it because for the first time in weeks I don’t feel sick to my stomach.
Which is a good thing since today is the day I meet the band in person. We’ve chatted a few times through messaging, and once or twice they hijacked Memphis’ phone while we were video calling.
I’m excited to meet them not just as a friend of Memphis, but as a writer. I quickly get dressed and do my hair and makeup. They have a performance tonight, but I’m just going as a groupie. I glance at the dress Gem, Memphis’ assistant, picked out for me and smile. It’s a soft baby pink and has a tulle skirt. I love it.
I curl my hair into beachy waves and smile at my reflection. All those hours of Sassy playing with my hair have taught me a few things. I miss her. Wish she was here, but I can’t tell her that or she will jump on the next flight. She’s crazy, but I love my Sassafrass. I put a dab of gloss on my lips, then slide the dress on over my head. It’s so soft, the material skims my naked breasts and I shudder.
My boobs have been so sore I’m thankful this dress doesn’t call for a bra.
“Hey shortcake, can I come in?” Memphis asks, with a knock on the door. I slip on my heels, then open the door. Whoa, he looks incredible in a pair of ripped jeans, with a tight T-shirt and a suit jacket over the top. I give him a once over and notice he’s doing the same to me. He steps closer and tugs on one of my curls. I lean into his touch, but it ends too quickly. He clears his throat and steps back.
“You look incredible, I knew that dress was made for you,” he mutters, then reaches for my hand. “Are you ready for this?” I give him a nod and take his hand. If I notice his shiver when our skin touches, I don’t mention it.
He leads me to the elevator, then through the lobby, holding my hand until we reach the limo. The driver opens the door for me and I thank him. I slide onto the cool leather seats and startle when I notice Dolly on the opposite seats. Memphis climbs in after me and shuts the door.
“Baby, you look edible,” Dolly says, the moment her eyes gaze upon him. She licks her lips then pats the spot beside her. He takes the seat, and presses a kiss to her temple.
“So do you Doll,” he whispers and she beams at his praise.
The car starts and I take some deep breaths. “So Cara, tell me all about your group of guys. Memphis told me you have four boyfriends! How does that work? You must be crazy tired.” She gives me an innocent smile, but I see through it. I give her a smirk and a shrug. I really don’t want to talk about them right now, but I can’t let her think she can walk all over me. I’m done with mean bitches.
“Oh heavens no, it’s the opposite. They make me come alive. Not to mention my boyfriend has a boyfriend, so I only get him on the weekends.” I shoot a wink and she bites her lip, before turning her attention to Memphis.
I’m ignoring his glances at me. I can only imagine what's running through his mind right now. Dolly places her hand on his thigh in a possessive move, and I turn my head to hide my eye roll. She doesn’t like that I’m not paying attention. The tension in this limo is almost stifling. Are we there yet?
“So Cara, are you excited for tonight?” Dolly asks in a high pitched, fake voice. I don’t know why she bothers pretending to like me. I would prefer if she was just real with me.
“I am. I’m excited to play you guys the new song I’ve been working o—”
“That’s nice. Oh, did I tell you babe, about what Uncle Ron said?” she says, cutting me off and turning to speak to Memphis. He glances my way and ignores Dolly’s question.
“I’m excited to hear it, shortcake and I can’t wait to start writing with you again. I’ve been in a funk lately. I need my muse back.”
I give him a big grin and Dolly pouts, while giving me a glare.
“You keep calling her that. Is there a reason for it? Were you like two hundred pounds or something?” she asks with a twinkle in her eye. I ignore her and give Memphis my attention.
“I’m telling you, all you need is a little bubble bath action and you'll be right as rain.” I shoot him a wink and he scowls at me, opening his eyes as a sign for me to shut up. I laugh and look away again. Dolly leans into him and fake whispers, “I can help you, baby. I’d love to get you in a bubble bath.” I look her way and Memphis is fighting his laugh. He shoots me a wink and I giggle.
Dolly takes out her phone and ignores me the rest of the ride. Yeah, there's no love between us, and I know as soon as my secret is revealed, she will have no problem kicking me out of the band. He turns back to talk with her and I open up my text feed with Sassy.
Me: Almost there. Wish me luck. I’m going to need it with Dollzilla around.
Sassafras: God I hate her and I haven’t even met her. How are you babe?
Me: Nauseous, tired, taking things one day at a time. How are you? How is Mika?
“So before we arrive, I just wanted to set some ground rules,” Dolly says, glancing my way.
“Um okay. Shoot,” I reply and she winces at the word ‘shoot’.
“So nothing too wild. Just ya know show up on time, don’t hog the spotlight, regular exercise and diet, oh and yeah no dating within the band.” A snort escapes my lips and her eyes turn to ice, lips purse and everything. I giggle and Memphis looks at me as if I've lost my mind.
“Sorry. You have nothing to worry about me dating anyone. Trust me I have my hands plenty full.”
