Free Rock and Roll Country (Jesse's Girl #1) by Kandice Michelle Young Page A

heal your wounds, and discover your flaws. And I want you to want to do those things with me too. This morning you said you’d like to keep in touch. I rejected the idea, but not because that wasn’t exactly what I wanted to hear. I ran from it because it was more than I could’ve ever dreamed.
    I don’t know if you still want that, but here’s my number. 555-555-0157. I have to work tonight, but I always keep my phone on. If any of this sounds good to you, please call me.
    I hope you do.
    Sophie
     
    Unable to contain the crashing thuds of my heart against my chest, I barrel through the dressing room door. “You can have a go at anything you like, just make sure they pack up my systems when they chase you out.” Not caring about organization, I grab my duffel bag and begin throwing any loose bits of my stuff into it.”
    “Everything alright?” Lacey asks, alarmed.
    “Fine,” I answer, using one hand to search for a cab company while trying to zip the duffel shut with the other.
    Coming over to help, she states. “This doesn’t say fine. It says panicked.”
    Taking a minute to collect my breath, I smile. “I’m fine. Really. Just let the guys know I’ll make it in time for the show tomorrow no matter what happens.”
    “Wait. What? Why would they be concerned about that?”
    Ignoring her I instruct my phone to dial the number from the internet browser. “Yes, hello, I need a cab from the Verizon Arena to Memphis, TN.”
    “Memphis?” Lacey asks, her eyes lighting up. “You’re going to get Country, aren’t you?”
    “We don’t really do transit to other cities.”
    “I’ll pay double the fair, plus tip,” I insist.
    “Let me see what I can do,” the operator replies through her thick drawl.
    Feeling as though I’ll jump straight from my skin with every click of her keyboard, I watch as Lacey slips back into her shoes. “What are you doing?” I ask, covering the phone with my palm. 
    “If you’re going after Country, I’m coming with you,” she replies. “I know my way around the city better, plus I have a key to Tony’s.”
    “We can have someone there in ten minutes,” the operator says, coming back on the line.
    “Deal,” I agree, hanging up and fully focusing on Lacey. “You can’t go. You have to make sure someone knows where I’ve gone.”
    “Hey, you,” she screams, opening the door and grabbing the attention of the nearest roadie. “Tell whoever needs to know that me and Jesse are going back to Memphis. We’ll meet up with you guys in New Orleans.” Raising her eyebrows, she turns to me. “Done.”
    “Of all the partners in crime in the world, I’m stuck with you,” I respond, shaking my head.
    “Oh come on now,” she smiles. “Don’t be so hard on yourself. I’m sure I’ll grow to love you.”
    “Come on,” I say, lifting the duffel bag. “If we’re going to do this we have about a ten second window before someone grabs us after that colorful announcement you gave.”
    “Watch out, Country!” She exclaims. “You’re not gonna know what hit ya.”

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    Kandice is a serial lover of all things pink, chocolate enthusiast, homeschooling mother, and wannabe yogi.
    Kandi’s love of storytelling can be traced back to her fourth grade year, when a history lesson on Native Americans became