Page 64 of How to Be a Rockstar's Girlfriend

“B-b-but,” I sputter.

Indigo elbows me. “Shush. You won’t have to give the presentation if they vote now.”

“But what if the vote isn’t in my favor?”

Leia rolls her eyes. “It’ll be in your favor.”

“How do you know?”

“I have my ways,” she sings.

“All in favor?” Rain asks and I hold my breath as I wait for hands to be raised.

I scan the room. Almost every hand is in the air. The gossip gals have their hands raised. All the members of Cash & the Sinners have their hands raised. Uncle Mercury has his cane in the air.

Phew. I blow out a breath. I didn’t expect the people of Winter Falls to support me.

Bang! “The motion carries.” Rain smiles at me. “Welcome to Winter Falls, Wheely Great.”

“Happy to be here.” I stand. “Thank you for your support. I won’t forget it.”

“And we won’t let you forget it when we need a tow,” someone shouts.

“Wheely Great is happy for your custom.”

I collapse into my seat. I can’t believe it. I did it. I bought a business. After what happened with Zeke, I thought it would take years for me to build another business. And, yet, here I am. Winter Falls rocks.

Don’t ask me what happens for the rest of the meeting. I’m too filled with excitement and nervous energy to pay attention. As soon as Rain announces the meeting is adjourned, I spring to my feet.

“I did it!” I squeal.

Indigo, Virginia, and Leia rush me for hugs.

“I’m excited you’re staying in town,” Virginia says.

“I never thought a small town in Colorado would be my home but here I am.”

Uncle Mercury grunts from behind me. “Ain’t nothing wrong with a small town.”

“I didn’t say there was. Here.” I offer him my arm. “Let’s get you home.”

He bats away my arm. “You stay with your friends. I’ll be fine.”

I frown. How is he getting home without me? He shouldn’t be driving a golf cart.

Gibson joins our group. “Mercy. Can we talk?”

I sigh. He wants to talk now? He couldn’t have – I don’t know – talked to me before he snuck out of the bed we shared? I haven’t heard a word from him since.

“I’m taking my uncle home.”

“I’ve got him,” Virginia says. “I’m used to dealing with stubborn old people.”

“Who you calling stubborn?” Mercury asks.

Dylan steps forward. “Watch your mouth when you speak to my Ginny.”

Mercury studies Dylan. “I approve. You may escort me home now.”

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