Page 3 of Harmonizing Hearts

“So partially you agree with me, they don’t have that...”

Angel laughs and cuts him off. “It’s a shame that you’re so blind to see their talent because I want them aboard.” The victorious grin on her face and the applause makes me feel lost.

William gets on the stage with a folder and gives it to me, “Congratulations.”

Am I dreaming?

The guys surround me while I open the folder with my shaky hands. SMD and our band name on it makes me hold my breath. “Thank you, for the opportunity,” I manage to say.

“See you at SMD’s office on Monday.” William shakes my hand and goes back to sit. Peering at him I don’t know what to do. When the realization hits, I hug my band while my gaze shifts to Angel and I mutter a thank you.

Me: We’ve made it.

Mac: That’s my boy, I’m so freaking proud of you Jax.

Me: Thank you, Dad.

There’s no one who ever has believed in me like Mac did. He pushed me to be who I am today. To always give one hundred percent no matter what.

Dex and Liam burst into my room, making me snap my head up from my cell phone and don’t give me time to protest before the two of them clings to each of my arms and forces me out of my room.

“The fuck you’re doing?” I ask when Charlie blindfolds me. Trying to free myself I grunt, “You better leave me, I’m not in a mood of celebrating.”

“Yeah, you never are and since this is something we should be celebrating, you’ll come with us.” Charlie’s voice reaches from behind me now.

I’m not a party kind of guy. I’m reserved and try to keep my head low. I was the one left in a corner and forgot about my existence. Bullied because no one wanted me or just for the sake of it. Being a lead singer has been out of my comfort zone until I genuinely believed in myself but still not a party guy. Give me an instrument to play, I’m fine with it. Make me sing in a crowded room and I’m fine. But partying? I’ll better pass, unless is it at my club. There I can be one hundred percent myself.

“Okay, I’ll come.” I reluctantly give up.

Once we step out of the elevator, the air even feels different. Tonight will be our last night out. A new life is about to begin and I can’t wait.

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Monday

Parkingthe car in front of Starlight Music Distribution makes me nervous. I’ve stopped and prayed so much to be worthy of their attention but haven’t got the chance to send them a demo. The more me and the guys thought about it, the more we got scared about a rejection and pushed it for next month. Seems that won’t be needed.

“You know you can’t be teleported there, do you?” Jill breaks the silence in the car while all of us burst out laughing.

“You’re the best, little one.” I wink at her while getting out of the car.

Once I lock the car it’s like my feet have their own mind until we cross the doors. People are everywhere, some in small groups and others typing on their keyboards but it still seems peaceful here and not scary as I thought.

“Wow, look at those slides!” Dex points at the huge monitors where pictures of concerts are displayed.

“It’s impressive, isn’t it?” A smile appears on my face while a stunning redhead walks toward us focused on her tablet. I’m sure she won’t look up until she comes to a halt and holds her hand out. One of the security guys stops to talk to her and she giggles.

Trying to shake my nervousness away and focus on why we’re here, I walk toward the reception.

“Good morning, gentlemen, how can I help you?” The girl on the front desk peers at us, her gaze shamelessly resting over Charlie’s body.

“They’re with me, Karen.” A melodic voice reaches us from behind. We turn around to see the redhead in front of us. “Hi, I’m Emma, and these are yours.” She hands us our badges, surprisingly matching the right badge for all of us.

“We have a meeting with Mrs. Montgomery,” I add while pinning it on my chest. I can hear the guys chuckle while Jill shakes her head.What now?

Emma’s green eyes land on mine, and for a second I forget to breathe. It’s only a quick glance but somehow it moves me.Wow, she’s stunning.“They’re waiting for you in the main meeting room.” She turns around as my eyes follow the curves of her back.

Dex nudges me before turning around and drawing a heart with his fingers. “Aww.”

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