Page 24 of Harmonizing Hearts

Getting up the chaise lounge, I move us toward the couch. I don’t have a blanket here but I cover her with my jacket and my body. Her shy smile is adorable as is her slow and steady breathe.My woman.

Panic rushes over her when she opens her eyes but I keep her in place. “There’s no rush, baby.”

Her eyes close again, “Thank you, Daddy.”

As I step out of the car and approach SMD Studios, my heart races with a mix of anticipation and apprehension. Today is a big day, a chance to promote the upcoming album and showcase the incredible talent of Darkest Symphony. But little did I know, the storm of emotions awaiting me outside would overshadow everything else.

The moment I step onto the sidewalk, a wave of chaos engulfs me. Flashing cameras blind my vision, and the clamor of voices echoes in my ears. The paparazzi swarm around me, their invasive questions piercing the air. My bodyguards swiftly encircle me, forming a shield against the onslaught. Confused and disoriented, I turn to Luke, “The hell is happening?” Desperation is coloring my voice.

“You haven’t watched yesterday’s interview, haven’t you?” His voice is calm but stern. “Jax admitted publicly that he’s taken and he loves you.”

The revelation leaves me breathless, a mix of joy and disbelief washing over me. Amidst the chaos, I find myself struggling to process the magnitude of Jax’s words. He loves me, and he’s unafraid to proclaim it to the world. The realization is overwhelming, and tears gather in my eyes, threatening to spill over. In a world where love has often felt elusive and fleeting, Jax’s confession pierces through the uncertainty, offering a glimmer of hope.

When he asked me to move in with him I thought he was crazy. It’s way too soon, but somehow the excitement rushed through me. But alongside the joy, doubt creeps in like a whispering shadow. Can I trust his words? Will he stand by his declaration or is this just another fleeting moment of passion, destined to fade away like so many others in my past? The fear of heartbreak claws at my heart, reminding me of the vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to love.

As I make my way through the swarm of paparazzi, a whirlwind of emotions swirl within me. I’m torn between wanting to celebrate this newfound declaration of love and the lingering wounds of my past. Can I find the strength to allow our love to grow, or will the scars of the past prove too deep to overcome?

Meetings and phonecalls keep me busy all day but the truth is I try to avoid everyone.

Angel bursts into my office, and sits in front of me. “I need you to fill me with details.”

“About?” I ask while finishing writing an email.

Silence.

I look over the screen of my laptop, “Well?”

She dramatically rolls her eyes, “Come on, Em, you’re in a relationship with Jax and haven’t said a word to me. Me?” She pokes her chest. “That’s illegal, I thought I was your best friend.”

Letting my back rest against my chair I can’t help but smile, “And you are, Angel, it’s just all of this is so new I’m not sure how to react.”

“Shout from the rooftop?” she suggests with a grin. “We’re talking about Jax. What did they describe him as, a sinful god?”

I can’t help but laugh, “When I read the comment to him, he blushed. He was so cute."

“A taken god.” She grins. “So what’s next?”

“Moving in,” I nonchalantly say.

“Say what?” Her eyes get bigger, “And you say it like that? Like oh, I need to buy groceries and move in with my boyfriend.”

I cover my face with my hands laughing my heart out, “You’re cracking me up.”

“Okay, we have a ritual here when these big moments happen and we won’t take a no for an answer.” She pauses to check her cell phone, “We’re going to help you move.”

“We?” I ask confused.

“Me and Matthew, the security team, the band.” She holds her fingers out, “This marks a new bet on who’ll be the next to take the plunge since you and Jax are pretty much settled.”

“A bet? Come on, Angel!” I cry. “Plus I have tons of stuff to move, Angel and you have the babies home, I can’t ask that much.”

“That’s what babysitters are for.” She shrugs. I admire Angel, she’s a force of nature. Between her busy schedule and travels she manages to find a balance and be there for everyone.

“Thank you.”

“That’s what family is for.” She winks at me. “Have you seen Darkest Symphony’s social media reach?”

“They’re going amazing and each of them are keeping up with the schedule.” I’m proud of them, it’s not easy to reply to every comment and engage with everyone. “I was thinking of a live home studio tour with a Q&A.”

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