Tried to fool me with your rum and Coke.
But I clearly saw right through you.
Then we danced around the floor
and you got me wanting more.
From your lips to your hips
You’ve got me thinking I’ve been missing out.
All my life, I’ve been fine.
Without ever giving of my heart
It was quick. It was fun.
It never lasted very long.
But just one night with you, has made me see
That I’ve had it all wrong.
Sweetness, it didn’t take much.
But with just one kiss and a hug
I know my dating season is done.
I want you. I want more.
And I’ve never said this before,
Unless it’s you, by my side
my dating season is done.
When the song breaks into my drum solo and a guitar riff, I’m forced to break eye contact with Raven. I truly hope she sees that I’m all in. I know time will only tell if we stay together, but for now, I think we’re finally off to a good start.
The moment we finish our song, I can barely hear myself think, let alone hear the directions coming through my ear monitors from backstage; the venue is filled with so much noise. I look to Jax, who motions for me to join him and Ryker at the front of the stage.
When the crowd settles, the emcee joins us and looks to the judges of the competition. “So, what do you think about Jax Cartwright and his new band The Ruby Frax?”
James Collins, the head judge, just chuckles. “They’re even better in person. I’ve caught a preview of their new single and just loved it. I think these guys are gonna go far! So much has changed in a year, hasn’t it, Jax?”
Jax reaches for the mic, then turns to look at Sloane with a wide smile. “It sure has. Most of you may not know this, but just a little over a year ago, I was challenged to get up on this stage in the first place. I’d never performed at a venue of this magnitude, and if Sloane hadn’t given me an ultimatum, I probably wouldn’t even be here today.”
The crowd cheers, so he waits for them to settle.
“I want to thank Smashing Waves Records for putting Sloane in my path. Without her, I wouldn’t have entered the competition, let alone win it last year. I also wouldn’t have gone on tour and met up with Finn McGowen or Ryker Jones.”
The emcee cuts in, “Speaking of Sloane, I heard a little rumor about you two, and I think congratulations are in order.”
Jax’s smile stretches so wide, his face might split in two. “Thank you. The rumors are absolutely true! Sloane’s my wife, and I couldn’t be happier.”
The emcee looks to me and then asks Jax the next question. “Let’s put out another Ruby Frax rumor and clear the air for the entire world to hear. Is it true your wife, Sloane, has a twin sister?”
“Yes. That’s also true,andshe’s the one dating this lucky guy, Finn.”
