THE DAY AND night passed by too quickly. Madi found herself in a familiar position behind the curtain at his concert in L.A. The last time she’d been there had been a totally different experience. This time, she was able to watch him from backstage, knowing he was hers. Rob stood a fair distance away from her, but she knew he was watching her every move and the move of everyone around her. She didn’t mind. If Jake trusted him, then so did she. She was glad he was there. Especially after her nightmare.
Madi felt an arm slide under hers as Ang came to stand along side of her.
“I think he’s better when you’re here,” she said.
“You think?” Madi asked as a smile lit up her face.
“There’s something about the way he sings when you’re with him. It’s like every song has more meaning. I think you may be his muse.”
Madi laughed. “It’s good to be here again. I forgot how much I love this place.”
“We love having you, dear,” Ang said with a smile and a side hug.
“How have you been, Ang?”
“Oh, I’m good. Tour is getting a little old for me. I’m tired and I miss my assistant. It’s nice having another girl to talk to.”
“I miss you, too. Australia tomorrow?”
“Yes. I’ve never been. Should be nice. As long as I don’t see any spiders or bugs, I’m sure I’ll enjoy myself.”
Madi laughed at the concerned expression on Ang’s face. Her smile turned downward as she remembered she and Jake would soon be on opposite sides of the planet.
“You’ll take care of him, right?”
Ang turned and smiled. “I always do. No need for you to ever worry. And this thing, with this Allison girl? All smoke she’s blowing out her rear. No truth to it at all. I’m practically with Jake every second of the day. If he’s not talking about you, he’s singing. Don’t you worry your pretty little head.”
Madi smiled as a calm overtook her. “You know I love you, Ang.”
Ang patted her hand. “I know you do, dear. I’m just that kind of gal.”
Madi smiled as she heard Jake begin to speak.
“There’s this new song I’ve been working on, and I’d like to run it by you tonight. See how you like it? What do you think?”
The crowd cheered and Madi had to focus to hear him. A new song? He hadn’t said a word…
Jake spoke again, and Madi strained to hear him over the crowd. “This is ‘Saving Grace.’”
Ang smiled at her. “It’s a special night for him. I’m pretty sure this one’s for you.”
The music began to play, and Madi felt her insides turn to mush. He glanced behind him in her direction and winked. Madi had to steady herself. How could he possibly want her? This had to be a dream.
There are moments in your life
When the darkness seems to linger
Right in front of you
And you can’t get through
There are times when you think
That the pain is all that’s living
Deep inside of you
It becomes your truth
