Adam Blue is destined to be a rockstar. As lead singer of Viral Blue, he knows it's just a matter of time before he's on his way to fame and fortune. If he can just get a studio to sign his band and get his songs on the radio, he knows he'll make it big. When they land a spot onstage at a popular nightclub downtown, Adam hopes to get noticed. But he doesn't expect to meet sexy Paulo Raucci, owner of Raucci Entertainment, a local studio looking for fresh talent. Paul likes Adam's sound and, more importantly, likes Adam, as well. But when Paul brings the band into the studio, his partner Lewis isn't quite as taken with Adam's rockstar attitude. Lewis doesn't want to sign the band until Adam proves he's willing to work. Unfortunately, the band takes second priority to Adam's growing interest Paul ... an interest that has nothing to do with his musical career. The stress of recording their first studio album threatens to tear the band apart, and Adam's ego further drives a wedge between the members of Viral Blue. Paul does his best to keep the band together, but ultimately it's Adam's call. Adam wants it all -- his band, his first record, and his new lover. Now that his dreams are finally within reach, what does he have to do to make them come true?

Rockstar

Looking around the lobby, Trace asks, “Hey, is Janie here yet?”


“Do you see her?” From the scowl on Adam’s face, it’s obvious he doesn’t want her to show.


Paul notices Alecia has suddenly become very interested in untangling the phone cord. “The girl who was with you guys yesterday? Is she supposed to be coming?”


Trace shrugs. “You told her ten, right?” When Adam nods, he adds, “Did she say she’d be here?”


“I don’t know,” Adam tells him, getting pissed. “Damn, man, she’s your girl. Call her up and tell her to get her ass over here already. What, can’t you play the drums without her watching?”


Now Trace looks hurt, and he does a much better job at it than Paul does. He looks shocked and puzzled, like a scolded puppy who’s been smacked for sitting on the sofa and can’t understand why. Paul finds he wants to apologize for Adam’s words, if only to get that wounded look off Trace’s face. “I’m just asking,” Trace mutters.


Chapter 46