After Thought by P. A. Crenshaw

Author:P. A. Crenshaw [Crenshaw, P. A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: P. A. Crenshaw Books
Published: 2021-05-29T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 30

When Maddie and Adam arrived at the club, he held her hand as they walked in the backstage entrance. He sensed her apprehension when she squeezed his hand just a little too tightly. He could feel his own heart beating rapidly with dread about what was about to happen. Although he had originally wanted her to feel some discomfort when she had to face Zach and the others, he had since changed his mind. He didn’t want her to feel any pain. He knew his friends could be brutal when they were standing together to protect one of their own. He wished that there was a way he and Maddie could be together and he and Zach could remain best friends. He wished the band could go on as usual, and no one would have any hard feelings.

But what if they never accepted her back into the group? What if he was forced to choose between her and his friends?

Adam knew what he would choose. There was no doubt in his mind. He had expressed it to Maddie the night before. He would be willing to give up his life as he knew it to be with her. It would be the hardest thing that he had ever done, but he would do it.

Still, he knew Maddie would not want him to give up his friends, the band, and his dreams. She would probably rather leave him again than to make him choose. He knew deep down that if his friends never accepted her, she would eventually leave. He didn’t want to give her a reason to leave. So he tried to think positive thoughts. He didn’t know a thing about RTP yet, but he visualized the outcome that he was hoping for. He knew it might take some time, but he hoped it would all work out somehow.

When they arrived at the club, Adam entered the backstage room first with Maddie close behind him. The room was filled with the usual people buzzing around, getting ready for the performance—the band members, some friends, stagehands and the rest of the crew. Everyone was busy setting up, testing their equipment, and going about the normal routine.

In an attempt to hide his nervousness, Adam casually delivered his usual greeting. “Hey, guys.”

At first none of them paid much attention to their entrance as they said ‘hey’ back. But after a few moments, Adam saw some head-snaps and double-takes in their direction. No one said a word. He saw Claire and others staring at Maddie. The looks of surprise and shock on their faces said it all. He felt Maddie grip his hand even more tightly. Claire’s gaze went from Maddie to Zach, who still hadn’t seen her. Then she looked at Adam questioningly.

Zach was busy plugging his guitar into the amplifier and hadn’t looked up yet. He started to say, “I didn’t think you were going to make…”

But before he could finish his sentence, he looked up and froze when he saw Maddie.

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