Just One Kiss (Hearts of the Outback Book 1) by Susanne Bellamy

Author:Susanne Bellamy [Bellamy, Susanne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-12-12T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“Ladies, you come in on the first count of the fifth bar. Mike, you’re holding your ukulele like a bass guitarist. Lift it higher.” Dan jumped off the stage of the community hall and strode to his sound system, and reset the music to the opening notes of the intro. “Okay, let’s try that again. And-a-one, two, three-and—”

In the front row of metal chairs, Amy chewed her bottom lip in frustration.

Dan shared the feeling, although he was pretty sure their reasons were different. She’d worked hard writing the script for Terri’s luau performance; the bones of the show were good, even if the performers were under-rehearsed and unable to count past four.

But each time her teeth captured her full lower lip, he wanted to pull her into his arms and kiss her. Just one proper kiss—okay, stopping at one was never going to happen.

Footsteps tapped across the wooden floor in time with the music and stopped beside him.

“How’s it going?” Lizzy dumped a large tote bag on the nearest chair and folded her arms. “Hmm, looks like they need some help.”

Amy jumped up and joined them. “Lizzy, how’s Donna and young master Dan?”

“Great. My aunt can’t believe her luck. She adores babies and she’s fussing over Donna as if she was her own daughter. It’s good for all of them.”

“You could have brought them over for a look. Although we’re—” Amy’s glance at the stage was eloquent.

“Struggling? I thought I’d come join you and get out of their hair for the evening. Looks like I got here just in time.”

Dan stopped the music. “Glad to have you on board. Hop up there and see if you can get the hula girls to come in at the start of the fifth bar.”

Lizzy grinned and kicked off her sandals and bounded up the stairs to the stage. “Can’t count to save themselves I reckon, doc. Come on, you lot. Let’s nail this and then we can go to the pub.”

The hour’s practice sailed by and Dan called time. “Well done, everyone. Thanks. Amy, any last comments?”

“Aside from a huge thank you to all of you, that’s it. Full dress rehearsal next Friday night. Any costume issues—”

“See me.” Mouths agape, the women stared at Lizzy.

“What? I’ve got taste, style and a sewing machine courtesy of my aunt. Besides, Amy’s got more than enough on her plate. She doesn’t need anyone whining about itchy coconut bras.” Unconcerned by the looks thrown her way, Lizzy sat and strapped on her fashion sandals. The others drifted to the side benches and collected their gear.

Dan chuckled and turned to pack up his sound system. Lizzy sure knew how to take charge and get action. And how to throw her co-workers for a loop. It seemed she had decided Amy was okay and thrown her support behind her.

Amy appeared at his side, her laptop clutched in one hand and a gym bag in the other. “That was a really good rehearsal, especially once Lizzy got here. I didn’t know she had such a good sense of rhythm and timing, and she moves so well.

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