Straight on Toward Paradise by Kristin Wallace

Author:Kristin Wallace
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Write Notions, Inc.
Published: 2017-01-16T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

When Emma stepped into the back hallway of The Paradise the next day, she heard a man singing. Not just any man, either. It sounded like something you’d hear on Broadway.

She’d just come in from the store where she’d bought supplies to try out a couple of new recipes. The voice intrigued her so much she abandoned her cooking plans and instead went in search of its mysterious owner. She followed the sound until she reached the practice room at the other end of the hall.

Her mother sat at the piano, while a man in his early forties stood in the middle of the room. He was good looking. Not too tall, but he had wide shoulders and a handsome face that a camera would love. Of course, the physical aspects were nothing compared to what came out of his mouth. Paige stood next to him, watching with rapt attention.

He must have seen her out of the corner of his eye, because he stopped mid-note and turned toward her. “Hello.”

Even the way he spoke seemed enthused with a rich timbre, like cognac sliding down your throat.

“Hi,” she said, wondering who on earth he was and how he’d ended up in the practice room at The Paradise.

Her mother sprang to her feet as a slight hint of color filled her cheeks. “Emma, where did you come from?”

“I just came in from the store,” Emma said, wondering why her mother looked so flustered all of a sudden.

“Ah, so you’re the famous Emma Bertram,” Singing Man said.

“I don't know about famous,” Emma answered, eyeing him again. “I also don’t know you.”

Paige took the guy’s hand and dragged him closer. “Emma, this is Mr. Atwood. He’s a friend of Mr. Kendall’s.”

“Brent,” he added, with a little bow. “It’s nice to finally meet you.”

Finally? It seemed Brent Atwood of the silky voice had been lurking in the hallways for some time. Why hadn’t they met before?

“How do you know Grayson Kendall?” Emma asked.

“We’ve worked together for years,” he said. “Grayson gave me my start at his theatre in Chicago.”

“I believe Mr. Kendall has been trying to convince Brent to star in the first show along with Annaliese,” Emma’s mother said.

“Well, The Paradise would be lucky to have you,” Emma said in all sincerity. “You’re amazing.”

Brent lowered his head in appreciation. “Thank you. I still haven’t decided if I’ll do it. It’s been a long time since I was on stage.” He turned and gestured toward Paige. “Now, this young lady certainly has something to offer.”

Paige skipped toward him, her face alight with pleasure. “Mr. Atwood says I have the voice of an angel.”

“Really?” Emma looked down at her in surprise. “How would he know?”

“Miss Mary and I have been practicing for the auditions, and Mr. Atwood—”

Emma waved a hand in the air. “Whoa, whoa…what auditions?”

Paige froze and bit her lip. “Oops.”

“What’s going on?” Emma asked, looking at her mother.

She put her hands on the little girl’s shoulders. “Paige came to me and asked if I would help her practice for the upcoming auditions.

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