The Setup by Kristen Proby

Author:Kristen Proby [Proby, Kristen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ampersand Publishing, Inc.

I’ve always spent a lot of time outside, looking at the water. I used to bring my guitar out here, as I have now, to play and let the music get lost in the breeze.

It energizes me.

And when I was little, the house was always busy, full of Maya’s and Gray’s friends. Although, I’m a lot younger than Gray, so by the time I was old enough to annoy him, he was off to college.

Maya, however, had to deal with me being underfoot, trying to hang out with her friends.

Annoying the hell out of her.

And when the house got too busy or loud, and I was told yet again to go find something else to do, I’d come out here and play. Before I knew how to play the guitar, I’d hum and sing.

After high school, I knew I didn’t want to go to college. I wanted to make music.

So, much to my parents’ dismay, I packed up and went to Nashville. Less than a year later, I had a contract with a major label, and I was living the dream.

I always come home to visit, because I love my family so much, but I’ve never really looked back or ever considered moving home.

There hasn’t been time.

“How bad is it?”

Without a pause in the song I’m playing on the strings, I turn and see Maya standing behind me. The sun is just starting to set, and it’s getting colder outside.

She has her arms full of hoodies and blankets.

“How bad is what?” I ask as I set the guitar aside and accept the sweater and a blanket. Maya settles into the chair next to mine, pulls her legs up to her chest, and watches me with her pretty blue eyes.

“When you called to tell us that you were going to Seattle, you said it was because you needed a vacation and that you’d fill us in on the rest later. It’s later, Sid. What’s up?”

I blow out a breath and glance over in time to see an eagle soar silently over the water, then scoop up a fish for his dinner.

And I fill her in. From the dismal record and tour sales, to coming home to find Annie in my house, and also my time in Seattle.

I tell her everything, even about my relationship with Keaton.

And it feels so good to confide in my big sister.

“You’ll get another contract,” she says, waving that part off. “You’re too good, and you have a huge following, Sid. Your career will survive this.”

“I’m so glad you’re sure of that, because I’m not.”

“It’s scary,” she agrees with a nod. “And it’s always a hit to the ego to be told that you’re no longer wanted. It’s like a bad breakup.”

“Yes, that’s exactly it.” I nod, then tip my head back against the chair and look up at the stars beginning to come out. “It absolutely was a hit to my ego. I’ve worked my ass off since I was seventeen. I graduated early, remember?”

“Of course, I remember.

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