Drawn to You (Lover to Stepbrother)(62)

“Yeah, I messaged Aaron yesterday and he told me to drop by since you all go back on the road tomorrow. I didn’t want to miss out on seeing you all.”

“I’m sure Colin is going to be glad to see you. What have you been doing since high school?”

“Worked with my uncle.” He doesn’t elaborate.

“That’s cool.” Unsure what to say.

“So, you and Colin?” I feel myself blushing.

“Yeah.” I look away from him.

“I didn’t mean to pry.” I wave him off.

“Sorry, it’s just a touchy subject as you may know.”

“Yeah, I guess. I followed his career and what a shame that he hurt his arm the way he did. If it didn’t happen, he could still be playing pro. But here he is, back home.” I start to put my jewelry in my bag to keep myself busy.

“I know,” I say quietly.

“I’ve watched your career, also,” he says.

“That’s sweet. It’s weird, isn’t it? I didn’t think I would actually get this far.”

“You are a great singer. I remember when I first heard you. You sang ‘Call on Me’ by Starley at the party. I was mesmerized ever since.” I remember that. I’m surprised that he does, too.

“I actually sang that tonight.”

“I know.” Of course, he watched the show. “At the talent show, you were just in your element. I knew you would get far.”

“Thank you. I’m sure Colin will be here soon. I need to quickly grab a shower.”

“Of course.” He stands up straighter. “Can I ask you a question?”

“Sure.” He walks closer to me.

“Did you like my flowers?” I look at him, confused.

“Excuse me?”

“I told you soon, Sasha.” His eyes are boring into mine. Then it clicks. My eyes go wide and I try to step away from him but he grabs hold of my arm, pulling me into him, my back to his front. He puts a piece of cloth against my mouth and soon, everything goes dark.





Danny


I knew she would be mine.

When her body limps in my arms, I walk to the wardrobe, moving the wooden back that leads to another door. They didn’t think there was a door here, but, why would they?

I always made sure I never got caught.

I made sure I’m always a step ahead.

After all, my uncle does own the record company Sasha and her band work for. The workers here know that I am a manager for that company.

I have her over my shoulder as I put the wood back in place, closing the secret door behind me. I walk out through the fire exit and put her in my car.

I have one final step to take care of before all this ends.

I know Colin won’t stop looking for her, so I need to make sure he does.





Colin


I had to pull away the two guys that were in a serious fight, saying they were told the winner would get ten grand. I had to get security to pull them apart and tell them police would be involved if they didn’t leave.

How stupid do they have to be?

No one would pay that much over a fight.

“That was entertaining.” Aaron laughs.

“Glad you thought it was.” We head to Sasha’s changing room. “I just can’t wait to get out of this town.”

“When do we leave?”

“We do the press conference and then straight onto the road.”

“Looking forward to it.” When we get to Sasha’s door, I give it a knock, leaning against the doorframe. “Think she didn’t hear you?”

“She said she was taking a shower.” I knock a little louder, but I don’t hear a sound. I knock again.

“Maybe she can’t hear you.” I knock again before poking my head through the door, but no sign of her. I call out her name, but nothing.

“Let me see if anyone has seen her.” I start asking a few of the roadies but they said no one has left the room. I start to pull my hair in worry. Where is she?

“Colin,” Aaron shouts, pushing a guy towards us. “This guy knows something.”

“Where’s Sasha?” I ask him loudly.

“I haven’t seen her, but I saw a guy in a suit go in but no one has come back out.” Fuck.

“What guy?”

“A guy who works for the recording studio. He comes by every now and then to check things out.” I look at him, confused.

“You have a name?” He thinks it over.

“Mr. Sullivan, I think his name is.”

“Are you sure?”

He nods. “I think so.” I grab out my phone and go through some pictures until I click on one and show it to him.

“Is he the guy?”

“Yeah, that’s him.” I look to my phone. “Is something wrong?” I don’t know.

“What’s your name?” Aaron asks him.

“Joe.”

“Thanks, Joe, you can go.” He looks to us both before leaving. “Surely, it can’t be him.” I go on Google and I pull him up. I swear under my breath. “What?”

“You know I said he works for his uncle?”

“Yeah.”

“His uncle's company is the one that signed Sasha.”