“That’s great.When will I get to hear that one?”she questions, pinning my hair up so I can put the wig on.
“At the festival tomorrow.We’re debuting it there.Jagger wants us to record it as soon as possible.So I have a feeling he’ll be finding a studio for us at our next stop since this festival is the entire weekend,” I inform Mindy as she squeals in excitement.Mindy is a huge fan of ours and loves hearing new music before anyone else.She’s been part of my writing process since she got hired a little over a year ago.Mindy is a fan first but still knows how to be discreet and not break the NDA she had to sign upon taking the job for Wicked Angels and me.
After getting my wig on and make-up done, Mindy gives me three options of clothes to wear for the meet and greet.Since it’s hot as hell already, I chose the skirt and halter top combination she picked out for me.They’re both light material and will allow any breeze to get to me.I’m not even sure where this meet and greet is located.I just follow my security team to the spot I’m needed and get to work.
“You decent?”Jagger calls out from the other side of the closed bedroom door.
“Come in, Jagger,” I tell him once my clothes are in place.
“You look great,” Mindy assures me, starting to clean everything up so my room isn’t a mess when I’m done with my event for the day.
“You ready to head over?”Jagger questions me as he hoists the bag on his shoulder higher.
“Yeah.I just have to grab my phone and I’m ready to head out.There will be water to drink there?”I return because not all events provide water or anything else to drink.
“We’ve already stocked it for you.The guys from the club won’t be at the event, but they’ll be here shortly after you’re done.They’re on the way here now.This meet and greet was kind of last minute so I couldn’t inform them to be here earlier than we planned,” Jagger tells me as we leave the bus and head to the golf cart he’s rented for the weekend.
“Okay.I’ve got my normal team in place and if you need to bring extra over, you can.I don’t think we’ll need it though.As long as it’s not Camden, I’m good with whatever you choose to do,” I tell him as I close my eyes and prepare myself mentally for the next two hours of my life.
I love my fans and don’t ever want any of them to feel as if I don’t appreciate the support and love they show me on a regular basis.Yes, I just had a break, but I’m still exhausted and could do with more time off.For now, I have to get back in the role of being Ruby instead of Keaton.Sometimes, it’s not an easy transition for me, but I always make it work one way or another.
Chapter Three
Ice
PULLING INTO THE venue, I take in all of the organized chaos going on.People are rushing from one location to the next in preparation for the concerts taking place the upcoming weekend.I never really realized how much it took to put on a normal concert.This isn’t like that though.We’re going to be at a festival with three stages, it all takes place outside, and there are multiple bands, singers, and other musicians.I’m not sure what to expect or where we’ll be located, but each of us will be assigned to either Wicked Angels or Ruby.I’ve been with Wicked Angels before so I kind of hope that’s where I’ll end up.I’m not really picky though, so I’ll do whatever job I’m given to the best of my ability.Lock and I park in line with the rest of the guys while Tristan parks the van we brought with us.All of our bags and everything we think we’ll need for the rest of the week are in there and wouldn’t fit on our bikes.
“You ready for this shit?”Lock asks as I remove my bandana from around my face and turn to face him.
“I’m ready.Greyson knows to call me if anythin’ happens at the strip club.A few of the guys who stayed behind will stop in to check on things while we’re gone.I’m not worried.Plus, I get away from the damn drama happenin’ there,” I answer him as we head over to where the rest of the guys are waiting for Jagger to meet us.“You ready for it?”
“Hell yeah!I love music so this is a perfect weekend for me,” he responds as I laugh at him.Music is very big to both of us even if our tastes are a little different.
I see Jagger walking our way at a fast clip.He’s got a smile on his face but I can tell he’s anxious about something.All of us can as we stand more alert than a moment ago and wait for what he has to tell us.
“Thanks for comin’ out, guys.I don’t have a lot of time.Ruby is doin’ a meet and greet right now.She’s there with her security team and it’s been pure chaos.We’ve had to close the line twice already because the fans are crazy.She’s got about a half hour left,” Jagger informs us as I try to figure out where the meet and greet is being held, but I really can’t tell because there’s multiple lines across the field already.“Here’s the list of who’s on what security team.If you have any questions, my number is at the bottom of the sheet.I’ve gotta get back over to her before anythin’ else happens.”
