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“Okay,” Noah said. “I’ll come over and see what I can do to help.”

The waiter arrived to take their order, and Nina decided to go big. She wanted a good lining for her stomach this time.

After they’d eaten, they headed out to the open-air area by the pool. The support act was finishing, and Cameron’s set would soon start. Noah asked them what they’d like to drink then moved off toward one of the bars to fetch their requests.

“Hey!” a female voice called.

Nina turned. Ash was coming toward them.

“Ugh,” said Isla. “Can we go hide?”

“She’s not that bad,” said Nina.

Ash reached them and gave them each an air kiss. “Guys, you made it.”

“Wouldn’t miss it,” said Nina. “I’ve never seen anything like this.” The stage stood at the back of the pool area, which was lined all around by the apartment blocks of the hotel. There were people dancing on their balconies and a throng gathered in front of the brightly lit stage, awaiting the entrance of Logan Wild, whose name hung above in a dazzling display. There were inflatables being passed through the crowd and dance podiums scattered around, all containing beautiful women.

“You’re gonna love it,” Ash said. “Are you coming to the VIP area?”

“Yeah,” said Isla. “We’re just waiting for Noah from the label.”

Ash tossed her hair over her shoulder. It flowed like liquid, and for a moment, Nina was mesmerised.

“Cool,” said Ash. “I’ll see you in there.” She disappeared into the crowd.

“She’s like some sort of mythical being,” said Nina. “I can’t take my eyes off her. She’s so beautiful.”

Isla shrugged. “Shame there’s not much going on upstairs.”

“Come on,” said Nina. “She’s friendly.”

“She’s exhausting…and only talks about herself,” said Isla.

“She’s just young,” said Nina.

“Not much younger than us.” Isla nibbled her thumbnail. “I don’t know what Zac saw in her.”

“Ah, okay,” said Nina, smiling.

Isla looked at her. “What?”

“You’re jealous.”

Isla frowned. “How am I jealous?”

“You like that Zac guy, and he used to go out with Ash,” said Nina, impressed with her tiny piece of celebrity knowledge.

Isla shook her head.

“Who is Zac, anyway?” said Nina. “Would I know any of his stuff?”

“You must,” Isla said. “He’s one of the biggest male artists around.” She started singing a ballad that was familiar to Nina.

“Yeah, I think I know that one,” said Nina. “What’s his last name?”

Isla shook her head. “He doesn’t have one. He just goes by Zac.”

Nina raised her eyebrows.