Being a Star (Isn't Easy)
Chapter Six
"So, Ez, what's up with that Jackson guy?" asked Rain. Ezra, Rain, Casey, and
Inez were getting ready to rehearse a couple of songs that they would be doing
for the concert. They were just waiting on Josiah to get the music cued up.
Ezra sighed, "If I only knew. Since they've arrived, he's been like that. While
the other three want me to call them by their first names, he wants me to call
him Mister Jackson."
All three women scowled. Although Casey and Inez were close to Ezra, Rain was
like a sister to him. She had thought that Nathan was handsome when she had
first seen him, then his attitude had shown itself.
"I'll tell you this, though, I'm not taking much more of his attitude. I refuse
to be disrespected in my own house!" Ezra firmly said.
"Alright, I have the music cued. You ready?" asked Josiah.
"Yeah, play it," replied Ezra. As the soft music started playing, Ezra
automatically started singing. The three women doing backup at their appropriate
times. But, Vin Tanner's face started appearing in his mind. No matter how hard
he tried, he couldn't shake the image.
'Oh, boy, I'm in trouble,' he mentally sighed.
THREE HOURS LATER
Ezra and his three backup singers, along with Josiah, made their way upstairs.
They had been rehearsing for three hours, non-stop, and Ezra had called for a
break. They walked into the living room, seeing J.D. and his four bodyguards
sitting around, talking.
"You done rehearsing?" asked Buck.
"For now," Ezra replied.
"How about we go over those rules, now?" suggested Chris.
After everyone was seated and comfortable, Ezra asked, "What exactly are the
rules?"
Vin inwardly sighed as he heard Ezra talk. Every time the man opened his mouth,
Vin's insides felt like they turned to goo. He knew that was sappy, but hearing
Ezra's voice made him feel sappy. That southern accent was as smooth as honey,
and he loved hearing it.
Tuning back in to the conversation, Vin realized that Chris was listing the
rules to Ezra and his people. "...and you also need to always check the camera
when someone wants through the gate. Even if you're expecting someone, just to
be on the safe side."
"We already do," piped up J.D.
"Be that as it may, I'm just reminding you all to keep doing it," said Chris.
"From what we could tell, it looks like you have several cameras and a high-tech
security alarm. Ever thought about getting a dog or two?"
Ezra's eyebrows rose and he replied, "No. Do you think I should?"
Chris shrugged, "It couldn't hurt. They could be guard dogs, a lot of people
find that they come in handy."
"Hmmm, something to consider," replied Ezra with a faint smile. He had always
wanted a dog, but had never been allowed one when he was growing up. And then he
had just put it on the list of things he had never had, and hadn't really
thought any more about it.
Just then, the phone rang. Getting up, Ezra walked over to a table and answered
it. "Hello?" All he could hear was breathing. "Hello? Who is this?"
The only word spoken was, "Soon." Then, Ezra was greeted with a dial tone.