Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 90:

Zeke, get in touch with your bandmates. Tonight, you'll have the chance to play at Glamour Club,” Norah

announced, a spark of excitement in her eyes. “Joanna’s right. | would like to see how your band performs.”

Zeke, caught off guard, felt a wave of anxiety. “What if we don’t live up to your expectations? Are you going back

on your word?”

Norah gave him a cool look. “My word is my bond. You've proven yourself. If any of your bandmates don’t cut it,

I'll find a replacement.”

Zeke felt nervous. Even though he believed in his band, he wasn’t sure if Norah would be pleased. He hoped

none of the members would fail the band.

Noticing his concern, Norah reassured him, “Don’t worry, I'm not that strict. After all, Rosy Secret started from

scratch, withplaying a part in their different state.”

Zeke, heart racing, managed to muster, “Okay.”

As Zeke reached out to his band, Norah and Joanna approached the club’s performance manager. After hearing

Norah's request, the manager shook his head and said, “I'm afraid | can’t do it. Mr. Morris didn’t ctoday. The

acts on stage are all set. Without his order, we can’t change it.”

Norah presented the VIP access Spencer had given her, swiftly gaining the manager's cooperation.

“With this VIP access, consider it done. Just one song?” the manager asked.

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“Yes.”

“Alright. Letknow the timing, and I'll set it up.”

Joanna, trailing Norah, commented, “That VIP access opens doors. You're free to do whatever you like here.

There’s no need to shell out any cash. It’s such a sweet gift from Spencer.”

When they returned to their seats, they noticed three young people sitting beside Zeke—two men and one

woman. Seeing Norah and Joanna return, Zeke got up and introduced them. “Miss Wilson, meet our lead singer

Phoebe, Merlin on bass, and Rodger on drums. Guys, this is Miss Wilson.”

Zeke kept Norah's identity as Starbeam a secret from his bandmates.

Zeke’s three band members weren't drop-dead gorgeous. Phoebe was tall and slender, decked out in leather

attire. The three were visibly thrilled. For them, playing at Glamour Club had been a dream since they

established the band.

“We're ready to hit the stage, but we didn’t bring all our instruments. Just got a guitar for Zeke,” Rodger said,

scratching his head.

Merlin confirmed with a nod and said, “Yeah, no biggie problem.”

“Don’t worry, I've got it covered.” Norah had everything set up and led the group to the instrument room at the

Glamour Club, where they could pick out whatever instruments they wanted.

Soon, they were informed it was tto take the stage. Norah smiled encouragingly and said, “I can’t wait to see

what you've got.”

The group exchanged determined glances, proclaiming, “We've got this!”

Joanna escorted Norah to a prviewing spot on the second floor to enjoy the show.

Meanwhile, Emerson and his band were puzzled by their premature stage exit. They were scheduled to play until

midnight, yet it was only nine. The sudden change left them questioning what was happening.

At the backstage, Emerson’s expression turned grim. He turned to the manager and asked, “What's going on

here?”

“It's just a brief intermission,” the manager explained. “You'll be back on after this band’s single performance.”

Coyle interjected, “We've never had a break like this before. What's the reason?”

“The truth is, a VIP guest requested a special performance by a band for one song,” the manager responded.

Coyle and Emerson exchanged glances. They both understood that this was about the guy strumming on the

guitar.

After saying that, the manager left the backstage to handle things.

Coyle returned with a prim face. “Emerson, it's that sguy from before, but this time, he’s got three more

with him.”

“Let's check it out,” Emerson suggested.

Kathy lounged on the sofa, messing around on her phone, uninterested in what was happening outside. Emerson

and Coyle stepped out.

They spotted three guys and a woman standing on the stage, bathed in light. The bass started, belting out a

recent hit tune. After the intro faded, the singer's voice emerged: “Clouds are like the sky's dreams, bringing in a

touch of sadness. Do you feel it?”

The crowd was still scratching their heads over the band’s sudden shift. But with the sweet melody, they couldn't

help but sway with the rhythm.

Upon witnessing the audience's positive reaction, Coyle and Emerson couldn't hide their frustration.

Zeke’s band showcased remarkable synergy. The drummer and bassist seamlessly integrated impromptu

elements while the singer perfectly aligned with their cues.

Caught up in the performance, Joanna exclaimed, “You've got a knack for spotting talent!”

Norah offered a humble smile in response.

Having been in a band for years, Norah had an eye for talent. Zeke’s dedication to music and how he protected

his guitar the other day had impressed her. Zeke’s band had potential. It would be a pity if they didn’t get their

shot in the spotlight.

When Norah asked about their circumstances, Phoebe shared, “I'm a married mother. My family opposes my

involvement in the band, urgingto focus on being a mom. But music is my dream, one | wasn't ready to

abandon despite the pressures.”

Merlin and Rodger added, “Our backgrounds aren't affluent enough to chase our dreams on our own. We only

pursued this opportunity because Zeke promised us a chance to perform here, at Glamour Club.”

Observing his bandmates’ disheartened states, Zeke glanced at Norah before saying, “Tell the truth! Miss

Wilson's word is our chance to break out.”

Phoebe raised her head and asked, “Why are you interested in helping us gain recognition?”

Norah, with her attention momentarily on Rosy Secret, performing downstairs from a distance, replied, “I aim to

displace them. That's what I'm working toward.”

The revelation left Phoebe, Rodger, and Merlin in awe!