Beats of Life (Perception Book 5) by Shandi Boyes Read Free Book Online Page A

only eleven months apart. When mom would take us into town, people would often mistake us for twins. We didn’t have the sibling rivalry that everyone else seems to experience. She was my very best friend in the world and I miss her every single day. When Jenni notices the sullen look on my face, she leans her head back down onto my shoulder. She knows all about Serena, I had told her about her after she came and spoke to me about her relationship with Nick. People use to think my relationship with Jenni was odd, even Kylie herself at one stage became jealous. But they soon realize that I treat Jenni as if she is my sister, nothing more. I know she isn’t Serena, but I can’t help but treat her like she is.
     
    “Why were you running to the bathroom before?” I question concerned. She looks okay now, but she didn’t look that crash hot before. This time when her eyes flick up, her cheeks are bright pink in color. Her eyes dart over to look at Nick, he smirks and winks at her before nodding his head.
     
    “I think I’m pregnant,” she informs, biting down on her bottom lip.
     
    “Again,” I reply mortified, triggering her to nod her head excitedly. “Didn’t you learn after the first one?” I continue, forcing her bottom lip to drop and her eyes to narrow.
     
    “I’m just joking, congratulations,” I offer sincerely. I was only joking. Jasper is adorable and one of the best little kids you could ever met, solely because he has his mother’s personality, thank fuck.
     
    Nick must have shared the news with Emily and Noah at the same time Jenni was telling me, because Emily squealed loudly before she rushed towards Jenni and engulfed her in a huge hug that caused them both to crash into the booth, spilling my glass of whiskey all over my jeans.
     
    Great, now tomorrow headlines are going to scream ‘Rise Up drummer Slater Scott pisses his pants’ or something along those lines.

Chapter 6
     
    Kylie
     
    When Melanie and I follow Emily to the VIP section of the nightclub, I am fully expecting to cop the wrath of an angry Slater, so I am surprised when he is nowhere in sight. Our small group is soon joined by Jenni, Nick and Marcus and the conversation flows freely. It reminds me so much of the night we all spent together at the cabin, although Jenni and Nick seem to get on a lot more now than they did back then. Emily’s interest became peaked when I mentioned that I had just finished my studies in media relations and was currently looking for an internship. Her eager and excited eyes darted to Noah and they talked for several minutes in hushed whispers while I continued talking to Jenni and Nick. Melanie’s focus remained solely on silently stalking Marcus.
     
    “Do you have the ability to travel?” Emily questions, interrupting Jenni from telling me the story of when Jasper took his first steps.
     
    “She sure does, our lease expired last month,” Melanie answers for me. Our lease didn’t really expire; we just can’t afford to pay our rent anymore. So Melanie is moving back to San Jose with her parents and I’m going back to my family ranch with my tail firmly planted between my legs.
     
    “I could really use an assistant on this tour,” Emily informs hesitantly, her light brown eyes flicking between Melanie and I. Melanie grabs my hand and squeezes it tight as my pulse quickens. “I know it isn’t anything glamourous, but until you find something else it could help us both out,” Emily offers kindly with a small smile on her face.
     
    My confused and excited eyes flick between Emily and Noah. The last I heard Emily was a student at college like I was, so why would she require an assistant? When I eventually work up the courage to say that to Emily, Noah chuckles softly and Emily smiles politely.
     
    “I’m the publicist for ‘Rise Up’ and ‘Big Halo’ at the moment but Cormack is wanting to add even more groups to my already full schedule. With you on board I would be able to