His Distraction (Assured Distraction Book 2) by Thia Finn Read Free Book Online Page B

laughed at her enthusiasm. “So, shall we go over the first week of the schedule? I want you all to know where we will be, and honestly, that’s probably enough info to take in all at once.”
    Gunner chimed in, “You’ll be lucky if this bunch of dickheads can manage to make it to the plane on time. No offense, Cupcake.” She laughed over the speaker.
    “You mean we don’t have to ride on the bus this round?” Carter asked.
    “Uh, yes and no. We will be joining them in Seattle, so we are flying to meet them. The bus will be leaving a few days ahead of you.” Peri’s news caused the group to give a collective grown.
    After reviewing the first week’s calendar, she told them she would check on anything they had questions about and made sure they all had her cell number. When the guys made their way out the door, Peri stopped Chandler from ending the call and moved directly in front of the laptop. “I’m so excited Chan,” Peri squealed into the screen.
    “I am, too! Oh, my, god! It’ll be so great to have another girl on the bus that isn’t a groupie. I have a bet with Keeton on how long it will take before we get the first one for an overnighter.”
    “Yeah, at least, you know better what to expect. It won’t be a shocker like the first leg of your last tour was.” Chandler agreed.
    “Have you met the little cutie that’s biting at Ryan’s pant legs like a little puppy?”
    “Yes, I met him when he stopped in here yesterday looking for Ry. It was an interesting seeing them meet. He hadn’t met Hayden before yesterday. His mom and Ryan met a long time ago when Ryan was a kid.”
    “Oh, yeah? Ryan seemed pretty convinced of his singing skills. He said they had played together last night.”
    “What? Ryan was supposed to be taking Krissy out last night. I set up the date night myself at the Driskoll. Wonder what happened?”
    “I don’t know, but it doesn’t sound like it’s going to have a good outcome if he canceled on her.” Chandler surmised.
    “Well, hey, I’ll let you go. Maybe I can ask him about it later. We’ll have plenty of time to hang out soon!” Peri logged off.
    When she got to the front of the building, Cash was talking to the four guys. “Let’s go back to a practice room and listen to some of your music.” Peri caught the look Cash shot at Ryan as though he didn’t expect too much from the kid, but he was willing to humor Ryan. “You all want to join?” With nods of acceptance, they followed Cash down the hall.
    Peri knew Hayden’s nerves settled down after playing the first few bars of the song by the look on his face. He apparently started with one of his own, and his deep rich vocal tones were amazing to hear. Its unique quality easily caught everyone’s attention.
    “Hayden, that might just be the sound we are looking for,” Cash told him with a smile. Peri was happy that Cash was going to have the opportunity to do this job. He loved discovering and promoting new talent. She knew he hated handing over his prized jewel for the tour but he knew AD was on their way to the top of the charts and she could handle them. His expertise shined in getting newer bands moving in that direction. Hayden was something he could start fresh from the beginning. “Have you ever laid any tracks of your music?”
    “No, sir. I’ve never had a chance to go to a studio since I live so far from anything. I mostly play in the bars around home in East Texas.”
    “Then I’m glad you’re here. How many songs do you have written?” Let’s go down to my office and talk some more kid.”
     

     
    “Guess my work is done here. I think I’ll add talent scout to my résumé.” Ryan said to the group as they all walked back to the front of the building.
    “What résumé, dickwad? You know you don’t have enough skills to write a fucking résumé.” Carter loved pushing Ryan’s buttons.
    “At least our résumés would look alike then, shit-for-brains.” Ryan countered.
    Peri,