Music of the Heart by Harper Brooks Read Free Book Online

the girls out and am looking forward to singing tonight as well.”
     
                  As we finish up a quick lunch, everyone begins to head back to work.  We don’t have much time before we have to leave to go get ready.               
     
    “Dixon, have you talked to Cross lately?  I tried calling him yesterday and this morning but he never answered.  I thought he may come and help today.”
     
    “Well, Elizabeth, he’s been out of town.”
     
    “Out of town?  Where did he go?  He better be back here for the benefit tonight.”
     
    “Don’t worry, he’s supposed to be back in time.  He had to go to Dubai for a big account but promised us he had it worked out to be here.”
     
    “Dubai!  Oh my Lord, what if his plane was delayed.  It’s not like that is anywhere near us and he can drive home.  I swear Preston, if he doesn’t make it tonight, I may disown him.”
     
    Everyone assures Elizabeth he will be here and it will all work out tonight.  Three o’clock quickly gets here and we all hurry to the Hamilton’s house to be made up and get ready. 
     
     
     
    CROSS
     
                  It’s 1:00 in the afternoon and I finally wake up.  I think I slept for like 15 hours which was well needed after all the crazy time changes I have been through.  I go straight for some coffee and a shower.  I am pretty sure my mom is not going to be happy at me for not helping set up today but I just could not make myself get up early.  After I shower, I catch up on e-mails and make a few phone calls.  Before I know it, it is already 4:30 and I have to be ready to meet the guys by 6:00. 
     
                  My phone rings and I see it is Dixon. 
     
    “Man, please tell me you made it home.  Your mom found out where you’ve been and all she can think is that you haven’t made it back from Dubai since you haven’t been answering your phone.”
     
    “Sorry man.  I just woke up at 1:00 and saw all the missed calls.  No worries though.  I am home and about to get ready to meet up with y’all.”
     
    “Sounds good. I’m headed home to get ready myself.  See you soon.”
     
    During one of my layovers yesterday, I realized I still didn’t have a date for the benefit.  In my haze of figuring out my life, I decided to go against my mom and not ask anyone.  She won’t be thrilled that I am dateless but she will get over it soon enough.
     
    I start to get ready and have to admit, I look good in a tuxedo.  I add my pink tie and handkerchief in my pocket and I am all set.  The guys all decided it would be a fun surprise to show my mom we were all wearing pink socks as well. 
     
    I grab my keys around 5:40 and head to Dixon’s house.  We’re all meeting there and then heading to get my dad and Dixon’s dad.  The girls are all arriving together as well. 
     
    We have a limo for the night so we all partake in a cocktail before we leave.  I usually don’t care for these types of events but I am actually excited about tonight and for my mom.  Being a breast cancer survivor herself, I’m proud of her each year when she plans this event.
     
    “Boys, everyone is looking nice tonight.  Of course, you are nothing in comparison to the way the ladies all look.  Stunning is all I can say.  Who knows son, maybe someone will catch your eye tonight.”
     
    And here we go.  I am sure there will be many single ladies at the benefit and my match making scheming family and friends will try their hardest to make a love connection.
     
    “Cut it out dad.  I’m going to this benefit for mom, not to find a wife.”
     
    We head outside to the waiting limousine and make our way to the benefit.  As we’re driving down the road, I can’t help but look out the window and wonder what if I did meet someone special tonight.  Would that really be so bad?
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Six
     
     
    ASHLEIGH
     
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