Somewhere in My Heart by Jennifer Scott Read Free Book Online Page A

single thing that could turn in to a conflict between them.  Except the fact that she was really a Photo-journalist, was about the only thing that could cause a rift.
     
    The time spent in New York was definitely not wasted.  Ricky started to find all sorts of ways for them to hang out together, before and after work.  Billie was the type who tired easily of certain routines.  She was always ready for a new experience.  But, being with Ricky every hour of every day was anything but dull.  She was very content with that same pattern.
     
    They returned to Hawaii once again.  Dennis was waiting for them with not the best 'Aloha.'  Billie had told Ricky how she felt about Dennis and he told her he would have a little talk with him if he had a problem.  They all sat down together to discuss a few things.  One subject that came up was about Ricky’s tour schedule.  Since Billie was the manager, she started off the conversation. 
     
    She inquired, “Should we start his tour here or in Tennessee?”
     
    Dennis made the first suggestion.  “I think he should forget about touring or make his fan club membership free.  He doesn’t tour enough for his fans to see him anyway.  He may even get more members like Andy Johnston did.” 
     
    Billie was thinking the same thing.  She remembered feeling like he should do that, too.  She agreed, “I think that is something to consider.  I was in enough fan clubs myself to know all about it.” 
     
    Ricky pleaded, “I didn’t know that!  Which ones?” 
     
    Billie noted, “Well, Maria, Joy, Andy, Bobby Douglas, Chris Brady...” 
     
    Ricky interrupted, “Anyone else?” 
     
    Billie answered, “Yes.  But, do I have to be in your fan club still, since I work for you?” 
     
    Dennis mumbled, “Yeah, yeah, we don’t want to hear your pillow talk.” 
     
    Ricky argued, “Dennis, let me speak to you in private.  Stop doing this to yourself.  It’s Kayla all over again.  We are not going to fight over Billie. She has a mind of her own.  She’s not a trophy we can throw around to see who is going to win.” 
     
    Dennis replied, “Wait, did I miss something? When did you begin to like Billie?  Did something happen in New York?” 
     
    Ricky admitted, “Not what you are thinking.  Not that it is any of your business.  I do have feelings; I just don’t know what they are yet.  She makes me feel alive.” 
     
    Dennis informed, “She would be glad to hear that.  Ever since she began working for you, she has been asking me questions all of the time about you.  She probably only went out with me for one reason, because I am your brother.”  Ricky didn’t say much.  He hadn’t changed his mind about Billie, just because Dennis was 'playing tennis with his thoughts.  Ricky joined Billie and then Dennis decided to leave early.
     
    They went ahead with the idea to schedule the tour.  The first stop would be in Nashville.  Billie realized too late that, that may have been a terrible idea.  She had forgotten that her real identity could be discovered while they were there. Billie tried to keep a low profile.  They were at a Nashville Coliseum rehearsing for Ricky’s first concert of his tour.  She wondered who might show up unexpectedly.  Someone did.  It was nothing to worry about, so she thought.  It was only Dennis.  He came up to her and she said, “What are you doing here?” 
     
    Dennis reported, “Keeping an eye on you.  I don’t want my brother getting hurt.  I know you will do the same to him that you have done to me.” 
     
    She challenged, “Why do you think I will hurt him?  Is it because I was not so quick to fall in love with you?”  He stopped in his tracks when Ricky walked up to them.  He told Ricky he’d talk to him later and to be careful. 
     
    Ricky asked what that was all about and Billie said, “You know Dennis, just being a menace.”
     
    Ricky asked Billie if she cared to go with him