C-Flat to C-Sharp (PR Girls & Instalove 3)

“I hope someone has big news,” Brynn laughed. “Other than Owen taking me out to an absolutely amazing dinner, the rest of this week has been pretty boring.”

“Mine too,” Jenna smiled, nodding to Anna as she delivered two coffees and a tea without being asked. “I’ve been super busy with some extremely boring filing projects. But we don’t want excitement all the time, do we?”

The other two girls looked at me as I cleared my throat. “Well,” I started, “Things have certainly gotten interesting for me.”

Brynn stared at me, tucking her long auburn hair behind her ear. “You look really good, I have to say. Did you do aerobics this morning or something?”

My instant searing blush spoke all of the words I couldn’t manage.

“Oh my God,” Jenna squealed. “Who is he?”

“Do you guys remember ages ago when I told you that my biggest crush was an older music student I had to work with on a high school band project?”

“Yeah. Did you run into him again?” Brynn asked.

My mouth opened but I couldn’t quite form words, so I sipped my tea instead.

Jenna’s loud giggle ran through the diner. “She did a lot more than run into him, I’m guessing.”

“Wow, good for you,” Brynn laughed.

Taking another sip of tea, I placed my hands flat on the table and tried to collect my thoughts.

“It turns out that Ethan became an incredible singer songwriter, and he’s now my client. I am boosting the profile of his concert in about a week and a half, and we’ve become reacquainted along the way.”

“Fling or true love?” Brynn asked. “Zero judgment either way, I’m just curious.”

Looking back and forth at the two of them, I couldn’t help but grin. “Love. Definitely. And I know it’s way too soon, but –”

They both shook their heads. “Sometimes it’s instant,” Brynn said knowingly.

Jenna nodded emphatically. “Yes, or just a few days. These things are completely out of our control.”

“Tell us about him,” Brynn insisted.

“I don’t know where to start,” I admitted. “Since he was my first real crush, I don’t know if he’s the man of my dreams, or he’s just the man I’ve been thinking of the longest.”

“It doesn’t matter,” Jenna said. “Does he listen to you well?”

“Yes.”

“Does he take care of you, and put you first?” Brynn asked.

“Yes. I mean, it’s only been two days…but yes.”

“Fabulous,” Jenna grinned. “Then everything worked out for all three of us.”

Brynn looked at me sharply. “Why do you look so worried?”

“It’s not worry, exactly. It’s more like…I guess I’m still unsure of everything. It’s all really new, and there’s a lot to take in.”

Looking up, I saw that Jenna and Brynn were staring pointedly at each other. Bursting into laughter, it was as if I could read their minds.

“You’re both trying not to ask if we’ve had sex already,” I practically stammered. “Yes. Last night. And it was the most phenomenal thing that has ever happened in this entire universe, but can we please not talk about it?”

After the laughter died down, Brynn reached out to pat my arm. “Don’t worry, we’re not going to ask prying questions and embarrass you. But you have to tell us what you’re worried about.”

Anna came by to take our orders, then I quickly explained the steady stream of women who were constantly throwing themselves at Ethan online.