I know what she means. We got shitfaced on Friday night and went dress shopping hungover yesterday. Abbi ended up finding her gown, and we found our dresses. As soon as we purchased the dresses and made plans to ship them to Nashville, we went straight back to the hotel. I had more room service delivered, and we relaxed in front of the TV. We went to the arena for the second night’s show but spent most of the time in Sayge’s backroom hanging out. Declan laughed at us repeatedly reliving stories from the night before. We went back to the hotel after Sayge performed, and Declan put me in a hot bath. I fell asleep on his chest, and he had to carry me to bed.
This morning I still felt like ass, but a massage, manicure, and now pedicure was helping me. I’m laying back in the chair about to doze off again, when Abbi’s voice stirs me.
“Sorry, what?”
“What are you and Declan going to do when the tour is over?”
“Didn’t I tell you about my graduation present? He’s taking me to Napa Valley for two weeks–alone.”
“Wow. That sounds awesome. You deserve it after being with these guys for so long.”
“It hasn’t been that bad. We’ve only had to turn our radio on a couple of times during the night when Nate and Cooper brought girls back to the bus. We only have few weeks left. I hate to admit it, but this job has been great. I’m not sure anyone else would take it as seriously as me. I’m completely invested in Sayge’s success, and I’ve found people will take advantage of them if I’m not involved.”
“Well, they’re lucky to have you. Have you spoken to any of the other guys lately?”
Something in Abbi’s tone makes me nervous. She and Ella exchange a look that makes me uncomfortable.
“I talk to Robbie all the time. I spoke to Finn and Tripp last week. As for the others, I get regular updates through y’all. Why?”
Silence
“What’s up guys?”
“Jimi and I had dinner the other night with Finn.” Abbi says nervously.
“That’s great.”
“He, um, he had a date. He’s seeing someone.”
They both watch me for a reaction, but I can’t give them one. I’m shocked by why he didn’t tell me, but not for the reasons they think. “That’s great, what was she like?”
“She was like you, but with red hair and older.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“She’s sweet and pretty and full of spark. She was a little goofy but funny too. She’s in the fashion industry and dresses fantastic. She was easy to talk to and personable.”
“That’s great. I hope I get to meet her.”
“You’re okay with that?”
“Abbi, I’m married to your brother. I never talked about what happened in Paris because it’s private, but I want Finn to be happy. Don’t let your imaginations get away with you. Finn sent me back to Declan, and he and I have talked about it. Now, if you told me she was like that tramp Mandy, I would fly home with you and kick his ass myself.”
“Good, because he looked happy.”
“Great. Now we have a new girl to break in. I was wondering when we would get the chance. It seems like Ember is broken in seeing that she and my mom have lunch once a week, and she’s practically living with Robbie.”
Their faces relax, and I wonder how they expected me to react. Then I pull out my phone and send Finn a text telling him to make time for me later to talk. Apparently he needs to fill me in on his new woman.
We spend the next few hours enjoying ourselves before they have to leave for the airport. Charlie is an emotional mess and Blake doesn’t seem much better. When we say goodbye, I tear up as well. Seven more weeks and we’ll be home.
Chapter 58
I’m Late
Declan
What the hell is wrong with her, this is the fifth day in a row Raven’s been sick. I talked to the medic on the tour, but she wants us to see a doctor in Houston. Raven wants to wait until next week when we close the tour and get home to Nashville. She’s convinced that she has food poisoning from a few days ago, but I keep telling her no one else is sick. I have a theory but now I have to figure out how to talk to Raven without her freaking out.