he’d be by the club tonight, wanting him not only to see the show but seriously hoping I’d get some one-on-one time with him afterward.
It took a minute, but he returned my text to tell me he’d be by to see it. That one sentence made my whole night, and I wanted to make this show the best he’d ever seen.
Trinity, Ziggy, and I spent the next two hours getting everything set up. I had extra equipment in the back, and we were organizing the equipment in a line across the stage. It was a mix-off. The three of us would have to be quick and play off each other without missing a beat. The goal was to entertain the crowd but also to let them hear why we were three of the best DJs out there.
I couldn’t wait for Shane to see it.
Chapter Eleven
Shane
I was on the bus, only moments from arriving at Joker’s Sin, when I realized I had a cheesy smile on my face. Ledger texting to make sure I’d come see him tonight felt monumental to me. I hoped I’d get time with him but wasn’t sure with his friends around.
As I rounded the corner to the club, I saw the line. They didn’t open for another forty-five minutes, but there were easily a hundred people waiting already. I walked over to Ciro.
“Wow, good turnout.”
He grunted. “Of course there’d be. Three of the best DJs? There’d be even more people if we had advertised it before yesterday. Thank God we didn’t.”
“I hope whoever is creeping on Ledger isn’t here.” I looked over as many as I could see in line. It was one of those “everyone seems familiar” moments, and I hated it.
“If they’re adamant about getting to Ledger, I expect they’re here.” He patted my arm. “I got my eyes open; so do my guys. Relax and have fun. It’s your night off.” Ciro gestured for me to go in, much to the dismay of those waiting. Working here had its privileges.
Inside I saw Ledger, Trinity, and Ziggy had set up the stage into three stations. I couldn’t wait to see the show and already knew it would be outstanding. Max was at the bar with the other bartenders for the night. Everyone was all smiles, and I took a seat on a stool and waited.
“Here on your night off? I’d think you’d want a break?” Toby sat next to me, smile in place. He knew why I came and was just busting my balls.
“This is going to be a great show. Working or not, there was no way I was missing it.”
Ledger waved at me from the stage, and it was so out of place for him. It got the attention of Ziggy, who laughed, and Trinity, who rolled her eyes. Whatever, I was glad Ledger acknowledged me.
It wasn’t long before the doors opened, and people flooded in. There was music playing, typical stuff for the club. Nothing would get started for about an hour, allowing everyone to get drinks and loosen their inhibitions.
I drank my beer and talked to Max and some patrons who knew me from the nights I worked. It was a relaxing evening, and I realized I wasn’t feeling that tight coil in my stomach I normally did over Trinity being close to Ledger.
“Good evening, one and all!” Atlas’s booming voice got everyone’s attention. He stood at the front of the stage in a dazzling burgundy suit with a stark-white dress shirt underneath. His dark skin shimmered with sparkles and his long, braided hair was tied back. He demanded your attention, and no matter what you were doing, at that moment you were drawn to his showmanship.
“Joker’s Sin has a hell of a show for you tonight! Something we’ve never done before.” The club erupted in cheers, knowing what was coming.
“Our very own DJ Edge will have some company on stage tonight. The lovely Trinity.” A spotlight shone on her, and she waved. Her purple hair was styled in long curls, and she had on a silver halter top and leather pants. She was gorgeous and she knew it.
“And we also have the amazing ZiggyJay.” Ziggy had a fedora on, but you could see his silver hair beneath. The white suit he wore made his russet skin glow. The contrast was amazing.
“It’s going to be a show that will make your feet ache by the end. You won’t be able to sit down. So, who’s ready to dance their heart