Finding Joy (The Joy Series) (Volume 2) (43 page)

Music had always been the driving force behind my life.  It soothed my fears when I was overcome and guided the way when I was lost.  I looked to music like a religious man looks to his God – and it had yet to let me down.  Music was easy, life was hard.  Each haunting syllable that Deacon released crawled deep into my soul.

“Holy shit, are you crying?” Willow shrieked from beside me and then laughed.

I touched my cheeks and felt wetness. I hadn’t even realized I was crying.  I wiped it away before turning to look at her.

“No, I wasn’t crying.  Are you crazy?”

“Bullshit Elizabeth, you were freaking cryin’ and don’t try to deny it.” She pointed her finger in my face and shook her head at me.

“Whatever, c’mon.” I said looping our arms together and heading toward backstage. “Do you or do you not want to meet Duke?”

“Damn right I’m gonna meet him. Gotta meet him before I can make him put a ring on it.” She said with a laugh.

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December 30, 2013