“What are you doing here?” The voice made Isabel jump. Looking behind, she found Brandon’s eyes trained on her, a deep frown on his brow. She had not heard him enter the barn, and her cheeks flushed at being caught. “Why are you here?” Rising from the floor, she discreetly tugged at the hem of […]

“Stop bouncing, Brandy. Dammit!” Nathan screeched exasperatedly. “I can’t fix your collar if you don’t stand still.” “I can’t wait to see her.” Brandon kept shifting his weight from one foot to the other, crumpling the necktie in his hand. “The town will hear her sing for the first time today. I can’t wait.” He […]

She bit her lip, trying and failing to blink back the tears. “I’ve never vented like I did yesterday,” she murmured. “When I woke up at the crack of dawn today, I felt lighter than I ever have.” A small shiver ran down her body. “You’re a patient lad putting up with my baggage.” Taking […]

Isabel quietly held Brandon’s hand as they approached the Hawks Well Theatre. He looked down at her, and felt her stiffening by his side. There, in a spare room, the auditions were being held for the music concert. It was an annual concert, a talent platform for the local children. He had performed there in […]

Sundays were always the busiest at the restaurant. Not only did people come there to eat but also to meet friends and have a laugh. Since the opening hour, they had already sold a multitude of hamburgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, and coffee. And it was only half-past ten in the morning, with the rest […]

“Going somewhere, Brandy?” Mae called from behind the counter as Brandon made his way towards the door. They had returned home the other night on a ten-day break till the release of the album. Once the album launched, there would be promotions, signings, interviews, and more gigs. He had not done much since he came […]

It was not until one in the morning that they made it back to their rooms. They had probably emptied all the vodka at the bar, and then stumbled into the car, plastered. Kyle had crashed on his bed fully clothed and started to snore right away. The others had not been any better. Brandon […]

Can I steal you away from the world?