Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 40:

The club was alive with music and dancers moving freely, fully immersed in the rhythm. Norah and Joanna were having drinks upstairs when a group of bold men approached them. Unlike Jordy, these men took the hint and moved on after being politely declined.

“It turns out that actual combat training is worlds apart from Taekwondo. Once I’m fully trained, I’ll be more than capable of fighting for you, Norah!” Joanna declared.

Sitting beside Joanna, Norah propped her chin up, half-listening to her tipsy ramblings while occasionally sipping her drink.

Then, suddenly, a wave of excitement erupted from downstairs. “It’s Rosy Secret!”

“Rosy Secret has arrived! They’re finally here!”

The entire club darkened, save for the spotlight that found its way to the stage. The DJ paused the music, and the previously energetic crowd stopped, all eyes drawn to the stage.

The band featured four members: a guitarist, a bassist, a drummer, and a singer—a striking woman, with the instrumentalists donned in masks.

“I don’t know what’s happening,” Norah murmured, but then the singer’s rich voice filled the room as she began to sing, her band providing a compelling backdrop.

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As the chorus hit, the crowd couldn’t resist the pull of the music, moving along to the beat. “Did you think about me, baby?” The infectious tune had everyone smiling and dancing along.

For Kathy, bars and clubs had been off-limits, and Rosy Secret was a band she had only heard of, making this her first live experience of their music.

“I’m a huge fan! I’ve heard all their songs are self-composed hits! They sound amazing live! Absolutely incredible!” Kathy yelled excitedly.

for the past two years and didn’t know about this band, but she casually echoed, “Loving

want to dance?”

thing.” He appreciated

then.” Madeline didn’t hesitate, pulling Kathy along to join

Seeing this, Derek’s brow furrowed in annoyance. After

was performing tonight. She wondered if this was their first appearance. Yet, she realized she was out of the loop on

final track titled ‘Only Love.'” The moment the

a long absence from the public eye, she questioned the lack of respect

drink, Joanna glanced at Norah, smiled, and said, “Norah, who’s giving you such a hard time? Just say the word, and I’ll beat

drink your wine,” Norah replied, pouring another glass for Joanna, who quieted down to drink. Norah then pulled out her phone to send a

Norah stumbled upon numerous videos of Rosy Secret performing at bars. Aside from a few covers, most of their songs were original and quite popular. Norah

confronting the band directly but decided against it when she saw Joanna’s drunk state. It was a task for another day. For now, her priority was taking

approached the stairs, his presence commanding attention. Flanked by two bodyguards, he

drinking spree, and Norah, ready to escort her out,

Norah locked eyes with

doing here?” Rumors had it he wasn’t fond of female company. Yet here he was, looking right at

a pleasure to see you again,” Kason’s voice was smooth, his intentions clear.

the upper floor, Spencer placed a hand on Kason’s arm, looking down and signaling to the man below, saying, “Looks

without even glancing down, retorted, “No way! How could that be? Didn’t I mention he

commotion, Kaiden looked down and realized it was indeed Kason, seated across from Norah

and Joanna? Did Kason stop by just to see them? How come he didn’t know that Kason was acquainted with

of them? Though Norah doubles as Selene, I’ve never heard of your uncle taking an interest