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.

and didn’t

want to

with a wave. “Nah, not really my thing.” He appreciated the music but had no interest in

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

caught the attention of several men trying to chat them up. Seeing this, Derek’s brow furrowed in

nightclub enthusiast, found it intriguing that Rosy Secret was performing tonight. She wondered if this was their first appearance. Yet, she realized she was out of

The moment the familiar intro played, Norah’s

eye, she questioned the lack of respect for her

“Norah, who’s giving you such a hard time?

glass for Joanna, who quieted down to drink. Norah then pulled out her phone to send a quick message. They think she’s

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

against it when she saw Joanna’s drunk state.

to leave, an imposing figure approached the stairs, his presence commanding attention. Flanked by two

on continuing her drinking spree, and Norah, ready to escort her

locked eyes with the

it he wasn’t fond of female company. Yet here he was, looking right

voice was smooth, his intentions clear. He was here for Norah. Before long, he joined them,

Kason’s arm, looking down and signaling to the man below, saying, “Looks like your

How could that be? Didn’t

realized it was indeed Kason, seated across from Norah and Joanna with his two bodyguards, engaged in

Joanna? Did Kason stop by just to see

a smirk, Spencer teased, “So, are you referring to one of them? Though Norah doubles as Selene, I’ve never heard of your uncle taking