Mystery Bride's Revenge (Selina)

Chapter 9

The first guy had a classic surfer look, complete with untanned skin and a laid-back grin, while his brother had a more low-key, cool vibe. Dressed to the nines in their rocker best, they both rocked long hair and some stylish ear piercings.

"Hey, you must be Selina. I'm Thomas Cooper, lead singer and guitar guy. And that's my younger brother Luke, the one on bass Lydia's tokl us all about you, so let's see what you've got. We're all rooting for you. Thomas said with a smile that lit up the room. Luke just gave a subele nod as his bello.

Selina

et this show on the road.

shot back a nod and said, "Cool to meet you both. I'm all in. Let's get

Lydia clapped to grabs everyone's attention. "Right, let's rock it, people. We've got 20 minutes to bring it all together, so let's make it count and blow the roof off this place, got it!"

The opening act's set wrapped up, leaving a fifteen-minute break before The Rose was up. Starlight Club was buzzing with energy after that killer opener.

And where the heck is Selina? I'm so worried. You think we should check on them?" Timothy

though. If Kevin had scored, he'd have been back

hit the stage, the place

first. Ashley and Timothy couldn't quite see who was who in the dim light, just chatting with folks around about the band. But when the

The Rose's shows before, and the guitarist was never Selina. Maybe the regular guitarist had an emergency, and Selina was just filling in for now. It seemed impossible for her to actually play with a hand like

Selinat She can't embarrass herself like this." Ashley's concern was dripping with insincerity. It made sense now. Selina cut ties with the Harvey family and got into Starlight Chib because she joined The Rose,

really play. To him, she was just a nobody; all looks, no talent. The idea of marrying her disgusted him like bugs on his

this happen. I can't watch Selina mess up again. Now she's with two guys for money?" Ashley said it loud enough for others to hear. Timothy's friends looked entertained and

to life with electric

the music, each note

would listen. But seeing Selina owning the stage, she couldn't help but scream with joy. Thomas and Luke were floored. Once Selina got going, she commanded the stage, outshining the twins and going toe-to-toe with Lydia. During rehearsal, she had been just okay, but right now, she was on fire-born performer stepping up when it counted. Lydia, with a knowing

the swagger of a superstar. Ashley was seething. This was not how it was supposed to