Miles Apart (The Not So Bad Boys of Rock Book 2) (26 page)

EPILOGUE

Sebastian~

Five Months Later

"You're not nervous are you?" I asked,
as we stood backstage at the awards concert.

"No.
I'm okay, just ready to go out there." She grinned and shrugged her
shoulders sheepishly. "Besides, we've practiced so many times I know it
backwards and forwards. Are you nervous?" She asked.

"I
don't know. I think I'm more excited than anything. I've never sang a duet with
a woman, let alone my wife."

"Well,
I've never sang in front of thousands of people, but there's a first time for
everything."

I
heard the band on stage begin to wrap up their song and turned to find the guys
standing behind us.

"You
ready for this Brooklyn?" Chris gave her a brotherly nudge with his elbow.

"As
ready as I'll ever be." She quipped.

"Ladies
and gentlemen, please join your hands together with me as we welcome this
year's recipient of the best songwriting award. They'll be singing a new song, a
never before released duet, "Come Back to Me." Please welcome to the stage,
Paradox.

We
took the stage and as I settled the guitar against my body I looked over at
Brooke, and was reminded once again of why I loved this woman so much. Every
step I took, she was right there alongside me, cheering me on. Every day I woke
up next to her was a blessing. Every time I held her, kissed her, or stared
into her eyes as we made love, it still felt as special as the first time. She
made me laugh, and taught me that it was good to laugh at yourself. We had a
lot of learning to do, but for the first time in my life, I found myself
looking forward to the lessons.

I
strummed the first chord and gave a nod when it was time to start. She opened
her mouth to sing the song that I had written for her, and I beamed with pride
as the most angelic sound poured from her beautiful lips.

There’s
a picture of you, still hanging on the wall

I
sit home every evening, just hoping you might call.

My
world came closing in on me, the day you said goodbye

I
thought I would get over you, but all I do is cry.

Come
back to me, I’m begging you darlin’

Come
back to me, so I can hold you one more time.

Don’t
leave me hanging, I can’t face the world without you

Come
back to me, I’ll love you right this time.

Ev’ry
day you’re not here, reminds me of all I’ve lost

Do
whatever it takes to win you back, not caring ‘bout the cost.

Give
anything to have you here, and hold you all night long

Fight
like hell to stop the tears, but I’m just not that strong.

Come
back to me, I’m begging you darlin’

Come
back to me, I’ll believe in you this time.

The
bed’s too big without you, don’t leave me alone tonight

Come
back to me, I’ll make everything alright.

Come
back to me, I’ll make everything alright.

When
the song was over, I turned to her and mouthed
I love you, Honey.
She just
smiled, blew me a kiss, and mouthed
I love you more
. The adventure was
still continuing, and the thrill high that came with love was by far the best
one I had ever experienced.

THE END

ACKNOWLEGEMENTS

Writing a book is a labor of
love, an investment of your heart and time, and a sacrifice for many. I would
not have survived this journey if I had to go it alone. There are many who have
been on this adventure with me and I would like to take a moment to thank them.
First of all, I have to thank my beautiful daughter, Taylor, for another
stunning cover design. Somehow the story always becomes “more real” after I see
your creation. I love this one, and I could never have done this without you.
To my rock star beta readers, the YpsiChicks: Shawn, Theresa, Tracy, Lisa, Cathy,
and Jana. Girls, what would I do without you! You have been my rock and my
sounding board. Thank you for the many pages of editing you’ve helped me do. I’ve
thoroughly enjoyed sharing this process with you, and loved reconnecting with
each of you during this time. Finally, to my sister, Sandy. I am jumping for
joy because of all the conversations we’ve had about these characters. Thank
you for helping me stay true to who they are, and for falling in love with them
as deeply as I have. I love you sissy!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rhonda
James has been a writer for most of her life. Those who knew her during her
younger years would agree that this has always been her dream. Across the Miles,
the prequel to this book, was her first venture into the world of
self-publishing. This series came to her one night in a dream, and upon waking,
she knew that the story had to be told.

Rhonda
lives in Dexter, Michigan, with Dan, her husband of twenty-two years, and her
two adult children, Taylor and David. They share their home with Baily, their
dog, two cats named Molly and Walter, a crested gecko named Izzy, and a yard
full of chickens.

When
she’s not writing or reading, you will find her in the kitchen, where she loves
to prepare homemade soups, marinara sauce, and meatballs, just to name a few.
Her love of bacon is unnatural, and her obsession with technology borders on
the insane. She is a natural-born hugger, and if you meet her you will most
likely be the latest recipient of a bone crushing hug (don’t worry, no bones
are actually crushed during this process).

MILES APART PLAYLIST

Between the Raindrops
by
Lifehouse

From
Where You Are
by Lifehouse

Whatever
It Takes
by Lifehouse

Here Without You
by 3
Doors Down

Storm
by Lifehouse

Aftermath
by Lifehouse

If
This is Goodbye
by Lifehouse

Love Me Like You Do
by
Elle Goulding

Nothing
by The Script

Landing
In London
by 3 Doors Down

Back
To Me
by 3 Doors Down

Life
After You
by Daughtry

Home
by Daughtry

Clarity
by Zedd

How
Long Will I Love You
by Elle Goulding

I
Still Believe In You
by Vince Gill

Tryin'
to Get Over You
by Vince Gill

Maybe
by Sick Puppies

Make
You Miss Me
by Sam Hunt

I'll
Fight
by Daughtry

Every
Time You Go
by 3 Doors Down

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Bad Boys of Rock Series)

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Sebastian Miles was twenty-three years
old and living a charmed life. Loving family, beautiful girlfriend, and lead
singer of the rock band, Paradox. Their debut album shot to number one on the
charts, and they had just come off a worldwide tour, performing in venues filled
to capacity. Then, one night, a tragedy rocked his world in a whole new way,
turning him into someone he no longer recognized. Now, two years later, and on
the other side of his own private hell, he learns to stop taking everything and
everyone for granted. Yet, he is still alone. Then, one day he meets her, and
suddenly, his darkened world is once again filled with hope.

Brooke Caldwell is a twenty-four-year-old
prodigy in the culinary world. After a lifetime filled with heartache, she
decides to pursue the opportunity of a lifetime by interviewing for a world
famous chef in Los Angeles. While visiting the city, she is reminded how cold
and calculated the world can be. Until she meets him, and he shows her a world
filled with the love and support that she never knew growing up.

Two wounded souls. Two hearts that
continue to beat, in spite of all the damage that has been done. What happens
when their damaged hearts collide? And, could they possibly be the half that
finally makes the other whole?