Kill of the night

Chapter 15

April 28th

Melbourne

Josie

"I assume you received my letter?" Drew's voice sounds from the other end of the line.

When I saw his name pop on my screen I couldn't believe it was time. I was going away for a 3 day gig.

"I'm so excited, it's gonna be so much fun" I squeal dramatically, dancing around my apartment like some lunatic.

He comfortably chuckles, "Is that a yes then?"

"It's an absolutely"

"Smart girl, I wouldn't let this opportunity slip away either. You've packed your bags then?"

I shake my head to myself while taunting him, "Drew I already had my bags packed a week ago, that is my level of enthusiasm" He laughs again clearly pleased with my excitement.

"I'm glad, I'll pick you up in 1 hour, does that work for you?"

"Of course, I've been anticipating your call ever since I read that letter. I will be ready"

"Perfect, when we arrive, you will find the other musicians and you'll received the keys to your hotel rooms" I stop suddenly in the middle of the room.

"Just to be sure, it's all included right?" I close my eyes and cross my fingers.

"Of course, accommodation and transport are on us, now in exchange just rock that piano on both gigs and you'll have your money in hand" A grin rises to my lips.

"Cannot wait. See you in an hour"

***

"Do you want to stop at a gas station for something to eat or are you okay?" I jump slightly in my seat at the sound of Drew's voice, I was falling asleep

"How much time left?" I ask looking around at the other cars, I rub my eyes and stretch

He clears his throat and then looks up the time on his watch, "Just under 30 minutes"

Finally. It's not that the trip is going bad, he has good taste in music and he drives fast but safely, it's just all very awkward.

I accepted his invitation to come with him by car instead of taking the bus because it's faster but taking into account that our intimacy is non-existent it makes the environment a bit strange.

We don't know anything about each other beyond the basics, I know he's not completely trustworthy because of Nicola's reaction to his appearance at the cafe and he knows my passion for music.

This past hour has been one of complete silence, and not the good kind.

"Let's not stop, I'll have lunch when we arrive"

"That's fine with me" He nods to me, continues to drive and silence settles again.

At least for 5 minutes until my phone starts beeping with messages

Noah <3: Where are you? I'm at the door of the cafe

Me: I told you I was going out of town for a few days