Say Yes

TRIBUTE

A few awards were given out, and my eyes couldn't stop looking at the handsome man to the side of me in the front row. The way he looked at me wasn't creepy. It was like he already knew me.

It was time for intermission. Some went to the restrooms, backstage, or talked with their peers.

"I should've brought a snack with me," Mia said with a whine.

The girls decided to go talk to a fellow tour act while I stayed seated. I don't know what I was scared of, but something was telling me to stay put.

"Harmony?"

I looked toward the voice. It was one of Damien's friends but I couldn't remember his name.

"Hi, how are you?" I stood up.

"I'm great. I was told you're going on the road again with a new group."

I smiled. "Yes, I am. The girls of Embrace need me."

"Damien trying to keep you on his team...smart man."

A staff member approached him. "Hey Pete...They need you backstage."

I was relieved he said his name. "It's good to see you, Pete."

"You too. Take this for you and the girls after the show."

He gave me a backstage pass.

"They'll love this. Thanks."

Once he walked away, everyone began to take their seats, including Embrace. The announcement was made for everyone to sit, then the countdown for the show to continue was made.

"We are here to celebrate a group legend in music, Red Hot Chili Peppers."

An image of the legends popped on the big screen. Applause and cheers echoed in the audience.

"Their boldness, unique visuals, and sound. Their ability to stay true to themselves in an industry of phonies and watered down music."

While the announcer talked, I looked at the laminated pass. It said Konstrict. After the video montage, the next performance was announced.

"Paying tribute to our honoree tonight...is two times platinum rock band Konstrict!"

Everyone clapped while the fans screamed from the balcony seats. The wall lifted on the stage, and the drums went off playing one of my favorite songs from tonight's legend award recipients.

We all stood to our feet, and I watched the same man that was seated ahead of me take command of the stage with his blue guitar in his hands. He was the lead singer and I wasn't disappointed at all. The band wore all black shirts and pants with black boots to match.

His tall frame, brown skin, long locs, model looks, and when he smiled...my heart fluttered. He was beautiful in my eyes.

Lydia, Mia, and Shay were dancing next to me and screaming.

🎵What I got cha gotta give it to ya mama, what I got cha gotta give it to ya papa....

"YES ROWAN!!"

I heard Shay shout while the other girls screamed.

His name is Rowan.

🎵What I got cha gotta get it put it in you.....

"PUT IT IN ME BABY!!! IT'S ALL YOURS!!"

I looked at Lydia in shock. I've never seen her like this with any music artist performing. Honestly, at that moment, I felt the same way and laughed. I was having a little fangirl moment myself.