Life After Dark: Book Two of the Dark Series

Chapter 18

"Oh, good, you're home," Brenda said as Robin entered the cottage. "Come here. I've been watching a video of the bands who played last night. DJLS really rocked the crowd. Come see."

Robin placed her purse and sweater on the railing that led up the staircase. Rubbing her temple, she said, "I'm really not in the mood."

Brenda paused the tape and turned to face Robin. "Things didn't go well with Jason?" she asked, her voice full of sympathy and concern.

"I think he really means it," Robin said without emotion. "We're over. For good."

Brenda rose from her seated position on the coffee table and crossed the room to give Robin a hug. As she embraced Robin, she said, "I know it hurts now, but maybe it's for the best."

"Maybe you're right," Robin said, releasing herself from the hug.

"You're agreeing with me?" Brenda asked, confused. She was sure Robin wouldn't be so accepting of her words. She was surprised when she was.

"Yeah, I am," Robin said, running her hand through her short, brown hair. She sat on the sofa and picked up the remote control, simply holding it in her hand.

"But why? I thought you didn't have a problem with his business," Brenda said, as she moved to sit beside her.

"Brenda, if you don't mind, I'd rather not talk about it right now. I'll just say that the Jason I love no longer exists and let's leave it at that."

"No longer exists? Did something happen to him? Robin, you have to tell me what's wrong."

Robin shook her head. "No. Jason and I are over and that's it. End of story." She handed the remote control to Brenda and said, "What did you want me to see?"

"Robin..."

"The tape, Brenda. Nothing else," Robin said with a look on her face that told Brenda that she meant it.

"Okay. Fine. The tape, "Brenda said. She pushed the play button and DJLS came to life on the TV screen.

"Who is this again?" Robin asked as she concentrated on the screen.

"DJLS. Dawn Jensen, Jordan James, Lucky Spencer, and Sly Eckertt. Cute way to come with a band name, isn't it?" Brenda said with a small laugh.

Mm, Dawn, Robin thought. Judging by the way she was dressed, no wonder Nikolas was in a hurry to get back to her. Aloud, she said, "They seem to know how to work a crowd."

"Definitely. I've watched their set several times, and I can't get over how in sync they are. Lucky told Jax that they haven't even been together very long," Brenda said, as she bobbed her head to the beat of the fast-paced song.

"Oh, really?" Robin asked. When Brenda nodded and a huge smile crossed her face, Robin became suspicious. "Brenda, what's going on in that head of yours?"

"Well...L&B could use a new act," she said, her eyes bright with excitement.

"And you want them?" Robin asked with a frown.

"I think they would be great! Listen to them!" Brenda said. She increased the volume on the TV. "Look at them! Look at the crowd!"

Robin grabbed the remote control and lowered the sound. "But they're kids."

"Not really. Besides, teenaged bands are where it's at these days. There are three delicious guys to choose from and Dawn is amazing, too. I think we'd be stupid to pass them up. Mark my words. They will be big one day. Think of the possibilities if L&B gets them there," Brenda said, grabbing the remote to increase the volume again.