Her Elusive Price (Book 2)

Three

Sydney

I’ve washed my clothes, cleaned the entire apartment, cooked for everyone, and bathed. I’m still in a daze thinking about the events that took place last night. Maddox Price, the Maddox Price came to my rescue, had a conversation with me, and gave me a ride home last night. First of all, what in the world was that? And second, how the hell did that happen? He’s like every woman’s wet fantasy, mine especially, and he just approached me and talked to me like it was the most normal thing on earth. Like he just does that all the time. It’s a one-time thing, I know. It's not like we've become best friends or anything. I'm sure I won’t see him again or get an opportunity like that again, but what happened last night is something I’ll keep replaying in my head until the day I die. I mean we were alone in his f*****g car!

I’ve seen him earlier that night and even watched him sing a few songs from afar. The thing is, I’ve always been a big fan of Lucid Mantra which is why I agreed to do a double shift as soon as I learned what the occasion is about even though I have been working and auditioning nonstop for the past two weeks. I wasn’t planning on asking to be photographed with them or asking for autographs, I just wanted to see them up close and man, it was unbelievable and everything I had hoped for. All four of them are super down-to-earth and insanely hot, but for me, Maddox takes the cake. How could he not be the hottest with his ash-blond hair that’s buzzed on the side but kept long at the top, his steel-gray eyes you could get lost in, his 5 o’clock shadow beard, chiseled jaw, and killer brows? I've read once that he and Sky have the same height which is six foot three while Maverick and Jaxon are about an inch shorter. They're basically gods both in music and looks and none of the actors I've come across compare to them so far. I kid you not. They're not just good-looking. They basically ooze with pure alpha s*x appeal and confidence and that to me is why they really stand out.

"What's with that dreamy look of yours?" Shannon asked after throwing a pillow at me. I looked at her wondering when both my roommates have actually joined me in the living room cause I sure didn't notice them at all. "What look?" I retorted throwing the pillow back at her which she easily caught. "b***h, seriously, we've been talking to you for five minutes now, but you're completely ignoring us," my other roommate, Faith said and I had to blink a couple of times. "Sorry, I was just thinking about something," I said. "No s**t," Shannon answered before going back to whatever series she was watching. "So, I met Maddox Price last night at Jive," I mentioned, and both my roommates looked at me like I'm some sort of weirdo. "Seriously?" Faith asked and I nodded. "It's true. Actually, the entire band was there. That's where Sky and James had their reception, but I only met Maddox. He even gave me a ride home," I continued and both of them started laughing hysterically. "What are you on? You must be really tired cause you're imagining stuff already. Sleep it off," Shannon teased.

"I'm not making this up though," I retorted showing them a photo of me and the super sexy rock star from a gossip site walking side by side. "Holy s**t!" Faith screamed which had my ears ringing. Shannon immediately snatched my phone to scroll through the photos and read the gossip article out loud. "Maddox Price- Lucid Mantra's frontman, was seen out and about with a mystery woman and both are looking cozy together. It looks like our resident woman magnet has found another lady friend to hang out with and people are dying to know what's the real deal with them. Could she be another passing fancy or could she be the "it girl" for the rock god? I guess we'll find out in the next couple of days or so!" Well, that escalated quickly. I was now known as the mystery woman who's been seen cozying up with Maddox which is a complete lie. It was more like a charity case if you ask me.

"Oh my god! This is just awesome. On a scale of one to ten, how hot is he up close?" Shannon excitedly asked as she handed my phone back. "A hundred," I sighed. "You're famous now," Faith added and that made me groan in embarrassment and annoyance. "Famous for what? Being seen once with a rock star who probably won't remember me or my name? Stop blowing this out of proportion, I bet they're going to find him with another mystery girl soon enough," I scolded but that just made them giggle more. "How did this whole fiasco happen anyway?" Faith asked and I told them the whole story. Both were super amused and entertained that they even said that it was like a story cut out from a really cheesy novel and I sort of agree because really, what are the chances of that kind of thing happening every day? It was like a one-night stand only there was no s*x involved. s*x with Maddox... Now, that's something I will never know the feeling of, but I'm betting it's mind-blowing and toe-curling.

I sighed wistfully as I replayed every minute that took place last night. I clearly remember the way he looked at me and smiled in that oh-so-sexy way. My mind and heart were not fully prepared that I stammered and acted like a total spaz the whole time. Meeting famous people always has me feeling starstruck especially when I first came here. I still experience that from time to time, but it was way over the top with Maddox. From their first album and many years later he has been my ultimate fantasy. I low-key stalk him on social media, but I'll never admit that to anyone.

He's just so... Perfect. I bet there's not a single woman who's immune to his charms. Except for James Hayes - correction, James Fontain that is. God, if only I could turn back time, I would definitely act calmer and more collected instead of being so disgustingly awkward and closed off. Then maybe just maybe, I would have left a lasting impression on him. God, who am I kidding? Don't get me wrong though, I'm more of a relationship kind of girl, but given the opportunity in some parallel universe, he could be my exception.

"Since we have nothing to do today, why don't we hit one of the clubs? It could be fun," Faith suddenly suggested and Shannon was already making a beeline towards her room to change before I could think of something else to do. I didn't feel like going out, but since both of them always get their way, I reluctantly agreed. What the hell, right? Sometimes you just have to let your hair down and go for it. Besides, I haven't gone anywhere for months now other than work-related places, so maybe this will do me good. I hope.