Chapter 6Venkat
They made such a big deal of him after they heard his ideas for ‘She Waits’ that Venkat almost forgot Red was right there, watching like a hawk. High fives and fist bumps, a half-hug from Harper that fizzed over his skin like champagne, and a look from John that spoke volumes. That said he was understood.
He did understand the song, though. It was about being lonely even though they were never alone. Venkat knew all about that. He didn’t even care if he ended up on the album; it was enough that The Rade, his friends, liked his take on their song.
“f**k, she’s here,” Robin said suddenly, taking off his guitar and heading for the door.
Everyone scurried at that. Venkat blinked, watching them all set aside their instruments, then noticed a tall, stately woman on the other
