Chapter 1
<Mid July 1975>
“I’m very sorry, but I don’t have time to drop you off at home and then go to Rowan. Do you mind coming to the studio with me? The boys won’t mind.” Samantha asks as she looks out the car window at the clock tower.
“I would absolutely love that!” I tell her, clapping my hands together with a smile. “Are you sure they won’t mind? I don’t want to intrude.”
“Oh! They will just love you! Don’t worry,” Samantha says looking over at me. “Okay then, off we are!” I yell with excitement.
She starts the car and heads in the direction of the recording studio. After a few minutes, we finally arrive. I was anxious to meet all the boys.
Since Samantha and I have been best friends since we were five, I got the pleasure of meeting Rowan and Marvin. I go to their concerts a lot with her. I’m excited to meet the other two, Roger and Joe.
I’ll admit that I’ve always thought Roger looked so hot behind his drum kit, and now I get to see him up close!
We open our doors and step out into the warm air. As we walk to the door we are greeted by an old man. ”Good to see you today Samantha,” he says smiling sweetly at us. ”Suppose you and your friend here at going to see Rowan?” Samantha gently nods her head and replies, ”Why yes Richard. Have a lovely evening.” He tips his hat to us and opens the door.
“Lovely man,” I say when we walk in. Samantha nods in agreement. I press the button for the elevator and hop on. Samantha pushes floor 8 and the elevator starts its trip.
Once we reach the top and get out, Samantha turns to me. ”They are probably recording now but don’t feel overwhelmed when they greet you. They are a bit over the top,” she warns me while smiling and shaking her head.
“Got it,” I tell her with a nod as we reach a door with a plate on it saying, studio 4. I walk inside to see Rowan in the sound booth with Joe May behind him on a couch. I could see Marvin and Roger through the glass with their instruments.
I cannot believe I’m actually here right now. This is so amazing.
“Well hello, Samantha, and Enola,” Rowan greets us. ”Hello Rowan,” I smile with a wave of my hand. “I was starting to think you had forgotten about me darling,” he teases Samantha with a big smile on his face.
While the couple banter, I turn to Joe and wave. ”Hello my name is Enola. I’m a friend of Samantha.” He smiles brightly at me en replies, “The name is Joe, nice to meet you. What brings you to the studio?” I was about to answer but got cut off by the door opening.
“Rowan, we need to slow down a bit. Otherwise it will sound complete rubbish.” I hear a delicate voice say. I turn my head to see the one and only, Roger Wade. Wow, he’s even cuter up close.
“Have you lost your mind, Roger? If we slow down anymore we might as well call it A Slow Dream!” Marvin says behind him.
I laugh at his remark and they both turn to look at me. ”Who’s the lovely lady?” Roger asks looking over to Joe. “Samantha brought her along.” He tells him, nodding his head toward Samantha.
I look down blushing. Roger now looks to Samantha for further explanation. ”She’s my best friend. Known her since I was a child.” She explains smiling in my direction. I smile back thinking of all our fun times together.
I snap out of my thoughts when I see a hand in front of me. I reach forward to shake it.
“Pleasure to see you again, Enola?” Marvin asks. I nod and open my mouth to reply, but I am interrupted again by Roger, shoving his hand forward and saying, ”Hello pretty lady. I’m Roger Wade. And why haven’t I met you yet?” He gives my body a quick look up and down.
“Oh, Roger you are going to scare the poor girl away!” Rowan said rolling his eyes. ”Don’t mind him, dear.”
“It’s okay,” I assure him giggling, ”I’m Enola, it’s nice to meet you, Roger.” He turns to Rowan and gives him one of those looks. You know, the one that’s like I told you so look.
I laugh again and he quickly turns his head back to me and smiles brightly, almost like he is proud of himself. He had a beautiful smile by the way.
“Alright, ladies. Let’s get back to it. Get back in there before I force you in!” Rowan yells, clapping his hands.
Joe and I laugh and Marvin points an accusing finger torwards him. ”What are you laughing at May? You’ve been sitting on your arse while Roger and I have been playing our hearts out in there!” Joe just shrugs his shoulders and laughs more.
Marvin and Roger both went back into the studio but not before Roger turned around end threw me a quick dashing smile.
