Spotlight

By Susan J.

The concert was over and we rode in the limousine to my house. We arrived around 12:30 am. We went inside and while they sat on the couch, I headed upstairs.

"Where are you going?" Roxanne asked.

"To change into something more comfortable. Why don't you get some snacks from the kitchen. I'll be right back," I said.

"Okay."

I went upstairs. Roxanne went into the kitchen.

"Do you think we should tell Angel about the note?" Bobby asked.

"Yes, she needs to know that someone might be stalking her," Tony said.

"Maybe it's a one time thing, I mean it might not happen again."

"That could be true, but do you want to take the chance?"

'No, I guess not."

Roxanne walked back into the room. She set a plate of cold cuts on the table.

"What's going on?" she asked.

"We were discussing the note situation and telling Angel about it," Bobby said.

"Maybe it was a one time thing."

"That's what Bobby said, but I think she should know what is going on around her," Tony said.

"What is going around and who?" I said.

Everyone looked at me as I walked down the staircase.

"You," Bobby said.

"Huh?"

"Come and sit down."

I walked over to the couch and sat by Bobby.

"What is going on?"

Bobby handed me the note and I ready it.

"When did this arrive?" I asked.

"I found it taped to the mirror in the dressing room when I went to get your robe," Roxanne said.

I looked at the note again but I said nothing.

"Are you alright?" Tony asked.

"I think so, but I'm about to start a twenty city tour in two days. Do you think this person will follow me?

"He might. You need to take some extra precautions."

"Would you know what to do Tony?"

"Yes."

"Then I would like to hired you for this tour."

"I'm sure I can set up something so you will feel more secure."

I looked at Bobby and Roxanne.

"Well I think we should all get some rest."

"You're right," Roxanne said.

"You can use two of the rooms upstairs."

"Okay. Goodnight all," Bobby said.

"Night," I said.

Roxanne and Bobby went upstairs.

"I think I should go," Tony said.

"No, please stay," I said.

"Are you sure you want me too?"

"I'd feel more comfortable."

"Alright."

While we ate some of the cold cuts we talked.

"Tony, I need to ask you a favor."

"What?"

"I would like you not only to set up some security on the tour but I would like for you to travel with me as well."

Tony looked at me.

"I don't know if I should," Tony said.

"Please. I really need you there in order to feel safe."

We looked at each other.

"Alright."

"Thanks."

The following two days were hectic, while the band and I got things ready to travel; Tony got a security team that he could trust. The day came when we all got on the plane and left for the first of twenty shows. We arrived in New York and checked into the hotel; Tony was never far from me. We went in to the hotel room and both Roxanne and I collapsed on the sofa.

"Tired, ladies?" Bobby said.

"I guess you can say that," Roxanne answered.

"Why don't I order something for us to eat and then we can go to the arena and check it out for tomorrow night."

"Sounds good. Anything special?"

"At this time just about anything sounds good," I said.

We ate and then we checked out the arena. Tony and I returned from the arena before anyone else. I went into the bedroom and sat on the bed, Tony walked I a few minutes later.

"Are you alright?" Tony asked.

"Yes I'm fine. Why do you ask?"

"Well you were sitting there kind of quiet. Are you sure you're alright?"

"I'm fine. Why don't you take time for yourself and relax," I said.

"You hired me to do a job."

"I know that but what are you going to do if while I take nap? Sit in a chair and watch me?"

Tony smiled slightly.

"You're right. Since my bedroom is in the same suite I will go and take a shower," Tony said.

"Alright. Have a nice shower."

"Thank you."

Tony left the room. As he walked into the living room Roxanne walked in.

"Hi there. Where's Angel?" she asked.

"She in the room taking a nap," Tony said.

"Good, she needs to relax."

"Where's Bobby?"

"He's still checking things out at the arena."

"Well I'm going to take a shower, so check in on her from time to time. I shouldn't be long."

"Okay, I will."

"Thanks."

Tony went into the other room.

Before we knew it the next night came and the concert went well. After the concert we boarded a plane and they went to the next city. After about two weeks of traveling nothing happened. There were no notes of any kind and I began to feel more and more at ease. I really liked having Tony around and we spent more and more time together. We talked and when we could we would take walks around the arenas that I was performing in since I couldn't go out onto the streets because Tony was afraid that something would happen. We arrived at our next destination, which was Hawaii, we landed on the island of Oahu and we were taken straight to the hotel where we unpacked. Roxanne walked out onto the balcony that overlooked the beach, which was in the distance.

"I love it here," Roxanne said.

"I know so do I. I'm happy that we have three days off before the concert," I said.

"So am I."

We sat down on the couch and put our feet up on the coffee table. Tony and Bobby walked in.

"Don't you two look comfortable," Bobby said.

"We are," Roxanne said.

"Roxs I need you to come to the lobby with me."

"Why?"

"There seems to be a mix up with the luggage."

"Damn. Let's go."

Roxanne and Bobby left. Tony sat on the chair near the couch.

"Have you ever been to Hawaii, Tony?"

"No, this is my first time," he said.

"Well maybe we can…"

"We can what?"

"Tony…I need to walk on the beach when I'm here, if I don't I will go crazy. Do you think I'll be able to do that?"

Tony looked at me and smiled.

"Only if I am by your side when you do."

"Alright. After dinner when it's dark, okay?"

"Perfect."

We kept looking at each other in a way that we hadn't before and it made a chill up my spine.