Sing Me A Song

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Moving from Georgia to California took a little convincing but my sister Lyla finally talked me into making the move. It took a few days after loading all of my clothes and personal items into my car, I finally pulled into my sister's driveway. I get out of my car and start bring out the boxes and Lyla and her old man Opie come out to greet me and to help me get my things into the spare room.

"Hey Ly!" I say wrapping my arms around my sister hugging her tight. "I missed you Lana. Can't believe you are finally here." She tells me and then introduces me to Opie. "Thanks for letting me stay. I'll find a place as soon as I can." I tell him. "Nah don't worry about it. Stay as long as you need. I got you an interview for a waitressing job at my club's lounge Cara Cara for tomorrow. Just ask for Gemma." He tells me. "Thanks Opie." We go inside and spend the rest of the evening catching up with my sister and getting to know Opie.

I wake up in the morning and walk out to the kitchen for coffee, showered and ready for my interview. Opie gave me directions the night before and I found it pretty easily. Walking in I see Opie there already and some of his brothers. He introduces me to Jax, Bobby, Tig, Chibs and Happy. While waiting for Gemma to arrive to interview me, I sat at the bar with the guys listening to the ladies audition for the lead singer position in the band seeing that this is a lounge, my dream was always to be a lounge singer but I didn't get my hopes up.

One of the ladies auditioning was on the stage singing At Last by Etta James and while to most people, she sounded pretty good, I could hear every part she messed up and it made me cringe. Jax noticed me cringe and asked "You don't think she sounded good?" "Oh she sounded fine I guess." I responded sinking into my chair. "What did you hear that we didn't?" He asked raising an eyebrow. "Well, first she was flat when she should have been sharp. Second she was clearly straining to hit those notes and third, there was absolutely no emotion in her performance." I tell him. He looks at Bobby and he nodded his agreement. "Think you can do better?" Jax asked. "Oh no. I am just here for the waitressing job." I tell him. Then Happy finally speaks "Scared Little Girl?" That set me off. "Hardly Big Man. Jax, you mind?" I respond and Jax motions for me to take the stage.

I took the stage and had the band play Etta James so that they could see how it was supposed to sound. I belt out the song and hit every note perfect. Never taking my eyes off of Happy who was watching me closely with his toothpick going from side to side. I finish the song and walk off the stage and Jax asked me if I wanted the position and I took it gladly. This was my dream. He introduces me to Gemma and we head back to the office to do my paperwork.

"So, you're Lyla's sister?" She asks. "Yes. Half sister." I tell her. "Well, looks like you won over my boys. First you need to know that since you now work for the club you are family. Which means if you need anything you just tell us and we will help you. Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday from 10am to 4pm and you will work Friday thru Sunday nights. Pay is Salary at $1500 a week. Will that work?" She asks. "Yes Gemma. That's perfect. Thank you. Now all I have to do is find an apartment and I will be golden." I say. She leads me back out the to the bar and I see that most of the club have gone. All but Happy. I walk by him and he grabs my arm and points towards the bar where there is a glass of Jack waiting for me. "It's just a drink Little Girl." He rasps. What in the world would this man want to have a drink with me for? Go figure.