Chapter 55: Again? The next morning they all hopped onto the bus, with the guys joining them as well.  This was a usual routine.  Sometimes they would all crowd onto one bus, or split up into couples.  This time, they were all on the girls’ bus, trying to enjoy the ride to the next show. “God I love the desert,” Kevin sighed as he rested his head against Laura’s.  “Maybe we can get a house here someday.” “And melt in this heat?  Looks like you’ll be living alone baby boy,” Laura laughed. “Personally, I love somewhere where I can get on my Jet Ski and ride the waves,” Nick said from the back of the bus, trying to play Nintendo with Brian and Bianca. “I would love to live in the South, maybe get an old plantation house and fix it up,” Elizabeth brought a cup of tea to the table. “Well, I want a big studio flat in the city overlooking the East Side,” Lauralee smiled.  “Then get a vacation house in Florida so I can stay there in the winter.” “Hey who knows?  Your wish may just come true,” Alex smiled. Lauralee heard the mobile phone on the bus ring.  “I’ll get it,” she reached over and picked it up.  “Hello?” “Lau?  Riley here.” “Sup Riley?” “Got an important message for y’all, just received.  I’m in my car, so can you put me on speakerphone?” “Sure,” Lauralee pushed a button.  “Hey guys!  Phone call!” The whole crew crowded around the phone.  “OK, we’re all here, you may speak,” Laura said. “OK, good or bad news first?” Riley said. “Bad news,” answered Veronica. “Millennium’s out of the number 1 spot,” Riley said. “Figured it would be eventually,” Brian sighed. “And the good news?” Elizabeth asked. “It was taken over by Elegance, hot shot debut!” Riley laughed. “What!” Lauralee screamed.  “You heard me.” The crew started to scream and hug all around.  “Congratulations!” Alex hugged Lauralee.  “Figured you boys wouldn’t be mad.” “You kidding?  To be upstaged by our women?  Not a chance,” smiled Nick. “Listen I have to go, I need to have a meeting with you ladies, so I’ll meet you in Albuquerque.  See you later.” “Bye Riles,” Lauralee turned off the phone.  “Number one!  Wow!” “I think this calls for a toast,” Alex grabbed sodas from the fridge and passed them around.  “To Elegance, 4 words: I told you so!  At least we’re not bumped out by *N Sync.” They all laughed.  “To Elegance!” They banged the cans together and drank the sodas. Chapter 56 Contents Chapter 54