Chapter 3 The Beach Party

Tia did not go to the restaurant for dinner and decided to just stay in her room. She still wasn't feeling so well so she thought she should save her energy for the gig. Marcus has already requested food to be sent to her room.

At the restaurant.

"Where's Miss Tia?" Moore looked at Marcus and the band.

"She's resting. Not really a big fan of boat rides." Marcus answered casually.

"If I'd known, I could've flown you here. I'll make sure to make arrangements for tomorrow." Moore smiled. He was already thinking of having Tia ride his private plane on the way back.

Kyle and the rest of the guys could see through Moore.

"Who is this Tia?" Brandon asked Moore when they sat down at their table. Marcus and the rest of the band went to the other table.

"You'll see later." Moore winked at them.

"Is she your new prospect?" Zane sighed knowing how much of a playboy Moore is.

Moore just nodded and signaled for the manager to serve dinner.

After dinner, everyone was ushered to the beach where the party will be held. Most of the people on the island were Moore's friends. These were popular socialites and party people in the city.

Kyle didn't like these kinds of parties but was used to it. Zane and Brandon were catching Kyle up on what had happened while he was gone. Although they would go to London to visit him a few times they still had a lot of things to tell him. Kyle would just listen to them, he didn't really like to talk much.

Tia wore a white off-shoulder crop top and skirt. She thought it would match the beach vibe, she thought this time she would wear light-shaded red glasses instead of her regular black sunglasses and light makeup. She checked her watch and figured the party was about to start so she headed down to the venue right away.

Moore made a quick speech to welcome Kyle back and introduced the band. There will be a band and a famous DJ for the afterparty that will be playing tonight.

"Can't believe we're at a beach party with a mushy setlist." Sam laughed at them. Marcus decided to do an acoustic setlist tonight as he felt it was appropriate for the event. Tia did not mind since she likes to do acoustic songs. They would be doing covers and some of their originals.

"How are you feeling?" Marcus asked Tia with concern. He thought she really looked beautiful tonight but was worried that her outfit would make her cold.

"I feel better now. Let's rock this one out!" Tia exclaimed and gave him an assuring look.

Marcus went up first and all the girls just shrieked. He was every girl's dream boy in the university. He had a handsome gentle face like the boy next door type with a very cute gummy smile. Tia walked up last and all the boys were stunned with eyes glued at her with her long curly wavy hair, elegant posture, and captivating smile.

"Now I know what you mean." Zane patted Moore. This girl was indeed attractive.

The moment Tia walked on the stage, Kyle knew she was the girl on the bar. She was indeed something else.

"Hi guys, I'm Marcus, this is Tia. Jason on guitars, Sam on Bass, and Wright on Drums. we are NINE and we prepared an acoustic set for you tonight. Let's all have fun!" Marcus smiled at everyone.

The first song was a cover of Sixpence None The Richer's "Kiss Me".

Tia's sexy, raspy yet sweet voice filled the air and all the boys seem to have fallen in love with her more.

Kyle looked at her and couldn't help but get drawn to her. It wasn't just her voice and beauty but beyond that, he could feel the emotions in her song. He looked around and then at Moore. He could see the lust and playful look in his eyes. No wonder she was so confident he thought. Tia always has that confidence and appeal especially when she was on stage.

Marcus also has this deep sexy voice that girls would die for that is why when Tia and him are on the stage. Everyone couldn't help but think about how perfect they were together.

"Looks like his boyfriend." Brandon teased Moore.

"We'll see," Moore answered playfully. They all know that when Moore has a prospect, he won't stop until he gets her.

After the set, they went backstage to keep their instruments and stuff. Marcus rubbed Tia's shoulders and asked if she wasn't going to be cold since they were on the beach. Tia just nodded and assured him she was going to be fine. She was used to Marcus' care. Although everyone in the band was really close, Marcus and Tia were the closest. They would write songs together and know each other's families. The thought of them being together has always crossed Marcus' mind but his priority was always the band and their career. He wanted to prove to his family that all his effort with being a musician won't go to waste. Tia has always looked up to Marcus and has always thought that maybe one day they would end up together. She wasn't sure if it was love as no matter how many times she has written all those stories she has never really felt the true feeling of being in love. She did not also pay too much attention to it because she had to take care of herself and her brother.