Keys to Love Read Online Free PDF Page A

just any guitar pick. My lucky one!”
    “And what luck has this all magical pick brought you?” Jesse asked.
    “Hello, I’m lead guitar of the hottest band in the world.”
    24 S.J. Frost
    Jesse sat silent for a moment, blinking at Kenny. “Okay, later I’ll explain to you exactly why our success has nothing to do with a guitar pick that can be bought in a pack of three for five bucks.
    In the mean time, think of something else.”
    Kenny frowned at him. “It’s a custom Fender pick and it cost me a lot more than that.”
    “I don’t care if it’s made from diamonds. Find something better.”
    Trying to speak through his laughter, Brad said, “Dude, Jess’s right. A guitar pick is so lame.”
    Kenny turned on Brad. “So what are you going to donate?”
    “I was thinking maybe I could offer private drum lessons.
    Not like a year’s worth, but maybe once a week for a month or so. The only problem is, we’ll be on the road.”
    “No, I think that’s a great idea,” Evan said. “We could have it as a stipulation to the auction that the buyer wouldn’t be able to collect until the tour is over. I don’t think that’d deter anyone.”
    Jesse gave Brad a slap on the arm. “Good thinking! Completely selfless.” His gaze went to Kenny in a pointed look.
    Kenny aimed his index finger at Jesse, his face holding a smug expression. “Yeah? Well how’s this for selfless? How about I offer myself up? Completely! The winner gets to go on a date with me!”
    Jesse smirked at him. “Sounds like a great idea. I’m sure there are a lot of rich old men who would jump at the chance to buy you and have you all to themselves.”
    All smugness vanished from Kenny. He looked to Evan for help. “We could have a stipulation that only chicks can bid on me, couldn’t we?”
    Evan took a deep breath. “I don’t know, Kenny. That really wouldn’t be fair and could limit the amount we might get for you.” He turned to Jesse. “What do you think?”
    Julian looked back and forth between them, easily able to tell they were now teasing Kenny. He glanced at Kenny and almost burst out laughing at how he looked at Jesse as if his life Keys to Love 25
    depended on Jesse’s decision.
    Jesse nodded thoughtfully. “It certainly could limit the clientele. And we want to raise every penny we can.”
    “Jess,” Kenny pleaded.
    “I agree,” Evan said. “Of course, it wouldn’t do us any good if we get some guy storming back after a date with him demanding a refund.”
    “Which could happen if there’s an unsatisfactory performance.” Jesse grinned at Kenny. “Okay, I guess we can put you up as a woman-only item.”
    Kenny let out his held breath. “Awesome!”
    Jesse lifted up an index finger. “But, if you’re not bringing in a high dollar, I will change it on the fly and open the floor to male bidders.”
    Kenny stared at Jesse. “What do you mean, you’ll open the floor ?”
    Jesse’s grin shifted to a wicked smirk. “I’m emceeing the auction.”
    “No.” Kenny took a step back, shaking his head. “No, I’ve changed my mind.”
    “Sorry, you can’t. You’ve offered your item and we’ve accepted. But don’t worry. I’ll take good care of you.”
    Julian laughed along with Evan and Brad. He couldn’t help it at Kenny’s horrified expression over his fate now being in Jesse’s hands. He slowed his laugh and looked at Jesse and Evan. “Well, I’m not sure I can compete with Kenny prostituting himself, but I have an idea of what I can offer. What about a private piano concert?”
    “I love it,” Evan said. “People will get into a bidding war over having you play a private concert for them.”
    Julian nodded. “We can hope.”
    Evan’s gaze moved over everyone. “Thank you, guys, for doing this. It means a lot to me to have your support.”
    Julian stretched across the distance between them to lay his 26 S.J. Frost
    hand on Evan’s knee. “Of course you’d have our support. We’re a