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    “Ah, yes, hello. Is Tracey there please?”
    “Just a second,” replied the unidentified man.
    Annie could hear muffled talking and giggling in the background. She wasn’t surprised her sister had someone there. Their mother had always shadowed her while trying to get Tracey’s career off the ground. Ever since, Tracey hated to be alone. Annie got used to being alone and being second to her sister. If it wasn’t Beverley who was with Tracey, there was always a fellow actor, director, or some hunk she met at a recent soiree who would keep Tracey company. Annie had had a few boyfriends over the years, but only one who was special. He too, eventually found his way into Tracey’s bed and asked Annie why he should settle for second best when the first prize was available.
    “Hello?” Annie’s attention turned back to the receiver.
    “Tracey, it’s Annie.”
    “Annie, how are you, sweetheart? Long time,” Tracey gushed at Annie.
    “Yeah, it’s been a while,” Annie replied.
    “So what’s up? Just make it quick as I have company,” giggled the older sister.
    “I just thought I would let you know that I am in Australia—” Annie started.
    “Australia! Why the hell are you there?” interrupted Tracey. Annie knew Tracey had always wanted to go to Australia and it would really irritate her that Annie had visited first.
    “I’m on holiday and—”
    “Holiday. What about work?” Tracey accused her.
    “Tracey, I haven’t had a holiday in—” Annie tried to tell to her sister.
    “So? What do you need a holiday from? Your job is easy. A monkey could do your job,” she scoffed
    “Tracey!” Annie yelled down the phone. She had no idea where she got the courage to do that.
    “Excuse me? There’s no need to yell at me,” huffed Tracey
    “Well, you never listen to me. You wouldn’t even have any idea what I did for a job. Life has always been about you. I don’t care anymore about what you want, need, or think. I am living my life how I want to live it. I quit my job. I’ve left Nashville for who knows how long and right now, I am in Sydney. I just thought I would be courteous and let you know my whereabouts in case you wanted to contact me, but I can see that you honestly just don’t care. I’ll leave you to your company. Goodbye, Tracey.”
    Annie ended the phone call and threw the phone into the mountain of pillows. She sat shaking ever so slightly, but she felt good. No, she felt great. Tracey had made her so mad that finally she was able to summon the courage to tell her off. Never in her life had she even thought about doing that; but now, nothing was out of the question. She would always love her sister and be there if she needed her, but Annie was through with coming in second and being told what to do.
    Annie rose from the bed, undid the sash on her robe, and tossed it on the end of the bed. She was still naked from after her bath. “What the hell!” said Annie. She slipped under the Egyptian cotton sheets in nothing other than her birthday suit, something she never did. Thinking back to what she started in the bath earlier, before she was interrupted, Annie thought there was no better way to relax and ensure a good night sleep.
     

 
    “Go away,” Annie groaned at the ringing telephone. Raising her arm, she answered it in a huff.
    “Yes?” she asked in her most annoyed voice.
    “Morning, Nashville, rise and shine.” The male voice on the other end was way too happy for this time of the day.
    Annie sat up in bed. “Pardon me? Who…” Then it all dawned on her. “Cameron?”
    “The one and only. Get your skates on and grab your gear. I’ll be waiting for you in the lobby,” said Cam before the line went dead.
    Annie looked over at the alarm clock. Eight o’clock already. Thinking she must have slept through the wake-up call, she bounded out of bed and to the closet. She dressed and packed her things into her tote bag. She was nearly running out the door when she