Page 71 of His Last Chase
“Chase wants to move in with me and I’d like to surprise him, and have it done before they get back from tour. He only has the stuff in his bedroom at their house to move. I need to donate my bed and move his in then I want to set up a special room in my house just for him.” Going into detail wasn’t necessary. Richard knew of my lifestyle and would ask no questions. He’d be there to help his friend no matter what I asked and I hoped to one day repay the favor.
“We can do that. Let me know when and where and I’m there.”
I followed his gaze to a gaggle of giggling girls nearby. “I’ll be in touch.”
With a plan in mind, as soon as I walked into the house I changed and got to work, starting with a call to Easton.
“Easton Masterson,” he answered the phone. “How can I help you?”
“Easton, hello. I’d like to ask that we keep this phone call private, please, and not for nefarious reasons.”
“Understood, please proceed.”
“I’ve been placed on a sabbatical at work. Seems dating a rockstar has flooded social media along with the UNLV campus. The dean and I agreed I’d take a leave.”
“Oh my, I’m sorry to hear that. How can I help?”
What a seriously great guy. Anyone else would’ve likely brushed my comment off, but not Easton. He was a natural fixer and more than anything, he cared.
“Thank you for asking and I hate to ask for so much at once, but I do require your assistance. First and foremost, Chase and I planned to move in together as soon as the tour was over, but I’d like to surprise him by moving his things in so they’re here when he gets home.”
“I can arrange that but will need to find a way to get him to admit that to me first. I have an idea how to do that without giving away your request. What is the next item on your list?”
“Once I get that completed I’d like to surprise him again and show up at the next available show and finish the tour with him. Would you be able to get that arranged?”
“I absolutely can manage that. If this cohabitating will take place at your current home I’ll need to insist upon extra security measures being installed by our chief of security, Fizzbo. He will visit the site and familiarize himself and assess the needs. His guards will require access as well.”
“Absolutely not an issue, please feel free to pass my number along to him. As soon as we hang up I’m calling an alarm company to install cameras and alarms.”
“I’d like to handle that through Fizzbo as well, so it’s tied into the systems our security team currently oversee for our portfolio.”
Didn’t expect that. “If it helps ensure Chase’s safety then I’ll grant you free rein with it.”
“Thank you. I can assure you that your privacy will be at the forefront, and they operate with the utmost discretion. Only what impacts our bands and their safety is shared amongst their guards and with Masterson and nothing else. Diamond and I have the same systems and measures installed in our home as would be in yours.”
That was good to know.
“When would you like the truck and moving personnel to arrive at the location?”
“I take it Chase is standing nearby?”
“Affirmative.”
“Well, now that I’m off, I’m on your schedule so I can work with whatever arrangementsyou make.” My mind reeled as the plan came together. I had so much to do and things to order. Thankfully I’d lived frugally all these years and had built up a nice nest egg in the form of a savings account.
“Excellent, I’ll be in touch.” Before I could thank Easton, he disconnected the call.
I headed straight for my home office and started filling online shopping carts. Took a nice chunk out of my savings but at least I had income coming in to replace it with. Besides, my boy was more than worth it.
Two days later, I received a text from Easton with the date and time to meet the movers at David and Chase’s house. Every time Chase and I talked I had to bite my tongue to keep from spoiling the surprise. The mailman had become a regular fixture at my house, delivering my orders on a near daily basis. Now with the date set for the move I could schedule the shelter I donated my mattress to so they could come and pick it up.
Everything was coming together nicely.
Richard came over and helped me get rid of the crap I had in the spare room and paint it. Instead of putting a regular bed in there, I opted for a cozy animal cove in the shape of a teddy bear. Wasn’t ideal for sleeping but was perfect for snuggling inwhile reading a story to my songbird. Only problem was it wouldn’t be here for two weeks.
I wouldn’t be able to get to my boy until they got to Rocktoberfest.
With that in mind, I fired off a message to Easton.