Part 566

Watching Sarah’s set was like watching a tornado. Despite being five months pregnant and looking like she was 7 months, she still gave 110% to her audience and they ate it up. Now, as her set started winding down, she had talked to the audience about her foundations and it was now time to bring Becca out on stage to do their duet.

Going to center stage, Sarah waited for the crowd to quiet down and then began. "It is my distinct honor now to introduce a lady who is very near and dear to my heart. About the same time the Backstreet Boys were getting together, this lady and I were also meeting for the first time as roommates at Florida State. She was my roommate but very quickly, she became more than my roommate…she became my best friend, my sister. Before the guys ever knew that I could sing or play the piano, she did and she believed in me. She stood beside me when my ex was being such a pain in the ass and she took me in when I needed a place to stay. She is Becca Carter."

Sarah had no way of knowing what she’d done to Becca at the beginning of her set but when she saw that Becca was crying, she wasn’t surprised. Meeting Becca halfway, the two hugged.

Sarah whispered, "You sap!"

"Uh huh!"

Sarah took Becca’s hand and the two walked back to the front. Laughing as she wiped her own tears, Sarah said, "I forgot to mention she’s also one of the biggest saps I know."

That got a laugh out of the crowd and then the girls went ahead with their duet and talking about Becca’s foundation. As usual, they were beyond perfect leaving the crowd breathless.

Before Becca left the stage, Sarah said, "I want to take this time to invite everyone to please visit the booths in the lobby. Not only do Becca and I have one but each of the guys have a booth set up for their foundations and Becca and I will be up there in a few minutes to answer any questions you might have. And you never know who might show up, right, Becca?"

Becca laughed, "Yep!! We might be able to persuade a couple of the guys to make their way out there."

"So hang tight. After I’m done, Krystal will be out to perform followed by the Backstreet Boys and I promise, their show will be a VERY memorable show…I personally guarantee it."

With that, Becca left the stage and Sarah ended her set with her signature song. Bouncing off the stage, she was greeted by Howie who took her in his arms kissing her soundly.

"You were absolutely awesome, ‘Angel’," praised Howie. "Before long, we’re gonna be opening for you!"

Sarah laughed, "I doubt that. Why aren’t you getting ready for your show?"

"I wanted to be here for you when you came off the stage to tell you how proud I am of you. Come on, come with me to help me get ready."

"’D’," protested Sarah, "I need to go up with Becca to the lobby."

Howie poured on the sad puppy dog eyes knowing that Sarah couldn’t resist. "Please, ‘Angel’."

Sarah rolled her eyes. "You KNOW I can’t say ‘no’ when you do that!! That’s NOT fair!"

Howie snickered as he started to lead her off, "Yeah, I do know. I promise not to keep you long and then you can go up."

"Uh huh….long enough to…"

"NEVER MIND!" laughed Howie. Passing Becca who was waiting for Sarah, he said, "She’ll be back in a few, Bec."

"What? A few hours? You don’t have that long, ‘D’," teased Becca.

"What? Does EVERYONE know what I want Sarah in the dressing room for?" smirked Howie.

A resounding ‘YES’ could be heard throughout the underworld and Howie laughed as he continued on his way to his dressing room with Sarah in front of him.

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