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CD was a greatest hits compilation with no new music.  The CD before that was made up of songs he’d written through the years but had never recorded.  He was completely out of new material and had no idea if or when that would change.  Although he hadn’t shared it with anyone, he was very much afraid that he had nothing new musically to offer anymore.  The thought bothered him more than he could say.
     
     
     

 
     
    Chapter Three
     
     
     
    Summer went to Marisol’s room to pick her up shortly after breakfast.  She was surprised when she walked in to find Gabriel inside reminding his daughter to stay with her teacher at all times and to do as she was told. 
     
    “ Buenos días, Marisol .  Good morning Señor Rodrigo.  I didn’t expect to find you here.”
     
    “No?  Why would I not be in my own suite?”
     
    “Oh, I thought this was Marisol’s room.”
     
    “It is.  We always share a two or three bedroom suite when I travel.  She’s a bit young to have her own room, don’t you think?”
     
    “Of, course, it just … well I thought she and her nanny would share rooms.  I didn’t realize … never mind.”
     
    “As I mentioned, Marisol does have a nanny, but she stays with her only when I am unavailable.  My concerts usually last too late for her to stay up, so the nanny stays with her until my return.”
     
    “Oh, … that’s … good.” 
     
    The woman was obviously shocked at the news.  Perhaps she thought he had a traveling harem as well as the rest of the staff?  Or maybe she thought he picked up a stray fan or two for his entertainment?  Apparently, Miss Alvarez was a fan of the tabloids.  He had no idea why that should aggravate him so much or why he should care one way or another what she thought of him.
     
    There was a knock at the door, and Pablo went to answer it.  Celia walked into the room and was not pleased to see that Summer had beaten her there.  Summer chose to ignore her.
     
    “Mr. Serrano, I wonder if I could trouble you for some contact numbers.”
     
    “Of course, and please call me Pablo.  Gabe asked me to make sure you had his and his parents’ numbers last night.  If you’ll give me your cell phone, I’ll program them into it under their first names.”
     
    “Why does she need their personal numbers?  Why not just give her the nanny’s and Pablo’s numbers, Gabe?  For all we know, she could turn around and sell the numbers to the highest bidder.”  She walked over to Gabe and put a possessive hand on his chest.  “Really, darling, you hardly know the woman.”
     
    Summer rolled her eyes before she could catch herself, and Marisol giggled.  Celia looked down at the little girl, and Gabe nodded to Pablo to proceed with the numbers.
     
    “Are you almost ready, Chiquita ?”
     
    “Yes, Summer, and thank you for taking me.”
     
    “You are very welcome.  I thought we could go see Buckingham Palace in time to see the changing of the guard.  That’s where the Queen and her family live.”
     
    “Is she a real queen?”
     
    “Yes, she is.”
     
    “Papá calls me his princess, but I’m not a real princess.  Right, Papá?”
     
    “You are my very own princess, niñita .   Now, remember what we talked about, and be a good girl.  I will ask Miss Alvarez for a full report later tonight.”
     
    “ Sí, Papá .  I will be good.  I love you.”
     
    “And I love you.  Have fun.”  He looked up at Summer.  “The limo will take you wherever you wish to go.  I’m also sending a bodyguard.  I am careful to keep Marisol out of the press, but I’d rather not take the chance that someone will recognize her.”
     
    “But, Gabe, I was going to take the limo to do some shopping.  And how will you get to your rehearsal?”
     
    “The hotel has provided us with a car, Celia.  It will drop me off at the theater and take you wherever you wish to go, and then bring you back here.  The limo will come back for me after the