When Vivian played the piano, she was elegant and charming. All the lights and eyes were focused on her.
They were filled with admiration.
May, however, noticed from the corner of her eye that a well-known artist was frowning slightly. She realized then that Vivian must have made a mistake.
She said nothing, and continued to watch.
She knew that something would happen anytime soon.
Beside her, Jessica nodded her head earnestly and sang praises for her friend. "Vivi really is a good girl! She would have made a perfect wife, but unfortunately..."
"You seem to like Miss Ye very much." May took two glasses of wine from a passing waiter and handed one to Jessica.
The other woman accepted it, and twirled the stem of the glass between her fingers, watching as the red liquid swirled in sync. "Of course. Anyone would adore such a girl."
"Yes, of course," May nodded. "I think Nina is just as brilliant. She has gained fame and excellence at such a young age after all."
"She's just a painter," Jessica scoffed. "Vivi, on the other hand, has won various ballet and piano competitions. She comes from the Ye family and is one of the most prominent figures in Lexingport City. She's so much better."
"Who do you think is more suitable for Mr. Shi?" May asked with a faint smile playing at her lips. "Ms. Lu or Miss Ye?"
"Vivi, of course." As if to emphasize her words, Jessica turned to Nina's direction and gave the latter a look
t, a friend...
She had written the melody in order to soothe the loneliness she felt, and to pay tribute to her brother, who had been the sun that gave her light and warmth.
Her ankle was no longer hurting, and she walked to the piano.
When Vivian sat in front of the piano, she looked like a graceful heiress.
When Nina sat there, she changed into the noble princess that she was, despite the fact that she was barefoot.
She position her fingers over the keys, and as the first few notes came to life, everything and everyone dimmed into the background. Nina was alone in the spotlight, shining like a solitary star in the night sky.
Vivian had interpreted the score to be about the love between lovers. The truth, however, was that it spoke of love between brother and sister.
The music flew true under Nina's hands, and the message it held quickly came over everyone present, evoking emotions they hadn't been feeling just mere moments ago.
Even Vivian was stunned.
'Can she really play the piano?'
As the piece built up to a crescendo, she smiled viciously to herself.
Vivian had a very good memory, and had long developed the skill. At this point, she could remember a piece after reading it only once, and play it without the aid of music sheets.
And she was sure that Nina had just made a mistake.
She cackled deep in her heart. 'Oh Nina. I can't wait to see you make a fool of yourself once you're done playing.'
This 𝓬ontent is taken from fre𝒆webnove(l).𝐜𝐨𝗺