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I didn't respond. Instead, I lost myself in the music, letting the melodies and harmonies fill

the room and drown out the distractions.

One morning, as I was immersed in practice, I heard the door to the music room creak

open.

Expecting it to be a student, I was about to send Leo away when I saw that the figures in the doorway were Rolin and another man.

The man wore a hat pulled low, obscuring his face.

Leo's demeanor changed instantly.

He stood up, his face hardening with visible hostility.

The atmosphere shifted palpably as Rolin and the man entered.

"I heard the wonderful sound of the piano," Rolin said with a reassuring smile. "I thought I'd

bring Orlando to meet you."

At the mention of Orlando's name, my heart skipped a beat.

The man removed his hat, and I was greeted by the face of a legend.

Orlando Martin, a name that resonated deeply in the world of music.

He was a renowned pianist, famous not only for his extraordinary talent but also for his

notoriously unpredictable temperament.

Stories of his genius were as well-known as the tragedies of his past-losing his wife and child in a tragic accident years ago.

The rumors about him were a mix of admiration and apprehension.

Seeing him in person was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking.

beside me, seemed taken aback

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a striking figure

imposing frame was accentuated by the sharp lines of his tailored suit, which seemed to drape flawlessly over

his chiseled features, high cheekbones, and a strong jawline, he exuded

effortless charm and nobility.

tousled hair, held a depth

tragic past and his

regal bearing, making him appear as if he had stepped out

I told Orlando I would

serious expression softened into

was an impressive performance," he said, his voice carrying a warmth that

"Do you know who I

nervous,

Winter. I've heard

You're clearly very talented. Don't you aspire to perform on

a smile, "This is just the beginning. Of course, I hope to step

side. But at that moment,

sensing my discomfort, stepped

here to play in the human world for a while but will return to

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remained fixed on me, and he seemed to sense the turmoil beneath my

exterior.

grew

you ever heard my compositions?"

again.

lit up with a hint of a smile.

course, sir," I replied,

took a deep breath and chose to perform one of Orlando's famous pieces, "A Rite of

Ode."

keys, the notes filled the room with

watched Orlando closely, noticing how his eyes misted over and deep emotion