#22 “Why not Let Her Try.”
Biting her bottom lip, Sophia turns to Benjamin with a worried expression. You know, I think I am going to text him. Find out if something has happened.”
“Good idea,” Benjamin answers, concern also apparent on his face. Sophia quickly takes out her phone and sends a text to the violinist. Moments later, she receives a reply, and a quiet laugh escapes her lips before she turns to Benjamin.
“What did he say?” Benjamin asks, eager to know why the musician is absent and Sophia’s laughter.
Reading the text, Sophia says, “Well, it seems that he has run into a completely unpredictable circumstance. He says there is no way he will be able to arrive anytime soon.”
“Oh, no,” Benjamin says, clearly disappointed. “He also says that had he been made aware that I was attending the gala, he would not have wanted to come,” 11 Sophia says, her cheeks blushing.
Benjamin raises an eyebrow in question. Sophia hesitantly blushes even deeper before continuing, “He says he would have been too intimidated by me to perform.”
Benjamin chuckles, “That’s quite the compliment!”
Sophia shrugs, “I am sure he’s just being polite.” A lull descends upon the performance, and the conductor takes the stage, a concerned expression on his face.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I am afraid that our guest violinist has encountered an unforeseen situation and is running a bit behind,” he announces.
of disgruntlement, disappointment spreading through
he should be here shortly, so if everyone
“Do something, Daniel,” she demands As time ticks on, the tension in the room becomes palpable. People glance at their watches, impatiently waiting for any sign of the musician’s arrival. There
tension in the room. However, Sophia’s attention
she answers the call. She quickly mouths to
towards a quiet corner of the room and
“but there is absolutely no way I am
be so disappointed,”
musician responds. “Me? Oh no. You have rehearsed the piece so much more than I have.
softly. “We both know that he will not. But honestly, Sophia, given your connection to Maestro Paus, it
stage and reveal this side of her, Sophia knows what her friend says is true. She also knows he would help her
help out,” Sophia finally agrees, her voice resolved. Returning to the gala, Sophia searches for Barbara. She spots her huddled in the corner
This is preposterous!” Barbara exclaims, her frustration obvious. Noticing Sophia’s approach, Barbara turns to her, impatience unhidden
for you, Mrs.
“Really?” Barbara replies incredulously.
piece. I
you are a fine violinist, I doubt you can
with the conductor for a moment?” she requests, blatantly ignoring the condescension radiating
steps aside for her and the conductor
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