Heartbreak Brings Mr. Right by PASSION

Kendra then seized Lindsey’s arm and announced to Monica, “Ms.

Hughes, you’re right.

Lindsey adores the violin.

She’s been longing for a chance to play for you, perhaps to receive some guidance.

”

Monica regarded Kendra with a look of disdain, then turned to Lindsey with a warm smile.

“Alright, that’s fine by me.

”

Lindsey lifted her gaze to the violin resting on the shelf by the pool.

It had been ages since she last played, and the sight of her old instrument stirred something deep within her.

Yet, she dismissed the thought with a shake of her head.

“No, let’s not.

It’s been too long.

I’ve probably forgotten how to play,” she said.

“Just give it a try.

There’s hardly anyone around.

It won’t hurt,”

her voice as encouraging as it

Lindsey wavered, Kendra reached out, seized Lindsey’s arm, and tugged

“Come on, Linds, Ms.

Hughes is right.

This chance is rare.

Stop making excuses.

need to play shy,”

“Kendra, stop it.

me go,” Lindsey protested, detesting Kendra’s

pressing

“Stop being stubborn, Linds.

just thinking

You loved the violin.

only because of

held that

dying to play

Don’t be shy.

”

but before he could act, the scuffle sent Lindsey

a splash, she hit

help!” Kendra crouched by the poolside, tears streaming down her face,

one who had nudged Lindsey into the

onlookers gasped amidst the splash, a shadowy figure shed his coat and dove into the

emerged, gasping for air, only to be hoisted

had come

was on his forehead, and his shirt

his jacket from the ground and wrapped it around Lindsey, who was trembling

and restless, held her drenched

“Linds, are you alright?”