Chapter 191

Chapter 191 All I Want is Your Simplicity

Robin held Vera's cold, trembling hand, his thumb brushing gently over her damp palm.

"Just look into my eyes, and you won't feel nervous."

His voice soft yet steady, cutting through the distant hum of the music.

Vera's gaze lifted to meet his.

In that instant, the world around them faded. It was like being struck by lightning-a flash that left everything else in shadow.

His eyes were clear and steady, as vast and calm as a night sky full of stars.

The anxieties that had gripped her melted away in that starlit glow.

For a heartbeat, she was utterly captivated, lost in the warmth of his smile.

Waves of emotion rose within her.

She realized, with a start, that she'd never looked at him this closely before.

"Feeling a little better?" Robin asked, giving her hand a gentle squeeze.

His broad hand and his soft words were a far cry from the emotionally clueless Robin she thought she knew.

"Just follow my lead. Do what I do, and you won't feel embarrassed."

Still holding his gaze, Vera gave a resolute nod. Everything else had faded; there was only him, grounding her in this surreal moment.

"Can you play an instrument?" he asked as they walked, hand in hand, toward the center of the stage, with Ivy just ahead of them.

"No," Vera admitted, her voice barely a whisper.

Robin chuckled softly. "Then what can you do?"

That disarming smile nearly sent her heart racing out of her chest.

"I ... I can't really do anything," she replied honestly, feeling oddly vulnerable.

"Nothing at all?" Robin's smile was as gentle as a spring breeze.

Vera nodded with conviction, a determined look in her eyes.

A smirk curved across Robin's lips. "So, in 20 years, you've done nothing but eat and sleep like a pig?"

"Huh?" Vera was momentarily stunned, catching a hint of mischief in those starry eyes.

She snapped out of her trance.

D*mn him. Did he seriously just call her a pig? Right now?

She shot him a sharp glare, hissing under her breath. "You jerk! You better come up with something-I really don't know what I'm doing up here!" Robin's grin only widened. "Alright, it's official. You're a helpless little pig," he teased. "Fine, then. Just follow me."

"Okay." Vera nodded, resigned. She didn't really have a choice.

Her mind was a complete blank.

She used to think standing on stage looked easy.

Now, under the glaring lights and with all eyes on them, she knew she'd been wrong.

Gripping his hand tighter, she let him lead, grounding herself in his steady presence.

The bright lights and countless faces blurred together, an endless sea of anticipation.

She barely registered what Robin was saying. She just knew she had no control over any of it.

But strangely, she wasn't afraid. She wasn't nervous.

As long as Robin was beside her, holding her hand, she could face anything.

phrase "Follow

to the center of the stage, then turned to Ivy with a smile. "This is your moment. How about Vera

led Vera by

grand piano

Vera stared blankly at the black-and-white keys, not sure

hadn't let go of her

felt her

of the corner of her eye, she stole a glance at him. Was

to get closer? Maybe

he is... I

in her thoughts, she barely noticed

her fingers touched the keys, and soft, flowing notes began to

thought she'd accidentally pressed something, afraid

then she noticed the beautiful music filling

Robin was guiding her hand, playing the piano alongside her. Astonishment

could be part of

gentle melody unfolded,

and poised at the

that

her free hand, watched Robin's other hand moving effortlessly over

his lead, pressing down the keys he indicated, letting each note resonate

as if every sound was pulled directly from her

at Robin, and she

really the same rough-edged Robin she'd

sharp features illuminated with an almost serene intensity. Wasn't this

Robin looked over and gave her

filled the hall, rich and warm, like honeyed wine lingering on

far away, or just yesterday

across the

twists and

and part

go of right and wrong

"Living takes courage too....

"No halo from above...

I are

wide open, as if she'd

Is this real?

seemed to pulse

Ivy felt

deep, magnetic voice sliced through the air, each note an arrow straight

for the rhythm of breath and heartbeat, as if everyone was held in the

in the VIP section, Shirley watched Robin's shadowed

felt like

could be this powerful, could reach so deeply into a person's soul.

spark of wonder lit

how many talents and secrets

low and weathered, lingering in the air

I learned

is long, yet fleeting, I

broken,

risk it all, I'd gladly

down into

face dirt-streaked in

"No halo from above...

holding on to the

carried them all into another world, filling the space with

lights dimmed further, casting the stage in a soft

gracefully, her dancers

lifted her voice, clear and pure, bringing the audience to

maybe

maybe we'll meet again

crowd or far

me see the

my eyes fill

silent, they'll wash away

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