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

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

Vera

applause, they walked to the grand piano at the edge of

stared blankly at the black-and-white

still hadn't let go of her

her

of the corner of her eye, she stole a glance at him. Was he planning to hold her hand the entire

closer? Maybe even ... taking advantage of

he is... I

her thoughts, she barely noticed Robin's grip

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

accidentally pressed something, afraid

noticed the beautiful music filling the space,

playing the

her fingers could be part of creating something so

melody unfolded, the stage lights

on Ivy, radiant and poised at the

audience seemed to forget that Vera and Robin were

of what to do with her free hand, watched Robin's other hand

began to follow his lead, pressing down the keys he indicated, letting each note

from her heart, an expression of feelings

at Robin, and

really the same rough-edged

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

if sensing her gaze, Robin looked over and gave her a gentle smile

rich and warm, like honeyed wine lingering on

or just

or across

twists and turns,

and

right and wrong to find

"Living takes courage too....

"No halo from above...

and I are born...

wide open, as

Is this real?

and the stage seemed to

stage, Ivy felt it

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

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

seat in the VIP section, Shirley watched Robin's

felt like

could reach so deeply into a person's soul. She never would've guessed that Robin's piano playing and singing would

spark of wonder

how many talents and secrets do

low and weathered,

heartbreak, I learned

yet fleeting, I

once broken, vines

it all, I'd gladly

down into

face dirt-streaked in

"No halo from above...

on to the strength of

voice carried them all into another world, filling the

further, casting the stage in a soft

Ivy stepped forward gracefully, her dancers moving

voice, clear and pure, bringing the audience to

maybe I'll drift

we'll meet again

the crowd or far above

see the face

eyes fill

they'll wash

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