Chapter 1216: All My Black Stars (1/2)
”I already composed the melody before this,” Iris said while tuning the acoustic guitar. ”It's still incomplete because I didn't know exactly what kind of song I want it to be. I've been playing around with it for some time now but I still had not figured out what to do with it until today. Watching all of your entries that you created in honour of me has lit up the lamp of inspiration in my head. I feel so touched not only by your endless support but also by your amazing creativity.
”The lyrics appeared and formed in my head today. And that's when I knew that they belong to this melody. The song is still imperfect but it's now complete. My dear Black Stars, I dedicate this special song to all of you. Please accept my sincere gratitude.”
Then she faced her husband. ”And of course, I also dedicate this song to the number one Black Star in my life. My husband, Jin Liwei.”
Jin Liwei reached his hand and caressed her chin. He didn't do anything else because he sensed that she was preoccupied with arranging the new song inside her head. He gave her space on the loveseat so that she could concentrate but didn't leave. She dedicated this song to her fans and to him. He wanted to be there to listen to her new song in the best seat available—beside her.
”Everyone, I introduce my new song, 'All My Black Stars'.”
Everyone was quiet. Dom and the others watched behind the cameras with bated breaths. Even the comments section became almost empty as they focused all their attention on their Boss Iris' performance. [Read official chapters on W e b n o v e l (dot) com. Please stop supporting piracy. Also follow author on Instagram: @arriacross]
Jin Liwei never took his eyes away from his wife. She was so beautiful.
Iris strummed her guitar, the chords not too complicated. The notes flowed like a hidden forest stream, the sound simple yet mysterious and went straight to the soul.
”An empty stage
Imaginary audience
A vast sky with nothing but darkness
I wanted to sing to the world
But there was nobody but the cold”
The notes increased in depth, becoming more dynamic, yet also sounding more refreshing. The listeners felt like their emotions were slowly being lifted with the melody.
”But then you all came
One by one
You pushed me forward
Raised me up and never cowered
No matter how strong the enemy
No matter how much they condemn me
You're always there raising my flag
Fighting for my name even when you're being damned”
Iris hand strummed more energetically, her body swaying with the melody. She was beautiful but also looked handsome especially with the white tuxedo suit she was wearing and the cool acoustic guitar sitting on her lap.
Everyone sighed at her beauty, talent and undeniable charisma. Just by singing, they felt like she was taking them by hand into her own wonderful world.
”Oh, my Black Stars
Warriors of my dream
You're my spotlight
Shining on my dream
Thank you for the love
The faith, support and trust”
You're never afraid
To wave my flag up and down
With you standing behind me
I know that I'm never alone”
Some started tearing up while a few were already bawling their eyes out. They could feel the sincerity of her gratitude towards them in the song.
”Oh, my Black Stars
Champions of my dream
You're my galaxy