49 Me Again (2/2)

We all need somebody to lean on~”

Theodore's song had already won over the audience whether it be the live one's or the ones watching through the screen.

”~Lean on me, when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on~”

The crowd listened intently as their bodies and their mouth open and sing along to the chorus.

”You just call on me brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'll understand

We all need somebody to lean on.

If there is a load you have to bear

That you can't carry

I'm right up the road

I'll share your load”

Theodore poured his heart and soul into every note his fingers created and every word that escaped his mouth.

A rendition of spiritual growth spread to anyone listening. Most of the crowd and those at home had grabbed their friends and family and sang along.

”If you just call me (call me)

If you need a friend (call me) call me uh huh (call me) if you need a friend (call me) If you ever need a friend (call me) Call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (Call me) call me (call me) if you need a friend (Call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me)”

With the last piano note, a beautiful silence fell as the video behind him continued to play a montage of families and children and many others thanking the charity.

”Thank you for my job . . . . . Thank you for helping me feed my family. . . .Thank you Comforting The Struggle for saving mommy” The clip ended with a little boy at his mother's ward holding her hand.

Every single person in the crowd stood up and clapped with some just shouting and whistling to recognise that it was an incredible performance.

This included Bethany who joined the clapping with a fake smile and ill intended eyes.

Theodore stood up from the piano seat and bowed with his clones.

The curtains closed but the applause continued and proceeded to get louder.

*Ding*

[Congratulations on completing Random Task: Move the hearts of many with a song that will save the show. An additional reward is given for out doing systems expectations]

*Ding*

[Unlocked Item shop: Shop contains item the host earns from task]

[Re-Knife: 5,000 points]

Theodore's brain fizzled out as he reread the description for physical rewards ”Thi-this is so broken!”

Theodore couldn't help but get excited at what future physical rewards could do.

After a moment of excitement, Theodore was further praised by the Director and his staff before being met the over-enthusiastic Mary who hugged him.

”Oh my God, that was unbelievable. My phone has been blowing up none stop with invites to an exclusive interview” Said Mary as she hugged the life out of his lungs.

”Hahaha It was okay I guess” Said Theodore

”That was a great show and even better song,” Said Grace with her usual emotionless face

”You really are something. During your performance, we made an additional two million dollars. So I thank you as the owner of the charity and a new fan” Said Mr Thompson

Bella was next as she signed excitedly 'Super super amazing'

The show came to a close as Theodore and Mary said their goodbyes.

Grace hugged Theodore slipping a note into his pocket. Theodore didn't even notice the note as his mind was too preoccupied with the soft clouds of meat pressed against his chest.

”You guys should come over sometimes. Tell me when your free and I'll prepare dinner” Said Theodore after losing the fluffy feeling on his chest.

'Yes let's do it' Signed Bella excitedly

”We'll tell you whenever Grace is off work. She's a workaholic and for the last time just call me George” Said, Mr Thompson

”Thank you once again for the invite we'll see you soon. Bye” Said, Mary

”Bye see you soon,” Said Theodore as they left the building

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theodore got back into Mary's run-down rust bucket. Before Mary got the chance to start the car Theodore asked ”Oh can I have my phone back”

Mary looked at him with a squint as she says ”Sure but first. Did you know that you had to accounts on OriginCopys? One is you, Theodore Hunt and the other is Lonely Hunt. Lonely Hunt is an uprising indie sensation as one article put it. I just wanna know why didn't you tell me”

Theodore gave a confused shrug and said: ”I forgot?”

”Not funny. Seriously I'm literally the only agent that has a star trying to stay low-key” Said Mary before passing the phone over and starting the car

”Haha I was kidding I just wanted to see how popular it would be without the use of my fanbase or my name attached to it,” Said, Theodor

”Hmmm you did the same thing for your novel, right? Should I just expect you create a new alias whenever you branch off to new things” Said Mary suspiciously

Theodore gave a nervous laugh and said ”Ha ha ha no of course not”

”Sigh what kind of star did I get?” Said Mary while driving

Theodore joked ”The most handsome and talented kind”

They then drove home to get some much-needed rest.

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