Chapter 114 - 113: A Day With The Crown Prince II (1/2)

When Serena saw Emily pull Charlton's sleeve, she suddenly felt rage burning inside her. She knew she was being hypocritical, but she couldn't help herself.

Charlton felt Emily pull his sleeve but let it go. He ignored her action until he heard her call the names of the newcomers.

”Hi Mr. Geoffrey and Ms. Serena.” Emily began. ”Are you two here to rehearse?” she asked innocently with a smile. As if she did not know what was between all of them.

Geoffrey for his part did not know the real relationship between Serena and Charlton. He just thought that the two were a little friendly because of the projects they did together.

In a good mood seeing the people he liked together, he answered with a smile, ”Yes. I see that the two of you just finished. What piece are you playing by the way?”

Emily wanting to annoy Serena, purposely threw the question to Charlton. ”I'm not sure if I should tell you guys. If perhaps Mr. Charlton would not mind, then?”

Charlton has already turned deaf once he saw Serena and Geoffrey together. He didn't know how to react, but he knew that he felt his anger and jealousy rising again. Not wanting to do or say anything he would later regret, he chose to remain silent while trying not to look at Serena.

Geoffrey seeing Charlton not speaking thought that he was being strange. ”Charlton?”

Serena tried not to speak. She doesn't know if Emily was trying to taunt her, showing that she and Charlton were close enough and that he was the one to suggest the song they would play. However, much as she wanted to just pull Emily's hair, she must reign it in and not let it show.

”Geoffrey, I don't think that it is polite to ask that. Anyway, the time is ticking and we should start rehearsing. Let's go in. By the way, it's nice seeing you two here, Ms. Emily, Mr. Charlton.” Serena said trying to end their encounter.

Geoffrey smiled at Serena. ”Okay, let's go. See you tomorrow. Ms. Emily, Charlton.”

Emily smiled back, while Charlton just nodded his head.

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Serena just loss her good mood. However, she must still work on the music with Geoffrey.

Geoffrey stared at Serena sitting in front of the Piano. They just finished playing together for the first time and honestly, it was a mess.

”you don't look too good. Are you tired?” he asked worriedly. Perhaps the day has taken its toll on her.

Serena shook her head. ”Perhaps we should try again?”

After they finished the second time, it did sound a little better. However, Geoffrey noticed that Serena did not play as beautifully as she did in class when she played ode to joy.

”Sorry, I'm actually not that good at playing the piano. I chose swan lake because it's one of the three pieces I managed to memorize.” She said honestly. Anyway, why should she pretend to be better than she actually was on that regard?

Geoffrey chuckled. Seeing this as an opportunity, he placed his violin down. He moved to stand beside her who was still sitting. Then he leaned forward as he placed his hands on the piano. He stared at the sheet music his eyes squinting.