Chapter 139 - 137: Working On The Melody II (1/2)

After the saying goodbye to her fans, Serena was escorted back to her dormitory by Leonard and her parents. It has been a long day filled with excitement and pleasant surprises. Thus, upon arrival they did not stay long and just congratulated her again before leaving. On her part, she just wanted to soak in the tub and relax.

Recalling the events of the day, a smile blossomed on her face. She still felt like everything that happened earlier was so dreamlike. She especially liked people cheering for her and Charlton. Although she knew that they were already over, she could not stop her musings. Spending time with him, working alongside him again, feeling that they were once again, a team, even so minutely, made her realize that no matter how much she tried to move on, she just can't. She missed talking to him, sharing jokes with him, having him beside her, ugh…. she just misses everything about him. Was there still some possibility of them getting back together? Should she start dropping hints on him again? But how?

She shook her head and chastised herself. What was wrong with her? It was not like it was her choice to separate. From the start it was Charlton who has left her. She should just move on like he did. However, no matter how much she tried, she could not get him out of her head, much more her heart.

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In school, the excitement about the signing event subsided after a few days as everyone's attention shifted to the coming intramurals. Serena did not participate in any of the events as she knew that she already had her hands full.

On the 24th, after the attending the opening and marching parade, she, together with Geoffrey and Leonard, proceeded to the private music room to again work on the melody of the song.

”What do you think?” Geoffrey asked after Serena sifted through the document containing the list of potential candidates he selected to sing parts of the song.

Serena was impressed. Geoffrey really went out of his way to prepare the list. He even included a brief profile of each person she did not recognize. ”This list is really good. But is it possible to make all of them agree to participate?”

”If you think that they are good enough then I will send them the invite immediately” Geoffrey replied.

Serena looked at the list again, there were 9 of them from the student council, Grace Astoria from the faculty, and 10 other students from different kingdoms she have not met. Their numbers have also been evened out, 10 boys and 10 girls.

”Then, I will leave that up to you.” She said smiling gratefully.

After coming to an agreement, they again started working on the melody of the song. It took hours of them working together, but Serena was just not satisfied with the outcome. No matter how she explains it, the two just can't follow. At the end of the day, they did not have much progress from where they left off last time.

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By the second week of March, the pressure was already too real. Although they already confirmed the list of people singing and the lines of the song has already been distributed, the melody and the harmony of the song was still a mess. Well, at least according to Serena. Thus, they decided to consult with Felix after their class.

”Sir, would you mind staying for a while? We wish to request for your input regarding the song we're working on.” Serena requested as she approached Felix who was collecting his things.

”Sure. Should we discuss it here?” He replied.

Serena looked around the room, seeing that there were still students around, she shook her head. ”If it's alright, please join us in the private music room as this song is something confidential at the moment.”

”Alright.” Felix replied. When he was ready, he followed Serena, Geoffrey, and Leonard to the music room.