Chapter 141 - 139: Working On The Melody IV (1/2)
Serena felt her eye twitch. It sounded like they always had lunch out together with just the two of them, and she had no doubts that that was how it sounded to Charlton's ears. Not that she's assuming that he cares about it much.
”Sorry to say but I think I have to go. I still have an appointment with Emily for our project.” Charlton said as he excused himself. Honestly, he did have to meet her later, but it was not like he didn't have time to spare for lunch. He just thought that he couldn't stand another round of seeing Geoffrey and Serena together.
Serena could not help but note Charlton saying Emily's name without any prefix. She knew that they were already over, but does he have to rub it on her face that he has long since moved on? Anyway, clearing her mind, she still had to ask.
”Can we work on the song again later? Or any other time when you're available? I believe that your input is very valuable, and I don't think that we can do this without you.” She said honestly. There was no need for pretense in front of the staggering reality. They need to finish the song by the end of March, and they won't be able to do so without Charlton's help.
Charlton felt like he has been punched in the gut. How can he say no to her? It was the first time that she has ever asked for his help so openly. However, he could only limit their time spent together, ”I already have the song memorized and will work on the melody and harmony. By next week, we can meet again, and I will play it for you three. Would that work?”
Serena was a little disappointed but could only nod in response. ”Then, how does Saturday after lunch next week sound?” After their meeting for the ball, Serena was free. She's not joining any event for the intramurals anyway.
Charlton nodded his head, he only had matches for the fencing competition in the morning and was free in the afternoon.
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When Charlton got back to his dorm, he started working on the song immediately. He brought out a clean sheet music and started writing on it. Tapping on his table as if it he could see the keys of the piano in front of him and can hear the sounds he was making.
He wrote and rewrote on the sheet music and did not notice the passing of the time. He only noticed the time when it was already quarter to four as his stomach grumbled due to hunger.
He belatedly remembered that he forgot his meeting with Emily. He was supposed to meet her at 2 in the afternoon to rehearse their performance which will be the finale of their project's event and also talk about the promotional stint that they will be doing.
Emily has been nothing but agreeable to him. She was actually quite nice, and he could see why Geoffrey liked her in the first place. Anyway, he was already 2 hours late. He wondered if she was still waiting. No matter, he still has to go there to check.