Roses And Wine


I smiled gratefully at my audience. Playing the piano has always been my life and I'm so glad that I can share my music with others around me. Holding up my long gown so I wouldn't trip, I smiled kindly to the spectators as I felt a very warm aura. With a final wave of gratitude, I walk up to my beautiful piano and sat down gracefully. Time for another masterpiece!

Moving my fingers skillfully across the keys, I noticed a very handsome man in a Galabadian uniform sitting with his two friends. Come to think of it, I see him alot, especially during my performances. I watched as he gazed at me but quickly darted his head shyly when he noticed I was staring right at him.

He must be nervous I thought.

Once my performance had come to an end, my fans of course clapped and yelled I took a deep bow and then walked down the small stage, heading back to my hotel room. Before I left, I winked at the mysterious man. I could've sworn I saw him blush madly which caused me to laugh softly to myself.

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I was asked to make another appearance two weeks later at the same bar in the Deling Hotel. I decided to play my newest and most beautiful song that I had ever composed. I really hoped they would all enjoy this one much more than my other songs since I spent unimaginable time working on this piece.

I decided to wear my red dress with the thin straps for a stunning entrance. After brushing my shiny hair, I applied my crimson lipstick. Perfect! Pleased of how I looked, I walked into the bar once again but surprised to find a rather small audience tonight. It only consisted of two people sitting in the rear end, a waitress, my stubborn body guard and......him! He was here once again with his friends. Sighing a major relief, I calmed down a bit and walked towards the grand piano again and started playing it right away.

I overheard my mysterious fan said how beautiful I was with my keen ears. It made me blush slightly but I quickly dismissed it. Just as I let my eyes wandered away from the keys momentarily, I noticed that he was walking towards me. He was half way up when suddenly, he started muttering something about having cramps in his legs. Immediately hopping back to his seat, I managed to stifle my laugh.

When I was finally done, I decided to talk to him for the first time. His friends must've noticed that I was walking towards him since they quickly stalked off.

May I? I asked.

he started stuttering

Did I interrupt anything?

N-N-No...not at all! Please...sit down!

I noticed the poor guy was so nervous

You ok now? I asked in concern.

Kind of... he answered hastily.

How's your leg? I giggled slightly again at the funny image in my head.

L-Leg? Oh this!? It's fine!

Nodding, I decided to invite him to my private room so we could talk some more, only in private. Of course he was so flattered that he couldn't even speak at first.

I'll go ahead and wait for you. Ask for my name at the front desk ok? I stood up and left the bar. Somewhere across the room, I heard his two friends snickered something like Look at that Laguna Loire! Tsk!

Laguna Loire...what a beautiful name

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A couple of minutes later, he entered my room. Thanks for coming, I added.

Not...not all...thanks for..inviting me.

Have a seat!

He obeyed and sat on my bed, fumbling his fingers nervously. He quickly stood up again and decided to sit in the chair instead.

After a couple of minutes of awkward silence, he walked towards the door.

Leaving so soon? We haven't even talked yet.

No its not that. Its just that I'm a big fan of yours, so I'm really kinda nervous y'know?

So thats why you come to hear me play so often, I said upon realizing his intentions.

I noticed that he had very beautiful eyes that matched perfectly with his handsome face. I asked if he would like some wine. He nodded his head in response and so we had wine and engaged into a deepening conversation.

He told me he wanted to quit the army and become a journalist and a whole lot of other details in between. It was true that Laguna did talk alot but I never interrupted him. I was so interested in his pursuits.

Looks like he's really easing up!

So tell me about yourself. You dreams in the future, he asked after he was done.

I...I want to sing. Not just play the piano but sing too, I answered truthfully.

Oh I'd really love you hear it.

But I cant. I'm no good at writing lyrics.

Hmm...that must be tough.

But thanks to you, I think I can come up with something.

Yes, I agreed. Something was coming to my vague mind. I think I found the perfect words to my new song and it was all thanks to this man right in front of me. He had showed me so much that I finally realized that I could do this.

So I told him, But thanks to you, I think I can come up with something.

Thanks to me? he asked in surprise.

Yes...the many faces you've shown me. Times when you were hurt, worried, or felt pain deep inside of you...your smile, your faces, your eyes. You've shown me something...I think I can come up with a song.

Wow...I must be dreaming, he whispered.

It's not a dream is it?

We smiled at each other for a long period of time before a voice down the hall yelled Laguna! New orders! Meet by the Presidential Residence, on the double.

My heart sank. This means he had to leave already. So unfair... Can we meet again?

Of course! I have to come here you sing!

Smiling tearfully as he departed, I gave him a passionate kiss.



Author's Notes: I think I also want to add around two more chapters to this. Please leave a review.

Thanks for reading!