He is kicking himself already. Why had he agreed to come? Although his face looks impassive he cannot disguise the light tapping of his finger on his thigh that betrays how nervous he is feeling. He cannot believe he let himself be persuaded to come here to the concert knowing that he would have to see her. Her band was one of the many that were going to play that night. He supposes he had let himself be persuaded because it was for good cause, or so he tells himself. According to the programme, she would appear forth. However, he cannot decide whether he is impatient for her to come on or whether he is really ready to see her again.
As one of the sponsors, he has a front row seat. He is debating with himself whether that is a good thing or not. I guess I will find out soon enough, he thinks to himself. If anyone had asked him afterwards what the first three groups played, he cannot in all honesty tell them. All he remembers afterwards is the minute she appears. He had expected that he would react somehow t him seeing her again after five long years, but even in his dreams he did not expect the way his heart jumps ad starts thumping like it desires to free itself from his chest; the way his body gets hot all over and starts sweating. It should not have surprised him really. She has always had that kind of power over him.
She looks so amazing he cannot take his eyes off of her. She is dressed in a lilac flowing dress and no shoes. Her dark hair has been left loose and flowing. His chest feels tight.
"Breathe Arthur, breathe,"Merlin whispers, and jabs Arthur on his side.
It is then that he realizes that the tightening of his chest is a result of no air coming into his lungs. He lets out a loud puff of air and inhales quickly. He knows that Merlin is probably smirking and does not waste time looking at him to confirm. Instead he keeps his keeps his eyes glued to the woman on the stage. She is magnificent as usual. Her voice is like a veil of water cascading over a waterfall. She is singing with her eyes closed and he remembers that once she had told him that it helped her when she was nervous to focus and forget that there were thousands of people watching. He had always found it rather sweet and endearing that someone with so much talent would think people would not love her. Besides her strong and beautiful voice, she has a stage presence that makes everyone stand up and take notice. And when she did open her eyes to look into the audience, she always made you feel like she was singing to you and you alone. Maybe it is just me, and I'm not very subjective when it comes to her, he thinks.
The song finishes and there is a moment of total silence and then everyone erupts into deafening applause and cheering calling out her name. Arthur looks around and realizes the whole crowd is on its feet except him and her gets and claps as loudly as Merlin and Morgana that are on either side of him. Guinevere Lindern or Gee L as she is known in the music circles, bows down humbly and smiles brightly. Arthur feels like the sun is shining in that room. Her smile was always one of the things about her that he loved ….loved! loved ! oh no no no Arthur take a hold of yourself, he cautions himself. None of that, you are over this girl remember. You have a girlfriend who loves you.
She leaves the stage and Arthur breathes again and sits down. One more band comes on and he sits down and wills himself to enjoy the music. However, he catches himself thinking about her and he has to consciously bring his mind back to the concert.
There is a break in the programme and he does not know what to do with himself. Morgana pulls him with her.
"Arthur, come on, there is someone I want you to meet," Morgana says her hand still pulling on him.
"Morgana, I truly am not in the mood…" he answers moodily. From past experience he knows the kind of people or girls that Morgana associates with mostly. Besides, he already has a girlfriend and does not see why she would want her to meet another girl. Well, maybe he does, after all Mithian and Morgana have never got along. He has never understood why though since Mithian is a nice enough girl, beautiful as well.
"You would want to meet this person, I assure you." Morgana insists.
"That's what you always say," Arthur mumbles. They move towards one of the VIP lounges in the building and Morgana opens the door. There is no one in the room.
"Take seats gentlemen," Morgana says with a smile, "I will be with you shortly". With that she sweeps away leaving Arthur and Merlin staring at the place where she has been.
"She is very excited about this person obviously", Merlin remarks
"So why does that make me even more worried?" Arthur says drily.
"Maybe because you know your sister very well," Merlin laughs.
There are sounds of heels outside the door and the door opens cautiously. Morgana comes in and is pulling someone into the room. Gwen walks into the room as simply as she left his life five years ago.
A.N Please tell what you think? It's my first story ever, but I have always wanted to write. I will take constructive criticism.