Chapter 7 – Meaningful Gala (Part 1)
New York Musical Hall, New York..
Usual night at New York Musical Hall. The sound of beautiful melody from the instruments were making people chilled. However, the musical hall was closed since there were no events for the whole week. And as usual, Thomas conducted the music class with their students.
"More feeling, everybody!" Thomas said loudly, swinging the stick with more energetic. They currently playing 'Pillars of Earth' by Kevin Rix from Audiomachine. It is an epic orchestral music and it need a lot of energetic feeling to make the song more epic.
Even though his students always making a lot of mistakes, Thomas didn't scold them because of his own principle where 'Being forced to do something will surely not make a person do a perfect performance'. Unless, he guided them for many times without knowing the word 'tired' or 'give up'. In fact, that is what the famous people always stick to.
Thomas said again, "More epic! Make it perfect!"
Newt also joined the class tonight which he played a role as a violinist. Since he got influenced by Beethoven and Mozart, he only mastered in violin. However, he also capable to play piano and viola but he only major in violin. To him, Pillar of Earth was the most hardest orchestra song ever because it needed a lot of effort.
'Bloody hell, I wonder how he can bring this hardest song? My hands felt like splitting from my body…'
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Once the class ended, Thomas gave the short speech,
"I am very happy for this session tonight because it is extremely epic!You don't know how much happy I am for having such a good group of students. From yourself, I can see that you all have huge potential to become the successors after me. One day when I resign from the carrier, I hope at least from any two of you will be the next composer. I promise to you, your bright future is coming near you. You just have to put a lot of effort inside you in order to achieve that future."
The students clapped loudly as they yelled mentioning his name for thrice. Then, he said again, "And for the gala event in my school, you all must have a complete preparation and be there on time. I have prepared for you the songs where you will play during the event. Being my students, discipline is the top priority in my class."
Newt just smiled lightly, whispering inside his heart,
'Wow, I never thought that Tommy could be that serious…instead being a fun person.'
Thomas noticed him, he asked him directly, "Mr. Newton, is there something wrong? Smiling without reasons?"
Newt surprised a bit as he replied, "N-No sir, I'm out of conscious just now. Sorry.."
'Shuck!Did he just called me…Mr. Newton?!"
"Alright students, that's all for tonight. Remember, be at my school in 8 sharp without late even a minute. Get ready to become famous.."
The students stood as they bowed politely to the famous musician. They packed up their instruments and left the hall, leaving him and Newt as usual.
Thomas said, "Newt, do you want to go back home or you still want to stay with me?"
Newt answered, "O-Oh, I should stay with you then? Since…the gala will be held tomorrow night. Perhaps it is the best decision to keep up together." He blushed faintly. But in his heart, he had the other thought,
'I wish I can stay with you forever…'
Thomas smiled with his decision. How happy he was when Newt decided to stay with him for another night. To his honest, he really liked when Newt always had on his side. It could help him to make himself cheered up. Without Newt, there was no way he could be happier. In fact, he fell into him…too much.
Thomas responded happily, "Oh, god. That's a good decision." He paused a while and he continued a few seconds, "Oh by the way, I'm sorry for calling you Mr. Newton just now. You know, in front of my students. How could I treat you in special way more than them? That's not fair."
"You should realised that how bloody shucking you are, Tommy. I don't like someone who is special to me…calling me that name…" Newt somehow stumbled of what he said just now. He quickly looked away as he tried to recall back the words he said as a faint blush formed on his cheeks, "W-What? Did I say special? Tell me that I'm not saying special."
Thomas also blushed at the same time, listening to him with the word 'special' he heard just now. What a great pleasant that time, both of them were blushing and they turned out shy. That could make both of them very lovely and at the same time, adorable.
"T-Tommy, did I just say 'special'? Did I? Did I?"
The brunette nodded, "Literally you just said it, Newt. R-Really?"
Newt quickly cut off, "Let's just forget it. Let's go back to your shucking house…it's freaking cold inside this hall. It will become more colder at outside. Bloody shuck!I should bring my scarf!"
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The Next Night, Glade High School…
"What a wonderful event…" Mr. Janson, the school principal praised the event to the organiser, Ava Paige.
Paige just thanked him with a short compliment, " Thank you so much, Mr. Janson. I am very happy that our school have been chosen again to make this event this year. It is an honour for me."
"No wonder that this school is far more famous that the other school. I'm proud to be a principal here. At least until I retire from my career."
She patted his shoulder with polite, showing her loyalty to the most highest people in the school, "I know that you will make this school very proud. Since this school has produced a lot of famous stars, a lot of parents wanted to register their children here."
Janson added, "Thomas Gregory Edison is our main shining star. The history has reborn with his legacy. Proud to have him here…not just excel in Science fields, but also did brilliant job in music industry. It is all your effort, Ava. It's not a waste for training him…"
Suddenly, the emcee stood in front of the stage and started to speak, "Thank you to everyone who attended in such a memorable event. Thank you for your supports to ensure this school being chosen again to handle this event tonight for almost 5 years."
Everyone who attended the event were clasping their hands loudly, the cheer shout were clearly heard in the whole hall.
"And now, for our climax show. I would like to invite our main musician, Thomas Gregory Edison to conduct various song for the event tonight."
Thomas walked out from the backstage proudly, heading to the middle of stage. The prop curtain began to lift up, revealing his students with their musical instruments. Newt did not join the show since he still new to the group. In fact, Newt is not his student but he is his first and only his apprentice.
At the other side, Newt currently standing at the drink section while he watching his crush performing the show. He had been accompanied by Chuck and Minho. While Teresa, Frypan and Brenda were busy with welcoming the guests.
"Your 'boyfriend' is going to make a great show, trust me." Said Minho sarcastically. Chuck chuckled lightly.
Newt blushed madly as he scolded him, "Don't say like that you idiotic Korean. I'm trying to listen all of his songs here."
Chuck made a point, "You really wanted to be with him, wasn't you?"
"If I could but…can it be?" The blonde doubted.
Thomas bowed as his students also bowed politely, gaining their respect before starting the show. They sat down as they ready with their instruments, waiting for their leader's signal. Then, the first song played as soon he lifted the stick.
"Air on G Strings, Johann Sebastian Bach." Said Newt suddenly, as he listened with focus towards the song.
Minho got amazed, "Don't make me so fucking crazy, Newt. You know this song? Even from an art student?"
The blond sarcastically replied, "Don't underestimate me, shank. I may be an art student but music is an interest that couldn't break off from myself. Of course I know this song…"
A moment later, the couple began walking to the middle of the hall, taking the places. And then, they began dancing with accordance to the rhythm of music. Minho hit him lightly on the shoulder as he asked, "Hey, go find someone to dance with. Maybe it will make you feel better?"
"I rather die from betraying my special person in my life." Somehow the blond was subconsciously misspoken. He quickly covered his mouth with his palms once he realised that he really meant it, "W-What? I did say that again? Did I?"
"Awww, so you reaaaalllllyyyy love him.."
He just..nodded.
'Tommy…I can't hold it anymore.'
To Be Continued…
