Cathelyn's P. O. V
It's been three weeks after the proposal of Edward to Karrie the lovebirds will be busy preparing for their wedding.
Chaze will be departing for another business trip while Thunter and I will be preparing for the new semester.
I will soon leave hometown again and will take full time teaching this time. I look forward to this.
I drove back in New York. Already missing my family. I will definitely be back soon since my schedule is not that packed unlike before. I will have more time for myself.
I enjoyed teaching so much. I love the idea of how I was able to impart my knowledge and skills to the young one's that aspire to become a successful chef someday just like what I dreamt when I was their age.
Time fly so fast I've been teaching more than a year already.
As day goes by, I became stagnant. This field is far different when I was in the operations.
I got more time to spend with my family, I got to meet new friends and go on some blind dates. But a certain part of me is still missing.
I was on my way to the school when I bumped with a familiar lady. It was Patricia!
"Cathelyn.?.!" she looked surprised.
"Hey Patricia how are you?" Its been a long time! I quip.
She hugged me happily. "am good!" she said
I was running late for my class I need to excuse myself to her.
"Patty, I'm sorry but I have to go my class it'll start in 20 minutes. I hope you don't mind" I said apologetically.
"It's alright Cath but you need to make up for it see you at Stereo 27 tomorrow night. your old crew will be there too." she mentioned as she wrap her arms across her chest.
"Ok I will be the by eight I replied.
A turned and walk away heading to my class.
The following day I ended my class earlier than expected. I hurried home to change my clothes.
Am looking at my closet confused of what to wear. If I will go for the black tube dress or the red alter romper.
I tooked the red romper. I put a little make up and tied my hair into a messy bun. I am now ready to meet Patricia and my former crew at the bar.
As expected Patricia and the crew are already settled inside when I arrived. The crew where all surprised to see me. Charles also welcomed me with a peck on my cheek.
"Hey Chef we all missed you!" one of my crew stated.
Charles immediately gave me a glass of Martini and proposed a toast for me.
We all exchange stories and laughters the night is young and everyone in the bar is looking forward for tonights performance.
And not long after the band entered the stage. The band is so familiar to me. It's the band of Mr. Stevenson.
It's been more than a year since the last time I saw him. Maybe my annoyance to him doesn't exist anymore.
He looked so handsome, sophisticated and brisk. His muscles is flexing in his fitted black shirt. Damn he looks hot.! I said, speaking to myself.
His eyes dark blue eyes are so attractive, his lips are so thin and pink. He has a fine jawline.
And he is sexy with the beaded sweat in his forehead. What was wrong with me?" I questioned myself. Am I attracted to him?
I came back to my senses when Patricia patted my shoulders." Are you alright Cath? " she asked.
"Yes am absolutely ok!" I answered back.
The band started to play and just like the old times people are getting crazy dancing singing along with them. The first set was finished. I was about to go to the restroom when I stumbled in front of a man. He was agile to hold my back that refrained for me to slide down the floor.
My eyes met his as he smirks. It gave me shivers in my back. I then realized that am still resting in his arms. The guy is no other than Robert Stevenson. My face turned like scarlet red. I felt so hot and I had nothing to think about other that getting myself off him. I just simply said "thank you" as I ran swiftly inside the restroom.
My heart is beating so fast...my face is still hot... I exhaled several times to calm myself. But his face flashes back to my mind his gaze, his lips, the strong smell of his perfume.
I returned to our table after I calmed myself.
Another glass of martini was waiting for me.
The second set started and as always jamming session was called by the vocalist. the crowd yelling names and cheering for them.
To my surprise my name was suddenly called.
"Whoah guys I think there is a great singer that is here with us tonight I heard her once and believe me she's a pro! May we call on Ms. Cathelyn Hart on stage!?" my crew are all yelling and I was so nervous but obliged to take the center stage.
I felt Robert's eyes looking at me while I was walking up until I stood beside Sam the vocalist. He then asked me what I am going to sing. I just replied shyly" let's just have zombie by the cranberries.
Sam then, told the rest and then Robert started to strum his guitar. and I started singing.
Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence, caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it's not me
It's not my family
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head they are crying....
The crowd sings along with me and raising their glasses while I continue singing the song.
I got a huge clap from the crowd and some shouting more more more... But I already got off the stage.
A high five was given to me by the crew Patricia and Charles.
"You are truly an amazing singer Cath" they gestured all praises hands down.
I took a sip of my martini and sat down.
Everyone in the club are starting to get drunk. I'm a bit tipsy as well some of my former crew left. But Patricia didn't let me go early this time. We waited the band's tbird and final set.
They played slow songs a liitle bit of fast. The crowd still dancing.
I was watching them. I smiled. My eyes went to the stage looking at Mr. Stevenson that was also looking at me. I don't know he saw me staring at him. I can't help it but to stare at him and admire his beautiful face.
I suddenly heard his voice . He was about to say something. "You know you guys are awesome. playing music infront of you gives me true happiness."He said.
The crowd started to go silent." This will be my last time that I will be playing for you."He sadly announced."
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone, my band mates you guys are truly the best. To Stereo 27 family thank you for the wonderful years playing for you. To all our fans and friends Thank you! This song is for all of you." He added.
He played a solo guitar piece" Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin.
I felt sad while he was playing his guitar solo.
There is something in him that made me curious. I saw sorrow in his eyes.
But I didn't bother to entertain that feeling. I barely know this man.
After the piece finished. He had a standing ovation with the crowd. His bandmates hugged him and he took a bow.
Patricia and I went home right after the gig.