A teacher walked into the classroom. They had a few other subjects before a short break. Nina stood from her seat and walked out of the classroom.
" Hey, are you Royale? Oh did you create that group?...is that your nickname?.... you're so gorgeous.... can you join our group..." They kept throwing questions as she left the classroom. These questions annoyed Nina, she increased her walking pace till they could not catch up with her. She had no idea where she was going until she noticed there was no one around her.
She lessened her pace when she heard the notes of a piano coming from an unknown room. She trailed the sound slowly and attentively till she found herself in a room filled with the aura of Melody. Ahead of her she could see someone playing on the piano with his eyes closed. He was a true definition of the word 'handsome' . As he sang, his voice filled the atmosphere with gentleness and Melody, the notes from the piano were soft, everything about him was beauty and gentleness.
Nina watched him in ecstasy until she blinked hard and realized she's been so lost that he had stop playing the piano and now she was staring eye to eye with him. They both stared at each other for a while before she could find her words.
" Oh I'm sorry, I'm just gonna leave " she said and turned to leave.
" You don't have to leave, it's okay " he replied abruptly and Nina turned to face him.
" I'm Andrew and you are...."
" Nina, I'm Nina Branks" Nina answered and they exchanged handshakes. Nina sat next to him.
" You did great, I've never heard such a wonderful piece before. You're amazing " Nina praised with a smile.
" Thank you, I composed it. Didn't know it was good enough to warrant such praises " Andrew replied shyly.
" Really? If that was your song you just sang, then I'm your number one fan " Nina remarked, making Andrew smile.
" I love music " Andrew simply stated.
" Me too, I really love music " Nina added enthusiastically. She was glad she found someone. Someone amiable, someone who shares the same passion as she, really amazing.
" That's nice " Andrew said.
Nina played softly on the piano.
" Sun setting on a paradise..."
~ We finally smiling cause we're together..~
~ Holding your hands on the grass below..~
~ We got time for each other....~
( Andrew joined her )
.....Time for each other tonight.....
~ Now the sun is gone.... ~
.... And the stars makes it magical....
~ I feel it's a dream....~
..... Don't wanna wake up.....
... Don't open my eyes till I'm done....
~ Till... I'm...done...~
They ended the song and turned to look at each other in astonishment. Nina burst out in laughter and so did Andrew.
" That was totally amazing, I can't believe we just did that " she said, still laughing.
"I felt I was outta this world, your voice, it's so magical " Andrew complimented.
" Really? Thanks " Nina blushed.
"What inspires you to sing"? Andrew asked.
" Theophilus Parker, he's young and talented. Although he's young, he has achieved so much, that inspires me. you know that's his song we just sang. It's titled 'paradise', are you also a huge fan?" Nina asked.
" I like his songs " Andrew simply replied.
" I wish I could meet him, it would be a dream come true " Nina accentuated.
" I hope that when you meet him, you'll see the inspiration " Andrew stood up and Nina joined him.
" What grade are you "? Andrew asked.
" Grade 11, you..."?
" I'm in grade 12 " Andrew replied.
" It's break over " Nina said.
" Bye " she bade him as she turned to leave.
" Bye, it was nice meeting you " Andrew replied. Nina smiled and turned over to have a perfect view of him. " It was nice meeting you too " she finally said and left the room.
Everything that transpired between them still played in Nina's head during class and sometimes she smiled at the thought of some of their conversations, she felt exhilarant throughout the day till school was over.
On her way outside, Jin caught up with her. " Oh, so you're heading home "? He asked.
" Yeah, I am. Are you gonna sleep at school "? Nina replied sarcastically, almost laughing and continued walking. Jin was greatly challenged by Nina's non- challant attitude towards him. He remembered the bet he made with his friends and persisted further to talk to her.
" How did you feel in school, today being your first day"? Jin asked.
" Great, I gotta go. Bye " Nina finally said as her body guard came to escort her to her car.
" Good day princess " Kennedy greeted.
" Good day Kennedy, let's go " she said as they both walked to the car.
" Bye " Jin hollered.
" Bye " Nina waved and entered her car.
Jin watched as Nina's car drove off, he stood transfixed to the spot.
He had given up the game.