"Hey !! how long have you been standing there "? Nina asked.
" Just now " Theo said and grinned, showing a set of delicate white teeth before he ran his fingers through his hair.
"What's up with him "?Nina thought.
" What do you want"? Nina scoffed.
" I just came to say -to-saay..I'm..I'm.. I'm sorry " Theo stuttered and blinked hard on hearing himself.
" I didn't hear you " Nina said, looking away.
" I said I'm sorry " Theo said bluntly.
" Sorry for what "? Nina raised an eyebrow.
" For everything " Theo answered.
Nina was silent for a while. She shouldn't forgive him easily, she thought.
" I'll accept your apology on one condition " Nina smirked.
I stooped low to ask for her forgiveness on behalf of my parents and now she's grown wings, Theo thought angrily.
" Name it " he said.
" You'll have to feature Andrew and I in your upcoming album " Nina demanded.
" What "!! Theo exclaimed.
" You saw Andrew's performance today. So what do you say ?" Nina asked.
Theo was silent for a while.
" fine, I will " he finally answered.
* * *
Nina went home happily.
" I guess today was indeed an auspicious day " she said to herself.
" Kate and Andrew got what they wanted. Theo asked for mercy for all his evil deeds.." she smiled and continued "...and guess what? I made a request which he agreed to, that is if he doesn't change his mind. Understanding Theo can be likened to solving a puzzle, a difficult one for that matter. Anyways, he can't go back on his word, that is if he is a man of his words. If everything turns out well, Andrew will get another phase of his dream become a reality, I'll get to sing with my favourite musician although, I now detest him. That way, everyone of us will be happy, Jackpot ." She concluded.
Nina picked up her phone and searched for Andrew's number. A month ago, Andrew had requested her number and she exchanged numbers with him. At this moment, she was glad she had his number. She took a deep breathe, then dailed his number. It rang for a while before he answered her call.
" Hello " she greeted.
" Hello " Andrew answered.
" How are you doing"?
" I'm fine, how about you "?
" I'm good. Well, I called a reason "
" Did something happen"?
" Kinda. It's about Theo's upcoming album"
" O-kay. So, what about it"?
" He will be featuring you in his song "
" What! How?"
" He'll also be featuring me "
" But, how did that happen "?
" I asked him to do it "
" Why "?
" It was a deal we made "
" A deal "? Andrew blinked.
" Isn't this great "? Nina's animate voice echoed at the other end.
" Yeah " Andrew's unenthused voice responded. He was still trying to figure Theo out. Theo was not someone to go around striking deals.
" Meet us tomorrow at Cherry Park"
" Ok. Then you'll tell me the full story "
" Yeah, Theo would be taking us to his studio "
" That's great " Andrew bit his bottom lip.
" I guess this is the beginning of your success...bye"
" Bye " Andrew finally bade before Nina hung up. She recalled her ordeal with Theo. Perhaps, he was really desperate for her to accept his apology, that he agreed to her condition. Why did he choose Cherry Park of all places as their assemble venue? She played there a lot when she was a kid and made some friends too. A buried memory tried to resurface but Nina brushed it off. This was no time to remember long buried memories. Tomorrow would be a big day and she had to prepare a great deal for it.
Who knew it would indeed be a big unforgettable day for our dear Nina