Everyone surrounded me as Manvi got out of class.
"Tell us the story, Alan"
"It's nothing to tell I first heard her singing at the audition at that moment I fell for her voice when I saw her I fell for her eyes when I started to talk to her I fell for her character. Everything she does becomes beautiful.
I look for her everywhere. Small gestures made by all kinds of people on the streets remind me of her.
By their similarity and differences, I cannot say what obsesses me and leave no strength to express it."
"You have become a poet more than a guitarist. And what did you feel when you first fell in love with her?"
"I think I have always been a pretty smart person but nothing has made me more stupid than falling in love."
"So that's what happens when you fall in love and lose all your brain cells"
"Yeah pretty much."
"Okay now we can continue the practice. Questions will be answered at break time. Now go... go "
We all practiced the upcoming song for the cultural event coming up.
After the class I got Daisy's for Manvi. When I was ready for a date, I called her so she could come over, and I gave her the Daisy's as soon as she came over. I still love the smile she makes when receiving flowers.
It was our second date. I held her hands and walked down the alley. She just talked all the way to the cafe. I ordered macaroons and coffee. Though I don't have much experience dating, I would like to learn more and make her happy with everything she deserves. After we spent some time together I dropped her at her home and came back to mine.
The next day I saw a notification from the group chat telling me to meet in the band room at the earliest.
My producers were there and soon after I entered everyone began clapping. I wasn't sure what was happening.
"Congrats Alen the talented guitarist Alexander wants you to be in his band."
"What!!!"
I was so shocked that it was not a dream or a fantasy. It was real. I never thought I would be in a band with him.
"He wants to meet you as soon as possible because he is heading back to Bangkok tomorrow's flight. Should I say yes or...."
"Of course it's a yes I really want to meet him."
Then you'll be ready by 5"
"Yes sir."
I was so excited to share this news with Manvi that I dialed her number
"Hello Manvi I have a surprise for you"
"What is it all about?"
"Come to the band room corridor"
"Just 5 minutes I will be there"
She hangs the phone and within minutes she reached excitedly
She asked, "What's the surprise?".
"Alex wants me to be in his band as a guitarist."
"Who is Alex..... You mean that Alexander?"
"Yes, Manvi Alexander."
"Congrats Alen."
I hugged her. The time passed to 4 and I got ready and waited for the producer to come. As soon as he arrived, we hopped in the car and headed to Alex's apartment. It was a large apartment with long walls as we walked inside, someone stopped us.
"Do you have an appointment to meet?"
"Yes he told us to meet at 5 - we are early."
"What's your name?"
"James from the free bazz band"
"Okay wait in the lobby he will come"
"It was a dream come true for me sir."
Seeing many instruments and photos in the lobby, I was so absorbed in them I didn't notice Alex coming.
"Hey Alen it's nice to meet you."
"Hi sir it's a pleasure to meet you."
"I don't have time so I will cut to the chase. It's because I heard your special note playing and I liked it. Was it your own or
"I created those notes."
"Okay well, I like it. It's that I am preparing for a show in Bangkok tomorrow and the show starts after a few days I want an updated note and a guitarist for playing. I liked your note so if you don't mind, can you give me the rights and join the team?"
"Sit, that's very thoughtful of you, but this is a note I created for my mother. I don't want to give it like that; I want to release it in my own name. If you don't mind I can create you another one."
"But I want it in two days. Will you be able to do that?"
"Yes sir give me one day and it will be done."
"Okay then give me a soft copy and a hard copy of the original song and your passport."
"But sir why do you need my passport?"
"You are also coming to Bangkok. So be ready tomorrow."
" Sir what about my classes?"
"I will manage it alen don't worry just follow your dreams. It's not that easy to get opportunities like these just grab them and move. "
"But I want to ask my dad."
"Okay Alen ask him and send the details by the end of the day, okay?"
"Thanks a lot sir."
I was so happy that I forgot everything. I called my dad and asked if I could attend. He was so excited and without another second thought he gave me the permission. I didn't have time to do anything so I sent the passport and within minutes I got my ticket. It was a business class ticket. My first time flying in business class.
I called Manvi to tell her this but she didn't pick up the phone. I didn't have time to waste as I started working on a new song right away. It took me a sleepless night to come up with the song. I wanted Manvi to be the first to hear the song so I called her again.