Emily Hawkins sat at her grand piano, her fingers gliding over the keys as she played a tender melody. The soft notes echoed through the empty room, reflecting the longing in her heart. Each key she pressed seemed to draw her deeper into her memories of Mark Fletcher, her boyfriend. She hadn't seen him in days, and the distance between them weighed heavily on her.
"Mark..." she whispered under her breath. "I miss you."
She sighed, trying to shake off the melancholy but found herself helplessly drawn into the song she'd composed just for him. Inspired by their time together, the tune was a mix of love, longing, and the bittersweet feeling of being apart.
She softly began to sing:
[Doris Day - Dream A Little Dream of Me]
[Verse] C B7 Ab G
Stars shining bright above you
C B7 A A7
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
Dm Fm
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
C D9 G7
Dream a little dream of me
Her voice wavered slightly, not from lack of practice, but from the emotions welling up inside her. As her fingers danced across the keys, she couldn't help but think of the late-night talks they used to have, Mark's laughter ringing in her ears as if he were still there.
[Verse] C B7 Ab G
Say nighty-night and kiss me
C B7 A A7
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Dm Fm
While I'm alone as blue as can be
C Fm G7 C Eb7
Dream a little dream of me
The music filled the room, its warmth making the absence of Mark feel even more profound. She paused for a moment, her mind wandering. Emily was always supportive of Mark, but there was always that lingering doubt—his dangerous world, the secrets he had to keep from her. She understood his need for secrecy, but it didn't make the waiting any easier.
[Bridge] Ab Fm Bbm7 Eb7
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Ab Fm Bbm7 Eb7
Still craving your kiss
Ab Fm Bbm7 Eb7
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Ab Fm G7
Just saying this
With a deep breath, Emily picked up the pace, allowing the bridge to carry her forward, hoping it would ease her aching heart. She wanted to be strong for Mark, to not let the loneliness take over, but every night seemed longer, and the uncertainty gnawed at her.
[Verse] C B7 Ab7 G7
Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
C B7 A A7
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
Dm Fm
And in your dreams, whatever they be
C Fm G7 C
Dream a little dream of me
The final notes of the song hung in the air, lingering like the unspoken words she wished she could say to Mark. Emily let out a soft sigh, her hands resting on the piano keys.
"What are you up to, Mark?" she wondered aloud, gazing out of the window, where the morning sunlight filtered through the curtains.
Her fingers lightly played the instrumental section, the room filling once again with the tender melody. Deep down, Emily knew that loving Mark meant accepting his absences, the mystery that surrounded him. But the wait was always the hardest part, especially now when she needed his presence more than ever.
As the song came to an end, Emily closed her eyes, hoping that wherever Mark was, he would think of her—just as she thought of him every moment they were apart.
After that Emily turned around and saw her younger sister, Mela Hawkins, standing in the doorway with a playful grin on her face. Mela, at 14, always had a way of knowing exactly what was going on in Emily's heart.
"Sister!!" Mela shouted, rushing over to the piano.
Emily couldn't help but smile at her.
"It seems like you miss Brother Mark.." Mela teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
Emily sighed, nodding. "Well, you could see it in my face, huh?" she said, resting her hands on the piano keys. "I just can't stop thinking about him."
Mela sat beside her on the piano bench and nudged her shoulder. "Sing it once again! You know I love that song."
Emily chuckled softly. "Alright, alright, if it makes you happy."
C B7 Ab G
Stars shining bright above you
C B7 A A7
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
Dm Fm
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
C D9 G7
Dream a little dream of me]
After the music ends... she thought in her mind, "Dream a little dream of me, Mark... and come back soon."
The End