7 Chapter 7 Performance (1/2)
William smiled ”What are you waiting for, Play me something”
Theodore completely forgot that he came for an interview and threw away all formalities that he had before hand and excitedly ran to the piano, planting his bottom down on the bench he runs his handsacross the black and white keys.
Getting a feel of the keys Theodore then plays with the pedals as a tune with zeroed structure comes out.
Its really not much different then the piano he has at home but when he sat down on the bench he felt a shock go through out body, he suddenly got the feeling that this is where he belongs and couldn't help himself from playing with it.
William was at first startled when Theodore ran to the piano, then he saw Theodore play chaotically with no rhythm or structure and yet it sounded perfect he was simply gob smacked.
A good ten minutes past as Theodore hands bounced around the keys. Theodore stopped and turned around with caution expecting William to be dissatisfied with the way he handled himself ”I'm sorry William, can you give me another chance. I swear, I can play the piano”
William wasn't in anyway dissatisfied if anything he's completely in shock 'what was that feeling and what do you mean by that, are you saying that was you just messing about' shaking his head, his eyes lit up ”I'll allow it”
Theodore sighed with relief and thought about what to play before asking William ”Is there anything specific you want me to play”
William thought about it and said ”can you play Come Sail Away by Styx”
Theodore froze up and asked ”sorry I've Never heard of it but can I learn it now and then play it”
William was doubtful but still said ”Yeah sure go ahead”
”Thank you” Theodore pulls out his phone and searched on YouTube and found an old video of a man with long hair sat behind a piano in dark lighting, listening to the song James thought 'Its not very difficult and the lyrics pretty nice, wait! Do I have to sing'
After the song was finished Theodore turned to William and embarrassingly said ”sorry William Ive never sang before so is it okay if I just play the tune”
William nodded. Theodore turned back to the piano, siting up straight he took one big breath of fresh air and stretched his hands.
His hands hovered above the keys for few seconds as Theodore tries to remember the tune , as soon as he remembered his fingers fell and fluttered across the piano as the they play the song. He was fully engrossed in the moment.
William felt comfort with every note that reaches his ears, pulling a seat from the side William sunk into the chair and just quietly listened.
People walking past the shop stopped to listen to the sweet tune of music passing through the doors hinges.
. . .
It came to the end of the song and Theodore sighed in relief 'I was only performing for one person and yet it was so nerve racking'
Theodore turned back to William and waited for an evaluation or some sort of reaction from him.
William snapped back to reality, he hurriedly stood up from his seat and enthusiastically began clapping.
But they were both startled by the sudden sound of numerous hands clapping.
Turning their sights toward the sound, they saw a crowd of people standing at the main entrance showing their appreciation.
Theodore was panicking, his breathing sped up and he started to feel his palms sweating and thought 'Theo be cool, just be cool, just smile and bow. Come on you can do it.'
Putting on a clearly forced smile he awkwardly bows towards the audience 'now just say thank you'
Still forcing a smile he says ”ThaNk..You EveRyONE!!” Theodore replayed what he just said in his head and disciplined himself ' fucking stupid! idiot! what is wrong with you. You have PTSD not speech impediment.'
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