A SYMOHONY OF SECRETS

une”. The atmosphere was heavy with silence, a pin drop could have been heard from

of applause. Every note I played tonight, each filled with my soul has led to this moment. Their Applause brings joy to my e

My fingers still vibrating from the memories of the k

ion. Her clipboard is held tightly to her chest as she walks briskly to meet me. She has been with m

!” her voice emits genuine

ues as we walk towards my dressing room “It

gh about me. When is the interview scheduled? am sur

r schedule has been

rs of performing, I have never had a performance without an interview afterward. The

turn to face Sarah. “What do y

ah is not one to make impulsive

your performance and told m

is could mean only trouble. Sarah can see the col

ammers. “She told me you would be

ening to give way. It’s too soon. I won’t turn

ask, anguish dripp

the door, her brain probably trying to decipher

e of luxurious silk chiffon. The dress falls softly around her figure. Her strawberry blonde hair falls to

ng up as she approaches me. She envelops me in

darling,” she fin

you were coming. I would have sent someone to

pagne. She then turns her critical gaze on me “Evelyn, your skin l

r has already begun putt

s just my pe

. “You are not taking care of yourself.

I reply, but I am certai

rs under her breath “I told your father he shouldn’

to London besides visitin

layfully taps my shoulder. “I am here

oo soon? I won't turn 25 for

y 25, dear. You have to get

repared for the encounter that awaits. My heart

self, I ask my Mother

e commands pulling me to my fee

rprisingly gentle. I begin to wonder if she is on the verge of

begin, but s

18. It was a match made at birth, just like yours. I know it is not easy, but you will overco

ks up her bag and

losing the door behind her. Just as she is about to close the door, she pauses

other’s advice may be right, but Father didn’t loathe her when they married. My future