The Sound of Secrets

hantom exuded an air of luxury and sophistication, its polished exterior catching the light from the street lamps. The h

by the sight of "De Prinses Witte Klaver" as she gracefully stepped out of the vehicle, capturing everyone's attention. Her movements were unhurried, reminiscent of a celestial body casting its radiant glow upo

op you were talking about earlier?" Despite the fad

of Karvelstraat Tris,

, Jenna? You've been quite occupied since

's my responsibility as well, and I've a

? Then lets

Tri

help but sneer as they passed by. Jenna was aware that Beatrice's deafness was a well-kept secret, which only intensified the scrutiny they faced. Jenna's discomfort grew, as she longed for the ability to blend into the crowd without drawing attention. Beatrice, however, appeared to be unfazed.

a bit of unease for Miss Harvey... ouch," Oliver graci

u idiot," Miss Harvey, her face clearly di

I help you, M

hich flowers would be perfect for my father's birthday." Be

we come across customers as unique as

er, to come to the rescue...ouch" Oliver's attention was suddenly diverted as he shif

eness of this new employee, Miss Beatrice." Miss Ha

your thoughts, Oliver, on which flow

itting choice would be a blend of Cymbidium and Dendrobium flowers, Mrs. Beatrice," Oliver re

the story behind those flowers, O

end of delicate blooms, evoking a sense of exotic elegance

der for next Wednesday, along with a lovely bouquet of flowers. I hope ther

e, Miss Harvey's adept hand

here are no delays in the work," Miss

ed everything we needed to today. I

, Tr

h a smile as he presented a stem of

u a gift from m

a said, her face showi

s gathered, was a hub of aspirations and yearnings that permeated the atmosphere. The street teemed with the buzz of conversations, the rhythmic patter of footsteps, and the occasional exclamation of street vendors selling their goods. In the midst of the daily chaos, an

hat Mrs. Van

g to let her down. Perhaps I'll

sive list of pianists from across Eu

ng, Beatrice abruptly halted, her words trailing

unwell?" Jenna quickly glan

rs here?" Beatrice's expression c

atching street musicians play, can you hear Tris again?

sounds, I want to see it" With urgency, Beatrice seized J

ng the crowd to make way, leaving Jenna

lowness, seemingly influenced by the commanding presence of Beatrice. Jenna found herself perplexed by the encounter between these two individuals, un

howed clear confusion as she looked at the man w

uld you like to make a song request?" Louis inqu

ou manage

? I'm just a

an you make

ut of piano notes, Mrs. Witte de Klaver's?" Louis

stand," Beatrice's voice

ink I unde

derstand? What d

just think I do

atrice encountered this man, she couldn't help but feel a s

Rouiver

ting any more time, let me k

this vintage piano, considering your company's abilit

or you to be infor

to sell it to you, Miss, without a reason." On

," Beatrice said with a sweet pouting face, reminisce

ering purchasing this piano a

nna interjected gently, grasping Tris' h

conversation rolling, I must admit,

th a renowned figure from Amsterdam. I sincerely hope o

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the faint strains of Louis' piano gradually fading away in the distance. She couldn't shake off the strange feeling, which left her feeling incredibly uneasy. They set off from Karvelstraat, the night wrapping them in its serene

Her family's business revolved around musical instruments, and the irony of her condition weighed heavily on her, though she kept it to herself. She was cautious and hesitant, concerned about the possible negative consequences a