I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
23. Performances

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Joel corrects his tie, standing restlessly waiting for Ariel in front of the apartment where Ariel lives.

Tonight is the night of the show where Ariel participated in the music show that he will attend.

In her heart, Joel cheered happily as Ariel offered herself to be a couple when it came to the show.

The sound of footsteps stung from behind his back. Tidying up a bit of his suit, Joel turned around and was stunned by what he saw.

Ariel was wearing an evening dress with black gradations and old ash. The exposed shoulder, revealing its pure white skin.

Her hair was left half-dissolved with a wicker ornament of her own hair that encircled the strung hair.

Unknowingly, Joel's jaw opened, making Ariel slowly clenched and flicked her nose.

"You should be careful. Who knows there are flies that will nest there," said Ariel then laughed softly.

Ariel looked at Joel, amazed by the official performance shown that night.

The tall body that was perfectly aligned with his muscular body was wrapped in an official suit making Joel's appearance more incisive than before wearing only his doctor's shirt and suit.

"Wow, who would have thought, a doctor who used to wear white clothes, looks very handsome in a dark suit" Ariel praised.

Joel grabbed Ariel by the hand and brought her near her lips, then gently dyed the noble.

With a smile that did not fade, Joel opened the car door for Ariel, and guided her to enter.

"I didn't know you could act like a man, Joel," teased Ariel.

"Because you deserve to be treated as a noble" Joel replied

Ariel feels her cheeks heat up, and immediately gets into the car to hide it from Joel.

"Bailklah. Ready for the trip, Miss?" goda Joel smiled.

"Yes, of course" replied Ariel.

"May I be honest about one thing,?" joel asked to start running the car.

"Sure, what is it?" answer Ariel.

"You're so pretty tonight" said Joel.

"really? Did that mean the day before I wasn't pretty?" Ariel Goda.

"You're always beautiful, even in the clothes of hospital patients" Joel replied.

Ariel hit Joel's shoulder playfully, then laughed.

"I'm just being honest" said Joel, laughing crisply.

"You're being honest, Joel," Ariel said.

They laughed again, chat after chat flowing until they arrived at the place where the music show was held.

Joel parked his car in the parking lot that Ariel was pointing at. Welcomed with a view that makes his jaw fall.

In a special parking lot, Bram had been standing in front of the entrance, waiting for someone's arrival.

Feeling that Ariel was waiting for him, Joel opened the car door and immediately grabbed Ariel as soon as he got out of his car.

"What's up, Joel?"ariel asked astonished at Joel's sudden change in attitude.

"Nothing, just wanting to screw you, am I overreacting?" greet Joel.

"Absolutely not," Ariel replied smilingly.

Ariel placed her hand on Joel's arm which then squeezed it gently with one hand to the other.

The weirdness that Ariel felt was finally answered when she saw Bram standing in front of the entrance. Standing leaned back with one hand playing her phone to distract her.

"Bram, are you coming?" greet Ariel friendly.

"Of course I came. I can't possibly ignore the invitation I've received" Bram greeted with a smirk.

His eyes glanced at Joel who was holding Ariel and smiled.

"I need to remind you one thing" Ariel said.

They looked at Ariel with questioning looks then frowned at them.

"DON'T FIGHT,"

Ariel emphasized her voice as a sign that she was not playing around and looked at the two of them with a threat.

"You understand, right?" ariel smiled sweetly.

'Beerrrr.....'

They shuddered and obeyed. It was as if the cold weather had come suddenly and made them shiver when Ariel smiled at them.

"I understand" they answered.

Ariel smiled and nodded. However, not releasing his threatening gaze. Bram stood by Ariel's side and started to step up to Ariel and Joel who also stepped in.

They finally arrived backstage and were greeted enthusiastically by some of Ariel's students who attended the event. One of them is Gina.

"Wahhh, sister didn't say anything to me that you would bring two partners at once" said Gina.

"E-e-hhh little sister," replied Gina nervously.

"What's going on now? You stammer again?" ariel laughed lightly.

"Sister ahh,," protested Gina.

"But sister, can I say one thing ?" ask Gina.

"What is that,?" answer Ariel.

"What a beautiful sister tonight" praised Gina sincerely.

"Thank you, you're beautiful too, Gina," Ariel replied.

"It seems like it's time for you to perform" Gina said after hearing the host mention Ariel by name.

Ariel nodded.

Now Ariel turned to face Joel and Bram who were looking at her with a look of admiration.

"You never told me that you were a famous musician" Joel said, unable to cover up his shock.

"Because he doesn't like to introduce himself as a musician to others" said Bram.

"I asked him, not you" Joel said.

"And I just gave him the answer he was going to say" Bram replied.

"Oh, unfortunately I don't need you to explain it" Joel said.

"Then you don't have to listen to it, just think of it as the wind then," Bram replied casually.

Ariel placed a palm on her forehead, exhaling a long breath.

"You guys are quite compatible, please continue your debate, I'm sorry," interrupted Ariel began to step away from them.

" It's quite nice to meet you, and it always pisses Ariel off" Joel said.

"Unfortunately I'm not the one who fished the ruckus here" said Bram in self-defense.

"Currently," said Joel, turning toward the audience seats.

"At least I'm acting as an honored guest here" Bram said.

Bram's insinuation stopped Joel's steps which immediately turned around and restrained his frustration. Joel took a deep breath and exhaled it violently.

"Ah, yes, you're right. I'm not very good with the attitude of being an honored guest here, but at least I'm the one that Ariel chose as a couple, not as a guest" Joel replied.

"You're just lucky" Bram snorted.

"Yes, and that luck will always be with me" Joel replied.

Joel again continued his steps with a satisfied smile on his face. He then sat on a row of penton benches in the front row, where he could see Ariel performing without any obstruction.

The event took place with the silence of the audience. The piano sound that filled the room touched the heart of every listener. Some of them shed tears as the piano melody filled the entire room.

Joel could not take his eyes off the slightest, and was only glued to Ariel who smiled gently as her fingers danced on the piano keys and presented a touching melody.

A smile I've never seen before. The expression of a face he never showed. Joel immediately saw the figure of Ariel who was different from usual.

'He is so different, is this the real him? What kind of wounds has he ever felt? Why does this song feel like he's afraid to walk back after a fall?' whispered Joel's heart.

Ariel finished her song then stood facing the audience, bowing respectfully with a sincere smile on her lips.

"For the next song, I will worship a song that I recently perfected. A song I'm referring to someone I don't even know and don't understand. I want to express what I feel through this song. Hopefully the audience can accept my point through this song," Ariel finished her sentence and bowed her band.

Ariel sat down to the piano. His fingers pressed each key with a subtle but affirming touch.

The beautiful melody again filled the entire room. Joel's vegetables captured the meaning of the song performed by Ariel, making him stunned.

'Did Ariel decide to open her heart again? I hope it's true, ' Joel hopes in his heart.

'Haahhh,, I lost. I will no longer be able to get his heart, Bram sighed in his heart.

Bram got up from his seat and left the room. Trying to lift his heart.

"Are you okay,"

A worried voice sounded from behind Bram's back.

When Bram turned around, he found a woman staring at him worriedly.

"I'm doing fine. Thank you," replied Bram.

"You sure?" ask again.

"Well, I'm just looking for some fresh air" Bram replied, forcing a smile on his lips.

"Alright, then I'm sorry," she said.

"I'm sorry, would you mind accompanying me for a while here? Ah, sorry I was presumptuous. You can go inside, sorry to hold you," said Bram bent his body.

"I don't mind" the woman replied smiling.

"By the way, I'm Bram" he said, introducing himself as he reached out.

..."Charlie," he answered, welcoming Bram's hand....

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