apter 59 The Piano Performance
“Teacher, I didn’t fill it in randomly, Eliza said.
“But you
didn’t know how to play the piano before, did you? Even your sister might not be able to play this piece well. Are you sure you didn’t just make it up?”
The music teacher handed the sign–up sheet back to Eliza and said, “Think it over again. Don’t waste the spot.”
I can play the piano, teacher,” Eliza insisted
There are many people in our school who can play the piano, but few who can play it well. Being able to play and playing well are not the same thing. Do you understand what I’m saying?”
The music teacher clearly didn’t believe in Eliza’s ability.
After a brief silence, Eliza directly changed the piece on the sheet to a simpler one, “Whispers Beneath the Keys”
The next day. Naomi already had the latest New Year’s Eve party program in her hand. When the students from Class One saw the program, they all laughed.
“Eliza is going to play Whispers Beneath the Keys? Wasn’t it the Crimson Rhapsody yesterday?”
“Who doesn’t know how to brag? I never saw Eliza play the piano at the last arts performance. I think she just wants to copy
Naomi
Ever since Naomi had started dating Zayden, the school’s opinion had swung overwhelmingly in her favor
Everyone thought Naomi and Zayden were a perfect match.
After all, Naomi was recognized by Zayden’s mother as her future daughter–in–law, and no one wanted to offend the future Mrs. Holt
Naomi walked up to Eliza and said with a sigh, “Eliza, I’ve never heard that you can play the piano. Do you really know how? Don’t get me wrong. I’m just worried about you. I heard there will be some important people at this party. I know you want to make a splash, but Whispers Beneath the Keys is too simple. If you can’t even play that well, it’ll be embarrassing.”
Naomi’s tone was filled with concern for Eliza.
Anyone who didn’t know better would think Naomi was being incredibly kind to her sister.
Someone nearby said, “Naomi, what’s the big deal? Let her play. Besides, Class Six doesn’t have any other acts. We’ll just watch
the show.”
“Yes, I think someone’s just trying to force it. I heard that Eliza can’t play the piano at all.”
Naomi glanced reproachfully at the two classmates beside her and said, “Stop it. My sister doesn’t really know how to play the piano. It’s already good that she can play Whispers Beneath the Keys.
Listening to Naomi’s words, Eliza felt nauseous. As she turned to leave, Zayden suddenly walked out from Class One and grabbed Eliza’s wrist, saying, “Come with me.”
Naomi’s face flickered with discomfort for a moment when she saw Zayden take Eliza away. A classmate asked curiously. “Naomi, why did Zayden take Eliza away?”
Sering the puzzled looks around her, Naomi forced a smile and said, Zayden just wants to prevent my sister from making a fool of herself. After all, there will be important people at this year’s New Year’s Eve party. We can’t afford to be careless.”
I see. I think Eliza is not only trying to steal the spotlight but also trying to catch Zayden’s attention. Naomi, you have to be
careful.
“Yes, does she really think playing a piano piece will win Zayden over? She should take a good look at herself in the mirror.”
Listening to her classmates gossip, Naomi felt uneasy inside.
1/2
Since the day before yesterday, Zayden hadn’t spoken to me at all.
And today at school, there hadn’t been a single glance exchanged between us.
Could it be that Zayden had really taken a liking to Eliza?
Naomi frowned in frustration.
Never mind, as long as I could catch the eye of an important person at the New Year’s Eve party, as my parents had said, my future would be smooth sailing. I don’t necessarily need Zayden.
On this side, Zayden had already pulled Eliza upstairs.
“Zayden! Let me go!”
Eliza’s wrist was tightly held by Zayden. After they reached a deserted floor, Zayden finally released her.
“Why didn’t you fight back?”
Recently. Eliza had been quite sharp–tongued, but facing the ridicule and mockery from Naomi and her classmates just now, Eliza hadn’t reacted at all.
“Fight back! Me?”
Eliza suddenly laughed and said, “Why would I waste my time and energy on people who don’t matter?”
Hearing this, Zayden fell silent.
Eliza said, “I’m fine. I’m leaving now. Don’t just touch me casually in the future”
With that, Eliza was about to go downstairs.
But at this moment, Zayden spoke, “I already know that Naomi was the one who spread the rumor about you and Nolan having a hotel room together.”
Eliza’s figure froze. She asked, “And then?”
…..I’m sorry.”
“Oh, I heard you.”
Eliza didn’t seem to care much.
you..
Zayden said. “Eliza. I’m not trying to discourage you, but when it comes to piano, you can’t beat Naomi. I suggest yo change to another act
“Even you think I can’t beat Naomi?”
Zayden didn’t speak
Not only did he think so, but all the students and teachers in the school felt the same way.
Naomi had been learning the piano since she was young, had endured a lot of hardship, and was very talented in this area.
