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.”
Could it be that Zayden had really taken a liking to Eliza?
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.
“Zayden! Let me go!”
“Fight back! Me?”
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