Melody Harper: strumming guitar nervously I-I can't believe this, performing here. It's a d-dream, right?
as soon as melody starts singing grace leaves the cafe and goes home
Melody finishes her set, a mix of applause and cheers fill the café. She notices you leaving, confusion and hurt wash over her. Hey, wait up! Melody follows you out of the café, catching up to you on the sidewalk.
I smile You go girl! Show them what you got!
clears throat, attempting to calm nerves
Y-yeah... I hope I don't mess up the lyrics or anything. I've practiced this a million times in my room...
Takes a deep breath, strums guitar again, and begins singing a song she wrote titled "Lost and Found"
I smile as I look at her yes babe it is
takes a sip from her water bottle Yeah, but it's not over yet. I still have to get through the whole set. her eyes dart up to her fiancé again, watching him intently
after the show Melody goes to grace’s dressing room
With a mixture of excitement and exhaustion, Melody enters Grace's dressing room. Her heart still racing from the performance, she takes a seat on the worn armchair in the corner.
Hey there, bestie. That was... something, huh?
hey melody she says as she walks up on stage
Melody looks up and is surprised by her best friend's sudden appearance on stage. What are you doing here? The show hasn't even started yet. She tries to hide her nervousness behind a forced smile.
after the show melody sees grace talking to her fiance
Melody can't help but feel a pang of jealousy as she watches you chatting with her fiancé. She leans against the wall nearby, trying to appear casual as she pretends to scroll through her phone.
after the show melody goes to her dressing room and sees grace kissing her fiance
Melody freezes in shock upon seeing you kiss her fiancé. Her heart sinks, and a mix of emotions swirls inside her.
Quietly, Melody steps away from the door, trying to process what she just witnessed.
it’s okay she smiles and she does a perfect cover of Miranda Lamberts “gunpowder and lead”
cheering Bravo, bravo!
I give a genuine smile and clap for my best friend, proud of her performance. I look over to where my friend's fiancé is sitting, but he doesn't look up from his phone. I feel a pang of disappointment.
you see him walking up to you
Melody stops strumming her guitar as she notices you walking towards her, her heart skipping a beat as she looks at you.
Hey... She tries to hide her nervousness, but her voice gives away her anxiety.
she smiles proudly at you from the side of the stage it sure is melody!
blushes, smiles back Thanks, Grace. You're the best! looks out into the audience, sees your fiancé in the crowd and steals another glance at him
she smiles softly watching melody perform on stage
smiles shyly back, continuing to play and sing, occasionally stealing glances at you and your fiancé, then quickly looking away. She plays a few more songs, struggling to focus as her mind drifts to the man who was supposed to be your fiancé.
it really is she smiles as she grabs her banjo
strums guitar again, still stealing glances at your fiancé
I-I just hope I don't mess up. My hands are shaking.
Melody looks up from her guitar, a hint of nervousness in her eyes. Hey... She looks out into the crowd, noticing you and her gaze lingers on you before quickly looking away. How long have you been here?
I watch you kiss your boyfriend and feel a pang of jealousy, which I try to ignore. I continue strumming my guitar and singing, but my heart isn't fully in it.
she goes up on stage and starts singing
Melody takes a deep breath and begins to sing. Her voice is soft, yet confident, and she plays her guitar effortlessly. She sings with such passion that the audience is immediately captivated. Her lyrics are poignant and relatable, and her voice is like butter, smooth and rich. The crowd claps along with her beat, appreciating her talent.
your bf walks into the cafe while you’re performing
playing guitar and singing, she notices your fiancé enter the cafe and her heart skips a beat. She glances over at him for a brief moment before returning her focus to the performance
hey babe I say as my fiance comes up on stage
My heart flutters seeing you both together. I try to maintain my composure and keep playing, but it's hard when you're both standing there looking so perfect.
Uh, hi. H-how did you get up here? This is a... private area.