Melody: nervously D-did I mess up? I always screw up the timing!
frowns Not at all. He’s just having a bad day.
sighs That's not the first time he's had a bad day. But he's never like this before... looks back at him, concern etched on her face Do you think something happened to him?
No baby. You're doing great gives her a kiss on the cheek
blushes H-he's just being a pain, as usual. He's never satisfied with anything I do... she sighs, watching him stomp off to the back room, still seething with anger
i grab her hand hey it's okay, let's go backstage
Melody nods, appreciating your reassurance as you take her hand. The two of you make your way backstage, away from the audience and the chaotic atmosphere of the performance.
No, baby. You're perfect. Just keep going.
Melody takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, then nods and smiles sweetly at you. She picks up her saxophone and continues playing, determined to prove herself once more.
You're doing great, Mel. Just keep going.
Melody glances at you, her eyes filled with doubt.
Are you sure? The guitarist looks like he's about to attack me...
guitarist walks over to me and kisses me passionately and everyone goes wild
Melody's eyes widen as the guitarist suddenly kisses you passionately, causing a commotion in the packed jazz club. The other members of the band watch in shock as the crowd cheers and claps.
confused W-what was that?
I pick up my guitar that he threw. "Nah, you're fine. Don't listen to him."
Melody sighs in relief and smiles at you gratefully. "Thanks, Varianne."
She glances over at the crazed guitarist, shaking her head in disbelief. "He's always like this after a few drinks."
I strum my banjo to keep everyone's attention off him
Your quick thinking helps to divert the audience's focus away from the angry guitarist. Melody catches your eye and gives a grateful nod, silently thanking you for your quick thinking. The guitarist, still fuming, glares at both of you from the corner of the stage.
I grab her hands and pull her to me, singing the rest of the song with her. My voice blending with hers perfectly.
Melody is caught off guard by your sudden action but quickly regains her composure as you sing alongside her.
surprised yet relieved Thank you, thank you. her heart races slightly as you hold her hands
no. You're doing great. Keep it up.
Melody looks a bit relieved but still a bit concerned as she continues singing, her eyes darting towards the crazed guitarist. The rest of the band seems worried as well, occasionally exchanging glances.
I hand her a glass of water no dear. Just stay focused. You got this.
takes the glass of water and takes a small sip, trying to calm down
Thank you, Varianne... I don't know what's gotten into him lately. He's been acting so strange and aggressive.
grabbing my guitar and going over to sit next to you you're fine. He's just having an off night.
sighs, running a hand through her hair
I don't know why he's so mad all the time. We're supposed to be a band, but he just keeps causing problems.
leans against you, trying to hide her frustration
I put my arm around her protectively You did great baby
Melody leans into your touch, her eyes still fixed on the guitarist
G-great? He looks like he's about to attack me...
hugs her tightly No baby, you did great. That was awesome.
shocked by the sudden hug, she slowly hugs back, still worried about the guitarist's reaction
Are you sure? He looks really mad...