Then his eyes soften, and a soft smile touches his lips.
"Is there something wrong with it?" I gulp, feeling my confidence level drop. "Is it bad?"
Luke shakes his head, tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear as he stares into my eyes lovingly. "No."
"No?" I whisper.
"It's the most beautiful songthat I've ever heard."
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CASSIE
Iturn the recorder off after finishing the latest arrangement of my new song. Still sitting at the piano, I text Oscar to let him know that I've worked on his suggestions and that I'll send him the new recording soon.
I smile, remembering his excitement when he first heard the song—he loves it. I guess this song will indeed be the perfect one for my comeback, not to mention that I have another one that I wrote with Cal Jackson.
It feels so different now that Morgan isn't dictating my every move. I feel like I can show my real potential without having the burden of adjusting everything to her demand.
I remember again how I love music, how I love to be lost in my own world while I'm working on a song. Luke was right when he said that most of my latest songs lack emotions.
I'm about to put my phone back on top of my piano when it buzzes. My heart flutters as I see a text from Luke.
Luke: I miss you.
A smile instantly creeps on my lips. Isn't he supposed to be busy at work? How can he still have time to think about me?
I reply to his message with a kiss emoji.
Luke: Not that one. I want the real one.
A chuckle leaves my lips. Mr. CEO needs some affection right now. I shower him with many more smooch and kiss emojis.
Luke: Cassie, your lips on mine. Now.
I laugh. Does he think that I can teleport?
A great idea suddenly pops up in my head, and while I'm pondering on it, I don't reply to his text.
Luke: Sorry. I'm in a meeting and I can't stop thinking about you.
I shoot him a reply, unable to stop the smile on my face.
Me: I miss you too.
Luke: I can't wait to get home.
???
Even though Luke has told me that he will meet me later at home, I just can't help but give him a surprise visit.
What can I say? I've already spent a productive morning in the music room, and I don't have anything else to do.
Aiden hasn't come back from school, and Luke misses me. A quick lunch together would be perfect, wouldn't it?
I stare up at the majestic building of Klein Enterprise in front of me, stepping out of the car. This is the first time that I’ve come to his headquarters office in New York—it's indeed much bigger than his branch office in LA.
