"That was beautiful Miss Gisele. You even know the song behind the piece I'm deeply impressed" Yvonne could only save her face by walking up to compliment Gisele.
"It's nothing much, I was opportuned to learn it from a relative" Gisele answered back politely, she could already tell that this Yvonne girl had a beef with her so she also did not try to sound friendly but just spoke to her casually.
"Can I have your autograph?" A playful voice joined into the conversation unexpectedly.
"Oh my God! It's Robert!"
"Duh and General Harold, when did they get her?"
The two men ignored the commotion their appearance had caused in the room, as they walked to the crowd surrounding the young girl, slowly like the red Sea, the crowd parted giving way for them to walk right through.
"Aunty" Harold and Robert greeted Claudia standing in front of her, then almost immediately they fixed their gaze on the girl she was clutching unto.
"Can I have your autograph?" Roberts joked again, holding out a pen and piece of paper.
Gisele rolled her eyes "stop messing around, it wasn't that perfect"
"Even still, didn't you say as your number one fan, I should always ask for your autograph. I'm asking now so don't be a stingy idol" Gisele chuckled and didn't argue with him anymore, she casually picked the pen and Drew a pig sitting on its butt and waving it's hand.
The young man's face showed disbelief then he glowered at her "a pig? Aren't you bullying your fan now?"
From their conversation anyone could tell that they were actually close friends, the girl's status simultaneously took a bug leap in everybody's heart. Being close friends with the renowned RodRob was not an easy feat even for them socialites as he had a very uptight personality. Also even though Harold had not uttered a word but just stood there watching the two of them converse, it could also be said that she was friends with him too.
"Bro Harry, Robert long time no see" A sweet voice joined the conversation. Yvonne walked up to the three people in the eye of the crowd. Even though she greeted the two men, she was solely only focused on one of them, so it was quite obvious who she wanted to greet.
"Yvonne when did you get back?" Robert returned the greeting while his friend stayed mute as usual.
"Just elegantly" She replied elegantly
"Weren't you having a tour round the world, why are you back?" Robert asked again, a knowing smile that looked a bit taunting on his lips
"I decided to have the last show back in country M. It's titled back to the origins after all" She replied then immediately turned her focus to the young man that was yet to say anything.
"Bro Harry, I saw the highlight of your promotion and also your new bug project. I would have called to congratulate you but the network overseas are not so pleasant" she informed sweetly, still smiling even when she was telling a big fat lie. In truth, she had called a couple of times but each time, his assistant picked it up and didn't even seem to know who was speaking as her number was not saved on his phone. In the end, she got frustrated and stopped calling.
"We should hang out like old days and celebrate our achievements thus far" She suggested.
"I'm busy" came the two words reply.
Everyone was stunned as how fast he had rejected the beauty. Even Yvonne did not expect him to outrightly reject her offer. Her hand clenched tightly that her fingers drew crescent moons on her palms, the smile on her face froze for a minute but she immediately brightened it and let out an amused chuckle.
"You're still so uptight like when we were kids. Could you lighten up a bit, if I didn't know you well, I'll have been scared by your stoic face" she looked like she was casually making a statement and cracking jokes but underneath she was hinting the public that they had been together since they were little.
"I see you know Miss Gisele too, how did you three meet?" This time she directed the question at Robert since expecting an answer from Harold would only leave her embarrassed.
"By Coincidence" Robert gave a shirt reply. He did not feel like saying much as he had clearly been ignored earlier.
"Coincidence? and you became this close?"
"She's our idol. How can we not be close"
Our?
He managed to robe in Harold into this close relationship with just one word.
"Oh really?" Yvonne asked half-heartedly. Her heart felt sour seeing how the young man standing next to her had been staring at that girl. From start to finish his eyes had not left her body, whereas she had not even be looked at for one second.
"What idol? Aren't you being too much of an infatuated fan?" Gisele asked jokingly.
"Do you blame me? You show a different side of you each day. Who knew you could sing so well! I was blown away by your voice and piece too!"
Everyone that once fell in love with her singing were reminded of it again by his words. Once again the room was filled with murmurs and whispers as people praised her in their groups. Eyes of envy and adoration were thrown her way in folds.
"You should play again, I really love to hear you play" Robert suggested heartily.
A lot of people nodded in agreement, on such a calm cold evening, listening to her soothing voice and calming sounds of the piano could really put one in a good mood.
Gisele shook her head troubled "it's been long since I last played. Just that one piece got my wrist aching badly" it was already a blessing she could play that last piece without making a mistake, even though she had not played for over five years. Playing another one might get her wrist swollen.
"Then sing while I play" Harold's calm voice rang out next. The whole room suddenly broke into an uproar.
The great general Harold was offering to play the piano. If this was not considered a lifetime event then what was?
Gisele was stumped by his offer, she lifted her to look at him. His clear black eyes were looking right back at her. It was so clear that looking into it seemed to reflect her whole being as on a clear ocean surface.
"That shouldn't be appropriate should it?" Sge broke the eyes contact and rubbed the tip of her nose uncomfortably.
Yvonne cut in hastily "Yes Bro Harry, you should be just back from work, playing the piano would exhaust you even further. Why don't I play and sing instead since Miss Gisele seems unwilling" she looked like she was helping Gisele but her main intentions was something different. There was no way she would let him listen to Gisele sing again. He was already looking at her weirdly, probably because she sang the first time, if she allowed her sing again wouldn't it just spoil thing further?
She didn't even wait for a reply as she immediately began to walk to the piano. Just as she was about to take her seat, a voice echoed behind her.
"No need Gisele would do it"
Harold turned to Gisele after dropping his words "You'll sing and I'll play. We'll do something simple so you don't strain your voice. That should be okay right?"
1... 2... 3... 4
Over a dozen words!
Everyone lost count of the words he had spoken to the young lady. Didn't they say General Harold only ever utters a number of five words at a go? What was happening now? Who was this chatterbox then?
He had even sounded considerate and yet still asked for her opinion at the end instead of directly ordering her to sing. Was this still the unfeeling iceberg general?
"mmm, it's definitely alright!" Another chatterbox took over the conversation. Smiling like an idiot, he immediately pushed Gisele in the direction of the piano, even helped the blanked out girl take a seat on the long stool, while Harold sat next to her on the same stool. His long fingers gently brushed on the keys making a beautiful sound.
Robert grinned widely "Gisele since Harold is making it easy for you, why don't you sing butterflies? It's easy too so there should be no problems right?"
Butterflies?
Everyone stared at the young man like he had lost a screw in his head. Wasn't this love song a little too mushy? Yet he wanted General Harold to play to such a mushy lyrics. Keep dreaming!
They all expected the young man dressed in a deep green army suit to refuse the suggestion but he kept mute an instead turned to the petite girl quietly sitting next to him.
"Do you know the lyrics?"
Do you know the lyrics?!!
Doesn't this mean that is she knew it he was ready to play it. Wow! They were witnessing a lot of first of General Harold tonight.
It must really be a special night!