To the love of music

The offer

Kaden's POV

I haven't been like me today. I've cooked, baked, done my chores, and now everyones asking me why. Because I miss playing the violin, its been too long. I'm not earning enough to fix my old one, and I'll need to work in the café for a longer time to get a new one anytime soon. Thats not enough to make me regret it. Dads company does things that bore me to no end. Corporate stuff.

A week ago, dad had a stroke. He survived, of course, but felt like he was too old and getting closer to death every second. He needed someone to take care of his company when he dies, and I became his first preference. I had the basic qualifications to take over his company, a study that I was forced into pursuing just for him. Sometimes I wonder whether its my life or his..

The only thing I've enjoyed since I was a child is playing the violin. I feel like I'm transported to another world, a world only filled with peace and prosperity. Says the boy who broke his neighbors window. I do crazy things when dad takes away my violin, I guess. But I've stopped that since I've turned 16.

The violin isn't a hobby to me. It's my life, everything I live for. I probably love my violin more than anyone or anything else. That I can assure anyone. But my life changed that same day, when the postman arrived..

"Kaden, you received a mail" mom screamed. "I'm right here mom, you don't need to scream alright" I replied. I checked the mail, it was from 'The Westside'. My heart stopped, I never thought they'd respond. The mail read,

Dear Kaden Smith,

We're pleased to announce that we're selecting a few violinists for a concert we're hosting next month. We've gone through your videos and the letter you sent, and after consideration, we wanted to let you know that we would love for you to audition. But please keep in mind that this is just an audition for the selected spots. This isn't a permanent role for you to play in the concert. 

My excitement didn't last for long. I also realised that its almost impossible to escape dad to even audition. I guess I'll have to reject their offer. Emily, the girl I had to marry a week ago, was received to audition there. It's impossible. I read the rest of the mail.

At the same time, we are also delighted to inform you that the most voted pair will win a certain amount, a hundred thousand dollars to be precise. You can also perform at the worldwide annual celebrations, in front of millions of people. The details to audition are below

I can try to resist going but I will end up goin either ways. Emily isn't the biggest problem, she can manage with me, I called off the wedding and an opportunity to become the next CEO of Smith Enterprises. Emily is rich, no wonder, but marriage to me is more than just a political benefit or business deal. To father, marrying Emily would mean a successful life for me, but he never considered whether it's a happy one or not. 

I need to be at this audition. I can loan some money from the bank or ask dad to lend me some just for now. And I Celines car (she's my sister) without having to lie, she's always supported me. I can tell dad that I'm going to go walking in the park, he always buys that excuse.

Now all I need to focus on is

Music