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Chapter 9

In the music club,

"What exactly are you doing here? Did Andrew ask you to arrive early?" Caleb senior, inquired.

"No, I came to practise on my own interest," I responded, shaking my head.

He sat down beside me and inquired, "You can also practise at your place. You are not required to come here and practise everyday."

If only I could come here, I could see Andrew better than via the window, but how can I say that to you? So I lied, "This place inspires me in some way."

"Did you leave late last night?"

I gave him a nod.

"You don't have to wait till he tells you to leave, you can leave whenever you like. Got it?"

I gave him a nod.

"I ask every person who comes to learn, what is their purpose for learning music. What about you?" he asked.

Andrew Campbell, please! He's the reason I'm learning to play the guitar!!

"I came to learn it because I have to perform in my last semester." I lied.

"Acceptable, but learn with your heart rather than your mind, it will help you learn it faster."

"Okay, By the way, What is the competition for which they are preparing?"

"Would you like to join?"

"Nah! I don't think they'll take someone who doesn't even know a chord to play," I remarked, shaking my head. "I was simply intrigued."

"You can also enter the contest if you learn quickly. Next month, Andrew and the band members will compete against the GI university. Then, I believe I diverted you from training, please continue to practise. I've got some work to do."

I gave him a nod.

He smiled and walked away.

After a time, the band members entered, and I noticed Andrew among them. I instantly waved my hand at Andrew when he looked at me. Idiot!

"Do you practise?" Andrew asked.

"This atmosphere makes me concentrate."

He nodded and said, "I'll stay there with them, if you need anything, come over there." Said while pointing over the band members he was practicing with.

He walked away after I nodded.

While I was practising, senior Caleb handed me a drink and remarked, "I brought two by accident." And gave a shaky chuckle.

Why does he lie in such a way?

I accepted the drink and thanked him.

He sat down alongside me and requested me to play what I was working on these days. In front of him, I played the chord c.

When I was done, he clapped his hands and remarked, "That's fantastic. You picked it up quickly. I believe you have more potential than you realise."

"How?"

"Nobody learns in two days. And here you are, two days later, playing the chord c without a mistake."

Because I had a fantastic teacher. Andrew Campbell.

"Thank you very much, senior Caleb."

"Best wishes for the exam next week. I'm confident you'll pass. Maintain your practise routine." I smiled and he walked away.

When I looked over at the band, I noticed that they were working harder. Andrew seems relaxed while playing cello with others. I always see him playing the cello through my window but this view is really amazing. Good god, I joined the music club.