Shattered Dreams Due to Unforeseen Consequences

Chapter 18 Oh No! 28th December - 29th December

Shawn Perspective

Watching Cassie compose a song on the fly was amazing to watch. She was so confident with her lyrics and her melodies that it seemed like she had been writing for years. Her fingers effortlessly moved across the strings of the guitar as she hummed to herself, and her voice was so powerful and raw that her emotion was palpable.

Witnessing her passion and creativity in action was an incredible experience. I was in awe of her talent and her natural ability to tap into her emotions. She is a true artist; I thought to myself, "Is that gonna go on ya first album?" I asked her.

"I don't know yet," she said. "I'll send it to Ed and see what he thinks of it." She smiled as she began to play again. It was clear that the music was a part of her, and she was determined to share it. She began to play the chords of my song "Stitches" and started to sing the lyrics. I couldn't help but laugh as I heard her sing my song with a power and emotion I had never heard before.

She had my melody down perfectly, and her voice was so captivating that I felt like I was in a trance. She sang with such emotion and conviction that I was in awe of her talent. She was so creative and confident with her rendition that it felt like she had been singing it for years. I was amazed by how well she sang my song. Her voice was melodic and clear as she sang the lyrics, adding her own spin to the melody. She smiled as she sang the chorus, and I couldn't help but smile along with her.

The song sounded better than I ever could have imagined. She was truly a masterful musician, and her talent was undeniable. After she finished the song, she looked up at me with a satisfied smile and said, "That was great, wasn't it?!" I nodded in agreement, thoroughly impressed by her ability to take a song I had written and turn it into something completely new. She smiled again and said, "I'm glad you liked it."

"I think you sang that better than me," I said. "It was amazing to watch you take my song and put your own spin on it. Your voice was so powerful and raw, and you had my melody down perfectly. You have such a natural ability to tap into your emotions and create something that is truly unique. You have a true talent for music!" She smiled at me and said, "Thanks, Shawn; I sometimes sing your songs for the twins. They love it when I sing your songs; it's like their own special lullaby." I felt a sense of pride and happiness wash over me.

It felt so good to know that my music was appreciated by my children. I smiled back at her and said, "That's so sweet and awesome of you." I said, feeling both happy and proud. "I'm sure the twins enjoy it. You have a beautiful voice, and they are lucky to have you singing for them." She nodded in agreement and went back to playing her guitar. "Well, I'm glad they like it. I'm sure they'll enjoy hearing your songs for many years to come," she said.

I watched her with admiration, feeling lucky to have had such an incredible experience. I cleared my throat, feeling a bit embarrassed as I started the conversation. "Cassie, the other night. I'm sorry that I left you here while I went out for a one-night stand. It was thoughtless of me, and I feel really bad about it." Cassie nodded in understanding and replied, "It's okay, Shawn; I understand. We are only friends if that's what you want. I am just the mother of your children, and I want us to have a healthy relationship for the sake of the twins." I took a deep breath and replied, "I didn't go through with it. I don't want us to stay this way. I want to be more than just friends. I want us to be a family." Cassie just gave me a small smile, lowered her head and started strumming the guitar again.

She continued to play, the sweet melody of the song creating a calm atmosphere between us. I watched her as she played, feeling a sense of peace wash over me. I thought about actions I had made in my life that had led me to this point, the mistakes I had made, and the decisions that had led me to where I was. I felt a sense of regret but also a feeling of hope that I could make the necessary changes to be a better person and a better father.