TW: Sexual harassment and blackmail.
He was unsure about how much time had passed. There were new people on the Orchestra - a new maestro, as well as a new bassist and a new pianist. Those men made the hairs on Milo's neck stand up, and not in a good way.
He kept that to himself as most people didn't seem to have that same feeling. Yet, everything in him screamed to stay away, to avoid contact as much as possible. He opted to listen to his gut and, even though he was always polite to his colleagues, he rarely went out with his friends when the trio joined. To his relief, the men didn't seem keen on his company either. However, it was almost impossible to be away from their path. Especially from Alin, the maestro.
One day, Milo was a little more focused than usual and ended up staying late in the theater, after everyone had already left.
He was working on a piece about Damien. Milo was still trying to understand everything he had lived and felt with the man, and still coming to terms with the fact that it was getting harder to hide his feelings. He wished he was able to show all of it freely. Since there was no other option, unless they wanted to be arrested or worse, the musician opted to create a piece he'd be able to play in front of everyone. Even if they didn't know what it meant, Damien would always know. He'd flaunt his love and joy for his partner in every way he could, even if he had to sneak that under everyone's eyes.
When his stomach growled and demanded dinner, Milo finally stopped playing and began paying attention to the steps on the wooden floor behind him.
- "I'm so happy to have you in this Orchestra, Nerudov. You are really something. Nonetheless, it's time you begin thinking about purchasing a new instrument. Yours is almost done for." - The cold, melodic voice of Alin filled the space between them.
Milo froze for a few seconds. The idea of replacing his violin was physically painful to Milo, enough that it masked the discomfort and shock he felt from being alone with the maestro.
- "I'll just repair it. I cannot see myself playing a different violin other than this one." - He quickly placed the instrument case on his back, as to indicate he was on his way to leaving. - "But I appreciate the heads-up, Mister Istrati. I'll get it fixed during my next break, so it'll be in pristine condition for our presentation."
He held no irony or defiance. Milo just wanted to go out of there with the least amount of friction between him and his boss.
- "It's great to hear it. And to see you practice. I'm looking forward to seeing how that piece is going to turn out."
Milo felt his stomach turn with the possibility of opening up something as personal as that music to that man. He didn't know why - Alin was never rude to him and was overall a great maestro. Even better than the previous one, helping Milo to achieve new highs during his performances. Yet, the musician just knew something in him was not to be trusted.
He just nodded and straightened his posture, making a move towards the door.
- "I will see you tomorrow, Mister Istrati. Thank you for the kind words."
- "Wait. There's something we've been meaning to ask you."
- "I'm sorry, sir. Who is "we"?".
At that point, Mihai and Ferka seemed to have appeared out of the shadows. Milo could not help himself to step back, a loud noise echoing when the chair he hit fell to the ground. Ferka scoffed.
- "Why are you so scared?"
- "I don't feel comfortable with this situation, that is why." - Milo kept his head high and his voice firm, remembering his fights with his brothers. He was not about to embarrass himself just because he had fallen into a trap. - "So please, ask whatever you want so I can get home."
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