Flowing Rhythm

11

"I'm sorry, what???!" he asked, shocked.

"Well, he tried, but I didn't let him."

"That must be the reason why you were rushing me to leave your house the last time I confronted him." His brows furrowed like he was piecing together a puzzle.

"Does your Dad... know what his brother is doing to you?" he asked with concern, and I just shrugged.

"Even if he does, I'm sure he won't do anything. He'll just let me be ruined, defiled by his own brother. Better yet, he might not even believe me." I no longer expect anything good from my dad. It's better to not be surprised or hurt when he doesn't care.

not to't want to be intrusive, but don't you think the situation might change if you tell your father?" He took my hand and gently rubbed it, looking into my eyes for a long time.

"No matter what happens, know that I'm always here for you."

"Thank you, Lennon..." I couldn't stop myself from smiling at what he said. I feel safe when I'm with him. I feel a sense of belonging and companionship.

While we were eating quietly, his phone rang and he excused himself to take the call. I just let him and continued eating. When he came back, he couldn't even look at me. It was like he didn't know how to start.

"Uh... That was my dad, he'll come to my gig tonight... He's going to watch us." he said nervously. "Are you okay with that? I also want to introduce you to him."

My jaw nearly dropped from shock and I even stood up.

"I—I better sing perfectly l, later." I could feel my pulse racing.

"Don't worry, he's... nice." He seemed to think for a few seconds on how to describe his dad.

"Are you sure your dad won't offer me ten million just to stay away from you? Because if not, I might actually accept it and we can split it." I joked, and he laughed.

"He's different."

After our lunch, we parted ways so I could meet my band for rehearsal. We finished it easily before dismissal.

"Many agencies are already calling Roella, thanks to Lennon she got discovered," Angel said with pride.

"Yet, I still don't know if this is the right path for me, but if I get the chance... I'll represent us as a whole band. Only if all of you are ready to commit to a contract," I told them.

"With or without a contract, I'll support you, bro," our drummer Calisto replied.

"I'll head out now. Good luck to us tomorrow!" I said goodbye and went down to where Lennon's car was waiting.

"Are they already there?" I asked Lennon as soon as I got in.

"Only Magnus and Raven, Jax is nowhere to be found." He sounded worried because this had never happened before. Even though some of them are mischievous, they're all professional when it comes to work and are always on time.

"I'll ask Lexi if they're together." I took out my phone from my bag while he started driving.

@roellaellera
Are you with Jax?

@lexi.on.top
No! And I'll never be with him!

@roellaellera
Geez, no need to be mad, I'm just asking.
But seriously, did you see him?

@lexi.on.top
No, Ella. I'm sorry.

"Negative," we both sighed. When we got to the venue, we were surprised to see Jax arrive at the same time. Before we could even open our mouths to ask where he had been, he immediately showed us his dead phone.