Maria Elaiza Guevarra Solis, or Elle, sat at the grand piano, her fingers gracefully dancing across the keys. Her voice melded seamlessly with the haunting melody of Ravenscode's song, filling the room with a powerful yet melancholic resonance. She followed the tune, her heart in every word she sang.
"And how am I supposed to live my life
When everything revolves around you? (Revolves around you)
Revolves around you (revolves around you) ..."
Her voice wavered slightly, echoing the inner turmoil she felt. Each note carried the weight of her emotions, a mix of frustration, longing, and determination.
"And what about when it
Becomes my turn for something fun
And you don't want to? (You don't want to)
No, you don't want to (No, you don't want to) ..."
The lyrics seemed to speak directly to her, mirroring her own struggles and the growing distance between her and someone she once thought she could rely on.
"And I know that something's got to change
And I won't be the one to blame
Where were you
When my world came crashing down?
Where were you
When I picked myself up off the ground?
Where were you
When my walls came caving in?
This is how I live my life
My love line's wearing thin..."
As she continued to sing, memories flashed through her mind—moments of joy overshadowed by disappointment, times when she stood alone, picking up the pieces of her shattered world.
"And even to this day that I know everything
It has to go your way (it has to go your way)
It has to go your way (it has to go your way)
I watch my step in case that you're not there with me
Well, I'll figure it out some way..."
Her fingers pressed harder on the keys, the intensity of the music rising with her resolve.
"Well, I'll figure it out some way
And I know if it were you there in my place
That you'd be screaming, screaming in my face
Where were you
When my world came crashing down?
Where were you
When I picked myself up off the ground?
Where were you (where were you)
When my walls came caving in?
This is how I live my life
My love line's wearing thin..."
The song reached its climax, her voice soaring with the crescendo. She poured every ounce of her spirit into the final lines.
"I don't know when
And I don't know how much longer I can take
Nothing's wrong
But I can't do this anymore, I swear I won't
And I can't wait
So much longer for this day to come to an end
And I can't wait, no, I can't..."
Tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back, channeling her pain into the music.
"Where were you
When my world came crashing down?
Where were you
When I picked myself up off the ground?
Where were you (where were you)
When my walls came caving in?
This is how I live my life
My love line's wearing thin (na na na)
My love line's wearing thin (na na na)
My love line's wearing na na na (na na na)
Oooohhh..."
As the final note lingered in the air, Elle's hands slowly lifted from the keys. The room fell silent, the echoes of her voice and the piano fading into the background. She took a deep breath, feeling a sense of catharsis and a newfound strength. The music had spoken for her, revealing the depth of her emotions and the resolve to move forward.
Everything flashed back to the moment she met Joshua Wade Naval Contis, or as everyone called him, Josh.
It was a sunny afternoon at the university campus. Elle was rushing to her music class, her sheet music clutched tightly in her hand. She rounded a corner too quickly and collided with someone, sending her papers flying.
"Oh no! I'm so sorry!" she exclaimed, looking up to see Josh, a tall, striking figure with a warm smile. He quickly bent down to help her gather her scattered papers.
"No problem at all. Here, let me help you," he said.
As their hands brushed while picking up the sheets, Elle felt a strange, electric connection. She glanced up at him, her heart skipping a beat.
"Thank you. I'm Elle, by the way," she introduced herself.
"Nice to meet you, Elle. I'm Josh," he replied.
From that moment on, their paths seemed intertwined. They started spending more time together, discovering shared interests and passions. Josh had a way of making her laugh, and his presence brought a lightness to her days.
They spent countless afternoons together, whether it was studying in the library, grabbing coffee at their favorite café, or simply walking around campus, talking about their dreams and fears. Josh's support and encouragement helped Elle through many challenging times, and she quickly realized how much he meant to her.
As she sat at the piano, the memories of their early days together played like a montage in her mind. Those were the times when everything felt possible, and the future seemed bright. But somewhere along the way, things had changed. The carefree moments were replaced with misunderstandings, and the connection they once shared began to fray.
"Where did it all go wrong?" she whispered to herself.
The song she had just sung echoed in her thoughts, each line resonating with the heartache she felt. She couldn't help but wonder if Josh felt the same way, if he remembered those moments with the same fondness and pain.
But deep down, Elle knew that she had to move forward, to find her own path, even if it meant leaving behind the memories of a time when everything felt perfect.
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