Book 2: Cause All I See Is You (Jholet)

Prologue

I close my eyes and let the music seep into my bones, strumming my guitar strings with a gentle intensity. The roar of the crowd fades into a distant hum, leaving only the rhythm that pulses through me like a second heartbeat.

I nod my head in time with the beat, feeling every note resonate within me. Maloi's voice soars above the melody, hitting the high notes effortlessly as our band navigates the song's complexities with skill and passion.

The synergy among us is electric, each of us lost in our own musical reverie yet perfectly in sync.As we approach my favorite part, an exhilarating sense of freedom takes over, and I begin to freestyle on the strings.

The crowd erupts into cheers, their energy fueling my performance and filling the room with a palpable excitement. The stage lights flash rhythmically, casting a warm glow over the sea of faces, each one animated and alive with the music.

"Go, love!"

Her voice cuts through the noise, clear and distinct, drawing me back from the depths of my musical immersion.

I slowly open my eyes and see her standing among the crowd, her gaze fixed on me with unwavering intensity. Her smile is radiant, a beacon of light in the dimly lit venue.

It's been years since we first met, but that smile still has the power to make my knees weak, to send a flutter through my heart. She seems to have her own spotlight, illuminating her in a way that makes everyone else fade into the background.

In that moment, everything else disappears.

The crowd, the music, the lights-they all blur into insignificance.

All I see is her, the one person who can ground me in the chaos and elevate me to new heights.

I know then, with absolute certainty, that wherever she goes, I will always find her.