No Ordinary Love

Chapter 30

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Zayra had finished writing a piece for one of the young pop star that Jeremy was working with. The girl was 18 and had already started strong. Pretty girl, nice voice, quick learner. Zayra was happy to work with her. Her style was a bit more rock, reminding her of a younger version of the artist Pink.

Zayra played the violin for the piece that would be part of the hook. Jeremy had recorded it and was working on synthesizing it. She looked up and saw Nico walk in. He looked around smiling, excitement in his eyes.

She waved when she saw him. She walked toward him as Jeremy turned his attention to him, figuring this was her friend. Nico wore dark blue jeans, a black t-shirt that showed his muscles. Nike and a starter cap.

"Nico, I'm glad you made it." She slapped his hand.

"Yeah man, thanks for inviting me."

"Jeremy this is my friend Nico. Nico this is Jeremy Hirsch."

"Man it's an honor, I'm a fan of your work." He shook Jeremy's hand.

"Ah thanks. It's a pleasure meeting one of Zayra's friends." He smiled at Zayra.

"Same here."

"So Jeremy, I wanted you guys to meet because Nico is also in Music."

"Really?" They walked toward the music room.

"Yeah, I uh rap." He smiled sideways suddenly shy.

"Seriously?, Well I'd love to hear you out if you don't mind."

"Yeah?! Of course I have a Cd in my car, I'll grab it. Are you sure it's cool?" He eyed him a bit surprised.

"Yeah I'm sure."

"Cool, man, I'll get it right now. "

"Wait." Zayra stopped him. "You can give it to him later. "Let's show you off live." Her eyes twinkling.

Jeremy smiled begging to get excited. He had enough faith in Zayra to know she had a good ear. She got on the piano, she began to play daydreaming from I monster. Nico smiled they've done this song many times together.

Zayra didn't notice Roman walk in. He stood back with Joshua. He saw her smiling. So carefree. Here she was in her element. She sat on the Piano and began playing a song. It sounded vaguely familiar.

Daydream
I fell asleep beneath the flowers
For a couple of hours
On a beautiful day

Jeremy made a sign to start recording

Daydream
I dream of you amid the flowers
For a couple of hours
Such a beautiful day

Nico began to rap to Lupe Fiasco's version of Daydreaming. Adding his lyrics to the flow, following the beat that Zayra played on the piano. Her smile was infectious, her excitement contagious.

Roman noticed their easy friendship, joining him on some of the lyrics. Both comfortable with each other, feeding each other energy. Jeremy walked around wheels turning. He hadn't produced much rap but it made no difference, he'd produced music he believed in. It wasn't just the pay.