To: Me

From: the Piano Player

Xxx.mp3 – Listen to this.

He pressed play and a light, airy tone filled his room. The notes floated in his mind softly, as if she’d caressed those keys as those notes caressed him. The sudden rises of passion surprised him, but it fell just as quick, and didn’t seem to make the piece unpleasant. But despite the imperfections, the crackle of the speakers because the recording wasn’t good, and the messages he’d receive that would stop the music for a bit, it was beautiful. It was different. It was her, and this was another siren song.

He’d never been so quiet in his life.

To: Me

From: the Piano Player

So?

To: the Piano Player

From: Me

It’s amazing, honestly. You deserve your title.

To: Me

From: the Piano Player

I still have ways to go. But I’m glad you like it.

To: the Piano Player

From: Me

Of course I would; like it, I mean. Why wouldn’t I?

To: Me

From: the Piano Player

Because it’s for you.

To: the Piano Player

From: Me

Huh?

To: Me

From: the Piano Player

Never mind.

To: Me

From: the Piano Player

I’m sleeping now.

To: the Piano Player

From: Me

Good night. Sweet dreams.

She didn’t reply.

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