CH 46: A Little Funk and a Little Soul

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The rest of Sunday afternoon was spent in a music store. The three siblings shopped for a violin and a digital piano. It turned out that the latter looked similar to a keyboard. It came in various stands. One even had none, resembling a portable keyboard, but it had no buttons on its casing that could alter the sounds.

Eve had a long debate with the sales representative about the pros and cons as well as the prices. She also consulted her sisters on what they truly wanted.

It turned out to be more exhausting than she thought.

Both girls tested and played with them until they needed to leave.

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Soon, the next morning came.

Eve hummed as she walked through the parking lot. Music had been in her head since she woke up. It played over and over like a broken record. It had infected her to the point that she wanted to sing along. She didn't mind it.

In fact, she welcomed it. The beat boosted her mood which she desperately needed for today.

After all, this would be the first time she'd see her boss since the date with Evangeline. She didn't know what to expect.

Will this agitation ever stop?

Eve pushed the up button for the private elevator. Her eyes flickered towards Darryl for a moment. For some reason, the old man remained silent and rigid. She bit her inner cheek, debating if she should talk to him.

Then, thought better of it. He might want to be alone.

When the song reached a good part, she mumbled the lyrics. She quickly slipped into its rhythm. Her head bopped side to side and her shoulders swayed a bit. Despite the sudden energy, she kept her voice low and quiet.

Who knew who could be liste—

"What are you singing?" Ambryan asked behind her, announcing his presence.

"Ah!" Eve jumped. She whirled around with horror in her eyes. Her boss stood before her. Unlike her muddled state, his expression stayed composed. She cleared her throat up seeing it. Her behavior had been unprofessional.

She recovered herself with a bow. "Mr. Hathaway! Good morning."

"Good morning, "Ambryan greeted back. He stepped towards her side and also waited for the elevator. "Will you answer the question?"

"Which?"

He cocked an eyebrow. His secretary wasn't usually this absentminded. It wouldn't be work efficient if she was distracted. "About what song you were singing?"

Eve was about to reply when she suddenly closed her mouth. She gulped down her words and laughed awkwardly. Unlike earlier, she now purposely acted embarrassed. She used it to stall time. She needed to in order to think of a similar song.

Otherwise, she'd reveal that it was a song from the skating rink.

Something that could be seen as suspicious.

At least, it was, according to her.

"Oh, um..." Eve dragged, forcing her mind to think. She went through a mental playlist of songs and hit a match after several seconds. Her entire face changed as she lit up with inspiration. "It's—uh, it's-it's a new hit from a Korean boy band. Has retro vibes. You want to hear it?"

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