Chapter 24
“Melanie, can we come here first? We’ll come back later. She’s gone.” There was a small smile on Avah’s lips but deep inside, she’s hurting.
“Oh my, no no. Don’t let her have you in her palm. Be strong, Avah. Remember you didn’t continue to be a nun. And then even nuns fight when they are hurt. Show that you can be honest with her. Show her that she cannot bully you. ” Melanie cheered her up.
They went back to their seats and they found Alexa there begging Davien. Melanie cough purposely and says, “excuse me miss? But I think you had the wrong table and person. You don’t belong here.” Melanie smiled and promised to make Alexa even smarter.
Alexa glared at Melanie and Avah. While Gael and Tim hold back a laugh. Alexa was about to fight back when Olivia butt in.
“Davien? Oh my god! It’s you!” Olivia said. He greeted the guests and it was a year ago that he was close to Gael’s table. The three men stood up and wished him a happy birthday. they still needed Gael.
Alexa’s smile quickly cleared. He approached Olivia and hugged her arm. They weren’t that close but Olivia just let them go. It’s not because he was raised rude.
“Happy birthday, Olivia.” Davien greeted then he held Avah’s hand. “She’s my wife, Avah.”
“H-hi. Happy birthday to you.” Avah smiled at Olivia.
“Oh, is she? You look so beautiful!” Olivia pulled her arm away from Alexa’s waist and hugged Avah. “It’s so nice to meet you, Avah. I’m so sorry Davien, if I didn’t attend your wedding.” Then Olivia turned back to the frowning Alexa. When she turned around Alexa’s fake smile returned to her face. “You Alexa? When will you and Wilson get married?”
“H-huh? That’s not in our plan yet.” Alexa’s excuse. The truth is that he only used the poor man. “But you know what Olivia, I heard Avah was once a nun. But Davien got her pregnant so she didn’t become a nun anymore.” Alexa’s slander had no effect because Olivia was even more amazed. Avah quickly bowed her head in embarrassment. If they hadn’t been at the formal party Davien would probably have hurt Alexa.
“Really? Your love story is very interesting!” Avah’s comment was thrilling.
“Yeah! Actually Avah and I were together before the convent. And if you don’t ask, Avah can play piano and she’s also good at singing, I used to be a parish choir with her. She can sing a song for you.”
Avah’s eyes widened at what Melanie said. He is not used to singing alone. And he only knows church songs.
“Really? Can you sing a song for me?” Olivia asked with glittering eyes.
“I only sing church songs, eh,”
“It’s going to be okay. Come let’s go.” Olivia pulled Avah’s hand away. Davien let him go. Even Davien did not know that his wife could play the piano and sing. She really is full of surprises …
Since someone is playing the piano live for the formality of the party, they will no longer have a problem setting up the instrument.
“Ladies and gents, can I have your attention please? Thank you. Let us all lend our ears to Mrs. Sebastian as she bless us all tonight through her performance. Thank you.”
Alexa smirked. She have a feeling that her performance will flop. He will be the worst person there when that happens.
Avah sat in the piano bench. She glanced at Melanie and Davien and she received an encouragement smile from them. He took a deep breath before typing the piano keys. He played his favorite song, Awit Paghahangad. The solemness of the musical instrument and how Avah played it made the ambiance of the party holy and sacred.
Davien’s eyes fixed on Avah. The woman fell in love with him even more, especially now that she was like an angel playing beautiful music. Everyone felt even more relieved when Avah started singing.
“O God You are always sought,
In me You are the only desire.
I am thirsty like a barren land
In the waters of ‘Thy care.
You will behold the holy place,
When I saw ‘Thy glory.
I will pray with my hand uplifted,
They will be happy to sing the praises to be offered. ”
Avah put her whole heart and soul on the song. His eye was focused only on the piano keys. It was as if everyone was listening to the voice of an angel at that time. They all seem to caress the heart, cleanse the soul and are really very holy when Avah sings.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.
“I remember You
While lying down
Because Your help is always there.
In the shade of Your wings
I sing with joy.
My soul clings to ‘Yo,
Salvation I am sure You hold me.
The king will celebrate God’s reason.
Yours promises joy that which is attainable.
I remember You
While lying down
Because Your help is always there.
In the shade of Your wings
I sing with joy. ”
After Avah’s song silence prevailed. Just a few seconds later everyone started to stand while cheering non -stop.
At that very moment, Davien admitted to himself that he already fall deep in love with Avah.
She’s an angel. My personal angel. Davien thought that until now had mesmerized the wife.
When the people’s applause echoed in the area, Alexa’s insecurities only worsen. The men who watched and heard Avah”s beautiful voice inevitably regretted because it was called Mrs. Olivia’s Sebastian when it was introduced. That means the woman already belonged to someone else. But even so, they really cared about Avah, some of them even wished and hoped that they were her husband.
Avah’s beautiful smile faded when the guests liked her singing. He lost his nervousness and happily stood up and left in front of them all. Avah received various compliments as she walked back to their seat.
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