I Am Yours, Mr Chevalier!
The Part 121
"Message from whom?" brandon asked when she saw the change in Mia's face. The girl looks agitated.
Mia grimacing. "Ben."
"Owh, nice."
"So she was in Linden, looking at me with you."
Brandon chuckles. "Uugh, that's not good."
"Leave it." Mia keeps the phone in her sling bag.
Brandon took some twenty-dollar pieces from his wallet and placed them on the table. Then get up from his seat and invite Mia to get out of the cafe.
"I'll take you to your apartment" Brandon said as he walked down a quiet sidewalk.
Mia smiled as she aligned her steps with the man.
"It's cold." Mia tightened her coat to ward off the piercing cold air.
Brandon took off his long coat and put it on Mia. Now his sturdy body is only wrapped in a shirt and sweater that is not too thick.
"Are you not cold?" mia asked as she grabbed Brandon's gloved palm and held it.
"I was born and grew up here, I'm used to the winter air. While you, sweet tropical girl ...." Brandon rattled the top of Mia's head with his right hand. "Your little body still has to adapt, doesn't it?"
Mia further tightened her hand. And Brandon squeezed Mia's palm gently. Looking at each other and smiling.
"Let's focus on the Meadow Music Festival. Just one more week."
"Can you focus on training with Sarah who's always attached to you? Looks like she's afraid someone's going to take you," teased Mia.
Brandon. "She's a little bit out of her mind" he said, twisting his index finger next to his forehead.
"But she's pretty."
"Not as pretty as you."
"Basic liar!"
Mia hit Brandon's waist slowly. The man did not escape. But his laughter exploded shortly afterwards.
***
LINDEN CENTRE BROOKLYN.
As usual, Mia delivered lunch to Madame Rose in her room. These days, the woman is not very healthy. And Mia is in charge of serving all her little needs.
Madame Rose was sleeping in her bed. His hand still holds a book. The glasses are still in use. Apparently the white-haired woman fell asleep while reading a book.
Slowly Mia touched Madame Rose's shoulder. The woman opened her eyes and smiled at his presence.
"I brought you lunch, Rose."
"Ah, Mia, it's so good to see you."
Mia. "So early this morning you saw me delivering breakfast and a new towel."
"Let's go, I'm always happy to see you. Look at this sweet face of yours."
Mia's cheeks met in red hearing Madame Rose's words. Whether or not it was true what the woman had said, clearly it made her want to see the reflection of her own face on the glass.
Brandon also said I was sweet.
"Ben's been here a few days to see me. Did he see you?" madame Rose asked making Mia gasp.
"Emm .. no."
Madame Rose clucked. "That kid!" Then breathe out slowly. "She told me she felt comfortable together ...."
"Nana, what are you talking about?"
Madame Rose did not continue to say it to hear a heavy sound from the door. Ben leaned next to the door while folding both of his arms.
"Owh, Ben, you've come" said Madame Rose.
Mia did not dare to look back. Ben pulled out his chair and sat down next to him.
"Hi, Lamia," said Ben with a sweet smile. Her long hair fell on her cheek. He tied some of his blonde hair. Looks messy. That is how he is.
"Hi, Ben." Mia just nodded smallly at the man. "Rose, Ben's here, I'm gonna get on with my job."
Mia got up from her seat and was about to pass. When he felt someone pull his hand slowly.
"You're here."
Mia was surprised to see Ben's palm which was now holding his arm. Her chest was swishing. Ben nodded, gesturing for Mia to remain there.
"Yes, you're here, Mia. Maybe Ben wants to talk to you." Madame Rose smiled in teasing him. His eyes look ugly.
"Emm .. I have to help Chante prepare lunch for the other employees." Mia's not lying. Chante was waiting for him in the kitchen.
"We'll see you at the cafe in an hour?" ask Ben.
"O - okay." The words just slid from Mia's mouth. The girl said goodbye to Rose and immediately stepped out leaving her grandmother and granddaughter behind.
.
.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Mia pulls up a chair and sits down in front of Ben who is playing his phone. Two cups of hot coffee have been served on the table.
"Thanks." -." Sure enough, the work shirt continues along the knee. Sweater, and thick stockings. How can he say "I look good".
"Coffee?" bargain Ben while lifting his cup and gulping down its contents.
"Thanks." -."
Ben chuckled to hear Mia say a word of thanks many times. Already interacted a lot, but the girl still looks nervous in front of him. Makes it a little bit nervous.
"I wanna know more about you."
Mia looked up at Ben. Seen from the look on her face, the girl was trying to digest the words - said Ben just now.
"All I know, you're from Indonesia. Same with Barrel." Ben chuckles. "I wanna know more about you, seriously."
Mia choked. His throat feels dry. He immediately grabbed a coffee cup on the table and gulped down the black liquid.
"Lamia, will you date me?"
Mia almost choked on her hard-earned coffee. The girl patted his chest slowly.
"You okay?" ask Ben.
Mia just nodded.
"You don't have to answer now. Emm .. but we can try."
Mia stunned. He saw the handsome frontman of The Rebellion before him. His blue eyes, his smile, his blonde hair and his length, the bird wing tattoo that pops into his neck.
He's such a perfect creature.
But ....
***
"Lammy? You hear me?"
Brandon shook - shake his palm right in front of Mia's face. The girl was like she was deep in thought.
"uh? What's?"
"I said .we share the melody with the guitar and violin. For the live version."
"Ouwh, yeah, sure."
The girl immediately gestured for Bryan to continue his drumming. So William again continued his bass play.
Mia really couldn't concentrate on the exercises this time. The words Ben said this afternoon really made him confused, or too happy. I don't know what kind of feeling is raging in his chest right now.
Brandon smiled as he played his guitar. Their eyes meet. Mia's chest rippled. Immediately diverted his gaze towards the microphone in front of him. She then began singing Funeralopolis's debut song, Behind Blue Eyes.
Stranger man with his sad eyes
Cold as snow in the winter
A face without smile
With a heart shrouded in misery
I wish I knew what you were feeling
I wish I knew what you've been through
But I know now
you remember a mystery .
I see something behind
Behind your .. Brown eye.
"Blue eyes, I mean, sorry." Mia chuckles in between her songs. The girl got the lyrics wrong. Make all personnel stop their game.
"Okay we break first" William said as he removed his bass guitar sling.
Brandon tapped his shoulders. Then put the guitar in a guitar stand located in the corner of the room. The man approached Sarah who had been sitting quietly waiting for him.
Mia watched Brandon and his girlfriend while cleaning her violin. Sarah's face pouted and Brandon seemed to be trying to comfort her. The two lovebirds are in a pretty serious conversation. But their voices were whispered, so Mia could not hear what they were talking about.
Mia smiled wryly. Then turn his attention back to his violin.
***
"I know it!"
Sarah slammed her bag onto the sofa. While Brandon just quietly leaned near the door of his apartment.
"Tell me, Brand, do you love her?" Sarah's tears can't be contained anymore. The woman cried sobbing while sitting on the sofa. Covering his face with both palms.
"I'm sorry, Sarah." Brandon tries to touch Sarah's shaken shoulder.
"Don't .. touch me!" Sarah brushed Brandon's hand hard. Then he looked at the man with anger.
"Sarah, it won't work between us. I'm so sorry. It's my fault."
"You're . a jerk!" maki Sarah snatched her bag and stepped out and closed the door very hard.
Brandon breathed deeply - deeply. A step towards the kitchen and open the refrigerator to get a bottle of beer that can cool his head.
***
