02-29-2024, 12:34 AM
The song concluded with a robust strumming of the chords and a big grin on Ezvin’s face. He began to solicit requests for another, first from the little girl then others. His wallet buzzed in his jacket pocket, indicating someone was wanting to get ahold of him, but he opted to ignore it in favor of music.
The second song was the kind that everyone knew the words, or at least the melody, and he smiled along to the foot-tapping rhythm when others joined in.
The third song was slower. It was more of Maksim’s preferred style, soulful and deep, but Ezvin tried to give it justice. It wasn’t about his performance, it was about helping others enjoy the music and escape from their troubles for a few minutes.
He continued for about half an hour. More and more people began to request their favorites. Eventually, someone requested a song he didn’t know, but was confident he could play. When powering up a music app, he noticed the long list of missed messages, calls, and proverbial pokes.
They were all from Maksim.
He blinked repeatedly but he was aware of many pairs of eyes watching him and ignored Max for now. After which, the app displayed the notes to the song, and he was easily able to follow it.
The second song was the kind that everyone knew the words, or at least the melody, and he smiled along to the foot-tapping rhythm when others joined in.
The third song was slower. It was more of Maksim’s preferred style, soulful and deep, but Ezvin tried to give it justice. It wasn’t about his performance, it was about helping others enjoy the music and escape from their troubles for a few minutes.
He continued for about half an hour. More and more people began to request their favorites. Eventually, someone requested a song he didn’t know, but was confident he could play. When powering up a music app, he noticed the long list of missed messages, calls, and proverbial pokes.
They were all from Maksim.
He blinked repeatedly but he was aware of many pairs of eyes watching him and ignored Max for now. After which, the app displayed the notes to the song, and he was easily able to follow it.