บท 16: Chapter 16: The Event

Laura and the string quartet received high praise for their music at the first event for Ricky’s law firm. The firm decided to make the string quartet and their music a permanent part of their events.

For Laura, it represented another few hours on a Saturday night when she did not have to focus on the guys, but just on her cello and music. True to form, she showed up wearing a white blouse and a long black skirt.

While she played at the event, she put every ounce of passion for and concern over casually dating the three men in her music. Nevertheless, she continued to struggle personally with her lack of resolution with choosing one of the three no matter how much music she played or how brilliantly she performed.

At intermission, she got a glass of seltzer water and mingled with the guys. Unlike the last event where she saw them and quickly brushed by them, now she had no excuse. They had a greater expectation this time: her attention.

“Ricky, Don, Alex, glad you came.”