Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas)

Chapter 1063 Successful Performance

Hathaway was genuinely happy for Tessa and her achievements but saddened that she pushed such a gem away. Despite that, she did not regret her actions.

At the same time, the performance had started, and as expected, it was a feast for the ears. Everyone was thoroughly immersed in the music. Even though Sofia was only playing the accompaniment part for Tessa, her skills were as remarkable as they expected.

Kieran also noticed who the lead and support musicians were based on their positions on the stage and once again buttered up to Old Master Sawyer for Tessa.

“Do you see that, Grandpa? Sofia is one of the best musicians, but she’s acting as the accompaniment for Tessa and even praised her. You see. Tessa isn’t any lesser than the other young ladies.”

Old Master Sawyer was immersed in the music but was thoroughly interrupted by Kieran’s terrible timing, which utterly ruined his enjoyment.

“Shut up!” he warned Kieran angrily. “If you say another word, I’ll just break your leg now!”

“I—” Before Kieran could even finish his sentence, his hands flew up to his mouth and covered them as fear flashed in his eyes. That was because he saw the clear threat in Old Master Sawyer’s eyes as he glanced at his leg.

As Old Master Sawyer succeeded in shutting the buzzing noise in his compartment, he continued to enjoy the performance without Kieran’s interference.

A dozen songs were played that night, not including Tessa’s composition.

She also changed into many dresses throughout the performance to suit the music. Some of those outfits were gorgeous, some were elegant, and even one of them was something out of the Victorian Era.

She expressed each dress style effortlessly, and none of them hindered her ability to perform onstage.

Alas, the excellent performance had to come to an end.

After the last song, she stood in the middle of the stage as the media took the chance to interview her.

“Miss Reinhart, tonight’s performance was exceptional. Do you have anything to say?”

“I’ve got much to say.” She paused with the microphone in her hand as she searched for the right words to convey the surge of emotions she felt on stage.

A moment later, she began her sophisticated speech, “I want to thank my three teachers for pushing me so I could reach where I am today. Even though they were being strict, it was almost harsh. I know they want the best for me. I would also like to thank my seniors. They made time from their busy schedules to join this performance because it was my first show. Also, I’d like to thank my brother. Lastly, I want to thank my lover for supporting me no matter what as I threw myself into chasing my dreams.”

With that, Tessa looked at Nicholas gently with love and adoration in her eyes.

Their eyes met as the love within melted hearts, and the people surrounding them were green with envy.

Stefania watched the exchange but didn’t know what to feel about it.

Old Master Sawyer also shared the same sentiment.

Then, Tessa’s cheery voice rang again, “I feel that I’m very blessed now to have my family, lover, friends, and teachers who all cherish me for who I am. I will also do my best not to disappoint them and reach greater heights.”

After the interview, the performance had come to a complete end.

She bowed amid the applause and returned backstage.

As she sat down, she was so tired that she slumped into the chair. Yet, despite the bone-deep weariness, she couldn’t help but feel elated.

Her other seniors noticed her posture and peppered her with concerned questions, “Are you alright, Tessa?”

They also gave her milk and cookies as they gave her a once-over.

She thanked them gratefully as she ate some of it and almost instantly felt much better.

At that moment, they could hear a commotion coming from the backstage entrance.

Tessa and her seniors all turned their heads to check and realized Nicholas and Gregory were coming in to hand her a bouquet of flowers.

Timothy was also there, with Sofia tailing behind them.

“Mommy, congratulations! The performance was a huge success. There are so many people standing outside praising you.”

Gregory dashed toward Tessa, and the heaps of praises escaped his mouth.

Nicholas walked over with the bouquet in hand and looked at her with such loving eyes that she felt as though she was about to be utterly sucked in by the sheer affection he had for her. “Congratulations on the performance. Now, you’re one step closer to your dream.”