*Take note! Joe Adams is actually a girl named Aika Takekawa also known as Emma Ai. Her inner voice is always her actual voice.*
That night in the musical theatre as the stage lights lit up and the spectators clapped their hands upon the arrival of the musicians, who've started playing their musical instruments. A young and talented male violinist, Joe Adams; stepped out to the front and stood next to a beautiful French female pianist, Louise de Moreira. He held up his violin and played wonderfully as the music flows around the theatre, it feels like the theatre is a scenic garden. After the performance, the spectators clapped once again and the musicians bowed as the stage curtains slowly drawdown. After that...
The conductor: Well done everyone, you all did very well tonight especially you. *Claps his hands then points at Joe*
The other musicians: *Claps their hands and smile* Hurray Joe!
Joe: Thank you, everyone! *Smiles*
Louise: Well done Joe! *Walks to Joe and smiles at him*
Joe: Thanks Louise, you've done well too *Thumbs up*
Louise: Thank you, Joe! *Smiles and blushes* "Joe, I really happy that we've got to perform together tonight"
Musician A (Male): *Barges in* Hey everyone, the owner of this theatre wants to hold a dinner party right now! Let's celebrate there!
The constructor: Let's go, everyone!
Everyone: Let's go! [Leaves the backstage and walks along the hallway]
[Chattering]
Joe: Hey guys, I've got an errand to do. You guys go ahead I'll be back once, I'm done. *Runs away*
Louise: "Please come back soon"
Musician B (Female): Let's go, Louise.
Louise: *Walks away*
Joe: *Looks at everyone walking away while hiding then his handphone rings*
[Runs and finding a better spot to answer the call then knocks bumps into the girl. She fell on the ground]
Joe: [Held his hand towards the girl] Are you alright, miss? I'm sorry for bumping into you like that.
Girl (Annie): [Looks at Joe and grabs his hands then hoist her up] Yes, it's ok.
Joe: [Looks at his handphone and sees a missed call] Ah.. looks like I have a missed call, I guess I'll call that person later then.
Girl (Annie): Is it my fault that you've didn't answer that call right? [Makes a sad expression]
Joe: Um no it's not your fault miss! Don't worry about it! It's not important! Ehehe...
Girl (Annie): Oh what a relief..*Sigh*
Joe: Oh yeah by the way what are you doing here?
Girl (Annie): Ah! I've almost forgotten. I have to look for Archie and the others.
Joe: Archie? "Where did I hear the name?"
Girl (Annie): Ah um..he's my boyfriend.
Joe: Eh..that's nice but you shouldn't be here. This place is for staffs only.
Girl (Annie): Oh while I was leaving the theatre room, I've got separated from my friends and I've got lost while searching for them too. So will you...
Joe: No problem. I'll help you look for your friends.
Girl (Annie): Thank you so much!
Joe: Take my hand miss! *Held his hand out to the girl with a smile*
Girl (Annie): *Grabs his hand and walks with him.
Joe: What's your name miss?
Annie: Annie... Annie Brighton
Joe: *Whistles* What a nice!
Annie: Thank you!
Joe: *Suprised and becomes down* "Annie...I can't believe you're here now that you've mentioned Archie. That means Stear is here the same goes to Ardley's are here too.*
Annie: What's wrong?
Joe: Nothing Annie
Annie: Can I ask you something?
Joe: What?
Annie: That pianist girl..who is she?
Joe: Ah her name's Louise. I guess she's about your age, Annie.
Annie: I see she's really good for my age.
Joe: Oh you're a pianist too?
Annie: Yes but I'm not as good as Miss Louise.
Joe: Don't give up Annie, live up your dream. Practice makes perfect! Just do your best! *Holds her shoulder and smiles*
Annie: Yes! *Smiles* "Emma, you'll definitely forgive me if I ever stop playing the piano. I'm not the old crybaby Annie anymore. When we see each other again, I'll show you the new me." *Pumps up*
Joe: You look happy now. Are you thinking of someone?
Annie: *Gazes at the window* Yes someone who is very dear to me. My best friend we've grown up and been raised together in the same orphanage.
Joe: I see so what happened then?
Annie: 4 years ago when we were attending a boarding school in England. Around the mid-winter, she left the academy without even saying goodbye but at least she left us a note. So on that, I've promised myself I won't cry anymore but...*Shedding tears and wipes off her tears*
Joe: *Looks at Annie sadly from the back and almost shed tears* "Annie... I missed you so much. I wish I could hug you but I couldn't so please Annie. Don't cry anymore, I don't like to see your tears. I want to see you smile again." [Actual voice (Female)]
Annie: [Turns at Joe and smile] I'll stay strong for the sake of myself and my friends too.
Joe: Please do so *Shows an ease smile*
[Archie and Alistair walking then spots Annie]
Archie: [Rushes to Annie's side] Annie!
Annie: [Turns around and sees Archie and Alistair] Archie! Stear! Over here!
Joe: Now that you've found your friends. I should be going now. It was nice talking to you. [Turns back and walks away]
Annie: [Looks at Joe] Um.. could you at least tell me your name before you leave.
Joe: [Stops] Joe... I'm Joe Adams. Just a newbie of the musician group. Bye Annie! [Waves as he walks away]
Annie: Bye... Bye, Joe [Waves back at Joe]
Archie: Who is that guy?
Annie: That guy helped me while I was lost.
Archie: I see he looks kind of familiar.
Annie: What do you mean?
Alistair: Oh Annie you don't know him? He's the lead violinist of the group. He has won tons of awards in violin competitions even at the ones in the overseas.
Archie: Wow he's really something.
Alistair: [Nods] Not to mention he's only Annie's age.
Elise: Hey, what are you guys doing there! We have to go to the dinner party!
Neil: Yeah! Aunt Elroy's waiting for us. Thanks to someone here, Aunt Elroy's been in a bad mood.
Annie: I'm sorry everyone [Bows and feels down]
Archie: Elise, that's enough!
Alistair: Lift up your head Annie. Emma won't be happy if she sees you like this.
Annie: [Lifts up her head and nods]
[Everyone walks away]
In the grand dining for an after-party
Joe: [Drinks a glass of fruit punch and looks at the crowd from the side] "It's been a while I've been to parties like this. The last time I went to a fancy party like this that was around 4 and 5 years ago. Now, I can finally move on peacefully without being disturbed by Elise and Neil's childish tricks. I missed Annie and the others including my Terry. I wonder how he's doing."
Louise: Joe! Want some champagne?
Joe: No thanks I don't drink those stuff. I only like juices or fruit wine.
Louise: Ok I'll go get some more then.
Joe: No thanks I won't be alone for a while, Louise.
Louise: Ok I'll be back soon.
Joe: *Walks to the balcony and looks at the sky* What a beautiful night.
[Phone rings]
Joe: *Answers the phone* Hello?
Mother: Aika! *Voices out loudly*
Joe: Mom! Why did you call?
Mother: Why didn't you answer my phone calls? I've just wanted to ask how did you perform tonight? Were you nervous?
Joe: No I wasn't. Sorry for not answering your calls.
Mother: Aika whenever you're talking to me. Don't ever speak with your masculine voice. You're a girl, Aika. You know that right?
Joe: I know mom, I've always bear that in mind. [Actual voice (Female)]
Mother: That's right Aika!
Joe: But for now I have to be a guy now, after all, I'm finally in Stella's group and I also heard the Ardleys are here too. [Actual voice (Female)]
Mother: I see be careful don't let them find your identity.
Joe: Ok mom.
Mother: Call you soon Aika, Bye!
Joe: Bye mom! *Ends the call and sighs*
Elise: [Spots Joe and approaches him] You there!
Joe: [Calmly turns to Elise] Is something wrong, miss? "It's Elise, what does she want?"
Elise: You're..you're.. *Suprised and blushes in frustration *
Joe: *Walks to Elise* May I help you?
Elise: You're Joe Adams, right?
Joe: Ya what's wrong with that?
Elise: The performance tonight is spectacular tonight.
Joe: Thank you very much!
Elise: You've played wonderfully too!
Joe: Thank you for the compliment, now will you excuse me. I have to go back to my hotel to take some rest. *Walks past Elise*
Elise: Ugh... I can't he'd walked past me but he's so hot.
In Joe's hotel room...
Joe: *Shuts the door and lies down on his bed* What a day! I'm so tired. "I've finally meet Annie, Archie and Stear. I've missed you all so much. I can't believe I've met Elise and now she's my biggest fan. What a nightmare." *Strips of his outfit and takes off the bandage on his chest then the wig.* *Puts on his pyjamas.*
Joe: [Actual voice (Female)] Ha... I feel much better as a girl. I wish I could reveal myself to Annie and the others but I've got reasons so just wait for me. I'll tell you guys soon. *Yawns* It's really late, time for bed. [Turns off the lamp and falls asleep]
At the Brighton mansion
Annie: [Dreaming]"Emma...What are you doing now? Did you sleep enough? Eat enough? Did you practice your violin every day or even making new dolls in your shop?" *Shedding a tear* "I've missed you so much! I want to see you again. I want to hear your violin music and see your cheerful smile again."
[Emma's spirited self appears and walks to Annie's bed then embraces her]
Emma: [Whispers next to her ear] Annie... Be strong! [Disappears]
Annie: *Wakes up* Emma, is that you?
"Annie, I want you to be strong. Please don't cry if you cry too. I won't be able to move on too. Please Annie for and for everyone else. They are worried about you."
*Emma's spirited self appears again behind Annie then walks in front of Annie*
Emma: Don't cry anymore ok?
Annie: *Smiles* I will!
*Emma's spirited self disappears*!
Annie: *Goes back to sleep and smiles in her sleep* "Thank you, Emma, I know you are alive somewhere. I will find you!" "Good night my beloved Emma"
In Aika's hotel room...
Aika: *Wakes up and drinks some water* "Is Annie doing alright without the real me. Joe, please help me cheer Annie up for me!"
*Phone rings*
Aika: *Answers*
Louise: Hello Joe! Are you asleep? We're going to have another party in town. Do you want to come?
Aika: [Joe's voice] No thanks I'm sleeping right now.
Louise: That was early. Good night then! *Ends the call*
Aika: *Goes back to sleep* "I wish I could live like a girl again." *Closes her eyes*
2 weeks later at Stella's music centre in Jackson city...
Man: Listen up everyone! I've got splendid news for you all!
The conductor: What is it? Say it!
Man: The Leagons want to hire one of us to play for their daughter's birthday party!
Joe: *Suprised* "No way!"
*Everyone becomes excited*
Girl 1: I've heard that the Ardleys and the Leagons are very close relatives.
Girl 2: Exactly, they are the richest family in the entire Lakewood.
Girl 3: That's so amazing
Joe: "Why does the Leagons want to hire lowly musicians like us. I thought they might hire professional ones."
Man: Oh yes and they especially want Joe to take part too.
*Everyone looks at Joe in surprise*
Joe: "No way! Why do the Leagons want me?"
Man: I've forgotten to mention that their daughter is having a birthday party on the Star Shell Cruise in 3 days.
[Everyone chattering]
Louise: Wow that's amazing Joe! The Reagans finally recognise your talent.
Joe: Thank you, Louise.
Man: And not to mention that Louise is also chosen to go too.
Louise: *Becomes delighted* Oh my god Joe! I really can't wait to go.
Man: All right everyone, those who are interested to take part just write your name on this piece paper.
Joe: "Urgh I completely forgot that Elise's birthday. I bet Annie, Stear and Archie will be there too. I hope that I'll be able to talk to them."
Louise: Hey Joe, you should get something nice to wear for the party. Let's go shopping together!
Joe: Maybe later Louise, I need practice playing for that party now. See you later! *Walks away*
Louise: *Sad expression* "Joe's been acting very strange after the performance 2 weeks ago. I need to talk to him."
In the rehearsal room
Joe: "It can't be helped since Elise's my big. Even if I don't go, she definitely hires some guards to kidnap me and take me there by force. I guess I can't escape from this." *Plays the violin*
Louise: *Slowly slides the door and watches Joe plays then slides back the door*
Joe: [Paused from playing]
[Phone ringing from his left pocket]
Joe: [Picks out the phone and answer the call] Hello?
Mom: [Panicked] Aika!!!!
Joe: Mom! *Sighs*
Mom: Are you ok, sweetie? You were feeling down lately.
Joe: I'm a good, mom
Mom: Are you sure?
Joe: Yeah, mom!
Mom: Is it because after you've met them?
Joe: [Becomes surprised and makes sad smile] Yes...
Mom: I knew it, you really do miss them.
Joe: That's right mom [Actual voice]
Mom: Cheer up Aika!
Joe: What should I do to contact them without finding them out my identity. [Actual voice]
Mother: About that...
Joe: Anyways I've been invited to go to Elise's birthday party in 3 days. [Actual voice]
Mother: Oh I see
Joe: They want me to perform there as well same goes to Louise.
Mother: That's good Aika but you should be careful too.
Joe: Yeah who knows what Elise's plotting. [Actual voice]
Mother: Ok Aika, I won't bother you on your practice. Bye and all the best in 3 days.
Joe: Bye! *Ends the call* "Looks like I have to solve this myself then."
The End
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