“Hayden, it’s me.” A clear and listenable young guy’s voice was heard from the phone. “I knew it’s you,” Hayden replied with a gentle voice swiftly, “I saw your name from the incoming call. Why, you said you’re gonna come back after finishing the performance, so have you confirmed when to come back?”
“Yes.”
“Then what’s the time? I’ve just settled my work here, I can fetch you from the airport if I’m free.”
“There’s no need for that.”
“That’s true.” Hayden smiled. “Why won’t a famous cellist and a popular idol in the country like you have special transportation wherever you go.”
“But the popular idol is gonna sleep on the streets now, Hayden, what are you gonna do about it?”
“Sleep on the streets?”
“Turn around.”
Having heard that, Hayden turned around in response to his words and looked towards the main entrance of the ST Hotel. With the enormous water fountain as the backdrop, a guy was standing in front of the gate while pulling a luggage. He was carrying a huge cello case behind his back and was staring at her while wearing a big smile. His smile was so pure and innocent. He opened his arms and shouted, “Surprise!” Hayden was startled and a smile broke upon her lips almost immediately. She scurried towards him on her ten centimeters high heel shoes and landed a slap on his shoulder, smiling while complaining, “Damn, when did you come back? Why didn’t you remind me earlier?”
“I’ve flown for more than forty hours, and I’m exhausted now.”
“Let’s eat together later.” Hayden glimpsed at the time and continued, “I’ve just finished my business today, wait here, I’ll get off work after packing my things.”
“Wait.” He did not let her leave and he suddenly pulled her into his arms. “What are you doing, I’m all sweaty.” Hayden struggled. The young man laid his head on her shoulder affectionately and shook his body, he spoke with a listenable voice next to her ear, “Sis, I’m recharging. I’m out of battery now, and I get to recharge with just a hug.” Hayden could not help but pat his back. “Look how old are you now, still behaving like a kid.” She always surrendered whenever Freddie called her sis.
“Sis, I’ve just come back, and I have no place to stay.” Freddie put up a pitiful look during their way to fetch Stella. “Yeah nice try, didn’t your musical band already arrange place for you?”
“I’m no longer in the band now.” Freddie winked. “The work of the band is too easy, and it doesn’t earn so much money though, so I’ve joined the new company.”
“Your contract with the band has expired?” Hayden frowned. “That’s not right, didn’t you tell me you’re gonna plan for the concert after returning?”
“Yes, the contract has not expired, and in addition to the loss of the concert, plus paying for the penalty due to contract breach, until the new company gives me new job, I won’t even have the money to stay in a hotel. Do let me stay at your place, sis.” He did not sound lying. Freddie was always a person with his own thought, there must be something happening in the band that he refused to stay there any longer, even willing to pay such a huge amount of money. “What happened?” Hayden asked with care. “Nothing.” Freddie waved his hand listlessly and said, “What could have happened to me?”
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