The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 45

Claudina was mesmerized by Arthur's piano playing, and her eyes filled with tears of joy. 'His piano playing is beautiful,' she thought, and with a newfound confidence, she was sure they could pull off the duet on his very first attempt.

When Arthur turned to look at her, she smiled and nodded.

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“Through the night, I've been dreaming of a knight that I have seen.”

“In my heart, I am believing he will come to set me free.”

“I'm encased in a prison made of ice and snow.”

“But I know that his mission will bring a glorious glow.”

Arthur played the piano with a very beautiful melody, accompanying Claudina's singing. Unknowingly, everyone in the restaurant, from the kitchen staff to the front, felt hypnotized and could not help but move closer, their mouths agape at Arthur's piano playing and Claudina's beautiful voice.

Arthur gracefully and skillfully played his fingers on the piano keys, for he had memorized all the scales of the song, and this time he did it without even glancing at the tablet.

He flashed a smile at Claudina, and after it was his turn to sing, he leaned close to the microphone, shut his eyes, and attempted to stay as tranquil as he could.

At last, his voice echoed out into the room, and this was the first time Arthur had performed in front of an audience, let alone the first time he had sung Claudina's song.

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“My heart can hear your whisper, it calls me to your side.”

“My sword and shield, I'll take up, and I'll be your guide.”

“Your beauty captures me, your sadness draws me in.”

“My mission is to save you, and together we will win.”

Claudina gaped in surprise as she heard Arthur singing perfectly, not missing a single note of the tune. His voice was incredibly melodious, and it felt as though she was witnessing something out of her dreams right before her eyes.

Everyone who saw couldn't help but admire Arthur's performance; they shook their heads in amazement, completely entranced by the piano playing and his melodious voice.

"Amazing!" they exclaimed.

"He's incredible," someone marveled. "This is such beautiful music and his voice is so melodious. He's really talented - is he a foreign singer who isn't well-known here?"

"They make the perfect pair," another one sighed, her eyes following the pair as they sang. "I'm about to swoon just looking at them."

Claudina smiled warmly at Arthur, then getting ready to resume her lyrics, she closed her eyes and felt with her heart the song she had wanted to sing for so long.

"This is a dream come true." Claudina said in her mind.

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“Oh, my heart is afire, a flame that will not die.”

“The rescue I'm desiring, I'm waiting here inside.”

“My faith will never fail me. I'm counting on his touch.“

“To break the chains that hold me, and free me from this clutch.”

Arthur welcomed Claudina's singing with his fingers dancing agilely on the piano keys. He was truly enthralled by the sensation of the music he was playing, Claudina's beautiful voice, and the atmosphere of the place.

Without realizing it, there were already several people standing and admiring their performance intently.

Arthur brought his lips closer to the microphone, his piano strumming fading out with a gentle cadence. Picking up the melody once more, he resumed singing.

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