A Good Start, Hazel L. Merin [best time to read books TXT] 📗

think that could be possible?" I asked with a big question in my face. "Are you kidding?" he asked confusingly "What?! Why? Is that too impossible?" I began to feel some discouragement. "No, of course not. If I asked you do you breath? Simply you would say yes. That's how I will respond to your question Zara. You really have a lovely voice. And besides, you're pretty so anybody would love to listen and watch you whenever you sing." Lian's elaboration made me feel so comfortable with him. He really appreciates my talent and I love the way he encourages me. Aside from my friends and family, he's the only one who put a big trust in my talent, how come we did not became friends so early? He really is a nice guy! 

 

"Thank you Lian, I didn't imagine that you'd be able to say those words to me. I thought your a quiet person who keeps everything to himself. But I'm definitely wrong." I said while gazing at his perfect hazelnut eyes. "I'm just being honest." he replied with a smile on his face. After that little chat, I didn't totally noticed that we've already arrived at the church. The church was totally huge, beautiful and calm. Lian carefully parked the car then we went inside the church and everyone was so nice to me when Lian introduced them.

 

We seated at the 2nd to the front row. Lian said that this row is where the choir seats. During the worship song, I did sang together with them without even looking at the lyrics on that big screen in front of us . I've knew all the songs that they've sang and played because I used to listen those gospel songs in my ipod. Also, those songs are played in our church too. I love listening to it 'cause it makes me feel relieved everytime I feel stressed out. While singing all together, I noticed someone keeps gazing at me. His distance is 3 seats apart from me. I just ignored him and continue worshiping. The service lasted for 2 hours.

 

"Hey, that message was great! I should invite my friends next time." I said to Lian while heading out the church. "Yah sure, actually Ram and Luigy usually go here with me, we're always together like real brothers since my mom and dad are travelling around the continent for the family business.  But right now they didn't make it because they have their family out of town. They're cousins actually." Lian told which made me surprised that that two were cousins. And also, it's not obvious that Lian is a rich kid because of him being very humble and nice, unlike any other spoiled bratt. Wow, I can say that I'm being more amazed with Lian's personality. "Looks like love for music is also running through their blood." that's all I said.

 

Before we reach the car, Aimy, one of the people that Lian introduced earlier, approached us. "Hey, Lian, you didn't stated that Zara sings very well. And not only that, she knows all the songs that have been played. My brother, Ryan, heard her during the worship songs." she said. "Ah yah! She's one of the good singer at school since then." Lian declared. "Oh, not that much. Those song where also played in our church and I always listen to those songs in my ipod that's why I'm familiar." I said with big smile on my face. "Maybe you could apply in our recording company to be one of our talent singers. I'm actually working at this newly-built recording company that seeks for fresh but talented singers. I was assigned at the talent management department to search for our possible record breaking talents. I think you really have the perfect pitch for that. Are you interested?" Aimy asked with an encouraging smile in her face. "Really? Wow! I think that's cool. Sure I will try!" I answered with an ear-to-ear smile. "Great, so I'll just make a schedule for the audition and I will inform you as soon as possible. Don't mind that audition, it's just for a formality reasons. I know the rest of the crew and staff will be glad once they've heard your voice." she elaborated happily. "Are you free this summer?" she added. "Yah, we just graduated and have no plan yet on what to do next after school so I think this is a perfect timing." I responded with grace. "Great! Here's the address of our company Zara. It's a pleasure to meet you." After that conversation, we exchanged cellphone numbers then me and Lian said our goodbyes to them and promise to meet them again.

 

While Lian's driving us to Cravesville,

"Hey, what Aimy offered to you was just perfect. I'm so glad that they've appreciated what I've seen on you. They must be lucky to have you as their talent. That's for sure" Lian says with appreciation and encouragement.

"Thank you for that compliment Lian. I've always wanted to sing but I'm afraid that I may not achieve what their trying to expect from me."

"Don't be Zara, you have a very brilliant voice. I'm rest assured that whoever would listen, they will definitely appreciate it. Zara this was God's way for you to show people what you've got."

"I guess your right. I must show what God has given me. My parents would be proud of me once they knew about this. Thank you Lian for your encouragement." I answered joyfully. We continue talking about it and few minutes later, we got at the restaurant.

 

 

Chapter 11 - Brilliant Idea

After Lian had just parked his car, we went inside the Restaurant and no doubt why it's very famous here in town. Not only in our town but in our country. We've seen many tourists who were dinning in and really looks that they're having a good time. A waiter lead us to a 2-seater table and it was totally awsome. There was a soft couch with a very nice table set-up. Very elegant and classy! The background music was just perfect for it has a live-playing intrumental piano with a very nice melody. I've never been in here though it's famous because during my college years, I'm not fond in eating to some elegant restaurant even if I can afford it. I'd rather go with my friends to any fast food where we could mess up and make some noise because it's really fun! But now, I think I'm falling inlove with this kind of place, very calm, relaxing and romantic! Lian moved the chair for me to seat before he went to his. The school had a very brilliant idea for this!

 

"Good morning Ma'am, Sir. I'm Rico and I will be your server for the whole time of your stay here at Cravesville. Here's the menu. Call me if you already have your orders." he said with a very pleasant smile. "Alright, thanks bro." Lian responded. While we're choosing what to order, someone came to our table. It's Aaron! On a Chef's gown with a toque?! "Hey guys, nice to see you here, I didn't expect you're going to use the prize this early." he said like he was teasing. "Hey Aaron, yah. We came at the  church this morning so we decided to use the prize as our lunch. Wait a sec, why are you dressed up like that?" I explained and asked. "Zara this is my hobby. I really love cooking ever since so I use to go here whenever I'm free or if I'm not going to anybody's party. My uncle is the executive chef here so I asked him if I could you know, make myself trained at the kitchen." Aaron elaborated with a huge smile. I was so amazed with what he had just revealed. It was so suprising! It's not obvious to Aaron that he loves to cook. All I knew about him is that he loves hanging around with all the flirty girls at school and make some party every night. "Well, I think that's cool." I answered. "Really? I could cook for you for sometime if you want." he offered. "Oh, that's fine, I'm thinking to run over a diet now. You know.." I replied with a bit smile. It felt so awkward that his being flirty sweet while I'm with Lian.

 

"Ahuh. I see. So did you ordered already?" Aaron asked "Not yet, we're still choosing." Lian replied with a dull face reaction. "Alright, I'll go ahead at the kitchen and let you guys enjoy the moment together. Hey Lian, you must be really lucky huh." Aaron whispered then Lian just nodded and smiled. After Aaron had just left us, we again checked the menu and afterwards we finally got something to order now. "Ok Ma'am Sir, the food will be served in 20mins." said Rico, the waiter. While waiting, I noticed that Lian became quiet.

"Hey, are you okay?" I asked worriedly

"Yah I'm fine. It's just that I'm not comfortable with Aaron."

"Really? But why? Did you have some issues with him before?"

"Nothing. It's obvious that he likes you and I can't help myself but to be jealous."

"Seriously?"

"Yah, you know I really like you Zara, and if there's someone who's trying to catch your attention, that makes my heart suffer in jealousy." Lian explained with a totally sad face. My cheeks turns into red and made me feel very flattered. "Don't worry Lian, he is really just a friend for me. Nothing more. And you know how I feel for you right?" I said while smiling so widely to him to ease his sadness. Lian nodded and smiled back like he felt so relieved with what I said. If only Lian could know how happy am I that I'm with him at this moment. But definitely, I won't tell him for now. I better keep it to myself for a while.

 

After few minutes of conversation, our food is now served. It looks really delicious and the other good thing about it is that it really looks what's in the picture unlike any other restaurant that fakes their guests. "Let's pray first." he said while I smiled for a moment knowing that he really has a good faith in God. He leaded the prayer and then we began to eat in so much starve. "Hmmm, this is sooo good. I have to bring mom some of this." I said like I've never eaten before. "Oh yah, that's a great idea. I'm sure Mrs. Olens would love that too." he replied with his eyes fully smiled. "Try this one, this is one of my favorite dish. Gladly they have it here." he said while putting some on my plate. Two hours had past before we had totally finished our "getting-to-know" lunch. Talking to Lian makes me feel like I knew him for the longest time. I'm much impressed about the fact that he is a God-fearing person aside from him being rich. The greatest thing a man could do for a woman is to lead her closer to God than to him self. And I think that's Lian.

 

"Ma'am, here's your take out. Thank you for dining in." Rico said while leaving us with a calm