Everyone stopped in their tracks the moment a familiar melody rang in the entire room. Ari, who was nearly at the door with her nephew, halted before turning around.
Her eyes widened when she saw the hooded man sitting in front of the grand piano and playing his heart out. Zeno poured all of the annoyance and anger he felt in behalf of Gaby toward playing the piano.
It opened with a blaze. Jagged, violent chords like a landslide crashing through the keys. The rhythm was erratic, causing the crowd to flinch. However, even then, they couldn't look away.
It wasn't a pretty piece. It was angry, furious, even. However, beneath the rage was terrifying precision. It appeared like he was smashing the keys together, but they created such a harmonious sound. Every note had a purpose.
Ari even stepped forward to watch him, her mouth becoming agape with shock. The other parents were the same. They stayed rooted in their spot, and they watched, as shameful as it was to do such a thing.
