Romantic Ectasy
Maya a very beautiful and stylish lady donned in a sassy flowery dress. She looked so amazing in such an evening date out to a music festival. Yes, she was single, classy and such a critic when it comes to matters concerning music. It gave her a lot of freedom and it always brought out the hidden self in such occasions. Maya hadn't planned on falling in love any time soon especially in such a night. Tonight she had only come for the music, for the freedom of losing herself in a crowd that didn't even know her name.
Ambrose, nervous about his big performance, spills a drink on Maya's shoes at the festival. As he apologizes, their eyes lock and the music fades into the background. Maya, initially annoyed, finds herself drawn to Ambrose's gaze that felt warm, protective and full of longing. His eyes seemed to be whispering softly to Maya. She had not experienced such a moment for quite a long time since she had been dumped by her lover who she had really given all her heart. He really broke her heart and she had vowed to enjoy celibacy in her early forties, and as they say life began at forty.
Nervously, "I am so sorry, I totally messed up your shoes. Can I get you a drink or...? "
Maya lauhed shyly "Shoes are fine but you'd rather tell me who's performing tonight. "
Smiles, that's.... me. " Maya raised her eyebrows, "No way. You're the lead singer?
He laughs nervously, " The band is counting on me... "
Maya smiles, "Guess I'll have to cheer you on then. "
Ambrose grins, "You don't even know my music. What if I'm terrible? "
Maya playfully says I'll be the loudest critic... Or your biggest fan. "
Smiles wider, "Deal.But first, I need to get my head straight. Want to grab a walk with me?
Maya nods, " Sure, lead the way. "
They move through the crowds music pulsing around them. They get to a quiet spot. Ambrose looks at Maya., "This is my lucky spot. "
Maya looks at him, "It's beautiful. " The air around them thickens with unspoken connection...
Ambrose steps closer voice low, "You feel it too right? This... energy? "
Her voice barely above a whisper, "I feel it... "Ambrose moves closer , his heart throbbing. Their lips almost touch when Ambrose pulls back slightly " Wait, I don't even know your name. "
Maya smiles, " Maya and you? "
"Maya " It was his first time to say the name and it seems like it had always belonged to him.
"Ambrose" He said. "the lead singer of... "
She laughs and kisses her passionately. The music fades away and the band is called on stage.
"Lets give it up for Echo Pulse"... Everyone was excited and screaming the bands name, it was such a time that made Ambrose have some mixed reactions.He did not know whether to be happy or not. He also didn't know whether he was scared or not. Stage fright had been one of his biggest fears whenever they had been invited for performances in shows.
Ambrose stepped onto the stage, the crowd was roaring and Maya's smile catches his eye in the front row. Thousands of fans had filled the Hall. He found his rhythm, it was so electrifying and felt too intimate for a crowd. Maya felt so proud of him. She lifted her hands up as if she could catch the music itself. It felt so much unreal, it was such an incredible performance from her new catch.
Ambrose stood under the flickering lights and looked so amazing. The audience was moved so deep and tigher. It was so much of what they had expected for that night. Maya's eyes could meet Ambrose everytime he looked down. She felt so great like the performance was made for her.
As the set came to an end., she rushed back stage and couldn't help congratulating her Ambrose.
"That was so incredible. " She said
He amiled shyly, "Thank you, can I drop you home? "
"Yes! " She answered excitedly.
He gave her a kiss and they both held their hands as they walked towards Ambrose's car.