A surge of nervous anticipation coursed through my veins as I drew in a deep breath, the echoes of the crowd's cheers reverberating in my ears. The brilliant spotlight overhead intensified the palpable anxiety that gripped every fiber of my being.
With a fleeting glance at Ava, her eyes shimmering with a mix of anticipation and affection, an overwhelming desire to express my feelings for her in a profound way took hold. A melody, perfectly attuned to the moment, began to unfurl in my mind.
Gesturing discreetly to the person handling the music box, I called him over with a mixture of urgency and trepidation. As he approached, I leaned in and whispered the name of the song into his ear, entrusting him to conjure the ideal karaoke accompaniment for the emotions I nervously longed to convey.
