16. MUSIC

Drake came to school in the afternoon. Hunter and Blade are joined by Karen, Rane and Conrad.

"Brother Drake, you will play the violin at home later. Is that okay?" the language is Karen.

"I'll try... I'm really nervous. This Blade told on Rane that I know to play violin. Kegtot my heart!"

Drake's grip tightened on his instrument holder. Blade noticed that but he did not say a word... He knows the reason, but his best-friend has to deal with that past.

After their mission in Devil's Music, Hunter and Blade both interviewed Drake... Why didn't he even tell them that he knew how to play the violin. At first, Drake did not want to speak. But they did not stop it. It also spoke and they found out that there is a story behind the music...

"By the way, where is Ai? I thought you were going to take him." Hunter asked Drake.

"Ai was there with Lolo Gusting. He was busy doing the project, it might come home later." Drake said casually.

They were having fun conversations on the road as they walked to Rane's house. When they got there they were happily greeted by the children's parents. Leon and Kristine.

"Come in! Come in!" Leon said and welcomed the guests inside.

Kristine smiled at Blade and his friends. She made them sit on the sofa. Rane, Karen and Conrad watched intently.

"Ehem! I'm sorry if we sent you here suddenly. It happens because Papa's birthday is coming up so my wife and I are a bit confused. We need a chef for that occasion so... Is it okay for you Hunter to have part time that day?" Leon began. .

He smiled at Hunter.

"It's okay with me. I need extra earning." Hunter replied quickly.

"And here's the important... We want to surprise Dad. So my husband and I talked about the best gift for his birthday is music, so I ordered Rane to ask Blade if he knew anyone who was good at playing the violin." Leon said again.

"Tsk! There is, of course... He's with us. My best-friend, Drake!"

"Oh, don't be like that Blade. You're making me nervous. Abuwisit ak pa!" Drake said shyly.

"In that case, can you play Drake? We want you to hear the music!" Kristine's excited language.

Drake was a little taken aback... But when he recovered from the shock, he slowly opened the violin container and took out the instrument. His companions were impressed when it was exposed.

"If I'm not mistaken, that violin is the most expensive class in the world. I just can't remember its name. Stradiva-ah as long as... If that's yours, it means... You're really good." the language is Kristine.

Drake's face was serious and he smiled sparingly.

"The person who taught me to play said... A musician is not on the instrument. It is in the hands and what is in the heart."

First time they see Drake's serious face. Karen swallowed and gently kicked Rane next to her.

"I-Is he really Kuya Drake?" can't believe its language.

"I think he really is..." Rane said.

Silence prevails...

"Whew! The depth then. You've touched our hearts! Play, Drake!" Blade cracked for a moment.

Drake sighed and looked at everyone. He stopped looking at Rane who was staring at him intently. He got up with the violin and stood in the middle of the living room. He smiled sparingly at everyone.

"What do you want me to play?" he asked.

"All I Ask Of You... That's Dad's favorite." Leon replied.

"Okay."

Drake slowly closed his eyes when he started playing... Everyone was quiet and admiring looking at Drake. The violin seemed to have as much life as itself. It looks like it has a voice and it sings. It makes hair stand on end but it is good to hear. It looks like it makes you thrilled. Full of emotion...

Rane smiled as she stared intently at Drake. He was great, she could feel the music.

Drake suddenly opened his eyes and he also suddenly stopped playing when he saw Rane's face. He smiled as he stared at her. He suddenly released the violin he was holding, then he suddenly ran out. Here he is again...

Drake stopped running when he reached the fountain next to the maze garden. He laughed heartily. He laughed to himself. He sat on the edge of the fountain and violently submerged his face in his palms.

Meanwhile, everyone was shocked by Drake's actions. They do not know what happened here...

"W-What happened?" Karen asked in shock.

No one spoke. Blade stood up and picked up the violin that had fallen to the floor. Fortunately, it was not damaged. He looked at Rane...

"W-Why?" Rane asked Blade.

"I think you need to talk to Drake so he can be okay. Follow him, it hasn't gone far yet. Trust me, I know him."

"All right, I'll talk to him."

Rane got up and immediately left. When Rane left...

"What happened to Drake?" Leon asked.

"Ahm... He just remembered something in the past. That would be okay too. He's just in emotional mode now. What's better, let's all have a snack first. I'm hungry, I just ate soup and leftover rice earlier! Hmf! Anak na lase!"

Everyone laughed at Blade.

Meanwhile, Rane was not sure where she was going to look for Drake. She first went to the pool but it was not there... So he went to the garden. She stopped walking when she saw Drake sitting on the edge of the fountain. She examined its face. It is bent over and seems to be deep in thought. Very sad. She walked over and approached it, she smiled.

"Have you been stage fright before?" she asked enthusiastically.

Drake looked up and smiled sparingly at her. It shook.

"It's not stage fright... I just remembered something." his language was serious.

Rane sat down next to Drake and looked carefully at it.

"R-Really? What do you remember?" he asked.

Drake stared at her softly and she was a little surprised when he caressed her face. The coldness of its hand.

"You know, you really look like her. I thought, when I first saw you... You were her. That's why I said... You Kegtot my Heart!"

It let go of her face. Rane looked at Drake in surprise.

"I-I look like that? Who?"

"You look like the person who taught me to play the violin. You look like the person who taught me to love music. And she... She also taught me that I have feelings. That my heart, no it's just throbbing just so I can live."

"What's her name?" Rane asked curiously.

"Her name is Erein." Drake smiled spontaneously when he mentioned that name.

"Where is she?"

"I don't know. At the time I met her, I was still the Vampire King."

Rane was a little taken aback... That was a long time ago. It's been a long time. She wanted to know the story so she thicken her face.

"If you don't mind... I want to hear the story about her. You, if you want to tell a story?" she whispered to Drake.

"Rane...You know I can't refuse you but..." Drake said hesitantly.

Rane smiled at him and he stared into her eyes... Begging. He remembered Erein even more. He sighed and waved in the air. Sign of surrender.

"Fine, I will tell a story..."

"I'll listen." Rane smiled.

"Like I told you, I met Erein when I was the Vampire King. At that time, I was very cruel, I did not know how to pity. I really am a monster, being a vampire has swallowed up my former self. I was blinded by the power I had. But one night... When the blue moon shone..." Drake began.

Drake quickly jumped on top of the big houses that night. He had just finished victimizing. The blood of the last person he bit was still fresh on the side of his lips. He wiped it and he smiled. He stopped jumping when he heard a sound. He listened carefully to what it was. A music coming from a violin. He likes that sound because he seems to be attracted. He looked at his hands and he smiled.

"Whoever that person is... Hmf! I'll be glad to hear his music before I finish him. It's definitely fun to listen to the so-called death song." Drake said.

After which, he hurriedly left and followed where he heard. The house is quite far away. It is the old mansion and the music comes from one of the rooms. He was standing on the big branch of a tree opposite the room where the music was coming from.

He peeked at the man inside. A woman was playing... She turned around and was unaware of his presence. That's why he was attracted because it was a woman playing. But the sound of its music is really strange. He looked up at the sky. The moon was very blue. It would take many years before he could see that beautiful scene again...

He decided to enter the room. He went through the big window, it was open.

Meanwhile... Erein stopped playing when she heard a soft bang. Suddenly the surroundings became cold at that moment. She felt a terrifying aura. She slowly lowered the violin she was holding and slowly turned her back on her. She tried to walk to the window because there she heard the faint commotion. She waved her hands in the air.

"I-Is there anyone there? W-Who are you?"

She knew someone was there. She could feel its presence even though she could not see it. Amuse that Drake looked at the woman as she slowly walked in his direction. She had long wavy and blonde hair... She was white, had a medium body and had an innocent face. Her blue eyes were beautiful. He smiled as he observed its characteristic. A blind woman was playing very beautiful music that attracted him. He was the one who spontaneously approached it so that it would not be difficult to find him. He held her hands waving in the air.

Erein sighed as she felt the cold hands holding her arms. Very cold...

"W-Who are you? D-Don't hurt me... Please!" she was afraid.

Drake stared intently at the woman's face. He did not like the reaction...

"You don't have to be afraid. I won't hurt you." he does not know why he suddenly changed his mind...

He could not understand himself why he had to feel sorry for her.

"T-Then, what do you need from me? Who are you?" Erein asked one after another.

She shivered because of the cold she felt from its hands holding her arms. She swallowed as he walked to her back and hugged her... She could feel its breath in her left ear...

"I have nothing bad to do with you as long as you know how to obey. All I want is for you to play the violin. I want to listen to your music. It's so beautiful that I was attracted..."

Erein could barely breathe in those moments. As the mysterious man speaks he puts his mouth to her cheek...

"So can you play for me?" Drake said.

Erein could not speak because of nervousness. That's why she just nodded and was able to answer.

"Thank you then."

Erein was stunned by the kiss on her right cheek. Those lips were soft and very cold. It was as if her heart suddenly stopped beating, then suddenly throbbed again fast. Very fast...