AWB Chapter 115 Fickle
Chapter 115 Fickle
The spotlight swept rapidly across the bustling studio, finally settling on a girl hidden in a corner.
She seemed shrouded in a layer of gray gauze, exuding an indescribable air of decadence.
Her hair was slightly disheveled and casually scattered over her shoulders, with a few strands clinging to her tear-streaked cheeks. Her eyes were red and swollen, with tears welling up in them.
Her body trembled slightly, and her hands unconsciously gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, as if it were her only support at that moment.
When the girl was the center of attention, she seemed a little uneasy. She subconsciously shrank back, her eyes revealing a hint of panic and shyness.
When Luo Li gently asked her if she was ready to choose which song slot, the girl bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then gently shook her head.
Amidst the curious and concerned gazes of the crowd, the girl took a deep breath, as if she had made a great decision, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "I...I don't want to choose a song, I want to tell my story, is that okay?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Luo Li's eyes, but she quickly nodded gently, encouraging her to continue.
The girl slightly raised her head, her gaze passing through the ceiling of the studio, as if she had traveled through time and returned to those beautiful days on campus.
"He and I were so in love. Back then, we were both still on campus, carefree, with our hearts and eyes only for each other. No matter how busy he was with his studies, he always tried his best to find time to be with me. I remember one time it was raining heavily, and I thought he wouldn't come, after all, the rain was so heavy and the roads were difficult to walk on. But when I saw him standing downstairs in the dormitory, soaked to the bone but holding a bouquet of flowers that had been soaked by the rain, smiling at me, I felt like the happiest person in the world."
The girl's lips unconsciously turned up, revealing a sweet smile, but that smile was fleeting, quickly disappearing and replaced by endless bitterness.
"After graduation, I returned to my hometown and got a job at a company arranged by my parents. He stayed in Shanghai, saying there were more opportunities there. At first, we would video chat every day and share our lives. But gradually, he worked more and more overtime, and we chatted less and less. Sometimes, I would not receive a reply to the messages I sent him until the next day or even longer."
The girl's voice grew lower and lower, her hands clenched tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force.
"Until one day, I went to Shanghai to see him, only to find him with another girl. At that moment, I felt like my whole world had collapsed. I walked alone on the streets we used to walk together, and it seemed like our laughter was still echoing in every corner, but now, I was all alone. Those sweet memories were like sharp knives, stabbing my heart."
Tears welled up in the girl's eyes again. She choked out, "When I got home and looked at our photos on the wall, I wanted to tear them all up, but I couldn't bear to. They were proof that we had loved each other, the most beautiful memories of my youth. Even though they are causing me so much pain now, I still can't bear to part with them."
The studio was silent, except for the girl's suppressed sobs echoing in the air.
Everyone was moved by her story, their eyes filled with sympathy and regret.
Luo Li sat quietly to the side, listening to the girl's story, her heart filled with ripples.
A hint of heartache flickered in her eyes, and she frowned slightly, lost in thought.
A moment later, Luo Li stood up, walked to the girl's side, gently patted her shoulder, and said softly, "I can feel your pain. This memory is too heavy for you. I want to sing a song for you, hoping to give you some comfort."
The girl raised her tear-streaked face and looked at Luo Li, her eyes filled with gratitude and expectation.
Luo Li turned and walked to the center of the stage, the lights focusing on her, as if draping her in a golden veil.
She closed her eyes slightly, took a deep breath, as if sensing the girl's emotions, and infusing the sadness, pain, and reluctance into her own heart.
As the music began to play softly, Luo Li began to sing:
"The park behind me is the first time I've seen it."
The corner flower shop witnessed two years of partnership.
This city is scattered with too many memorials.
Always going in circles between us
If I were a tourist attraction in your eyes
Just pass by, why linger and miss it?
Why let the story begin with a smile?
Tears of mourning at the end
......"
Her singing voice was melodious and plaintive, every note filled with deep emotion, as if telling the story of the girl's unrequited love.
The girl listened quietly, tears streaming down her face. Memories of her time with her boyfriend flashed through her mind—sweet embraces, tender kisses, and loving gazes—like scenes from a movie.
She remembered strolling together on the school playground, studying for exams together in the library, and enjoying various delicacies together in the food street. Those beautiful memories are now all in the past, leaving only a heart full of pain.
As Luo Li sang, she communicated with the girl through her eyes, as if telling her: "You are not alone. We have all been hurt in love, but life goes on. You must bravely move forward."
"You once braved wind and rain"
They would meet in a hurry
Later, even the edge of the umbrella
You're too lazy to even split a little bit.
We underestimated the fickleness of time.
Too easily let an intense story turn the page.
You once crossed half a seat
The city keeps me company while I suffer from insomnia.
Later you seemed to be with you
The steering wheel is closer
But when tears fell onto the photo again
But I can't bear to delete it.
As the song reached its climax, Luo Li's singing became increasingly passionate and her emotions even more abundant.
The atmosphere in the studio reached its peak. Everyone was immersed in Luo Li's singing and the girl's story. Some people shed tears silently, while others sighed softly. Everyone was moved by this sincere emotion.
As the last note faded, there was a brief silence in the studio, followed by thunderous applause.
The girl stood up, tears still in her eyes, but a smile appeared on her face. She bowed deeply to Luo Li and said softly, "Thank you, this song made me feel much better."
Luo Li stepped off the stage, came back to the girl's side, hugged her tightly, and said, "Everything will pass. You have to believe that something even better is waiting for you in the future."
The girl nodded vigorously, secretly vowing to let go of the past and start her life anew.
Under everyone's gaze, the girl slowly left the studio. Although her back view still carried a hint of loneliness, it also showed more determination.
Luo Li looked in the direction the girl had left, her heart filled with emotion. She knew that her song was not only for the girl, but also for everyone who had been hurt in love.
Outside the studio, the girl took a deep breath of the cool night air, looked up at the starry sky, and silently said to herself, "Goodbye, past love. From now on, I will live for myself."
Then, with firm steps, she blended into the bustling night and walked towards a new life.
PS: Original singer of "Fickle": Faye Wong; Lyricist: Mi Chia-Yu; Composer: Sun Ta-Hsiung