FLASH MARRIAGE; CHARMED BY THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CEO-Chapter 301: The Sparrow XXX Band

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From the side window, Henry observed a lot of students hanging around, with cameras in the air capturing this beautiful moment as Sarah pulled out neatly from the parking lot.

Amongst the crowd of students, he spotted a familiar face, scrunched and eyes narrowed with jealousy.

'You don't stand a chance, Sebastian.' Henry chuckled wickedly in his heart. He returned his gaze to Sarah, who was obviously having the time of her life. He held his breath as she accelerated out of the premises, zooming like a pro car race driver, leaving a cloud of dust behind and students cheering.

"So that asshole thinks he can entice my girlfriend with his Ferrari," Sebastian grunted under his breath. "Let the game begin." He stormed off to his sports spider car, dialling his uncle's number.

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After a few test drives along the express, Henry gave her the directions to the place where her surprise was waiting for her.

By the time they pulled over in front of a musical studio building, Sarah's heart was drumming so wildly, like someone who had climbed Mount Everest and arrived at the peak.

Her eyes were gleaming with the same excitement as a child seeing fireworks for the first time, and her cheeks were flushed with immeasurable joy.

Exhaling through her mouth to release some of her euphoria, Sarah turned to look at Henry, who was equally beaming with pride.

"Thanks for this beautiful experience."

"It was my pleasure." Henry returned her phone back to her with the video of her wowing experience saved. "Are you ready for

your surprise?"

Sarah's gaze shifted to the two-storey building in front of them, wondering what they were doing in front of a known musical studio. Her heart was drumming so loudly in her ears as she replied.

"Umm...I guess."

"Let's go inside and find out."

"Okay."

They both alighted the car and made their way into the building, taking the stairs to the second floor.

Henry seemed like a familiar face here as almost everyone was hailing him as they both entered the spacious and well-established music room studio and reception.

"Have you been here before?" Sarah asked in a hushed voice and Henry nodded in reply.

"Wow! This place is legit," Sarah exclaimed as they made their way into the main musical studio room.

The studio was fitted with a main recording space furnished with instruments meant for both instruments and vocal rehearsals. freёwebnoѵel.com

A separate control room with see-through glass was furnished with instruments for mixing and recording and on the far right was an isolation booth for loud instruments and vocals.

Sarah left Henry's side, ignoring all the attention focused on her as she explored her new environment.

It felt like she was in a dreamland.

The sight of different musical instruments ranging from her most favorite instrument of all; the guitars (both acoustic and electric) to drums, keyboards, and other stringed, woodwind, and percussion instruments, made her eyes twinkle with delight.

Sarah felt her heart swelling with overwhelming happiness as she reached for one of the beautiful guitars, strumming the string slowly.

"Why don't you give it a try?"

Sarah snapped her head around to look at the person with the thick masculine voice.

"Hi..." The bearded guy with warm brown eyes and a friendly demeanour waved at her.

"Hello...." Sarah replied, feeling a bit out of place and shy.

"Sarah, I would like you to meet the leader of the Sparrow XXX band, Anthony and his ingenious crew," Henry said, gesturing at a group of young instrumental geniuses made up of four guys and a young lady.

"The Sparrow XXX!" Sarah's widened eyes scanned all five of them in astonishment.

"As in the same musical band that plays for the Evans Brothers!!!" She cupped her open mouth as she slowly recognised them one after the other.

"We also play for other musical artists, aside from the Evans brothers," Anthony replied in a modest tone, smiling at the pretty young lady before him.

"I'm Tony like Henry already introduced me, and this is Karl, Pete, Bobby and our most beautiful angel with the magic fingers, Violet."

"Hello."

Each of the instrumentalists took their turn greeting Sarah, who reciprocated until her gaze rested on the female guitarist, who inspired her the most.

"I'm your biggest fan. I love the way you play." Sarah chimed, beaming at the averagely tall and slender black-haired beauty with a cute round baby face.

"Thanks. I'm truly honoured." Violet grinned, instantly developing a fondness for Sarah.

"So, are you going to play for us?" Anthony asked walking up to Sarah. He picked up the red sunburnt acoustic guitar she had touched earlier and gave it to her.

"Henry tells us you play so well."

Sarah stared unbelievably at Henry, who grinned in reply, giving her a thumbs up.

"I try. But I am not a professional."

"Don't sell yourself short, sweetie," Violet interjected. "Every great instrumentalist and musician started from somewhere. No one became the best overnight. So show us what you've got. I'm dying to hear you play."

"Okay.".Sarah inhaled and exhaled to expel anxiety. She strapped on the guitar and sat up straight on the edge of a chair.

Raising her left slightly up on the footstool, she rested the guitar on her left leg and levelled it up.

"I'll just play a simple song." Sarah lifted her eyes to meet those of her expectant audience while smiling feverishly. She couldn't believe she was auditioning for one of the best musical bands in the country. It felt like a dream come true.

"Take it away." Henry beamed proudly while others gave her an approving gesture.

Sarah nodded smiling. She closed her eyes and played from her heart, her fingers strumming the guitar strings with such ease and natural skill.

Her slightly emotional song choice and the rhythm of the sound coming from the guitar left her audience spellbound from the beginning of the play until the end.

When Sarah opened her eyes, she was stunned to find everyone staring at her in awe. She was even more shocked to find Henry looking so emotional with moistened eyes as if he was about to cry.

"Ahem!" Sarah cleared her throat, standing up and removing the guitar strap over her head with trembling hands. She cautiously returned the guitar to its former position, her heart pounding so loudly in her chest. She couldn't tell if she did so well or poorly as she met their gaze, waiting for someone to say something.