Chapter 19 A Song for One A month later , Dana's original piano composition was officially released . The moment it went live , rave reviews poured in . +5 Free Coins Overnight , Dana , once again hailed as a piano prodigy , was splashed across news outlets and music blogs . Everyone was talking about her . Soon , invitations flooded in from music festivals and concert halls across the country , each one hoping Dana would perform her new piece on their stage . Two years passed , and Dana finally launched her own concert tour . Her manager scheduled the final stop in Verton . But Dana made a quiet change - she rerouted the venue to Rivermore , a city nestled just a few miles outside Verton . The night of the Rivermore concert arrived . Dana stepped onto the stage , only to find the seats in front of her completely empty . Her brows furrowed in confusion . From the corner of her eye , behind a thick velvet curtain near the front , she could make out the faint silhouette of a lone figure . Despite the odd situation , she played her piece . Note by note , the melody filled the empty hall . When she was done , Dana stepped off stage and asked her manager what was going on . " I think someone bought out the whole performance , " he said . " But if someone bought it out , shouldn't there be people ? " she asked . " There's no one out there . " Whoever had bought out the entire concert hall hadn't shown their face . It was obvious - they didn't want to be seen . There was only one person who'd go through all this trouble and still hide his identity . That only leaves one possibility - Hunter . She turned to him and said calmly , " Let's go . I'm done . " The manager blinked , stunned . " Wait - what do you mean , you're not playing ? " " Yeah . " " But - Dana ! Whoever rented the entire hall must be someone powerful . If this gets out , your reputation- " " It won't get out , " Dana said lightly . " But still- " " It's fine . If anything happens , I'll take responsibility . " She gave him a tired smile . " The tour's over anyway . I'm taking some time off ; I need to start planning the wedding with Jamie . " She made it clear she wouldn't change her mind . The manager had no choice but to gather their things and leave . Behind the curtain , Hunter waited in silence , hoping she would come back out and play just one more piece . Just one . 1/3 2:59 pm G ppp . Chapter 19 A Song for One +5 Free Coins But she never did . She had figured it out - of course she had . Dana was always sharp . She knew it was him , and still , she walked away All these years later , she still couldn't bring herself to look at him . Still hated him enough to turn her back without hesitation . Tears slipped down Hunter's face as he stared at the lonely piano on stage . That was when Adrian approached and whispered , " Boss , Celine's completely lost it . " Hunter let out a long breath , wiping the tears from his face . His expression turned hard . " She's strong - willed ," he said coldly . " Took her long enough to lose her mind . In that case , dump her on the island . Let the wolves deal with her . " " Jamie ! " The plan had been for Dana to come back tomorrow . But here she was , suddenly running up from the shoreline toward Jamie . Startled and overjoyed , Jamie rushed forward and caught her in his arms . He spun her around with a grin . " Weren't you supposed to finish your tour tomorrow ? What are you doing back already ? " Dana beamed . " I missed you . Isn't that reason enough ? What , you're not happy to see me ? " " Of course I am ! " Jamie laughed . He looked her up and down with gentle concern . " You've lost weight . You haven't been eating properly without me , have you ? " Dana playfully pouted . " Nobody cooks like you do . " Jamie grinned and lightly tapped her nose . " Well then , what do you feel like eating ? I'll make it for you right now . " " As long as it's made by you , I'll eat anything . " Without another word , Jamie headed to the kitchen and began preparing dinner . His cooking , as always , suited Dana's taste perfectly . She ate heartily , finishing an entire bowl of rice . After dinner , they strolled hand - in - hand along the beach , the sky painted in twilight . Jamie talked about the plans for their wedding next month , going over the details . " Is there anything I missed? " he asked . Dana shook her head , " Nope ! Everything's perfect . All that's left is for us to say our vows . " Jamie stopped walking . He placed his hands gently on her shoulders , his eyes slightly misty . " Dee , knowing that soon you'll be my wife . I feel like I'm dreaming . It's a mix of joy and fear . " Dana smiled and laced her fingers with his . " Don't be scared . I'm right here . " Jamie's gaze held hers , and he tightened his grip just a little more . Suddenly , Dana tilted her head , a curious look in her eyes . " Hey , why did you start calling me Dee ? " The question caught Jamie off guard . He fell quiet for a moment , memories pulling him back to that summer in high school . 2/3 2:59 pm G p p p Chapter 19 A Song for One +5 Free Coins They'd gone on vacation with Hunter to the coast . Little Dana had refused to get in the water and was sunbathing on the shore . Young Jamie had spotted her sitting alone and ran out of the ocean to join her . " Dana ! " he'd called . She frowned . " Can you not call me by my full name ? " " Then what should I call you ? " " Whatever you want . " He thought about it . " How about Big Dana ? " She huffed . " Big Dana ? What are you trying to say , that I'm old ? " Jamie scratched his head . " Didn't you say to call you " Well , not that . That's awful . " " Okay , how about Dan ? " whatever ? " She puffed out her cheeks in frustration . " Dan ? That's just as bad ! Both sound awful ! " " But ... " Little Dana rolled her eyes and said , " Ugh , can you take this seriously and come up with a decent one ? " Jamie paused , then snapped his fingers . " How about this - I give you a nickname that only the two of us use . Something just for us . Let's go with Dee . " " Okay , but why did you choose the name Dee ?" Back in the present , Dana's question pulled Jamie out of the memory . He lowered his head , chuckled softly , then cupped Dana's face , locking eyes with her . " Because I wanted something special . between us , something that lasts forever . " 3/3