When Fortune Knocks by J. A. Whiting

Author:J. A. Whiting [Whiting, J. A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Whitemark Publishing
Published: 2019-05-29T22:00:00+00:00

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Wearing a royal blue dress that emphasized her fit physique, Claire fiddled with her shoulder-length curls. Her blue eyes popped from the eyeliner, neutral shadow, and a bit of mascara. She’d chosen silver and navy dangle earrings to finish off the outfit and when she went into the living room, Ian’s mouth dropped open.

“I … you … wow.”

The Corgis barked with delight and danced around the man.

The young couple told the dogs to be good and then hurried to the door to meet Ryan and Nicole who had arrived in a hired car. The group was swept off to the Boston Opera House to see the show Robby was starring in.

The Opera House opened in 1928 as a luxurious movie theatre and now hosted Broadway shows, musicals, and was the home of the Boston Ballet. The theatre seats were covered with red velvet, there was a gorgeous mural painted on the ceiling, the walls had carved wooden inlays, gold accents abounded, and crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling. Patrons could imagine they were sitting in a sumptuous, regal European palace.

Settled in their seats in the opulent theatre, the foursome chatted and sipped from glasses of champagne.

“I needed this.” Nicole glanced around at the people in their fine clothes. “A night out with friends to applaud our baking buddy ... away from tales of crime and from the business of the day.”

“I agree, but I’m a nervous wreck hoping Robby has a good performance,” Claire said.

“You’re like a clucking mother hen,” Nicole teased. “But I have to admit, I’m nervous for Robby, too.”

“He’s a pro,” Ian pointed out. “He’ll blow everyone away.”

The lights dimmed and as the theatre-goers hurried to their seats, the music started, the deep red velvet curtains moved back, and the performers took the stage. For the next two hours, the audience was treated to musical performances that included songs from Broadway plays, rock music, pop music, country, gospel, and a bit of opera all skillfully woven together to tell a story that sucked the concertgoers into the hearts of the singers and dancers.

Robby performed five times singing the lead and pouring his heart and soul into each note and every movement. His voice traveled effortlessly from the low notes to the high ones carrying the audience along in the beauty of his performance. When he received a standing ovation, tears fell from Claire’s eyes as she and her companions joined in the rousing applause for the talented young man.

Ian leaned close to Claire so she could hear him over the cheering. “Robby’s going to be a huge star one day. He was amazing.”

They slowly made their way to the lobby where they would wait for Robby to take him out for a celebratory dinner. Ian and Ryan brought over more glasses of champagne. “It will take Robby a while to come out. I’m sure he’s receiving a lot of congratulations on his performance,” Ryan told them.

A few acquaintances made their way over and the four friends discussed the show, city happenings, and current events with them.

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