#27“She would be Mine, Not Yours."

"I saw your performance tonight," Michael says, a warm smile crossing his face as he sits beside Sophia. "It was quite impressive."

The compliment makes Sophia slightly blush, but she musters a grateful smile and replies, "Thank you."

"I was immediately impressed by the way you can navigate the fingerboard with such fluidity, and your bowing technique is equally impressive," Michael continues.

Surprised by his knowledge of violin playing techniques, Sophia asks, "Really? Do you play?"

He chuckles softly. "No, but I have spent a great deal of time in Prague, which I am sure you know is where the Smetana Hall is."

Sophia nods, impressed that he knows the prestigious classical music festivals held there. "Yes, I've attended some of those concerts before," she admits.

Their conversation flows, and time flies by as they talk about music and their shared fondness for classical performances. But as the minutes pass, Sophia notices that the once bustling ballroom is gradually emptying, and th