Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 38

As Mike began the Pines of Rome solo he had played for Melody two days before, the trio again changed up their tactics. With Mike absorbed completely in the music, Seth and Darcy began pantomiming a mock marriage proposal, complete with goofy faces and jumping for joy. Before she could take the invisible ring from Seth’s hand, Stuart stepped between them in feigned protest, extending his hand not to Darcy, but to Seth, as the two guys began to slow dance around Mike’s living room while Darcy sobbed on the floor. Despite their antics, Mike again refused to pay them any mind.

Arriving at the final excerpt, Mike knew full well this one would put him to the test in every way possible. Stravinsky’s Petrushka was easily one of the most challenging pieces in the orchestral repertoire, and the Ballerina’s solo, played by the trumpet, was especially so. An acrobatic segment, the melody jumped from high to low many times throughout while also dramatically varying in volume, requiring extreme skill and control to perform well. As Mike made his mental preparations for the solo, Stuart and Seth lined up shoulder to shoulder on either side of Darcy, clearly plotting something.

Beginning the extended solo, Mike was unable to ignore his friends locking their arms around each other’s shoulders, dancing the can-can around his living room and cracking up as they danced. Though impressed with their fervor, Mike was far too busy with the technical runs he was playing to really pay them any attention. Nearing the end of the excerpt, Stuart and Seth turned their backs to him while Darcy got an evil look in her eye. As Mike played the final couple of measures of the solo, the guys dropped their shorts, mooning him with their bare asses. Darcy, on the other hand, pulled her T-shirt up over her face, jiggling her perky B-cup breasts as she flashed Mike. Yet, even with all the nudity in front of his face, Mike still managed to finish the solo with poise, even taking a modest bow after finishing the final notes.

“Nice tits, by the way,” he deadpanned as he placed his trumpet back in its case.

As the trio re-clothed themselves, Darcy shot back, “Not nice enough apparently. I’d say you’re more than ready if you can handle all of that.”

“No shit,” Stuart agreed. “We threw everything we had at you. Believe it or not, that last move was Seth’s idea.”

Laughing, Seth continued, “Yeah, but I can’t take all the credit. Darcy was the one who decided to flash her tits at ya.”

“Hey,” she said, “If showing my boobs to my best friend is what gets him the big promotion he’s worked for, then let ‘er rip!”

As Mike thanked his friends for taking time to help him prepare for Friday, the group started discussing their plans for the evening. Seth and Stuart invited Mike and Darcy to join them for a drink later that night, but both declined.

“Appreciate the invite, but no alcohol for me ‘til after the audition,” Mike said. “I’m not taking any chances.”

“Me either,” Darcy agreed. “I have… plans tonight.” Her excuse sounded like just that: an excuse.

“Well alright then, suit yourself. Seth, you rode with Darcy here, right? Need a ride home?” Stuart asked.

“Sure. Thanks man.”

Saying their goodbyes, the two goofballs departed, still proud of their distraction attempts. Now alone, Mike turned to Darcy.

“Ok, you’ve never been huge on drinking, but that’s gotta be the lamest excuse you’ve ever given for anything, at least that I’ve heard. You ok?”

Nodding hesitantly, Darcy replied, “Yeah, it’s just… Stephen and I are meeting up tonight. We started trying to patch things up this weekend.”

Mike sighed, shaking his head. He had been afraid of this. Stephen was a total asshole with serious anger issues, but also had this unique ability to charm his way back into any situation after all hope seemed lost. In the few times Mike had hung out with the two of them, he had always gotten the impression that Stephen viewed Darcy, and every other woman for that matter, as pieces of meat. Outside of being seen with her, it seemed he really didn’t care about her.

In one instance, Darcy’s father had been rushed to the hospital. She was an emotional wreck in the restaurant as she got the news, and in no shape to drive. Stephen, however, showed no emotional reaction and refused to drive her home unless they took his car, not wanting to leave his here for any amount of time. Even with Mike offering to drive him back to get his car, he still said no, resulting in Mike taking her home and returning the next day for his car. Another time, a passing waitress at the same restaurant accidentally spilled a glass of water on Stephen’s lap. The poor girl was clearly new, and very apologetic for the accident, but that did nothing to temper the tirade Stephen launched into. He even started calling her nasty names, making fun of her being slightly overweight, and when Darcy attempted to get him to stop, he snapped at her, advising her that she should sit down if she knew what was best for her. Since then, Mike had never trusted him even for a second.

“Are you sure about this? You know how I feel about him,” Mike asked seriously.

“We’re just meeting for coffee, and that’s it. I just want to be sure I’m not acting too hastily,” she replied.

Realizing he couldn’t change her mind, he acquiesced. “Ok. Just text me when you’re home please. And if you need anything, anything at all, call me. Don’t care what time it is. Promise?”

“Promise.”

After they had said their goodbyes, confirming they were still on for hanging out after the audition, Darcy headed for her car. Locking the door, Mike asked, “You hear all of that.”

“Sure did,” Melody replied, appearing behind him. “You have some really awesome friends. I can’t wait to meet them!”

“Can’t argue with you there,” he agreed. “Now, what about Darcy?”

Closing her eyes momentarily, Melody said, “She feels bad that she ended things as quickly as she did, mainly after talking to Stephen on the phone this weekend. He can be quite the smooth talker when he wants to be.”

“Wait, you got all of that from our conversation just now?”

“No, I was also able to hear her thoughts on the situation. This is very easy for me to do in matters of love and sex. I can refrain if you would like, though I sense you are incredibly concerned for her safety.”

Nodding, Mike said, “Yes. She’s a sweet girl, and deserves way better than Stephen. Unfortunately, I’m afraid she may be too sweet for her own good in this case, falling for his silver tongue. Do you sense that she may be in any danger on their date tonight?”

Again closing her eyes, Melody replied, “I don’t believe so. I am unsure of why Stephen is going to such great lengths to get her back, with as many beautiful women as he knows. Still, I can tell that he wants to get back on her good side for whatever the reason may be, so it seems doubtful that he would do anything to harm her, at least for tonight. Darcy, for all of her sweetness, is also very resolved not to spend the night with him tonight.”

Sighing in relief, Mike responded, “Ok, that’s good. Would you be able to keep an eye on them for now, just to make sure nothing bad happens?”

“Absolutely. Monitoring other people’s activities in regards to love and sex is as easy to me as breathing,” she replied. “Unless, of course, that breathing is while you’re… touching me…”

Pulling her in for a short, yet passionate kiss, Mike said, “Later. Right now, I’m starving.”

The pair ate the last of the quesadilla chicken leftovers for lunch before relaxing on the sofa with the noon news on the TV. Melody sent a few more emails to prospective clients, while Mike listened to some of the pieces he’d be playing on Friday to get himself in the right mindset for the next couple of days. After a couple of hours of relaxation, Mike had a fantastic idea.

Reentering his practice studio, Mike motioned for Melody to join him. He explained that he would now be doing his final full run of the audition material, reserving tomorrow for some final tweaks and light practicing. Explaining his idea to her, her eyes lit up with excitement. Without a word, she stripped him down completely naked and knelt between Mike and the music stand in the center of the room.

As he began the audition material, Melody started sucking his cock, being careful not to grab onto him or alter his stance in any way, and using only her mouth to work his length. Hey, if I can ignore those three idiots earlier AND resist my girlfriend’s masterful blowjobs, I’ll be golden for Friday. As Mike continued his run-through, a tingling in his mind indicated she was controlling his passion, ensuring he would not approach orgasm while he was playing. Melody pointed out that this would not be a fair thing for him to have to concentrate through, as much of the brain’s cognitive functions shut down during climax.