Maya's advice.

Michael's eyes were shining as Emma played this melody they had written and composed together.

He was so happy that she chose this particular song for this ceremony. From the way he looked at her playing, he knew it was intentional and he caught himself hoping it would become a way to break the barriers that exist between them.

After leaving Aden's apartment, he had time to think and told himself that if Emma and Aden are a couple, he should stay in his corner, but if on the contrary, Emma tries to find him, he would have the proof she also wants from him. Cherry hadn't failed to pull his suspenders calling him a coward but he was never a brave person, especially when it came to his feelings.

He fears being rejected, which is why he stayed in his corner.

Another thing that convinced him to stay away was the fact that every time he saw them together, they looked like they were happy together. Hanging kisses and tender looks. It hurts but he had to get used to the idea, what hap