Who I Am

Chapter 55

Cephus’ POV

The house usually stays quiet. I have no neighbors, the main road is far away, and my staff knows not to interrupt my work with noise. That’s why I’m so surprised when I hear a soft melody carry through the usually silent space.

Perking up, I drop the pen and leave the calculator behind as I get up from my leather office chair. Like a child called by the pied piper, I am moving without thought. The lovely melody hypnotizes me and urges me to follow it, beckoning me closer.

When I open the door leading to the hallway, the sound of someone playing the piano becomes louder and even more bewitching.

Briskly, I make my way through the house and to the music room, where the sound is the loudest.

Katie is sitting at the piano, her fingers dancing over the keys, producing one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.

I can only see her side profile from where I’m standing, but I don’t miss the peaceful way she smiles while playing. She is concentrating, so engrossed