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BEAT OF LIFE

A boy who's passionate about drumming hoping to find his Destiny by creating the beat of life

By Cris jerome NugoyPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
BEAT OF LIFE
Photo by Vitalii Khodzinskyi on Unsplash

Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Jake who lived in a small town in the countryside. Jake had always been fascinated by the sound of drums and the way they could make people dance and feel alive.

As a child, he would bang on pots and pans with wooden spoons, pretending they were drums. His parents, who were not very supportive of his interest in music, dismissed his passion as a passing phase and insisted he focus on more practical pursuits like studying for his exams.

But Jake couldn't ignore the beat of his heart that pulled him towards music. Whenever he heard the sound of drums, his hands would instinctively start tapping and his feet would begin to move. So, he started taking drum lessons in secret, using money he had saved up from doing odd jobs around the town.

As he grew older, his skills improved, and he started to perform at local events, including school fairs and town festivals. People were amazed by his talent and energy, and soon he became known as the "Drumming Wonder Boy" in his town.

Jake knew that drumming was his destiny, and he was determined to pursue it, no matter what anyone said. He practiced for hours every day, constantly seeking new rhythms and styles to learn.

One day, while practicing by the river, Jake met an old man who was playing a traditional African drum. The man noticed Jake's talent and offered to teach him some new techniques. Over the next few weeks, the old man became Jake's mentor, teaching him about the different rhythms and beats from around the world.

Jake's drumming skills continued to improve, and he started to perform at bigger events and festivals in neighboring towns. He even won a scholarship to study music at a prestigious conservatory in the city, where he met other talented musicians from around the world.

Years passed, and Jake became a renowned drummer, traveling the world and playing with some of the biggest names in the music industry. But he never forgot his humble beginnings and the people who supported him along the way.

Whenever he returned to his hometown, he would give free drumming lessons to kids, encouraging them to follow their dreams, just like he did. Jake knew that the beat of life had led him to his destiny, and he was grateful for every moment of his journey.

Jake was devastated when he learned that Maya had amnesia and couldn't remember their past. He spent hours with her, trying to jog her memory by showing her pictures and telling her stories of their time together, but nothing seemed to work.

One day, Jake remembered the song that he and Maya used to sing along to whenever they had fights. It was a beautiful ballad that they had written together, and it always seemed to bring them back together.

Jake decided to play the song for Maya, hoping that it would trigger her memory and help her remember their love. He sat down at his drums, closed his eyes, and began to play.

As he played the first few notes, he saw a flicker of recognition in Maya's eyes. She started to hum along with the melody, and soon she was singing the lyrics with him.

As they sang, memories flooded back to Maya, and tears streamed down her face. She remembered how they had written the song together, and how they used to sing it every time they had a fight.

Jake was overjoyed to see Maya's memory coming back, and he continued to play the song with all his heart. By the end of the song, Maya was sobbing with joy, and she hugged Jake tightly.

From that moment on, Maya's memory continued to improve, and she was able to remember more and more of their past. Jake was grateful for the power of music and how it had helped him to bring back the love of his life.

Together, they continued to make beautiful music, and their love story became an inspiration to many others who faced similar challenges. They knew that with love, determination, and the power of music, anything was possible.

One day, while Jake was on tour in a new city, he met a beautiful woman named Maya. She was a dancer and had just finished performing at the same event as Jake. Jake was smitten by her and asked her out on a date. Maya agreed, and they went out for dinner and a night of dancing.

Jake and Maya hit it off instantly, and they began dating regularly. Jake knew he had found the woman of his dreams, and he was determined to make their relationship work, even though he was constantly on the road.

However, their relationship faced a challenge when Jake had to go on a six-month tour to Europe. Maya was hesitant to continue their relationship long-distance, and she expressed her concerns to Jake.

Jake was heartbroken but determined to show Maya that their love was worth fighting for. He promised her that he would work hard to stay in touch and make time for her, no matter how busy his schedule got.

During the tour, Jake faced many challenges, including long hours of rehearsals, performances, and traveling. But he never forgot about Maya, and he would call her every day, sending her messages and pictures of his adventures.

One day, Jake had an idea to surprise Maya. He arranged to have a private performance at a theater in her city and invited her to attend. Maya was shocked when she saw Jake on stage, playing the drums with passion and energy.

After the performance, Jake took Maya on a romantic walk by the river, where he had set up a candlelit dinner for two. Over dinner, Jake expressed his love for Maya and how much she meant to him.

Moved by Jake's heartfelt words and actions, Maya realized that their love was indeed worth fighting for. She promised to support him in his musical career and to be patient while he pursued his dreams.

From that day on, Jake and Maya's love grew stronger, and they continued to support each other through thick and thin. Together, they showed the world that true love can overcome any obstacle, even the challenges of a long-distance relationship in the midst of a demanding musical career.

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