Romance in a Minor · A Musical Romance

A musical romance novella.

Two years ago Justine, a gifted cello player, had a nervous breakdown. Tom, a merchant banker, helped her rebuild a life with a new job, daily fitness workouts and visits to swanky restaurants. He has proposed to her, and they plan to spend a few years after their wedding in Singapore.

On a rainy day, Justine meets an ex-musical colleague, Darren, on a crowded bus. Darren embodies everything Justine loved about her musician life. He has a rogueish appearance, he's not afraid to show emotion and he loves listening to music.

Justine goes to play at his house, where Darren lives with Trevor and a deaf cat named Beethoven. Tom would never approve of her renewed interest in playing, but he doesn't need to know. And anyway, Darren is gay, right?