Our Last Dance

Soundtrack

"Oh! goddamn
My pain fits in the palm of your freezing hand
Taking one, but it's been promised to another"

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"What the hell is this?" He welcomed her with his shout.

"Ang alin?" She knows what he was referring to.

"A fucking concert with Bamboo!" Mas along lumakas ang boses nito. "Where the hell have you been?!"

"The concert is long overdue. Viva and Polyeast decided to make the concert possible. What's wrong with that?"

"You have the nerve to ask what's wrong? Don't play coy with me, Sarah! I'm not stupid! You plan this, didn't you?"

She wanted to shout, "YES!" but she kept herself calm. "You have your assumptions already, whatever I will say you won't believe me." Sumusukong saad niya.

"I won't let this happen, Sarah. Mark my words!

She looked at him with fire in her eyes. "You can't do anything to stop this from happening, Mateo. All the sponsors had signed the contract. Viva and Polyeast had signed the contract. This concert is sealed."

He went to her and gripped her arms. "Did you sign it? Did you?!" His voice was louder than before.

"I did! So does Bamboo!"

"May hawak akong alas laban sayo, Sarah! Incase you forgot. One word from me and your world will shatter." He warned her.

"Stop using the same card against me, Mateo. Yes, you are right but when it happens I'll make sure I drag you with me! You and I knew this fame never mattered to me. By doing that, you are giving me the happy ending that I deserved! Not this hell!" She shouted at him. "And lost the fame you are savoring now because of me!"

"You and I will suffer this hell, Sarah! Including him." He let go of her arms violently. And slammed the door so hard for the whole household to hear.

"For them and him." She kept telling
herself.

She sat down on the sofa feeling so helpless. She missed her parents so much. Her siblings. Her dogs. Her daddy's cooking. Her mommy's care and love language. She wiped her tears aways. She needs to be strong for the days to come.

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Despite Mateo's protest the concert of Sarah and Bamboo was pushed through. Everyone, most especially the AshBoo fans were very excited. They've waited for almost a decade for this concert.

They were inside the conference room of the Viva office for the meeting of their upcoming concert. Boss Vic, Sir Pancho, Sir Louie, Bang Pineda, Teacher G, the Village band, Sarah, Bamboo, and others were present. The concert will be directed by Paulo Valenciano, a good friend of Bamboo.

"These are the songs that are included in the concert. Sarah and I have talked about this. We just want your opinions on the matter." Bamboo informed everyone.

"There'll be no special guests? Sir Louie asked them.

"Ms. Lea and Ms. Sharon are the guests. Their management already said yes." Boss Vic said.

"Other companies have contacted me, they want to sponsor the show." Pancho also informed them.

"No proper announcement and promotion yet everyone is all eager and very enthusiastic."

"Eh kasi naman, it took these two eight years to do this concert. Noon palang halos lahat ito na ang request. Simula ng tumuntong sa iisang entablado ang dalawang ito." Sagot ni Teacher G. "Excited na rin akong turuan si coach Bamboo na sumayaw."

"What? Oh no!" He exclaimed.

"Sorry coach, pero may sayaw ang opening ng concert. Alangan naman ako lang? Hahaha." Biro ni Sarah sa kanya.

"I have a feeling you will have the time of your life laughing for my discomfort."

"You can bet on that. Hahaha."

"Okay, kids! Before you two laugh at each other's expense, let's discuss the title of this concert."

"Royalties." Sarah and Bamboo said at the same time.

Nagkatinginan naman ang mga kasama nila. These two never brag about the titles given to them but to use them for a concert, it's another story. The Rock Icon and the Popstar Royalty. The power these two hold. Two of the most humble superstars the Philippine showbusiness had produced in one stage for one enchanting night.

"These are some of the songs that you two chose for the concert:"

For the duet:

Rewrite the Stars
Secret Love Song
Loving You Is A Losing Game
Dusk Till Dawn
Closer
Terrified
After All
The Great Unknown
Thinking Out Loud

Bamboo solo:

Untitled
Last Dance
Firepower
Lingering Love

Sarah solo:

Misteryo
Ako'y Para Lamang Sayo
Kilometro
Tala

Finale songs:
214
Chasing Cars
Iris

"Whew! These sets of songs are too personal and intimate." Boss Vic chuckled.

"I agree with Boss Vic. It's distinct when it comes to the two of you."

"Do you have questions regarding the songs?"

"I love them."

"Same here."

"Me too."

Since there were no questions regarding the songs they've chosen or rather Bamboo had chosen. They all used the remaining time to talk about the concept of the concert.

"The concept of this concert is love lost and found. Two people who fell in love with each other at the wrong time. They parted ways for the good of others. But fate has another plan they met again and this time the love that was lost is found. They were given the chance to have their happy ending." Boss Vic explained to everyone.

"Hmm... this story seems so familiar to me except for the ending." Pancho said.

"Hahaha. I know two people who share the same fate with the persona of this concert. Guess what? I'm a secret cheerer of them. Hanggang ngayon I'm praying for them to have the happiness and ending they deserved." Sir Louie shared. His statement shocked everyone, including Sarah and Bamboo for years they have worked with Sir Louie but that was the first time he vocally said his sentiments.

"Wow, Sir Louie! Grabe din 'yon. Let's clothe them with our prayers and wishes to be strong enough to fight for their happy ending." Teacher G suggested.

"What about you, Sarah and Bamboo? May kilala ba kayong may ganitong lovestory?" Bang Pineda asked the two of them.

They looked at each other, faces turned beet red, and stared at Bang Pineda with creased eyebrows. Before they can answer, all of the people inside the room laughed except them.

"Funny, guys! So funny!" Bamboo said that made everyone laugh again. "The support is very overwhelming."

"Kayo talaga! Puro biro. Hahaha."

"The rehearsals will start next week. We have one month to prepare for the biggest concert experience of the year."

"No doubt this will break records and earned numerous awards."

"Oh! Stop pressuring us!" Bamboo jokingly said. "See these people, Sarah? They are very supportive at the same time demanding."

"I agree with coach Bamboo, grabe kayo makapressure."

"You've known each other for almost a decade, sang multiple duets together, worked in ASAP and The Voice, and shared a wonderful... connection. Out of all Ash love teams' kayong dalawa ang pinakamatagal na nagtrabaho na magkasama."

"AshBoo For The Win." Sigaw ni Sir Pancho.

"AshBoo For The Win." Sabay sabay na saad ng mga kasama nila.

"You guys are crazy. The good kind of crazy." Tanging nasambit ni Bamboo.

"Hahahahaha." As usual Sarah G just laughed.

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1992