Will I Know You? (The Lost Souls on Tour: The First Tour)

Stage 27

Stage 27

"W-Wha- W-Why..." I stuttered.

Tinaasan ako ng kilay ni Fred.

I cleared my throat. "W-Why? I mean, I thought my goal was to lie low and rest? Why would I have to work in the Philippines when I arrived?"

Sumandal si Fred.

I bit my inner cheek. "And why would their label offer me a collab?"

Fred moved his shoulders to shrug. "You are an international singer, Milana. Being affiliated with your name is a big advantage."

Right...

Huminga ako nang malalim upang mapakalma ang nagwawalang puso. I don't know why my heart is reacting like this. Siguro ay kinakabahan ako? Well, it's been almost seven fucking years. The last time I saw Gave is that night before I left and no one knows about it besides my mother.

Yeah, and you never came back, Aster.

I mentally shook my head. Hindi naman sa ayaw ko, pero... Hell, I don't know!

"It is the biggest label in the Philippines. And the band is slowly dominating the world. Hmm, they are actually good. I've watched some of their performance and their vocalist is great."

I bit my lower lip. Look how far they have come...

"Do you know the vocalist?"

Umiwas ako ng tingin. "Y-Yeah... An ex-boyfriend."

"Woah... did you two ended up in good terms?" Nag-iingat nitong tanong.

Natahimik ako kahit na alam ko ang sagot sa tanong. Obviously not. We didn't even end things, I just left without saying anything. Hindi na nga ako magugulat kung may sama pa rin ng loob si Gave sa akin dahil sa biglaang pag-alis ko.

Fred sighed. "I can't do anything about it, Milana. The C.E.O. of their label contacted our boss. They knew each other so the boss wants you to take it. And also, the other producer is in favor of it. They think you will fit with the band's style."

I swallowed the forming lump in my throat.

"The issue that you had with the vocalist is the trigger of everything. Many of your fans from the Philippines are demanding a collaboration since it was reported that you will visit the country for the award show."

I didn't respond.

"You haven't visited that country if I am not mistaken?"

I slowly nodded my head, trying to sink everything inside my head.

Akala ko ba bibisita lang ako para sa award show at magpapahinga saglit. Bakit may collab na mangyayari?

Napapikit ako nang mariin. Hayaan na, Milana. Hindi mo naman talaga maiiwasan na makita siya pag-uwi mo dahil nga kay ate at Gael. At saka, ano ba kasing pinaghihimutok mo, Asterine? Moved on ka na naman sa mga nangyari, 'di ba?

However, moving on does not entail you being prepared to face everything that happened over the years.

Napahinga ako nang malalim. "How many song?"

Naninimbang ang tingin sa akin ni Fred. "Only a song, Milana. They plan to include it on their upcoming album."

I bit my lip as I closed my eyes gently. "Okay..."

"Great," Fred nodded. "I'll be the producer. So I will follow you eventually after you arrived."

"That's cool."

"Milana! Check this, I need your opinion."

Napataas ang tingin ko kay Loyd—also a producer, nang tinawag niya ang pangalan ko. I creased my forehead as I stood up.