She didn't had the chance to talk to Connor that morning. Abala ito sa pag-aayos ng party ni Dianne. Sa farm iyon gaganapin, sa greenhouse to be exact. Tumulong ito sa pagseset up ng flatform pati na ng mga mesa at bulaklak. Kasali ang lahat ng tauhan, lahat excited sa party ni Dianne.
By five pm, everything is ready, the lights and the set up made the greenhouse looked so magical. Everyone on the farm is on their best get up. Pati iyon pinagtuunan ng pansin ni Connor. They looked so lovely, they place even looked so homey, it beamed with their happiness.
The program starts at six. Sa kaniya tumabi si Milan sa party. Since last night, para bang close na sila ng babae. She actually find it amusing that they are talking without awkwardness.
She tried her best to talked to Connor but she didn't get the chance to do so. He was just so busy attending to Dianne's guests, in the end, she gave up. It could wait until tomorrow. Gabi ito ni Dianne, hindi siya dapat na makiagaw.
She bussied herself talking to Milan. The girl was nice, she was right. She have a nice feeling that they will be best of friends. Wala itong kiyeme o arte sa katawan. Hindi rin mayabang kahit pa galing sa maimpluwensiyang pamilya. She admired how down to earth she is. She's proud of her achievements, but never boastful about it.
Nang maglaon, iniwan siya ng bagong kaibigan. She said it's time for her to chase her happiness. She cheered her up and and eyed her as she went for Zeus. They seems arguing at first but then Zeus grabbed the girl and took her somewhere. Maybe they're finally talking.
She bussied herself with the open bar and grab a drink. She's nervous as hell. Kailangan niya ng pampakalma, handa kung sakaling makakanakaw siya ng sandali para makausap ang asawa.
Maya maya pa, nilapitan na siya ng bandang tumutugtog. Lima ang miyembro noon, lahat nagpapacute sa kaniya. She laughed non stop with the band. Nalaman niyang mga kaibigan iyon ni Dianne. After a while, lumapit na rin sa kanila ang debutante para makisali sa kuwentuhan.
When the dinner ends, the band went back to the stage to continue the program. Dianne finally had the highlight of every debut, the eighteen roses. Every one was teary eyed when she finally dance with her father, it was such a happy moment.
"Tawagin naman natin si Kuya Connor." Si Gabriel iyon, ang bokalista ng banda. Tapos na ang program pero buhay na buhay pa rin ang party kaya tuloy sila sa pagtugtog. "He's the one who's behind this great party, people." Nagpalakpakan ang mga tao habang parang hiyang hiya si CJ. Iwinagayway nito ang kamay na para bang sinasabi kay Gio na 'wag ng sabihin pa iyon dahil wala naman iyon para rito.
"Do you know that he's a great singer too?" Kantiyaw ni Damon, iyong bahista at kapwa vocalist ni Gio. "Baka naman puwede nilang marinig, Kuya Connor. Paunlakan mo naman kami dito." Nagpalakpakan na ang mga tao at sabay-sabay na kumantiyaw. Nakisigaw na rin siya, hindi inantala ang pagririgodon ng dibdib sa pinaghalong galak at kaba.
She missed hearing his voice, the songs he used to sang for her.
Wala ng nagawa si Connor, umakyat na ng stage bago hiningi ang gitara kay Brad, iyong gitarista ng banda. Lalong nagsigawan ang mga tao, naeexcite. Nag-usap pa ang banda sa stage, mukhang inaayos ang magiging areglo. Nang magsimula na silang tumugtog, tahimik na ang lahat, pero hindi ang puso niya.
It was crazy how she could hear her heart beating so loud. Nang magtagpo ang tingin nila ni Connor, lalong nagrigodon iyon. She felt like as if he suck the life out of her lungs. She's drowning, she could get lost in those loving eyes, forever.
My lungs are black, my heart is pure
My hands are scarred from nights before
And my hair is thin and falling out of all the wrong places, I am a little insecure.....
BINABASA MO ANG
Leave Your Lover
Romance"Set my midnight sorrow free. I will give you all of me, just leave your lover. Leave him for me." -Sam Smith Connor Young's Story.
