Tuning Hearts

Simula

I never knew love could be so powerful until I got the taste of it. I have always wondered why people are a sucker for love and why it drove them crazy. Truth be told, I often find myself daydreaming where I can see myself dancing with my prince. Of course, I never told anyone about it. I never told anyone how I am also a sucker for fairy tale romance; thinking that it might ruin people's reputation of me. Well, I never built that reputation myself. Sila. Hindi ko na rin naman tinama since I liked the way they see me. Instead, I have lived up to their perception of me. After all, I was dubbed as the "unbothered queen" on our campus and by my family.

I heaved a deep sigh.

Love is indeed powerful. It unconsciously and gradually changes a person. Even I was silently a fan of relationships around me despite my singleness. Hindi naman hindrance iyon to adore love, right? Hopeless romantic ako, yes. And I was never ashamed of it but of course, dahil nga akala nila, hindi ko iyon forte ay hindi ko na rin sinasabi. Whenever that happens, I never fail to stifle a chuckle inside my head.

I was late to notice that my lips rose.

Reminiscing on the past gives me different emotions. However, I wasn't feeling any bitterness despite how love came to me but did not prosper. It did not prosper yet it did not fail either. Love never fails. It may not prosper in our own time but it taught us lessons and values that we can incorporate into our daily lives. It makes us a better version of ourselves. Just like how love changed me. For the better.

My inner monologue was interrupted when I heard the loud cheers and applause of the audience. I guess it's my turn to speak now. I cleared my throat before facing the crowd.

"We have here, Miss Harmonia!"

"Hello, everyone!" the loud cheers doubled as I smiled and waved my left hand. Lost in my thoughts, I temporarily forgot nasa kalagitnaan pala kami ng interview.

"Miss Harmonia, we heard na medyo natagalaan daw i-release itong new album niyo because of some reasons. Would you mind if you share it with us? But if it's too personal we can skip it nalang." sabi na nga ba. They will definitely pry on this one. If I were still in my past self, mababara ko na tong si Miss Interviewer. She's lucky. Naramdaman ko ang pagsiko ni Alondra sa akin. Of course, my bandmates knew what I am thinking right now.

I calmed myself before finally facing the press.

"Yes, what you've heard was true. Wait, is it okay to share some spoilers right?" nilingon ko sina Alondra if I could give them some details. Tala and Alondra just shrugged their shoulders. I mentally shook my head. Wala tala akong matinong sagot na makukuha.

Mukhang napansin ni Lyre na my patience is slowly crumbling kaya she answered on behalf of them.

"Of course, after all, you have the authority and control over everything," she said with nonchalance. I quickly changed my position and faced the press again.

" The reason involved something personal. Perhaps, for me."