𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄

05 ♰ rajnish

"What's up, motherfuckers!" The MC shout as he mounts the stage. Naghiyawan naman pabalik ang mga tao sa dance floor ng LIPSTICK, halos lahat nakainom. "Wala ng delay-delay, let us welcome our favorite band THE UNDERGROUND!"

Everyone hollered our names. Adrenaline rush through my veins as me and my band mates mount the stage. Rajnish! Rajnish! I look to the direction where they cheered my name to the top of their lungs. I wave and they scream.

Our drummer, Theo, hit his stick together three times before hitting the drums. I made a loud sound followed by everyone's loud ooh. The reason why I choose electric guitar instead of drums its because everything looks so hot. I watch different videos on YouTube and it looks like everyone prefer lead guitarist than any other positions.

Sam started to sing in his low voice, once we reach the chorus our body went rigid and we found ourselves jumping on the beat.

Being a lead guitarist of THE UNDERGROUND was not my first choice. Being in a band was not really my choice. But since I don't have a choice, I have to enter the band and take the electric guitar as my weapon. Get it?

"Ate Claire!"

A voice rang in my ears. It was low because of too much noise from our instruments and the crowds but it felt like everything is muffled from my ears but that voice.

"Ate Claire!"

I search towards the crowd. Maybe just the adrenaline energizing my ears. Pero hindi ko maiwasang hanapin ang boses na iyon. "Ate Claire!" Then my eyes went to a girl who covers her ears as the crowd push her at the front.

I analyze her. 17. Came from a rich family. Too pure. Hate loud music. Pero bakit nandito siya? She winces whenever someone bumped into her. She searches the crowd, probably a friend or an older sister. She turns around and we gaze each other's eyes.

Holy shit.

Are her eyes green? Is it possible for a Filipino? Unless half siya? God. Her eyes are so mesmerizing. Marami akong nakasalamuha na tao na kulay berde ang mga mata, it's just that I'm surprise seeing someone in the Philippines has green eyes.

"Are you okay?" I mouthed because she clearly needs help. Parang tuod siyang nakatayo roon. Parang iiyak na at aalis nang biglaan. Hindi ko siya pwedeng hayaan lang dahil mukhang hindi sanay sa ganitong bagay. I can't guarantee that everyone in New Atlas is fucking angel to help this girl.

I drop my guitar, the music became lame and I felt my band mates watch my back as I jump off the stage. Their hands touch my body and I let them as I ask the girl if she's okay. I saw how uncomfortable she is when a hand snake on my waist, going up and down on my abdomen.

"Can I take you somewhere private? Kapag natapos itong kanta namin ay hahanapin natin ang Ate Claire mo!" I offered because this is really unjust.

I'm not a cruel person. Hindi ako pinalaking gago ng tatay ko. "Annie!" I called our assistant standing on the side and she hurriedly take the girl away.

I return to the stage, picking up my guitar and continue playing. Soon, things got hotter and louder. "Fuck me, Rajnish!" I laugh as I continue strumming my electric guitar. Ganoon din ang nangyari sa mga ka bandmates ko at tinatawanan nalang namin.

Our mini concert ended. "What the fuck, Raj? Anong meron kanina?" Wil asks.

"Mukhang naligaw, tinulungan ko lang." I shrug before drinking the cold water awaiting at the back stage.

"Saan mo naman itinago?" Tanong ni Theo na nakatayo sa tabi ko habang pinupunasan ang pawis sa noo. "Sure, kang hindi mo chicks 'yon?"

"Gago, mukhang minor nga iyon." Singit ni Sam. "Minor nga ba talaga?" His eyes went to me and I nodded. "Holy shit, paano siya nakapasok dito?"