Marcus mood turned down while practicing. He is not satisfied with their music. He is frowning when he walked away. He doesn't even smile when he saw Cristina entered their room.
"What happened to him?" Cristina asked.
"He's depressed, until now we didn't perfected the song, we are lack of members. I think, Margarette really fits in our band." Edgar said.
"No!" Daniel yelled at him. "I should be the only one pretty and gorgeous in this band." He sighed and continued. "But Marcus is very serious in this battle; he can't take to lose it. He is not sure with our performance right now."
That night, Marcus was alone in the East Park again. He is silently gazing at the stars and the lights around. He stopped drinking when he heard someone playing the guitar near his back. When he looked back, he saw Cristina playing.
Cristina stopped and walked towards him. She sat beside him. "This song is dedicated to the person who gave me this second chance to live and let me know my worth. Marcus, this is for you." She said then sang her acoustic version of 'No other' –by Super Junior.
Marcus was amazed.
"Oh? What do you think?" She laid down the guitar. "I noticed that you were too sad this afternoon so I..." Cristina is still speaking when Marcus hugged her tight, so tight that she can't even breathe. XD "Ahmmn, Mr. Marcus Cho, Am I qualified to join in your band? I want to..." she was shocked when Marcus kissed her lips, passionately. Maybe this is his answer to her question. The darkness in the night covered her stunned face.
Daniel felt like shot a hundred times because he saw everything. He was the one who planned this. He suggested singing that song because he knew that it was Marcus favorite song. He was shocked and was hurt when he learned that Marcus didn't only want Cristina's voice but he was also in love with her.
"Stop emoting!" Edgar shouted at Daniel. "Let's do the plan..." he knew Daniel was hurt but they can't do anything, he has to accept the truth.
They appear from where they were hidden. They brought foods and drinks. Marcus was very happy knowing that his band mates were helping him.
"This calls for a celebration!" Daniel shouted. Hiding pain, he immediately opened the alcohol.
Edgar lighted the fire crackers.
That night? Daniel was the only one who got drank. While Cristina is still tongue-tied to what happened to them earlier. His sweet kiss reminded her of his seductive lips. She can't concentrate. She can't even look directly to Marcus eyes.
"Hey, you're not looking at me." He teased her.
"How can I? You're gorgeous and I'm simple." She answered.
Marcus smirked. He pulled her and hugged her tight. "I want more of you." He whispered as he caressed her hair. "Go to bed early, ok?"
She nodded and hugged him too.
Marcus sent Cristina home. He was very happy to kiss Cristina. She is beautiful, good, adorable, and talented. Marcus thought while starring at Cristina who immediately approached the gate of her house.
Marcus suggested that their bands name should be Scarlett Band.
Their name has easily reached The Hunt's practice room. Margarette can't stop from laughing. "That was very funny. Haha... Maybe it's Marcus who thinks of the name. It was really corny." She stopped from laughing when she noticed how serious Gian is. Treasures is what they call to the admirer of THE HUNT and Scarletts to the SCARLETT BAND. It looks like there's a big tension between these two fans club.
Days have passed. Every band for sure is busy preparing for the next Battle of The Band. Marcus is not yet satisfied with what they are doing, but for sure his band mates are giving their 100% skills.
During the night of the competition, everyone was really nervous.
The competition had started... Screamed can be heard all over the Concert Hall. Five Bands joined the competition for this month. Eccentric Band performed first. It is followed by Infinite. The third band who performed was The Hunt.
Gian looked calm; everyone was surprised to hear the different genre that they perform tonight. It is not the usual music that they have played for the past 2 years.
After the Hunt, The Slayers followed them and lastly is the first debut of Scarlett Band.
They can't stop shouting since the time Marcus laid his foot on the stage.
The judge seemed to have a very hard time in deciding. The Treasures and the other supporters of the other group were really amazed with the performance of Scarlett Band. This is the first time they witness the very good ability and charisma of Marcus and Scarlett Band members.
No one can predict the winner. It really proved how the participants prepared for the battle. The tension is getting more intense when everyone was called in the stage.
Gian holds the hand of Margarette. It stopped her breathing. This is the first time she felt that Gian was tensed. She looked at their side and saw Marcus smiling and holding the hands of his band mates.
"And this month winner............" audiences screamed loudly. They cheer for the band that they support. ".....is THE HUNT! Congratulations! Congratulations also to the participants."
Marcus hugged his band mates and lent his hand to the members of The Hunt and the other groups.
He's not that bad. He accepted his defeat. I wonder what Gian is thinking right now. Margarette thought as she smiled and shake hands with Marcus.
Scarletts were teary-eyed but Marcus said that they don't have to be sad.
"It's amazing how fans chant my name. I want to do the same thing too, but I don't know all of your names." He seriously said that makes the heart of Scraletts stopped from crying and worrying.
One of the judge talk to him, "Your band did great, see you again next time. Congratulations."
Marcus nodded. He knew he did, but compare to Gian, he never wins.
In their way to the parking lot, Marcus broke the silence. "What's important is we happily performed, we gave our 100% ability for this fight and we made Scarletts feel happy, right?" Marcus said smiling.
They part their ways. Marcus tried to send Cristina home.
Note: The video url is the original version. I'm still looking for the best acoustic version of No Other. :)
