Serenade Harmony University: Music of Elite

SHU 1 -Transferred

Lyricx Sonata

I'm patiently listening to my parents nagging at me while letting all out to the other side of my ears. I'm not paying attention sa mga pinaglalaban nila against me or whatsoever.

"Stop being like this, Lyricx! You used to love music more than any of us and now, you're forgetting and rejecting it." Bakas ang inis, pag-aalala at panghihinayang ng ama ko. My dad, Yuu Leiron Velasco.

The famous violin player in his orchestra days, the concertmaster of his younger years, and now, the legendary conductor.

"Simula no'ng mawala-"

"Dad, don't get there and please? Just stop this." There, he got my attention and frustration towards him. He's being insensitive.

On what part they couldn't pick up that I gave up on music? That I already lost myself in the track of music?

"Anak, are you still not over it? Hindi mo pa rin ba matanggap?" Nakasalubong ng mata ko ang mata ni Mom na malungkot na nakatingin sa akin, marahil sa tanong niya din.

My mom is a famous music industry icon and a well-known composer and producer, Hariette Diaz-Velasco.

I looked at her with a blank expression.

"Yes! That's why I don't understand why you're still convincing me to return. I don't have any face to go back and pursue that thing." I exclaimed because hindi nila talaga maunawaan at intindihin kung bakit ako nagkakaganito.

"We're not getting through to you. I have no choice now, Young Lady. You'll transfer and study at Serenade Harmony University with your brother." Pahayag niya, he was sternly looking at me as I was shocked.

"Come again?!" Nagugulat kong saad at hindi makapaniwala sa mga narinig ko. "No, Dad! I told you that I'm not pursuing music anymore." dahilan ko pa. Ano na namang pakana 'to?

Napatingin ako kay Mom na umiwas lamang ng tingin sa kin.

"Lyricx, you are just lost. Believe me, we're just doing everything for you, that's why I wanted you to study at the University so you can regain yourself." Unbelievable.

I bitterly laughed. they're forcing me to become what they wanted, a great Musician, that was our dream, before. Noon 'yon. But then, reality and pain caused everything I believed was my goal and my life.

"It's almost half of the school year and you wanted me to transfer? Just because of that?" tumawa ako ng payak. "You're going all out." I disappointedly said.

"What what you're saying, Yong Lady." Kunot noong sabi ni Dad.

Ano pa nga ba? Our family bloodline is deep-rooted. They're all music inclined, musika na ang buhay nila. Kaya ngayon, I was there listening to their plans with me.

Velasco and Diaz are both associated with the Music Industry, they're known for being tied in Music.

"You should go there, Lyr! I will be there with you." Natutuwang singit naman ng Kuya ko, Kuya Lyro Soundrix Velasco.

He must've noticed that I'm getting impatient. Pero, bakit pati siya? He should be the one that understands me the most!

"Kuya? Please, Can I just be what I wanted?' Naiirita ko nang saad at binigyan sila isa isa ng tingin. Hindi naman kasi porke nasa field silang lahat ng musika ay may right na sila na idamay ko. At hindi porke nasa race na namin ay susunod ako sa footsteps nila!

"You wanted to be a Musician. Isn't that great, darling? You're still doing what you wanted the most." Mom shrugged.

"Well, not anymore. Argh!" I frustratingly mess up my hair.

"You're gonna enjoy it there, Lyricx. Let's get with it slowly, you'll gonna love it." Tila sigurado nitong sabi, nagmamalaki pa sa akin.

"Then, it's final. You will transfer immediately to the University whether you like or you like it, Lyricx Sonata." Seryosong sabi na ni Dad. I deeply sighed. Wala na naman akong magagawa. "I won't take you 'no's' anymore and I'm not having you waste your potential and talent."Dagdag niya pa.

My shoulders went down as a sign of defeat. Okay then, I'll go.

Tumango na lamang ako at kitang kita ko kung pa'no nagliwanag ang expressions nila at talagang happy pa sila.

P'wes ako hindi.

If hindi ko pa ginawa or nag-surrender, Dad and I will get into an argument. I don't want that. Kasi kita ko na kanina na he's getting out of pasensya sa pagmamatigas ko. Ilang taon na nagdaan na pinipilit nila akong magbalik ngunit wala, I don't want talaga. They'e now making a move dahil ramdam din nila na wala talaga kong gagawin para bumalik sa music.

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Mabigat ang loob kong nagmulat at nagising ngayong umaga.

Today is the day that I'll be transferring to Serende Harmony University and moving out of home. Hindi parin ako makapaniwala sa happenings na ito. My dad has a fearsome power and connections. Abusing his power like that so he can chain me sa music.

I didn't even get a chance to meet with my friends and bid my goodbyes to my now former school. It's a shame that I only got to farewell with my chat. They said they could meet me again, it's not like they're not seeing me anymore.

Tumigil ako sa pagtitig ko sa screen ng phone ko and I got up. Napatitig ako sa salamin, walang bakas na excitement, pananabik or saya na makikita sa mukha ko.

I throw a glance sa crest pin na binigay sa akin ni mommy. It was still in a gold box, I don't even have the heart to open it. Mom didn't bother to say anything about it.

Tinapon ko ang box sa maleta ko.

She reminded me na to always pin it to the right side of the vest or blazer, even if naka civilian ako kapag school hours lang naman.

Ang daming dama.

Pagkapayag- pagkapilit sa akin ay agad na nagawan ng paraan ni Dad. He already get in contact with the Head Master. They work for my student transfer form, my school form, applications and requirements..

As it was a dormitory school, it was a massive one. Kuya Lyro is just here because all along he gives a go to our parent's plans. It's also the weekend kaya siguro pinayagan din siyang umuwi.

I prepare myself and wear a light blue long sleeve polo for my top and a black plated skirt for my bottom. I wear gray and white chunky rubber shoes for my footwear.

I got myself to the Dining Hall of our house. They seem to get ready to eat and just waiting for me to arrive.

"Oh, come. Darling, you look wonderful." Mommy complimented me as I was walking closer to them while they were looking at me. I just kissed them both on their cheeks.

Kuya was smiling cheekily at me. I just also hugged him and kissed him to his cheeks.

"I know you'll fit in there, Lyricx. Enjoy yourself." Dad tried to encourage but it was no good.

"Are your things ready?" I just nodded to Kuya when he asked while we're walking out to the Dining Hall and as we're going to leave now.

"Do you want me to accompany you first?" Tumango akong muli sa tanong niya.

Yes, of course. Hindi ko pa naman din kasi nafa-familiar ang lugar na iyon, baka literally buong ako na ang mawala diba?

Napailing na lang ako sa naisip ko.

I let Kuya drive my Lamborghini Urus car, kasi tour guide ko siya.