Chapter 10
"How would you like your coffee sir?" I asked the man in front of me ordering his food.
"Americano," he said, I nodded and repeated his order just to be sure that I got it right.
"It will be served in less than five minutes sir, thank you for ordering. NEXT PLEASE." I clearly said the last word smiling at him then checked the time.
It's 9:15 p.m., and people just keep coming for the brand event here in our cafe. I should be happy for this cafe's improvements but how can I stop thinking about Leo's gig tonight? How can I not miss it? I want to support him on his every achievement. This is a journey for their success. How can I not be there for him...
Maaga pa naman at hindi pa ako masyadong huli para sa gig nila. Binilisan ko ang pag kuha ng order ng mga customers at tumulong na rin sa pag serve nang nabakante ang pwesto ko. "Did you suddenly have the adrenaline to do all of these." natatawang sabi ng katrabaho ko na si Calihan.
"Can you help me? I need to go by 10 or at least 11, I know we're doing ot today but I really need to go. It's important." humingi na ako ng tulong sakaniya na kausapin ang boss namin. But we can't reach her because she is socializing with influential people. This is her marketing strategy, and I feel so guilty for not giving my whole attention to this.
I've been working for her for a long time now and we bonded together as friends. I was attached to the whole employees of this cafe. I am supposed to be happy for her and show my appreciation by serving but my mind and heart were outside.
Some recognized me and asked why I worked there, I smiled at them. I don't need to explain my need for money.
We grabbed the chance to talk to our boss nang umalis ang kausap niya para kumuha ng drinks. Tinulungan ako ni Cali na kumbinsihin siya at surprisingly she let me go but may bawas daw sa tip ko for this day. But it was fine for me as long as I get my whole salary.
It's currently 10:45 pm and I was in a rush to go to The Red's gig. Jeisha and Lexi were updating me on the situation there. I just booked angkas para mas mabilis ang byahe. Lalo na't medyo busy and gabing ito sa Deliciae. Gusto ko nang sabihan si kuya na bilisan pa niya ang pag drive dahil ang daming stop light! Pero ayaw ko naman mamatay agad, madami pa akong pangarap sa buhay.
Nakarating ako sa place nang 11:25 pm, at sa puntong ito bumagsak na ang mga balikat ko. Tinanggap ko nalang na hindi ko maaabutan ang pagkanta nila. Pumasok ako sa loob na wala sa sarili, ipinagtaka ko na marami pa ring tao at nasa stage pa ang buong banda halos buhay na buhay pa rin ang audience.
I saw a sparkling light above them, where they were cheering for Lennon and Snow. Unfortunately, they have to finish the tour with Snow. And they have to be consistent with their act of being a love team. I feel like all my sacrifices were put into the trash just to see Lennon with another girl.
People teased Leo to kiss her, and he shrugged his shoulders but did it in front of them. Everyone's jaw dropped and they immediately took a video of Lennon kissing the side of Snow's cheek. I don't think they are thinking straight. My soul left my whole body and I feel like my jaw literally dropped to the floor. It was a mixed feeling of jealousy, anger, and disappointment.
Nagulat nalang ako na nasa tabi ko na si Lexi at Jeisha, and apparently someone pointed the light to me and everyone's jaw dropped again. They know Leo and I are something. They know... Siya lang ata ang hindi.
Hindi na kinaya ng sistema ko na manatiling atensyon ng mga tao, kusa nalang naglakad palabas ang mga paa ko at alam kong hinabol ako ni Lennon dahil nagkaguluhan ang tao nang tumalon siya pababa ng stage. I just couldn't process everything, how could he say that he loves me but kisses another woman. Even though that's still part of their job it's still not right... It would never be... I'm so done with all of this drama and attention.
