Midst of Euphoria

Chapter 7: The Unexpected

I've been totally annoyed to this whole set up right now. Could anyone remind me for Fanny's crime at this moment? I don't even know how to play a violin for god sake!

"Damn it." I angrily whispered when i tried to play the violin but the outcome is so much worse.

I heaved a sigh upon roaming my eyes to the Grand Hall. How can I perform this kind of instrument tomorrow in Freshment Celebration if the instrument already give up on me!

I gritted my teeth and was about to slam the violin when I heard a voice interrupts me.

"Take it easy." I glanced at the person, only to find out that it's Arkray Hyeko. It's been 3 days since the last time i saw her. She's been really busy in their department.

Nilapitan ako nito tsaka kinuha yung violin na hawak ko. Ngumiti naman ito sa'kin bago tiningnan yung violin.

"You see, violin is one of the most complex instrument to handle. It would take a complete timing, dedication and emotion to create a beautiful song that are pleasing to the senses."

I was stunned when she started playing it. I saw her closing her eyes. She's feeling the song and the instrument. Sa pagtigil ng pagtugtog niya ay s'yang pagtigil naman ng mga mata nito sa'kin.

"Come here." she said while gesturing me to come. Naramdaman ko ang pagpwesto n'ya sa likod ko. She was guiding my fingers to the right chords. "Remember that the emotion is really important in playing violin, Crev."

I gulped before following what she said. I started to remember what I practiced. Maybe I'm missing something out. Is it the emotion? The feelings? What are still my lackings?

"Don't think too much, Crev. Just feel it. Ride with the melody. Right there, Okay you're doing good."

I smiled when I could feel the song is on tune. Maybe i really lack emotions. I opened my eyes when I heard a clap from Arkray.

"See? You did it. It's just your mind that saying you can't but yourself is not giving up at all." nakangiting sambit nito sa'kin habang nakasandal sa gilid ng pader sa may stage sa Grand Hall.

Napakamot ako sa kilay bago ko s'ya tiningnan. "Thank you, about last time and now." I said that made her smile. Umiling lang ito sa'kin bago ito naglakad papuntang pinto.

"Where are you going?" I asked. She stopped and turned herself in my direction. "We still have a class, napadaan lang ako. I'll see you later." nakangiting sambit nito. Napatango-tango naman ako bago ko sinundan ang papalayong pigura n'ya.

I bit my lips before shaking my head. Hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti. Ewan ko ba pero ang gaan ng loob ko.

"Are you taking drugs, Hermsé?"

Agad nawala ang ngiti ko nang marinig ang boses na 'yun. Jusko naman sa loob ng tatlong araw ay iniiwasan ko s'ya. Iniiwasan ko talaga na makausap s'ya kahit na sa loob ng classroom namin. I just couldn't remember what happened 3 days ago in La Vida Omega.

Tinalikuran ko ito at minabuting umalis nalang. Malalaki ang hakbang ko papuntang backstage ng Grand Hall dahil yun lang ang madaling rota papuntang next subject ko.

"Hey! I'm still talking to you!"

Hindi ko pinansin ang sigaw n'ya dahil tiyak na masisira lang ang araw ko. Malapit na ako sa may pintuan ng backstage nang maramdaman ko ang mabilis na pagkapit ng poncho pilato sa kamay ko.

Malalaking ang hininga na nilalabas ko matapos ako nitong isalampak sa gilid ng pinto. She's cornering me! What the hell is she thinking this time?

"You're not cinderella, so stop running away from me." she calmly said while staring directly to my eyes. She's too close fuck.