Once upon a time in the bustling streets of the Philippines, there lived a determined young boy named Miguel. With dreams as vast as the Pacific, he set his heart on learning the guitar, a passion that flickered within him like the island sun.
Despite the financial constraints of his humble life, Miguel saved every peso, sacrificing his daily indulgence in snacks for three long years. Finally, the day arrived when he held in his hands a guitar, a symbol of his perseverance and dedication.
His motive was crystal clear – he aimed to impress the apple of his eye, the enchanting Katherine, during the upcoming school festival. With a week left, Miguel turned to the vast world of YouTube, searching for the perfect song to learn. "Gitara" by Parokya ni Edgar resonated with him, its chords echoing the beat of his hopeful heart.
For seven days and nights, Miguel poured his soul into the strings, fingers dancing to the rhythm of his dreams. As the festival approached, he found himself mastering every note and lyric, each strum resonating with newfound confidence.
The festival's eve arrived, and Miguel stood backstage, nerves and excitement coursing through him like a river in the monsoon season. The moment of truth beckoned, and as he stepped onto the stage, a sea of faces awaited his performance.
He began with the poignant lines of "Gitara," his voice intertwining with the melody, casting a spell upon the audience. And then, as the final chord reverberated, Miguel summoned the courage to shout, "KATHERINE!! CAN I BE YOURS?"
The crowd hushed, awaiting Katherine's response. In that heartbeat of suspense, she looked into Miguel's eyes and with a sweet, loving smile, she uttered the words he had longed to hear – "Yes."
Miguel's triumph echoed beyond the school grounds; his heartfelt performance went viral on TikTok, catapulting him into unexpected fame. Yet, amidst the whirlwind of newfound recognition, Katherine stood by his side, the foundation of a love story that blossomed like the tropical flowers in the Philippines.
And so, Miguel's journey from a boy with a guitar to an internet sensation concluded with the most beautiful melody – the harmony of love and success. The boy who once strummed his dreams under the island sun now shared his life's symphony with Katherine, his long-term girlfriend. Together, they continued to dance through the rhythm of life, creating a tale that would resonate through the archipelago for years to come.
The End.
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Gitara
RomanceA one shot novel about a boy from the Philippines wanting to learn how to play the guitar.