Strings in the Beginning (Abrupt Series #2)

PROLOGUE

THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION!

Lahat ng mababangit sa kwentong ito ay pawang kathang-isip lamang at ito'y nilikha ng aking imahinasyon. If there are events that similar to other stories or in real life, it was an accident and it wasn't my intention to copy it.

PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME!

DISCLAIMER :
This story is not edited so expect a lot of grammatical errors and typos. Some words are sensitive and I am already apologizing for that. Read at your own risk.

ab·rupt /əˈbrəpt/
• adjective — sudden and unexpected.

ABRUPT SERIES #1:
Remarks in the Midnight

ABRUPT SERIES #2:
Strings in the Beginning

ABRUPT SERIES #3:
COMING SOON

PROLOGUE

"Nakita ng pareho kong mata kung paano ka lumaki sa mga kamay ko, anak."

The mother of the bride started his first message while looking at her daughter. I could feel the emotions on her face and that wasn't the first time I saw her being like that.

"Simula sa pagiging bata, sa pagdadalaga at hanggang sa magkaroon ng asawa. May your marriage be as beautiful and strong as the love we've always shared. Cherish each other, laugh often, and remember that my love and support are always with you. Congratulations, my sweet girl."

I heard a huge applause from the mother of the bride after she said in front of the crowd her greatest message to her only daughter. Napangiti akong hawak ang isang serving spoon mula sa kaldereta at bumalik sa pagsandok ng mga bagong pagkain sa mga paubos ng lagayan.

"Chef Nate! Ako na po diyan, baka po magsasalita na kayo," ani ni Mira habang papalapit ito sa akin.

"Hindi pa yata. Nagsasalita pa ang emcee at kinakausap pa si Ate Carm. Kunin mo na lang sa loob ng kusin 'yung mga ready to serve na mga ulam at desserts. Call the others to help you, baka hindi mo kaya na mag-isa."

She smiled at me, her head nodding just before her lips curved into a smile. Sinunod niya ang utos ko at pinanood ko siyang tinawag ang ibang waiters staff para tulungan siya. Chef Oli, my head chef told me to prepare myself dahil kahit siya ay alam na susunod na rin ako magsasalita.

I took a look in front of the glass mirror from the window where I could see my reflection on it. Inayos ko ang kwelyo ng puti kong chef uniform and when the chef hat botheres me, mabilis ko itong inalis at inilapag sa tabi ng locker.

I blink my eyes a few times when I remember that I had my contact lens on it. I should be ready.

"Now, let's call our next guest who will give a message to our newlywed couple."

The emcee started to give an introduction and my legs gave me a signal that it was me. Mabilis akong sumilip sa pinto at ramdam ko agad ang pagtinginan ng mga waiters sa gawi ko. They knew what's the emcee referring to kaya pasimple akong binibigyan sila ng maliit na ngiti.

"He's not just a guest but he was the sous chef of this memorable occasion!" She announces happily, "Let's give a round of applause to the sous chef of the famous Cucina Eterna, Chef Nate!"