You Are My Music

Chapter 1

#YouAreMyMusic

Chapter 1
ME!

Jade Harper

Six months later...

I can't believe it. I just came from a contract signing with the TopSpot Records. Yes, I took the offer. And I'm smiling from ear to ear because after ng contract signing yung pinaka boss ng company na siyang nakadiscover sa akin ay agad sinabihan ang mga producers na gusto niyang mag release ako ng kahit isang single muna.

At gusto nilang ako ang mag compose ng single ko. Para sa katulad kong baguhan? At first hindi ako makapaniwala sa sobrang bilis ng pangyayari, like ang laking privilege nu'n.

But, I'm still on cloud nine this is it I finally reach my dream. Alam ko namang simula palang ito, pero hindi parin ako makapaniwala hanggang ngayon. Sino naman kasing hindi di'ba na natupad na yung isa sa mga pangarap ko. I'm living my dream of becoming a singer, and now I'm even getting noticed by a major record label in the country. Tapos ngayon ito. It feels amazing to see my dreams come true.

I slid into the nearest booth next to the window and waited for my best friend to arrive. Lined with cafes and restaurants that overflow the street, each exuding has it's own vibe. First, one of my favorite go to is pink blossom raspberry tea. No need to look at the menu because I knew exactly what i wanted. The other side of the window looks so refreshing I love watching all those buildings and cars pass by.

There's some soft music in the background, creating a mellow ambience. Several extra-long community tables designed for people to gather, tell tales over takeout dinners, work on their laptops or brainstorm new business concepts. It is a really beautiful, welcoming space to relax and spend time in.

As I waited for my tea, let me tell you who I am my name is Jade Harper Abrams, I'm twenty-five years old, before TopSpot Records discovered me. I'm playing four gigs a week at The Midnight Bloom for three weeks, but my sessions only last a few hours, which means I have a lot of time to record myself and upload a cover song to my YouTube channel. The crowds at The Midnight Bloom and to my YouTube channel are friendly and welcoming, pero iba pa rin talaga mag perform sa appreciative audience.

Dumating na rin ang order ko after fifteen minutes. I waved my hand nang makita si Pearl na patungo sa pwesto ko, she immediately smiled upon seeing me. Syempre, I smile back.

Nang makarating na siya sa tapat ko ay umupo na rin siya agad at nag order.

"So, how was it?" Sabi sa akin ni Pearl yung best friend ko smiling wide.

Laughing merrily "Nakapag sign na ako ng contract and they already want me to have a single" sabi ko.

Pearl smiling from ear to ear "Oh my! Ang saya, ang saya ko para sayo."

"Who would have thought na after many years you are finally living your dream"

I smile. I grabbed the tall glass of pink blossom raspberry tea and gulped it all up.

Six months ago. Nang palarin ako na madiscover, pero tama nga sila na may mga sarili tayong panahon para matupad ang ating mga pangarap naniniwala rin ako na kung noon ay sagot sakin ni God ay "wait" ngayon naman "yes" at ito na yung panahon na yon natutupad ko na isa isa ang mga pangarap ko. It's really the right time.

"So, kailan yung start ng recording mo?" She said, and grabbed her ice coffee and take a sip.

"Sasabihin nalang daw sakin ni Ate Willa"

"So proud of you girl, mga paalala ko ha" She said.

Parang noon lang, nangangarap lang ako. Pero ngayon heto part na ng isa sa sikat na record label sa bansa ang TopSpot Records at magkakaroon na ng single. Nakakalungkot nga lang isipin at hindi na makikita ni Daddy na natutupad ko na isa isa mga pangarap ko. Namatay kasi siya dahil sa brain aneurysm nung fifteen years old ako at si Mommy naman ay nasa ibang bansa at that time until now with her new family. Buti na nga lang at andyan si Pearl and her family, and of course Willa. Sila ang naging second parents ko.

"Hoy! Kanina pa ako nagku-kuwento pero hindi ka naman pala nakikinig sa akin!"

My pleasant thoughts were interrupted by Pearl. Instead of smiling, I pursed my lips.

"I'm sorry..." I sheepishly smiled at her.
"May naalala lang ako—"

Pagkatapos namin magcatch up ni Pearl we decided na umalis na ng coffee shop kasi may errands pa daw siyang aasikasuhin kaya ito paalis na kami.

"Hatid mo ko sa condo"

She glance at me habang naglalakad kami papunta sa sasakyan niya. "Of course, wala ka namang dalang car ano pa nga ba."

I chuckled. "Sorry na hinatid lang ako ni Ate Willa dito."

Pearl Violet Cierra is my best friend.

She's my best friend ever since we were kids. Her mom was my mom's best friend kaya since then palagi na ako na sa kanila kasi doon ako madalas iwan ni Mommy kapag pupunta nanaman siyang ibang bansa para mag work. That time Daddy is a great singer. It was obvious that my love for music came from my dad and of course to him.

Nang maihatid na niya ako sa condo ko ay, bigla nalang niyang sinabi sa'kin. "Please Harper take care of yourself, okay?"

I gave her a smile bago pumasok sa condo building. When I entered the building, the receptionist greeted me with a smile as I walked through the marble floor of the lobby with giant crystal chandeliers hanging above us.

Auntie Missy Pearl's mom offered me few times to stay in their house. Pero, hindi ko tinanggap kasi ayoko, nakakahiya na madami na silang naitulong sa'kin since day one halos lumaki na nga ako sa kanila. So, that's when I started earning from doing gigs, uploading videos on YouTube and part time, I bought one of the unit in this building as a gift for myself five months ago. To be honest, it was a nice place.

I took a long shower to ease my mind about things. While showering with the warm water, I closed my eyes and just letting the water touch my skin as if it's helping me to calm my mind and my whole system.

After the shower, I dried my brown hair with a soft towel and slipped into a comfortable pajamas. I opened my laptop while facing the glass window.

I opened the recent search tab and his face automatically popped on the screen. Cyprien Grant Cuna a Filipino singer - songwriter, known as the most famous OPM singer. Smiling. But there's only one thing I wanted to ask.

Cyprien, sabi mo hindi mo ko iiwan, so bakit pinaalis mo ako sa buhay mo?

‧₊˚📀 ♬ ₊˚.