Hidden Popularity

Scene #11

Agnes

Today is a saturday.

It's been 2 weeks since CJ started his training. In those seven days I could really see him improving. His voice has been good but there are some notes he can't hit but we can work with that. At first when I heard him sing. I was mesmerize by his voice.

Right now I'm in at the DR3AM company building for my practice with CJ.

As I've entered the training room. I saw him practicing with his voice with a guitar. Just recently I taught him how to play that instrument. Well just in case you need to learn how to play at least one instrument.

"I don't want another pretty face, I don't want just anyone to hold, I don't want my love to go to waste. I want you and your beautiful soul~"

(Playing: Beautiful Soul cover by Boyce Avenue)

His voice is getting better and better.

I want to get closer to him. So I approached him. He stop strumming nung narinig niya ang footsteps ko. I forgot. Heels are very noisy.

"Sorry. Did I interrupt you?" I asked.

He shook his head and smiled.

"You didn't"

Napangiti na lang rin ako sa sinabi niya. He's so gentle towards me. Now that I mention it. Kapag nasa school ako hindi niya ako pinapansin. Hindi niya pa siguro ako pinapatawad sa nangyari tungkol sa notebook ni Finch. Pero diba pumunta sa condo ko para ihatid ang na-miss kong assignments? Tapos binati niya pa nga ako nung isang araw eh.

So in other words he's a bipolar type of guy.

Somewhat he's like Finch. A moody person.

"So what will you be teaching today?" tanong niya.

"Are good at acting?" I asked.

"Erm... hindi mashado." sagot niya.

"Good. Then memorize this in 30 minutes." sabi ko while handing out a 128 paged script.

"30 minutes?"

"Yes."

"Are you serious? I can't---"

"Your 30 minutes starts now."

He didn't talk even further but read the script I gave him. Madali lang pala siyang kausap.

I told CJ na may pupuntahan lang muna ako sandali. I have to meet up with Pat for updates tungkol sa afternoon talk show dito sa company.

When I arrived at the designated place that Pat said we'll meet up. I see her watching TV while drinking coffee. Nung nakita niya ako she offered me one and I gladly accepted. She turned the TV off and turned her chair to face me.

"How's CJ doing?" tanong niya.

"He's doing a fine job. Kailangan niya lang matuto paano mag-act professionally."

"With you I guess he'll be fine."

"I know" I smiled. This is the first time Pat said that I'm a professional. Nakaka-flatter.

"We need him to debut soon"

"Huh? Why? Didn't he just started training a 2 weeks ago?" tanong ko

"I'm aware of that but we have a big problem. JEWEL Entertainment rates are increasing. Dahil siguro sa bago nilang artist. Have a look." She said and turned the TV on.

"Hahaha the staffs at the JEWEL entertainment company has always welcomed me like being part of the family. "