Avery Montemayor - He's No Prince Charming

Chapter Three

Days went by so fast and before we knew it, it's already midterms. We're all busy with our subjects that we barely see each other. Out of the three, ang madalas ko lang nakakasama ay si Accel just because we're classmates in two subjects.

Kaya nang matapos ang aming exams and after we have submitted all the school requirements, walang tumanggi nang magkayayaang mag-unwind kami on a Saturday night.

Pero hindi ko naman inexpect na sa bistro kung saan madalas na nagpiperform ang Daunt kami pupunta.

"So, enlighten me again. Why are we sharing tables with their group?" sarkastikong bulong ko kay Justice while looking at the group of men who are sharing the table with us.

Tumawa si Justice at kumawit sa aking braso. "Chill, sis. Hayaan mo na! I heard from Trev na katatapos lang din ng exam ng karamihan sa kanila kaya noong sinabihan niya akong gigimik din sila tonight, sinabi ko rin syempre ang balak natin. Besides, the more the merrier! So let's just enjoy this night!"

Umirap na lamang ako tsaka sumandal sa aking upuan habang sumisipsip sa straw ng aking inumin.

Napatingin ako sa may stage nang may umakyat nang may bitbit na gitara. At hindi na rin natigil sa pag-cheer si Accel dahil iyon pala ang vocalist ng Daunt na si Kace who also happens to be one of Camden's friends.

When I found out about it, naisip ko kung sinadya ba ng tadhana na ilagay sa grupo nila ang halos lahat ng mga gwapong lalaki sa campus. They're also friends with Nixen Cardenas! Iyong nanalong Mr. Raincrest during the university week.

And there's Avery, too.

Muntik na akong masamid nang makita ko siya sa aming harapan just right after I thought about him.

Nagtama pa ang aming paningin kaya mabilis akong nag-iwas at tumingin kay Accel na nasa aking harapan na sobrang laki na naman ng ngisi. I glared at her but she just winked at me.

"Hey girls. Nice seeing you again here." Nakangiting bati ng bagong dating sa 'min na siya namang ginantihan ng mga kaibigan ko. While I on the other hand, kept quiet and tried to avoid having any conversations with him. Ang awkward kasi. Or maybe it's just me.

"Hi, Shan. It's good to see you again." biglang bati niya sa akin kaya napalingon ako sa kanya.

And boy, him smiling face made me remember how handsome he is.

I smiled awkwardly in return and nodded my head. Hindi ko naman kasi alam kung anong sasabihin ko!

"Hey everyone! I hope you're all having a lovely evening."

We all turned our attention to the stage when Kace, Daunt's vocalist started to speak.

"So like our usual ritual on Saturday nights, we'll be inviting some of our guests up here onstage to sing a song for us. And for our first singer for tonight, may we call on..."

Kace called someone from the table near right beside us. A guy stood up and shyly went to the stage. Pumalakpak naman nang malakas ang mga kasamahan niya kaya napaisip ako kung pinagtripan lang ba siya o willing naman siyang kumanta.

But boy when he started singing, I was taken aback by his voice. It's so beautiful!

"Leaves will soon grow from the bareness of trees and all will be alright in time..."

Dahil alam ko ang kanta ay napapasabay na rin ako. Maging ang iba naming kasama sa table ay nasa stage na rin nakatingin.

Except for Avery. He was looking straight at me and he wasn't even subtle about it!