My First Crossfaith Story

MFCS 10: Opening of E.R.R.O.R.

CL

Today's the day! Opening na ng E.R.R.O.R. Medyo kabado ako pero excited at the same time. I don't have to worry about anything because everything is all set. The names of the bands that are going to perform at night are already posted. I asked Hiro if he could perform later and he said Yes. Oh, I like him now even more! For my bestfriend, of course.

Speaking of bestfriend, I need to text her about her outfit later. I want her to wear the rocker outfit that I gave to her last Christmas. All of them. She can also use the make-up and the Prada Candy perfume.

Natatawa pa ako habang nagtatype ng message. Naalala ko kasi ang red and black undied na iniregalo ko sa kanya

To: Courtney Love BFF

ISUOT MO LAHAT NG REGALO KO SA'YO LAST CHRISTMAS. BAKA BURUHIN MO LANG SA CLOSET MO. AS IN LAHAT INCLUDING THE UNDIES HIHI I LOVE YOU :*

All caps for more emphasis. I'm still grinning after sending the message.

The doorbell rang. Just in time 'cause I'm pretty hungry. I ordered club sandwiches from Subway.

Nakangiting delivery boy ang bunungad sa'kin pagkabukas ko ng pinto. At the same time, sumarado naman ang pinto sa katapad ko na pad. Narinig ko pa nga na may nag-uusap. Two guys, I bet.

After I say thank you to the delivery boy and paid him, I closed the door immediately. The smell of sandwiches made my stomach growl.

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H. IKEGAWA

"Welcome to my humble pad." Zandrei smiled the moment we stepped inside.

"You've got a nice pad here." I grinned as I scanned the whole place.

This is indeed a rocker's haven. Big frames with posters of bands hanging on the wall. I spotted our aigned Crossfaith poster. CD racks full of CDs to choose from, local and international artists, the black and blue theme of his pad, three guitars and a drumset on the side. This is just effin' awesome!

"You can stay here as long as you want, bro. I go back here atleast twice a week because my workplace is too far from here. I'm afraid that I can't tour you around that much."

"It's okay, Zandrei. I will do sone exploring." I smiled.

"But here's the good thing about staying here. The person who lives at the pad in front is none other than the young entrepreneur-slash-vlogger Courtney Love Dualan."

My jaw dropped at this revelation. How can I be so lucky?

"Her resto bar E.R.R.O.R. got its opening today. We can hang up there later with Janis. Also, my cousin Marga is one of the staff there."

"Who's Janis?"

"My friend and co-partner. We owned Jandrei's Hangout."

"Sounds pretty cool!"

"I hope you guys can come over the summer. I know that you're all busy with the tour and stuff, but you can take a break or unwind atleast." Zandrei tapped me on the shoulder.

"I'll take a note on that."

"Thanks. So I'll leave you here for a while. I'll be back at 7PM. I'll go to Jandrei's and fetch Janis."

"Take your time, bro."

"If you're hungry grab some food at the kitchen. Sky's the limit. Feel at home." And with that, he left.

I scanned the CD rack and pulled out a CD of a Filipino band named Rivermaya. I checked their songs and found some English titles.

"You'll be safe here." I read one of the song title. I put it in the player and press the number containing this song.

Nobody knows just why we're here
Could it be fate or random circumstance
At the right place at the right time
Two world's intertwine

If I didn't know that they're a Filipino band, I would mistaken them as a foreign band because of the vocalist's way of singing.

Close your eyes, dry your tears
'Cause when nothing seems clear
You'll be safe here
From the sheer weight
Of your doubts and fears
Weary heart
You'll be safe here

While the song is still playing in the living room, my feet dragged me to the kitchen to get some snacks or rather lunch.

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CL

"Yeah, I'm on my way to E.R.R.O.R. Just fetch my bestfriend, Wolfy and Hiro, okay? Thanks!"

Agad kong inilock ang pad ko at hindi na nag-abalang tumingin sa katapat kong pad. Sigurado akobg may nakatayong multo este tao roon. Ramdam ko kasi na nakatingin siya sa'kin.

I walked hastily to the elevator. I want to be at E.R.R.O.R. an hour earlier before the show starts. I checked the resto bar earlier this morning and I was indeed surprised because a lot of people came to eat breakfast and lunch.

Good thing to start their day right.

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H. IKEGAWA

I was dumbstruck to open the door to peek on the hallway but instead I found an in a hurry CL.

Damn. She's beautiful even up close. How she gracefully walks even when she's in a hurry. How her scent lingers to my senses.

And that left me with a stupid grin just in time the elevator opened, revealing Zandrei and a girl I assumed as Janis.

"Metal ninja plastering a stupid grin on his face. Could it be because of CL?" Zandrei teased.

"We saw her at the front lobby. She's in a hurry, but she reminded us again to come at E.R.R.O.R. I'm Janis by the way." She said, extending her hand to me.

"Hiro. Nice to meet you."

"Let's go inside. I bet that she saw you?"

"I doubt it. She didn't even bother to look in my direction. She's really in a hurry. Just like the first time that I saw her." He smiled as they sat on the couch.

"You met her already? Where?"

"Tower Records Shibuya in Japan last September. She had no idea about the autograph signing and barely know about my band. I just gave her our album because I heard her talking on a phone and she mentioned it. Teru got to know her name, by the way."

"Terufumi. As always." Zandrei chuckled.

"You bet!"

"Hey bro, you want me to introduce you to her later?Maybe she can remember you."

"No need. I just want to go there unnoticed. You and Janis can go bond with her. I can manage. Jagerbomb will do." I joked and they both laughed.

"Are you sure?" Janis asked.

"More than sure."

"The show starts at 7PM. You want to change or something?"

"Hai."

"Take your time."

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Such a lucky ninja! I put Rivermaya's You'll Be Safe Here. It's such a nice song, right?