Chapter 10: Laughter in the Rain
(Venice's POV)
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Wow... People really do love him... O___O
After a night of tiring last minute rehearsal between Jerwin and moi, an early morning production meeting, an afternoon of final rehearsals, ehto na.. ehto na talaga! The major concert that has been the most awaited event of the year -- daw -- has finally arrived! :D
..kahit kakasimula pa lang ng year....
I carefully stepped dun sa hidden side nung stage to watch quietly as Jerwin finished up another high-powered number -- which made the crowd go wild.. In fairness, kahit anong kontra ko kay kuya, di ko naman ma-deny na all-out performer talaga sya..
Halos tatlong oras na syang nagkakanta at nagsasayaw dun, pero all smiles pa rin sya.. basang-basa man ung mukha nya ng pawis (ewwww.. ;D).. The crowd loves him. It's really a magical feeling pag sumasabay pa sila dun sa mga kanta nya..
"Miss Venice, it's time to go."
Oh my golay of golays... Ehto na.. T-T
The concert is down to its last two numbers.. meaning, ehto na ung stint ng concert na ilalabas nila ako.. I know the rehearsals went well from the time we started hanggang kaninang hapon.. Surprisingly, our voices blended quite well..
Pero......... ilalabas na nila ako.. T-T
I let the crewmember lead me to the entrance point, as I listen to Jerwin's voice on stage, working up the crowd again.. and then I heard the cue..
Jerwin:Ladies and gentlemen, here to sing one of my most favorite ballads of all time.. I'm sure, kilala nyo rin sya.. Please welcome, Venice Zhao!:D
WAAAHHHHH Teka! hinde pa ko nakakahinga!!!
The gigantic stage prop divided in half right in front of me, and next thing I knew, lights were everywhere, there are thousands of people in front of me -- going wild.. Jerwin stretched out his hand to me.. as if saying it's alright, come on..
Okay Venice! Mas mapapahiya ka kung ngayon ka pa tatakbo, eh nakatingin na silang lahat syo.. Aja!
I took a deep breath and then plastered a bright smile on my face.. then I walked towards Jerwin as if I belong right there on that stage with him.
