c'est nous (m.w)

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- Edward's.

I was trembling, and no – it's not because of the air conditioner, - it's because what I'm about to do next is going to scare the hell out of me. I took a deep breath before going out of the hotel room, contacting the dream team, and some of the teen housemates all in our own private group chat. I was asking for updates, just as I saw Yong half-running, half-walking towards me, his face is filled with excitement. I gestured at what I was wearing to ask if it's alright, he looked me from head to toe and gave a thumbs up. I sighed in relief as I followed him into his car.

"Is everything ready?" I asked the two. Vivoree nodded as she checked her phone to check if the other housemates were all set. I thanked them and sit still throughout the whole ride, Yong noticed the dilemma and chuckled. "Kabado?" He teased, Vivoree stifled out a laugh. I glared at the two who just shrugged and tried to not comment about the situation I was in – but both of them were near from cracking up. Yong was continuing to look at me through the rear view mirror and Vivoree was taking pictures in secret – for laughs, - she thought I didn't notice but I did. "Relax, Edward. It's going to be just fine, I promise." Vivoree assured me after getting satisfied with all the pictures she took. Thanks a lot for the support, Vivoree.

"We're here." Yong announced with enthusiasm as I released a breath I didn't know I was holding. Vivoree gave me a small pat on the knee before going out the car door. I followed after, getting nervous as I grew closer to the place. I got chills as I opened the door, I felt a rush of nostalgia rush through me, - and smacking me down more was when I saw the housemates cheering for me the soon as I walk in. I hugged each one and we all went to the dining table.

"Nakakamiss pala 'to." Nikko breathed it in as he looked around the place we called home for months.

Yes. We were back at the Big Brother house.

"So, ano ng plano? It's three na." Kristine asked all of a sudden and made all the housemate stop on their chikas, I nodded – feeling the nervousness again. I coughed, - remembering the reason we're here – and got all the attention.

"Who's up for some time travel?"

-

"All's set. All's dressed." Marco whispered beside me as I was admiring what we, - with the help of some staffs – did to the area. I nodded as I closed the door and walked with Marco in the living room, where all our fellow friends were all chit-chatting. I felt nostalgia hitting me once again as I realized that we're all in our normal, not-designer, clothes we all used to wear when we're still inside the house. I gave them a smile only the cheerful charmer of Germany can give. All of them returned the smiles and continued to give me stories about their own personal lives.

A lot has changed. Not just in appearances, but because we've all managed to achieve what we've all dreamed of. I looked at them with pride, yes, we've all changed a lot but if there was one thing that haven't change – it's how all of them have managed to be humble despite all the fame that's been circling around me – or them. I saw how our work can be chaotic and complicated, how it can scar a person's life. I saw it happen before, and experienced it also, but here I was still standing tall and proud – and show business have made me stronger than I was before.

We all noticed something flash on the television screen, a message from Big Brother. We were all thrilled as all the memories flood in all of our minds, it was like the old times, where all were peaceful and without a lot of insecurities. All were carefree and fine. No outside dramas, no dealing with nonsense bashers. Nothing at all, and God I wish to go back in time and experience it all over again. I felt Luis nudge me, and gestured to the screen. I laughed as I read the message Big Brother has written for me. All were pushing me to go to the confession room just as he said.

Edward, pumasok ka ng confession room.

"Yes, kuya?" I said, it was all too familiar for me – it was difficult to not smile.

"Hi, Edward. Kamusta?" Big Brother asked over the intercom. I let out a chuckle before responding.

"A little nervous, pero I'm happy." I said, giving a grateful smile on the camera. There are a lot of things I was thinking about right then and there, of course, it was making me a lot nervous. I tried maintaining the little amount of chill I have, but to be honest, I was a lot nervous than I'll ever admit. But I wouldn't admit it to Big Brother, because the hell would I? I would look like a downright fool, but Big Brother was too observant. He knew I was nervous.

How? I don't know.

"A little, huh?" He teased, which made me blush beet red.

"Nah!" I hid behind the pillows as he continues to chuckle. He then coughed, and sounded serious as he called me. A few seconds, then he started telling me a lot of things – from his wishes, to his heart-warming reminders for us. I smiled all while he was talking for I couldn't contain how glad and thankful I felt. For him, for he was the one who gave me the path I wanted to choose, and shedding a light for me to realize a lot of feelings I had back then, and for being the bridge to the woman I am planning to earn a Yes from, tonight. "Thank you, Kuya. Sobra." I exclaimed.

"Oh, sige na. She's here na." Big Brother told me. I gave a small, grateful nod as I breathed in deep before getting out of the confession room. I was about to go out but Big Brother's voice stopped me dead in my tracks.

"And, Edward?"

I turned to look at the camera again, and Big Brother's comment made my heart jump in happiness and excitement.

"Congratulations. Go get her, forever."