Three Letters, One Word (COMPLETED)

Chapter 2

"Okay, End. You're here because of one thing.."

Our Music teacher said when Mrs. Jannine brought me inside her office.

It got me curious. I eyed her, asking what it is.

"Your grade in Music dropped, End. Is everything okay? Napakababa ng grade mo sa last Performance Task na pinagawa ko. And that was all about writing your own song. I gave you 1 month to do that. Come on, End. I've known you for so long. I know how much you love music. Alam ko kung gaano ka kagaling. And I'm afraid na naging hadlang ang grade mo sa Music sa pagiging honor student mo."

I almost cried. I did my best. Binigay ko naman ang lahat. Pero mukhang hindi sapat ang best ko.

Naalala ko 'yung araw na 'yun. That was the week that Mrs. Morevas assigned that Performance Task. That exact day. When.. when my grandmother died. That was 2 months ago. She was the one who taught me Music, how to write a song, how to sing and how to play the piano. She was my inspiration. But now that she's.. gone.. I lost it. I lost my inspiration. It's as if the day she died is also the day my passion for music vanished.

A tear escaped my eye, remembering her, I immediately wiped it and smiled, "I'm very sorry, Mrs. Morevas. But not everyday is a good day. I lost my inspiration. Losing it is also losing myself. I.. I don't think I can ever bring back the End that loves music."

She suddenly smiled at me, she held my hands and caressed it as if she was making me feel okay. Well, somehow it did, "Bakit hindi mo gawing inspirasyon ang pagkawala ng lola mo, End? Why don't you dedicate your music for her? Come on, End. There are many reasons for you to play music, that one is only a part of it. Losing one thing doesn't mean losing everything, so, why don't you take care of that everything so you won't lose another one? Why give up on something you love? Well, I don't know if you love music, End. But if you love it? You don't give up on it. You may not see her, but we all know that she will always be in your heart. I'm sure she'll be happy for you, End. Atsaka buhay pa ang lola mo, wala nga lang siyang katawan." Then she started laughing at her own joke.

I realized that my grandmother would be upset if I give up on music. Napatingin ako sa mata ni Mrs. Morevas. It was so comforting. Then I remembered what she said..

Losing one thing doesn't mean losing everything, so, why don't you take care of that everything so you won't lose another one?

Those words were the exact words my grandmother said when I lost one of my candies.

I, again, smiled at her, "I miss her. I miss her so much."

She gave me a hug and it felt like it was my grandmother hugging me.

"End, I'm inviting you to this audition. It's next Saturday morning. 2 Seconds needs a vocalist. Lumipat na ng school si Jason. At gusto kitang pumunta doon. Your voice is good. Pumunta ka sa audition. This can make your grade higher, End. And don't worry, I'll be there."

Nagulat ako sa biglaang offer niya. It was too fast. I wasn't even that good to be a vocalist. And heck 2 Seconds is an all boy band. I would be the only girl if I join them! But this is the only way for me to pass the honors.

"Please, End. You need this. Besides, if your grandmother is still alive? She would want you to join this band."

I looked at her, "I'll think about it."