SCENE 1: Studio 1
Asher Tuazon, considered by her multitudes of fans and the public alike as the Popstar Princess of the Philippine showbiz industry, was celebrating the third year anniversary of her weekly show THE BEST OF ASHER. Based from the reactions of the studio audience the show had again lived up to its reputation.The show has been consistently rating high and getting great reviews from the critics.
Asher Tuazon was on the stage singing “The Climb” as her encore song for the third year anniversary of her weekly live show THE BEST OF ASHER.
Studio audience were up on their feet giving Asher a standing ovation for a wonderful show that night. They clamored for more…”More!...more!...” while clapping their hands incessantly.
Asher Tuazon: “Thank you so much everybody! I hope you had a wonderful time tonight. I know I did.
Thank you! Thank you!...Goodnight everybody…see you next week.”
Asher was then assisted down the stage by the production people and led to her dressing room.
SCENE 2: Inside Asher’s Dressing Room
Tito Miguel (Asher’s Manager/Producer/Legal Guardian): “Congratulations, Asher! That was wonderful. Niyanig mo na naman ang studio with your brilliant performance tonight. Napakaganda ng anniversary show mo.”
Asher: “Thank you po Tito Miguel. Thank you po sa continuous support and belief ninyo sa akin. Kundi rin naman po sa inyo hindi magiging successful ang show tonight.”
Asher then gave her Tito Miguel a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek.
There were just Tito Miguel, Asher, Doreen (Asher’s bestfriend cum personal assistant/make-up artist), and Yaya Anita inside Asher’s dressing room.
Yaya Anita: “Oh, Asher may nagpapabigay sa iyo nito.” Handing over to Asher a bouquet of deep red roses.”
Asher: “Po? Yaya kanino po ito galling?” asked Asher while getting the bouquet from her Yaya.
Yaya Anita: “Hindi ko alam. Basta ang sabi sa akin ng delivery boy from the flower shop ay para daw sa iyo yan at iabot ko sa iyo after ng show mo. Hindi ko naman binasa ang card na kasama kasi nga para sa iyo yan.”
Asher, Tito Miguel and Doreen exchanged meaningful looks.
Asher had a slight fearful look on her face while taking out the card from amongst the roses.
“CONGRATULATIONS MY DEAREST LOVE! YOU DID IT AGAIN! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! I CAN’T WAIT FOR US TO BE TOGETHER. Loving you eternally…xox”
These were the words that Asher silently read on the card. With slightly shaking hand Asher handed the card over to Tito Miguel for him to read it too.
Yaya Anita: “Uy, Asher galing na naman ba iyan sa secret admirer mo iha? Secret admirer mo o baka naman someone special mo pero hindi mo lang sinasabi sa akin? Kasi for the past 3 months palagi ka na lang nakakatanggap ng bulaklak kagaya niyan. In fairness iha consistent siya ha.” Yaya Anita said while seemingly thrilled and excited but oblivious to the concerned looks on the faces of Asher, Tito Miguel and Doreen.
Suddenly…they heard a slight knock on the other side of the dressing door.
Lance Raymundo (Asher’s best friend): “Knock…knock…Pwede ba akong pumasok Ash?”
Tito Miguel put the card in his pocket while giving a nod to Asher.
Asher tried to put a smile on her face before saying: “Pasok Lance. Bukas yan.”
Lance: “Good evening po Tito Miguel! Good evening din Doreen and Yaya Anita!”
“Ash, bestfriend! Congratulations! You rocked the whole studio.”
Lance said upon entering the room and giving Asher a tight hug.
Asher: “Salamat din Lance ‘coz I could not have done it without your help. Thank you for being one of my special guests tonight. The audience really loved ‘yung collaboration nating dalawa.”
Lance: “Wala yon Ash. Basta ikaw. Wow! Ganda ng mga flowers ah. Kanino galling ang mga yan? Sa secret admirer mo na naman? Napapadalas yata ang pagpapadala ah.”
Lance teased Asher while pointing to the bouquet of roses on top of Asher’s dressing table.
Doreen: “Oo, Lance. Ang gaganda ano? Akala ko nga noong una galling sa iyo. Ikaw talaga walang mapala si Asher sa iyo.” Doreen laughingly said to relieve the tension inside the room.
Lance: “Doreen, hindi bulaklak ang ibibigay ko kay Asher. Corny kaya niyan. Rocker ako so dapat may dating. Igagawa ko na lang si Asher ng kanta.”
“By the way Ash, may party kami ng banda mamaya. Baka gusto mong sumama? Para naman makapag-unwind ka kahit papaano.” Lance invited Asher.
Asher: “Naku salamat na lang Lance sa invitation. Pero siguro mas okay na lang na umuwi na lang ako kasi pagod na rin ako…with the rehearsals for the past few days and the show tonight. At saka ayokong makaistorbo sa inyo ni Becky. I saw her in the audience. Pinanood ka ng girlfriend mo. Ang sweet niya ano?”
Lance: “Ano ka ba? Okay lang kay Becky kung kasama ka sa gimmick mamaya. As a matter of fact siya pa nga ang nagsabi na isama ka namin. Sige na join us. Once in a while lang naman ito.”
Doreen: “Yes, Asher. Tama si Lance. Sumama ka na sa kanila para makapag-relax ka. Wala ka namang commitments bukas eh.”
Asher: “Naku, sorry talaga Lance. Pagod na ako. Gusto ko lang umuwi at magpahinga. Enjoy na lang kayo ng banda okay. Baka mai-spoil ko pa ang fun kung sasama ako. I won’t be a good company. Paki sabi na rin sa banda na thank you for everything.” Asher pleaded to Lance.
Lance: “Sige. Kung ayaw mo talaga hindi na kita pipilitin. You really look exhausted. Sige pahinga ka na lang. Ako na ang bahala mag-explain sa banda and kay Becky.
“Yaya Anita and Doreen, kayo na po ang bahala kay Asher. Ingatan ninyo ang bestfriend ko. Nag-iisa lang yan.”
Lance addressed both before giving Asher a slight hug.
Asher: “Ha…ha…ha…ha! Ikaw talaga Lance. Nambola ka pa. Go ahead. Baka hinihintay ka na ni Becky at ng banda. Paki sabi uli thank you. Di bale may next time naman. For sure sasama na ako.”
Lance: “Promises…promises…promises. Lagi ka namang ganyan eh. Tapos pag oras na back-out ka na. O sige Ciao! See you later!” Lance then left the room.
Tito Miguel: “I will also leave now, iha. I have to talk to somebody. I will see you na lang in the morning. We have to discuss things. How about 10:00 o’clock in my office at the house? Is that alright with you?” Tito Miguel, who at that time had just finished talking to somebody on the phone, said meaningfully to Asher.
Asher: “Kayo po ang bahala Tito Miguel. Mag-ingat po kayo sa pupuntahan ninyo. We will just go directly to the house after na makapag-palit po ako ng damit.”
Tito Miguel gave Asher a hug and whispered to her secretly: “Don’t worry, iha. Everything will be alright.”
Tito Miguel: “By the way…Asher do not forget the flowers.” Tito Miguel meaningfully said to Asher before going out of the room.
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