When I Laid My Eyes On You

Chapter 35

Nagkatitigan kami ni Lance, he smiled.

That left me in awe. He smiled....

"Are you okay, dear?" he brushed my hair.

I nodded. He smiled once again. Stop smiling, Lance.

Biglang pumasok sila Ryan.

"WAG KA NA UMIYAK ZEA!" Sabay nilang sabi at niyakap ako.

I smiled at that memory. It's been a week since that happened. I'm back at school. Nothing happened between those 7 days that passed. I'm also getting ready for the contest. Yes the battle between the muses per grade. Surprisingly, I'm catching up with the lessons and I'm active.

"Ania! You're gonna be up next, get ready" Sigaw ng instructor.

Yes, I'm in a contest, I'm gonna be representing our grade level.

Tumingin sakin yung instructor at tumango sakin.

I readied myself, when the curtains exposed me to the audience, I wore my biggest smile.

I'm walking confidently with these 4 inches heels. I'm wearing a cream offshoulder top with a flowy skirt that matches my top.

Hinanap ko sila Lance, but no sight of him, I suddenly became in the state of being nervous, but I heard Ryan, Ian, Nyla and Nathan cheering for me, they smiled the widest, kahit papaano gumaan pakiramdam ko.

Students in my grade cheered the loudest which boosted my confidence. Nakita ko pa mga banner nila. Aw you guys!

I turned and faced the judges gave them my best smile that I can give and went back behind the curtains.

MaryKhate and Laine immediately came to me and cheered for me.

"Galing mo!!!" they smiled at me.

"You captured not only our grade level's attention but also the other levels." biglang sulpot ng adviser namin.

I smiled, and said thank you.

Lance, asan ka ba?

I would like Lance to see the talent portion later. I'm dedicating the song for him. Cheesy, yeah whatever.

Binalewala ko na lang yun at pinagpalit na ko para sa talent portion. Yes, in front of so many people, I'm going to play the piano and sing. Yes, my hidden talent will be exposed in a snap just for Lance. Oo na! Para sakaniya na. Tsk.

After a few minutes of some re-touch of makeup no need for cakey or heavy makeup. A little makeup comes too far, already.

I looked myself at the mirror. Wearing a red cocktail offshoulder dress, I really don't know that this offshoulder thing is so in the trend. Black high heels. My hair was putted in a side braid. With loose strands in front letting my natural curls in front flow. I like how I look.

Bigla akong tinawag at sinabi ako na.

The girls wished me luck, and I smiled as a feedback.

Lumabas na ko. They started cheering again and I smiled. I bowed, formally, before sitting down. I felt the keys of the piano and started playing.

"It's not that easy with you here
But I know I want you to stay
See this could be us in a few years
But just admit you like to play

It's like everyday
I'm kicking rocks
I could fly away
But you got me at a complete stop

How do you
Manage to keep me going
But somehow you keep me from going...