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Bagong Yugto

I'm quite scared for all of these. I'm scared that what if I can't do it. What if I will stutter or what if I will forget my lines.

"May we call on our next performer." The emcee announces.

I took a deep breathe and let it all out. There's no turning back and this is all for her. I really love her, more than my life.
As I walked on the platform, all I heard was claps and cheers. I searched the crowd and I found her. She gave me a thumbs up and that is all I need. She's my number one cheerleader. That's why I love her.

I held onto the mic and tap it as if checking if it is working. It made an echo and everyone was now in silence. This is it, make her proud.

"This piece is not originally mine. This is from someone who is constantly fighting for herself and for the people around here. She wrote this and I stole it from her notebook." everyone laughed.

"Well, I hope that this piece will give her happiness in her heart." I introduced and immediately started my oratorical piece.

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"She was on the corner of her room wondering;
drowning;
Asking herself
do i deserve this kind of pain?
and she said
"It might be hard but
it makes me tough"

"He was my melody
That I ached to sing
He was my perfect harmony
But also
He was My sweetest
Yet unreachable
Note of a song."

"I am sorry,
if I am not that risk
you are willing to take.
I am sorry,
if I am that promise
you are willing to break."
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Then everyone clapped their hands in awe. I was mesmerized by their reaction and seeing her smiling and in tears makes me the happiest man on earth. I love her, I really do.

"After understanding the bits of this free-verse poem, all I can say is that love will never come easy on us. That no matter how much you love that person, if fate will not help you then it will not work out. I just want to say to you, who wrote this poem, always remember that you are loved and I will always love you,

Nay."

Then everyone once again clapped their hands and on their feet right now. She immediately climbed up on the stage and hugs me tightly.

She's the best thing that has ever happened in my whole existence. I love her, always.

"We'll have a long talk after this young man." she said and kiss me on my lips. That made me smile.

"I know, Nay. I prepared myself for this." I chuckled. We immediately climbed down the stage and all I can hear is congratulatory messages for an exemplary work.

Well, who would've thought that a seven year old guy can pull off such thing? Only me. Mom always told me that I am talking and acting way beyond my years. And I guess it's a good thing, thanks to my ever brilliant Mom.

We waited for a while for the program to be finished. Well, it's not a competition, it is more like a culminating event for talents and skills that are related to Communication Subject. I was chosen as the representative for my section and I gladly took that. I gave my all and pour effort to that performance since it is not for me, it's for my love.

"Where do you want to eat?" asked Mom.

"I want to go to Momsh and Popsh. Please tell Momsh to cook my favorite Sinigang. Please Nay, please please." I pleaded and she immediately pull my hand.

"Okay young man. We'll go to them. Nanay is happy for you right now and we'll talked about the details later on. I've recorded your performace tho." she teased me. Well, my Nanay is cool so I don't bother be affected by her 'coolness'.

"Nay, can we pass by our favorite Fast Food Chain while going to Momsh? I would like to buy some ice cream." I requested. Well, of course, I will make the most out of this. It's only for a day tho.

"Request granted. Come on, I already texted Momsh and she's preparing right now probably." I followed her immediately and sat on the passenger seat.

As I'm settled, I immediately turned the stereo on. It was favorite OPM song. I smiled as I listen to the intro of the song and immediately getting into the moment of singing it. My mom also joined me singing the song as she's driving. My heart is just so happy right now.

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Kung tayo ay matanda na
Sana'y di tayo magbago
Kailan man
Nasaan ma'y ito ang pangarap ko
Makuha mo pa kayang

Ako'y hagkan at yakapin, ooh
Hanggang pagtanda natin
Nagtatanong lang sa iyo
Ako pa kaya'y ibigin mo
Kung maputi na ang buhok ko

Pagdating ng araw
Ang 'yong buhok
Ay puputi na rin
Sabay tayong mangangarap
Ng nakaraan sa 'tin

Ang nakalipas ay ibabalik natin, mmm
Ipapaalala ko sa 'yo
Ang aking pangako
Na ang pag-ibig ko'y laging sa 'yo
Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko

Ang nakalipas ay ibabalik natin, hmmm
Ipapaalala ko sa 'yo
Ang aking pangako
Na ang pag-ibig ko'y laging sa 'yo
Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko
🎶

I am feeling the lyrics of the song as I sang it. Of course, it's our favorite song. My mom always sings that everytime I go to bed. It's like a lullaby to my ears and makes me sleep soundly.

"Nay, I promised to love you even when you're old and grey. I will always be the love of your life just promise me one thing." I asked her. Her eyes on the road but she answered me directly.

"What is it, love?"

"Promise me that you'll always be happy. Seeing you this happy makes me happy also." I answered.

She pulls the car on the roadside and hugged me tightly.

"You don't know how happy I am right now, love. Thank you for making me feel this way. I love you, love. Always." she said. And I know the dramatic side of Nanay is turned on. I just chuckled.

"I will always love you, Nay. Always." I said and I kissed her cheek.

This is the happiest moment of my life so far.

I'm Nate Edrane, and I want to say these all to you, I'm the luckiest seven-year-old kid alive.

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Nakakaiyak naman. Who's cutting onions. Sino mahal na mahal ang Nanay nila dito? Taas kuko hahahahaha happy reading 🙌🌄