CHAPTER 1: ANIMUS AND ANIMA
The loud banging of the drums along with the crisp sound of the bass guitar is blending well with electric lead guitar and Joaqui’s voice. They are playing a light-rock version of Icona Pop’s hit single, “I Love It.”
It’s the last song for their gig tonight but ever since they started, Troy’s mind is concentrated in an irrelevant thing. She’s been thinking about the guy from the comfort room, the one who followed her out, and held her arm. It is as if his face is clearly recorded in her mind.
♫♪ I don't care, I love it, I love it.
I don't care.
I love it. ♪♫
“thank you guys, you’ve been a wonderful audience and enjoy the rest of your evening.” That was Joaqui closing the performance.
Troy’s POV
“Anong meron Troy?”
“Oo nga! Parang wala ka sa sarili mo today?” it was the twins, they both cling onto me while carrying their guitar cases.
“oh! It’s nothing. I’m just feeling a bit exhausted today.” I answered while forcing a smile.
“hay, alam na kung sino ang may kasalanan. Gago kasi si Joaqui eh, pinagod ka sa paghahanap sa kanya kanina.” It’s Samuel. He’s voice is a bit loud and he’s obviously mocking Joaqui.
“Sam, if you guys just texted me earlier then it could have been easier.” Joaqui still tries to defend himself.
“Addict ka ba o lasing? Tignan mo kaya kung ilang text at miscall ang ginawa ngming tatlo sa’yo. Pati nga si Aris eh tinatawagan ka.” Pambabara [am I correct?] ni Sanuel, he’s even holding out his phone right in front of Joaqui’s face.
They kept on arguing but I just silently started packing my things up. Usually we’ll have a few shots after the gig, but I think I’ll say pass for today.
“guys I’ll go home early today. I need some rest.” My statement stopped their argument.
“Bakit ‘tol? Masama talaga pakiramdam mo? Sorry na nga.” It was Joaqui.
“No worries, it’s not your fault. I’m just really tired today.”
“hatid ka na kaya namin. Tutal naman isang kotse lang ang dala amin ni San. Pwedeng ako na lang ang madrive nung dala namin tapos ihahatid ka niya using your car.” Samuel looks really concerned.
“there’s no need for that, just so what we usually do. I can drive home safetly.”
Everybody started to leave backstage. They all stopped by the bar.
“oh, Troy? ‘di ka muna iinom?” Louie took my attention while shaking some mixes.
“No thanks! I’m leaving.” Then I left the bar alone.
The drive on the way home was full of thoughts of him.
“his hands are very cold. But cold and chilly in a different way.” This has been circling my mind nonstop.
BINABASA MO ANG
Secrets
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