No Longer a Player

Change: Seven

A Lost Soul's Call.

Athena's

I still remember what kind of life I had back in California with my brother.

I used to live like what one of those wasted teenagers does. Taking for granted the fact that my family is rich and always got my back, I partied and exposed myself from the dark realm of the world.

I have seen different illegal transactions being done by different people.

A lot of them wanted me to join their monkey business, but I know better. Someone in my soul is restricting me to do so. Hindi ko sinubukan kahit isa sa mga iyon. I was just there, doing vices. Wasting myself up until I pass out.

Dimitrius of course, as a brother scolds the heck out of me. Since I am aware that he has too much on his plate already, hindi ko na siya kinunsumi pa.

After probably a year of endless parties and rocking nights, I lie low, instead I tried to discover what is the thing that I really want to do. Because hey, I am adulting.. I should be quite responsible. Plus, I am aware that studying isn't really meant for me.

I feel like I am made for something else.

It was just a random day where I stroll around in Cali when discovered this place called 'Theatro.'

My curiosity kicked in so I went inside, only to find out that it was really a theatre. Ang akala ko pa nga ay botique iyon.

That is as well the same day where I met Calista. She was one of the directors. I was amazed by what I was seeing back then, the actors.. rehearsing their lines, the props being made by the casts, the technicals and all that goes along with it.

When I was still in the Philippines I also wanted to join our school's theatre play, but due to the fear of getting bullied and thinking that I am not good enough.. I deprived myself of doing things I want.

Calista gave me back that portion of my identity I lost years ago, she made me do what I should have done before. She made me realize that it is not too late to be someone you always dreamed of.

"You just have to chase that dream in you Athena, if you want it.. go aim for it."

Those are the exact words that Calista told me exactly six years ago.

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"WHERE is Athena?!"

Everyone in the venue of the most awaited concert of AMC network in California were all startled by the sudden absence of the star studded actress of their network, Athena Benitez.

She's the main event of the show, she cannot just disappear without notice! It's suppose to be the final practice and finishing touches of their concert but Athena is nowhere to be found!

"She's just around the corner Direk, I'm contacting her already. Dadating iyon, she never miss any show.." even if how much Calista try to light up her tone to lessen the panic of the management, she cannot deny the fact that she's also anxious where in the earth Athena is.

Right after what happened yesterday over their meal, Athena lost her consciousness. Her friend is asleep since afternoon up until midnight, all along they thought that she'll be in deep slumber until later this afternoon but viola! She's missing without any notice!

Calista jumped when she felt someone went beside her, it was Elmo.. fear is also evident on his face. "Asan na ba iyon Isah ha? Hindi umaalis yon ng walang paalam. Nag aalala na ng bongga ang parents niya. Si Dimitrius mag papasearch and rescue operation na yata. Kanina pa natin siya pinagtatakpan sa management, kapag hindi siya sumipot after ng lunch.. baka mawalan siya ng network!" Natatarantang wika nito. Napa aray naman siya ng kurutin siya sa tagiliran ni Calista.