Bamboo
I might look like a soldier on march because of I keep on walking back and forth, but I don't care.
I tried calling her so many times but she weren't responding.
I felt a tap on my shoulder, "You okay, bro?" Rico asked.
I forced a smile and nod, "Yeah." I said then glanced at my phone.
I heard him clicked his tongue, "Dadating na yun. Nafi-feel ko na."
I just shook my head then chuckled, "Siraulo. Mag ready ka na dun." I said which he followed.
Is she going to attend? I mean, baka busy siya. But of course, I know her.
Magpapaalam yun if she'll not going to attend. It's either busy siya or masama ang pakiramdam.
But as far as I remembered, she cleared her schedule today so there's no way she wouldn't attend.
I closed my eyes then tried calling her again.
This time, she answered.
"Hello, love? Are you on your way?" I asked.
"Yes love, I'm on my way. I'll be there in 5 minutes. " she answered. I sighed out of relief. Akala ko talaga, hindi na siya makakarating.
"Okay. Mag-iingat ka, ha? I love you." I said.
"Okay, bye. I love you." she replied then ended the call.
Mediyo nakahinga naman ako ng maluwag, knowing na makakarating and safe as well.
It's been a while and I am being worried again. It's been 20 minutes when I last talked to Lea.
"5 minutes and we'll start! Get ready na po!" the floor director commanded.
Where is she? Isn't she supposed to be here already? What's taking her so long?
I opened my phone but saw zero message from her. Nag-aalala na ako.
"Line na po. We'll start in a minute." the staff said.
Sumama na ako sa linya together with my co-bandmates.
"Baka nasa audience na." Rico whispered.
I just sighed and close my eyes, "I hope so."
I composed my self and walk straight to the stage. I could hear people clamoring, clapping and cheering. But, no Lea.
I closed my eyes and smile, "Kamusta po kayong lahat?" then I've been answered by a loud "Oooh!"
I'm smiling in the sake of this performance but my heart isn't. Nasaan na si Lea?
The band started to strum the guitar so I ready my voice to sing.
"Nitong umaga lang, pagkalambing-lambing ng 'yong mga matang hayop kung tumingin~" tilian naman ang isinagot sa akin ng madla.
I keep on singing but my eyes are searching for Lea? Bibiguin ba niya ako?
I close my eyes and sang the chorus part, "Oh kay bilis namang maglaho ng, pag-ibig mo sinta. Daig mo pa ang isang kisap mataa~" I sang then sadness drawn on my face.
