Ring of Strings (Artista Series #1)

Chapter 57

Chapter 57

Let her back

"If I'll go there then is it fine to you na lumandi ako ng kaunti?" Nangaasar na tanong niya sa akin.

Mas lalong kumunot ang aking noo.

"Kasi Jarrett, pag pumunta ako doon, marami akong makikitang gwapo. Imagine the players wearing out their jersey, nanganganoy abs!" Tiniim ko ang aking bagang at inis na napamura sa hangin.

"Oh fuck!... You'll gonna stay here pero sa oras na lumapit sa 'yo si Patrick, lumayo ka" utos ko sa kaniya na ikinanuot ng kaniyang noo.

"Ano bang problema kay Patrick? He was just trying to-"

"I'm jelous okay?" Seryosong saad ko.

I am scared, I know she's cool with Patrick right now but I still remember what she told me weeks ago. Minsan na siyang nagkagusto sa kaniya.

She said that she'll give me an assurance but no, I'll decline her offer. Ayokong madaliin siya, we still have a time tho.

"Once I've won, I am yours already" she suddenly said.

Bumilog ang mga mata ko, even though I really want to decline it there's something on me na gusto ng patusin 'yon.

"I want to dedicate this song for someone whom I'm starting to cherish so much" bahagyang tumaas ang kilay ko sa paunang pahayag niya sa harap naming lahat.

Umayos ako ng upo, she's wearing a red dress. She looks beautiful.

"Thank you for being here with me. This song is for you" she said while looking at me.

Sa unang pagstrum niya sa gitara ay nahinuha ko kaagad na iba ang kakantahin niya. I'm not familiar with the song, but the lyrics hits me.

But I have walked alone with the stars in the moonlit night
I have walked alone
No one by my side
Now I walk with you
With my head held high
In the darkest sky I feel so alive

I raised my hands and gave her a thumbs up. I'm so proud, this competition doesn't matter at all b'cuz she's already a winner for me.

Nang makaalis siya sa stage ay napabuntong hininga ako. You need to go for a while Jarrett. Your choir members are waiting for in Australia.

Inayos ko ang aking sarili at sumakay na sa aking sasakyan. Gusto kong magpaalam sa kaniya but I want her to think about what she said to me last time, I need to test her. Bibilisan ko nalang sa Australia para makabalik ako kaagad sa pilipinas.

"Jarrett, where are you?" Sky asked.

Hinilot ko ang aking sentido bago tingnan ang mga flight schedule. The plane to Australia will soon to be board.

"I'm at NAIA. There's still a time, don't worry" I answered.

"I'm really sorry for the inconvenience Jarrett. Martin can't really play the piano b'cuz he's hand is injured" pagpapaliwanag niya.

I nodded kahit na hindi niya ito nakikita.

"It's fine for me as long as that Ismael will help me"

"Don't worry about my boyfriend, nasabihan ko na 'yun. Sino ba ang haharanahin mo, your girlfriend?" Ususyo niyang tanong.

I smiled sweetly, I hope she is...

"It's a secret. Alright, my plane is here. Magkita nalang tayo diyan" saad ko bago pinatay ang tawag.

I saw Aiglentine's text to me. I smiled again.

"Are you running away? Bakit hindi ka man lang nagpaalam sa akin?"