Love, Finally

Chapter 5

"AND THAT'S our last song for tonight. Thanks everyone!" sabi ni Boy 7-Eleven nang matapos yung set nila.

Mukhang regular silang tumutugtog dito considering the number of fans they have.

Bumalik yung kaba ko nang makita kong kinawayan ni Brent yung mga kaibigan niya para lumapit sa table namin.

Damn, I forgot to get out! Pano naman kasi, I was so hooked sa set nila. They were flawless on stage. They definitely owned it and the crowd.

As much as I hate to admit it, Emo Boy was a freaking guitar monster - those riffs were to die for. And as for Boy 7-Eleven, his presence on stage was impeccable - he had the looks, the charm, and that incredible vocal prowess. I may hate their guts but I know when to appreciate a talent like theirs.

"Jo!!! Palapit na ang destiny mo!" pang-aasar sakin ni Sam. Tiningnan ko siya nang masama.

Shit shit shit! I should have gone out right after their performance!

"Nice set, guys!" bati ni Brent nang makalapit na sila sa table namin.

"Thanks, man! Kala ko di ka makakarating eh. What's up?" sabi ni Boy 7-Eleven.

God, gusto ko na lang umalis. Unti-unti kong inuusod paurong yung upuan ko but Sam was holding me in place!

Loka-loka kang babae ka! Mamaya ka sakin makita mo!

"Kayo pa ba? Upo muna kayo, let's order some drinks," si Brent.

"By the way, guys, I want you to meet Sam, my girlfriend, and her bestfriend, Jona" pakilala niya samin ni Sam at sabay-sabay nila kaming tinignan.

"Girls, these are my friends, Luke..." Ani Brent.

"Ahh! Binata ka na, baby boy! Di na puro books kakausapin mo!" pang-aasar nung Luke kay Brent tapos lumingon siya samin. "Hi!" He said smiling while waving his drumsticks.

Siya yung drummer nila. He had blonde hair, blue eyes and looked really good with that Nirvana tank top and jeans. He looked every inch a playboy.

"Yohan..." pakilala ni Brent sa katabi ni Luke.

"Yo," tipid na sabi nito saka ngumiti nang tipid. He played the bass. Compared to Luke's easy going aura, Yohan looked rugged but handsome. He had stubbles on his chin, his dark brown hair was messy yet for some reasons, it suited him perfectly. Pansin ko din yung silver stud earring sa isang tenga niya.

"Then this is Ryo," turo ni Brent kay Boy 7-Eleven.

Bakit ba kinakabahan ako?! I pulled my bangs to somehow cover my face before turning to him, praying so hard that he wouldn't recognize me.

I held my breath when I saw him staring at me with a crease on his forehead.

Naramdaman kong kinukurot ako ni Sam sa tagiliran pero ni hindi ko maramdaman yung sakit.

I stared back at him while my heart was hammering in my chest.

He had gorgeous pair of brown eyes, naka-ponytail pa rin yung buhok niya kaya kitang-kita ko kung gano siya kagwapo. Sis, wala siyang pores! Mapapa-sana all ka na lang talaga.

Ramdam kong natatanga ako sa harap niya because hello? He was a sight to behold.

And then I saw that glint in his eyes - the recognition.

"You're that little witch of a beggar I met in the convenience store," he said with certainty.

Jerk. Kahit na inis na inis ako sa pagtawag niya sakin ng pulubi, pinigilan ko ang sarili kong suntukin siya.