Mister & Miss Virtuoso

33: Violent Fight

Kahit na naguluhan pa sina Liam at Isaiah sa biglang pagpapalit ng partners nila, naging successful parin ang play. But Liam's acting was cold, and you can feel the script sa mga linya na binibitawan nya. Kabisado din ni Andrea ang mga dialogue nya dahil pinaghandaan nya talaga to.

At the end, there is supposed to be kissing scene of the major characters, pero imbes na sa labi, o sa pisngi, o sa noo halikan ni Liam si Andrea, sa kamay nya ito hinalikan. That was the last scene sa stage nang bumaba dahan-dahan ang itim na kurtina and with the use of projector, they flash the word "the end".

Masigabong palakpakan ang sunod na namayani sa amphitheatre. And then tinawag ni ma'am Briones ang lahat ng naging part ng play and she congratulate our job well done. It is supposed to be a happy moment because we accomplished another milestone pero kahit na anong pilit ko hindi ko magawang sumaya. Its probably the problem I have with Liam that hinders me to feel victorious.

I can feel that Liam is glaring at me. Those are the same stare that he used to throw at me when we're not yet in good terms.

"Dahil sa napakahusay na performance na ginawa nyo, we will celebrate! Invited ang lahat to our night swimming at bukas na bukas din para fresh pa ang memories of this huge achievement! I'm mostly thankful to Amor, where is she?" Ma'am Briones mentioned my name while scanning the whole crowd.

"Ma'am ito oh! Nandito!" Itinaas ni Maureen ang kamay ko making everyone's head turn towards me.

"I'm so grateful to you, Amor. You played big role for this play's success. Everyone, please give Amor a round of applause."

Pumalakpak silang lahat except for Liam. Tumingin ako ng direkta kay ma'am para hindi na napapadpad ang mata ko sa ibang anggulo. Especially sa kinatatayuan ni Liam.

"Salamat din po ma'am." I smile a little and bow my head slightly bilang pagtanggap sa pasasalamat ni ma'am.

"Okay! Unpack na tayo guys, and magpalit na din kayo ng outfit para sabay-sabay na tayong mag dinner. It's almost seven na pala." After her order, bumalik na ang lahat sa kanya kanyang gawa.

Lahat ng kasali sa play ay nagpalit muna ng damit kasi mabibigat at makakapal ang tela na suot namin. Bukod sa mainit ay mejo makati din ang texture pagnadikit sa balat.

Dahil extra sina Pia, kanina pa sila nakapagpalit. Kokonti kasi ang appearance nila sa play. Busy sila sa pagtulong kaya wala akong makasama sa pagpapalit sa cr. I went on the cr alone. While walking and following the path that'll lead me to the room, a feminine voice calls my name.

Napalingon ako. At the end of the path, nakatayo doon si Andrea while holding her skirt, lifting it so it won't trip her. She walk towards me and then ibinaba nya ang skirt nya. Kagaya ng lagi nyang ginagawa kapag naguusap kami, she grabbed my hands and look sraight into my eyes.

"Thank you so much," she said sincerely.

I wanna slap her hands away pero hindi ko kaya. She didn't harm me, ang tangi nyang ginagawa ay pakiusapan ako na hiwalayan ko si Liam. Although its not a physical abuse, that is equally hurtful parin.

"Andrea," I called her name. This time, I know to myself na kailangan ko nang magsalita.

"Yes? You want anything? Say it. Ako ang bahala." There's no hint of sarcasm but there is this tone of voice na babayaran nya yung mga desisyon ko na di ko naman ginawa para sa kanya. I did it because it is my personal tasked, and because I want Liam to clarify his feelings between me and her.

"Andrea, I love Liam. Just like you, I love him so dearly. No matter how much I wanted to help you para maging masaya ka na ulit, hindi ko kaya. Hindi ko pala kaya na basta na lang pumayag sa gusto mo na igive up si Liam. Andrea, I'm so sorry. Pero hindi ko talaga kayang isuko si Liam. Hindi kasi to role na pwedeng pwede kong bitawan at hayaan na mapunta sa iba. Liam is someone I love, and if we love someone, we fight for it. I'm so sorry, Andrea. I'm really sorry. Hindi kita matutulungan." I pulled my hand from her hold saka ako nagpatuloy sa paglalakad at nagkulong ako sa cr.