Shapi has finally shown up after a month of convincing her to meet with us. Instead of going to a bar tonight, the three of us chose to bond and perform here in Musnetic.
The three of us, together with David and Yesh, are now readying our instruments for our performance tonight, while Raven is dining at our table with Celestine.
Shapi's the lead vocalist, while Mili and I are in charge of the backing vocals. We wanted Mili to do the lead vocals, but Shapi and I both know that we can't make Mili do things she doesn't want. Pasalamat nga kami at pumayag siyang magperform ngayong gabi. She probably misses performing.
"Clemer, sigurado ka ha?"
"I'm not that sure pero ang sabi kasi ni Ron sa akin, wala silang schedule ngayon." I slowly sat on the stool and press some keys.
"Masasaktan ka talaga sa'kin, makikita mo." Pagbabanta ni Shapi sa akin. Mahinang hinampas naman siya ni Mili ng violin case nito.
"Tumigil ka nga, Shamaiah Phillistine. As if your presence will affect him. Baka nga hindi ka pa pansinin diyan e."
Shapi grunted. "'Yon nga e! Hindi siya 'yong maapektuhan, ako!"
"Maybe you're not that attractive and jowable for him. I pity you." Nakangising wika nito sa nagaalburoto naming kaibigan.
"Grabe ka ha! Sakalin kaya kita? Walang personalan! Porket may love life ka, ganiyan ka na." Mili rolled her eyes at Shapi. Mahinang sinabunutan naman ni Shapi si Mili dahil sa pag-irap nito.
"Didn't you two realize that we're on stage?" Mili straightened her hair before facing the crowd with a poker face, while Shapi cleared her throat and lowered her hands.
Muntik na akong matawa nang mapansin ang nahihiya at namumula nilang mga mukha.
"Okay na, girls?" Tanong ni David sa amin mula sa likuran.
David and Yesh are behind us to guide and assist us in our performance tonight.
Nang tanguan ako ni Shapi, tanda ng pagsisimula ng aming pagtatanghal, agad kong inilipat ang tingin sa aking harapan at inilapat ang aking mga daliri sa teklado.
I looked at Shapi to signal her she could now begin. She closed her eyes and sang the first lyric with zeal.
Here I am standing close to you
And yet still so far away
So many times I tried to say
But my heart was afraid
Look at you is all that I can do
Like a silly girl, I stare
'Cause you might leave
Me when I reveal
What my heart is really feeling
I almost pressed the wrong key when I spotted Ron at the entrance with his band members. They're complete! And when I say complete... it means they're with Kreine!
Nang magtagpo ang paningin namin ni Ron ay agad ko siyang pinanlakihan ng mga mata. He just shook his head and walked over to the table where Celestine and Raven were dining.
If I could just say the words
All the secrets in my heart
And in my soul, you'll hear
Will you take me in your arms
Or let me go
Our lovely days
Will they just fade like whispers
In the wind
