One Last Song (R18)

CHAPTER 4

His words stayed in my mind. Ano 'yon? Mukha ba akong malungkot?

I stared myself at the mirror. I don't look lonely at all. Bakit nya nasabi yon? I'm so confused. I'm thinking of something pero I stopped myself. I mean at 22 he's already successful, my work, business and all, I mean they say I look like mom, she's really pretty pero I'm still young. I don't look like sixteen I know pero I know girls in the city look far beyond me.

Monday came and our principal gathered all of the students at the gymnasium. I kinda know what this is all about. She'll  give me a congratulatory message.

"Good morning students, we are all here to congratulate a talent that helped our school to be acknowledged not just here in Davao but in this country, Valeria International School is proud to have Ms. Margareth Natalia dela Rea as one of the front act last Friday in an international concert held at the coliseum."

Applause roared throughout the gym and I can't help but widen my smile. I am so overwhelmed. Happy is even an understatement.

Mom received a lot of scouting message, there's one time where a scout went to our house and told us that she can help me in showbiz. Kuya declined the offer though, he said I should focus first in graduating and if I am at age then I can do whatever I want.

I couldn't agree more. Kuya is building a house in QC. I am so excited kasi we are avoiding our house in Laguna. We don't want to bump to dad again. I mean, we're avoiding his new family. If he's happy to his new family then so be it.

"I've heard there's a transferee and he's hot." Tina whispered while we are waiting for our next teacher.

"Baka fake news? Half na ng semester, papayag ba ang school sa transferees?"

"Di mo sure"

"Pero sabagay international school to, pera-pera lang ang usapan"

We both laugh at the thought. Our teacher arrived ..finally!

"Class good morning, sorry I'm late, I dropped by the principals office and helped your new classmate to fix his things. This is Harper Aven Cuesta, your new classmate. He transferred here from England, he's half English and half Filipino. I hope you all treat him well. Mr. Cuesta would you like to introduce your self more?"

"It's fine. Just call me Harper, I'm good. Where will I seat?"

So rumor has it. He's a hunkee.

"You can seat there near the window next to Ms. Margareth."

And since the only vacant seat next to window is mine, he immediately seat next to me. I didn't want to take that spot tho, mabilis akong madistract sa mga field activities.

His move were fast and concise. Like he's a pro in everything that he do.

Tina at my back is throwing he's pencil at me 'accidentally' but I know what she's up to. I looked back at her.

"Cyst, potential lovelife ko na to, support your friend. Palit tayo ng seats please."

It's okay for me tho. I support her. I raised my hand. "Yes Margareth?"

"Ahm ma'am can I exchange seats with Ms. Ong?" I said smoothly without looking at my seatmate. He's looking at me darkly, I can sense it from my peripheral vision.

"Why? Is something bothering you?"

"Ah ma'am I'm kind of dizzy from the sunlight po kasi, if it's okay?"

"Oh I see. It's okay with me. Is it okay with you Harper?"

He switched his full attention to me and whispered. "I haven't seated for even five minutes yet you're too disturbed by my presence? Am I too much to you miss?"