Sad Song (Montefierro Series #1)

SS035

SS035: Can't Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley

"So, Xyvier, totoo ba 'yung kumakalat na chismis na nagkabalikan daw kayo ng ex mo na iniwan ka five years ago?"

I pursed my lips. I never knew that a talkshow can be this heart pounding to watch. Para akong nanonood ng horror movie dahil 'di ko maiwasang makaramdam ng nerbiyos sa bawat isasagot nila.

On the other hand, Xyvier was just sitting comfortably on his chair. Sa tingin ko ay mas kinakabahan pa ang mga ka-banda niya para sakanya. The side of his lips rose before helding on to his mic to answer.

"Yes."

Nagsigawan ang mga audience. Kahit hindi iyon masyadong rinig mula dito sa tv ay alam kong napakalakas ng sigawan nila d'on sa studio. I was already biting the tip of my nails. Kinakabahan na talaga ako!

"She's the same girl who was with you n'ong nagsisimula pa lang kayong banda, right? The girl who sang with you on your debut showcase at Araneta five years ago?" The interviewer continued to ask.

This time, Xyvier answered right away with another 'yes'.

"May I know her name?"

Nagkatinginan na sila Xyvier, Stan, Izrael at Rocky bago sila nagtawanan. Xyvier brushed his hair back using his fingers before helding his mic up again. Mukhang nagdadalawang-isip na siya ngayon. I know he might not say my name because that just means people coming after me. 'Pag nalaman ng lahat ang pangalan ko ay baka sugurin nila ang mga social medias ko. And who knows? Baka mismong address ko ay malaman pa nila.

"Ayoko na siyang idamay pa sa ginagawa naming banda. Let's just say that she's my sky. That's it. I want her to have a peaceful life." Xyvier answered seriously.

"Ano namang masasabi mo tungkol sa issue na umiikot na bumalik lang daw siya sa'yo dahil sa kasikatan mo?" The interviewer leaned closer to him this time, halatang curious din sa isasagot niya.

Tumingin ng diretso si Xyvier sa camera bago ngumiti ng kaunti. Tinagilid niya ang ulo niya bago humarap ulit sa nag-i-interview.

"She was there before even if I had nothing to offer. She became my wall and she gave her full support on me so that I can reach my dreams. Besides, she's a woman of her own now. Who knows, she may be richer than me. She doesn't need my fame nor my money," seryosong saad niya.

Tumango ang interviewer. "Kung gan'on, anong masasabi mo sa mga nagpapakalat ng issue pati sa mga fans na tinalikuran ka dahil sa balitang ito?"

Tumingin si Xyvier ng diretso sa kawalan bago umismid. "It's their choice. I mean, mahal ko sila. Pero hindi nila hawak ang buhay ko. I'll live my life the way I want it to be. And that means, I'm living my life with her in it."

Nagkaroon ulit ng sigawan. Halatang namangha ang interviewer sa naging sagot niya. Pagkatapos n'on ay um-agree na lang ang interviewer bago na lumipat sa ibang member ng banda para magtanong.

D'on na ako nakahinga ng maluwag. It's a relief that Xyvier was able to handle the questions smoothly. I don't know if people will take it negatively. But I'm just proud of Xyvier kasi hindi siya tulad ng ibang artistang pinapaikot ang buhay nila sa showbiz. It's clear to Xyvier that he's still in control of his own life. And he's not scared of what other people will say about him. That's my man.

"Teh, ano 'yang pinapanood mo? The Grudge? Takot na takot?" pagpuna sakin ni Aeika.

I just rolled my eyes at her. Tumayo na ako para tumungo sa kitchen at makakuha ng makakain. Okay naman na ako ngayon na tapos na ang mga tanong kay Xyvier tungkol sakin. Para akong nabunutan ng tinik sa dibdib nang inamin na ni Xyvier na nagkabalikan na nga kami sa publiko. I think we're already getting there. Konti na lang, magse-settle na kami.