I havent seen her for a week now due to her very busy schedule. Rehearsal, hosting here and there, guest in a radio station, model in her favorite clothing brand, tour here and there, plus demo of her songs, write songs at night. I shook my head for the nth time as I go over her sched.
Minsan naawa na ako sa kanya. Wala na siyang tulog and all that pero she never stop. She never really stop. Well, i clearly understand that she's living the life she has been dreaming for a long time pero sana maisip din niya to take a break. But anyway, wala akong magagawa.
Im on my way to our network station for a meeting. Im clueless about this one. My manager asked me to come and so Im on my way.
"Moe!" John, my manager, gave me a huge smile as I entered the room.
"Hi po!" I greeted him as I wave to everyone.
We sat after that and talked about what happened on my 3 months or so journey.
I told them what I exactly did and afterwhich, He asked me if its okay to feature it in a certain paper. I agreed not because i need to but I really want the people to see what happened on that journey of mine. So we set an interview date for it and afterwhich we talked about me writing an album again.
"Moe, antagal mong nawala. Dont you think it's about time to step onstage and be on the limelight once again?" John looked at me in the eyes.
"At least give me a week to think about it, but sure. 70% of my decision is positive!" I pulled a smile on my face and John jumped to his seat.
"Im so happy!!! Welcome back, Moe. Welcome back!" He uttered as he gave me a hug.
"Nakakamiss din po palang magsulat, gumawa ng kanta at kumanta," then i fell into that deep realization.
"Pag nasa puso mo naman talaga kasi, hindi ganun kadaling nawawala. Gaya ni Julie," good segue John. I chuckled.
"Iba kasi pala talaga pag mahal mo," I teased. He laughed.
"Speaking of, nasa 12 th floor siya. Nagrerecord daw," he suddenly added.
Okay lang kaya na puntahan ko siya? Or. Busy kasi. Pero. Sige.
I then excuse myself and went inside the elevator as i pressed the 12 button.
I knocked and somebody immediately opened the door for me. Tita Tracy, Julie's manager. Kung sinuswerte naman talaga ako. My smile was really wide when Tita Tracy let me in but I have to hide and told her to not tell Julie that im here. Gusto ko lang ulet siyang makitang mag record.
I looked for a place to stay while she's recording. She started with her first ooohs and go on.
Her eyes was closed, her hands holding her headphone, her red lips an inch away from the michrophone, her voice was really amazing. Day by day, mas lalo akong naiinlove sa kanya.
Dont let them hurt you, you're stronger than you realize.
A diamond you are in my eyes..
The song goes on. I took out my iphone and took her a picture while singing and after a few minutes, she's done.
"Iwan ko muna kayo," Tita Tracy whispered. I nodded and said thank you. Everyone in the room left so there's just Julie and me.
She was holding her phone when i took a light steps towards her. I covered her eyes with my hands. She was surprised and held my hand tightly.
I cleared my throat and tried my very best to change the tone of my voice and asked, "Sino ako?"
"Oh my God, tell me you're not a killer,"she chuckled and i joined in.
"Direk, ikaw ba toh?" she asked. Mali.
"Err, Kuya Ian? Dad? Will?" she tried. Wala pa rin.
There was a moment of silence. I didnt speak. I guess she's trying to listen thouroughly to my breathing until....
"Aaaah," i felt her smile. Her cheeks moved.
"I miss you." She held my palm and i loosen my grip.
I held her by the waist and turned her around to see her fully.
"I miss you," i answered and i felt her hands run behind my neck.
I leaned in to press my lips on hers. At first, she didnt move but after a few seconds, she closed our distance and kissed me back. I smiled and so did she. She bit my lip and I giggled. As a revenge, i kissed her deeper and my arms carressed her back.
We both chuckled after gasping for air.
"im so happy youre here," she started.
"Diamond In My Eyes hmmm?" i kissed the tip of her nose.
"Oof, you watched me record one of my songs?" she was smiling but there was something in her voice that sounds like you-shouldnt-be-here.
"Masama bang gusto kitang makitang kumanta?"
"Hindi naman pero.. Surprise sana kasi yung mga songs na iba including Diamond In My Eyes sa album, pero andito ka na, narinig mo na, its okay," her eyes are so beautiful. I cant help but stare.
"Quit staring, Magalona," she said as she shook her head, giggling.
"You cant blame me for doing that. Your eyes really looked so beautiful, love. Cant help myself." i winked at her.
"Tama na yan," she held my face.
"So.. Who are you dedicating that song to?" bigla kong natanong. Bigla tuloy nag iba yung facial expression niya.
"Nah, i kidd, love. Na-curious lang ako," binawi ko yung tanong ko pero bigla siyang sumagot, "YOU ARE."
This girl really is full of surprises and its really funny how she can easily change my mood in just a single second.
I sighed as I pulled her into a hug.
"I'll meet Mom, tomorrow." i've decided.
"I know it's hard to decide but it's time to free your heart from pain and heartache, Moe. Everything will be fine," and then she kissed my cheeks.
"I guess I wanna go home now and lets talk about this over coffee," she looked up at me as I nodded.
It would be a long night with this one. I sighed and smiled.
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A diamond you are in my eyes.
