Just like what I promised, we are now sitting inside the café. Everythings looking normal, erased the idea of us having magic and power.
"What are you going to sing tonight, Ellion?" I heard Desma asked.
"I don't know yet. I still haven't decided."
"Kahit ano namang kantahin niya, Desma napakaganda pa rin ng kanyang boses. Very enchanting." Sabat ni Abir.
"Napatagal ata ang kapatid mo sa palikuran, Abir." Nagtataka kong tanong rito.
"Sandali lamang at siya'y akin nang susundan."
"What do you think of that guy, Ellion?"
"Si Abir? Napakamaalalahanin niya, Desma. Isa siyang mabuting kaibigan kahit pa minsan ay matabil ang kanyang dila. Bakit mo naitanong?"
"Sa tingin ko nakita ko na ang taong mamahalin ko habang buhay, Ellionai." I heard her giggle.
"Who? Abir?" She gasped and I laughed.
"No! What the hell are you thinking?"
"You were asking about how I think about Abir, Desma. Of course, I wouldn't mind. Abir is a good guy. I just do not know about Adira."
"Not him. I think I'm falling for my master, Ellion." I was surprised at what she said. But I can't.
"You can't tell, Desma."
I know nothing about romantic feelings but I know honesty.
Nang dumating ang magkapatid, dinala ko naman ang sarili sa harap.
"Magandang gabi." Wala akong narinig na tugon kaya nagpatuloy ako. Ang gabi na ang bahalang humusga at hinayaan na lamang ang sariling malunod sa mga kulay ng mga damdamin.
I sang my heart out, Polaris.
I wanna come home
Please have my thoughts drawn
I just wanna leave
And live all the leaves of every...
Every sunshine, sunshine
Of all days.
I paused and took a breath. Taking in the moment and witnessing every emotion there.
I wanna come home
Ill stay gone with my emotions
I just wanna be on my throne
And drown all the colors of every...
Every sunshine, sunshine
Of all days.
I know he's listening right now. And I hate that the song I'm singing right now feels different.
I just wanna go
Take me and my sunshine
Take me home, home, home
Where I belong.
I smiled as I hear the piano being played. After some moment, I felt Adira's hand guiding me towards our seat.
"Woah, you never failed us. Ellionai, what's something you can't do?" Salubong ni Desma nang makaupo ako.
"I can't see, Desma." I replied, as a matter of fact.
"I-I mean, not that, Ellionai." I can tell that she can't find the right words to say and so I told her its fine.
"Are we not going home yet? Akala ko isang kanta lang, Adira?"
"Yes, Ellionai. But can we wait a bit more and listen to the guy playing the piano sing?"
Tumango ako dahil wala namang problema. And I am also a bit curious because he played good. And familiar.
I heard claps and cheers from the crowd, also from my friends. That's when a familiar voice filled the whole room.
I wanna stay
In the darkness I'll play
I don't wanna leave
Just live the moment
His voice. It never changed, still gives me the shivers.
Maple autumn leaves
Polyester sweater
On winter and rains
Have me till the end
I am here
Have me till the end
I wanted to go up there and ask him what he is doing here, but I can't. And I won't.
Love never fades
Clouds and his colors
I wanna stay here
Can you just take me?
And have me till the end.
The song ended, but my tears kept falling. I'm sorry, brother.
"Are you okay? Ellionai, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Adira was already panicking so I spoke.
"I'm okay. Abir, can I borrow a hanky?" Inilagay naman nito sa kamay ko ang hinihingi.
"We should head home, girls. Its also getting late."
That was already hours ago, but I can't take it off my mind. I tried sleeping again but I felt someone's presence. A very familiar one.
"Moyer Iñigo, come out." If it isn't my little king brother.
"Ate..." Naramdaman ko ang paglubog ng kama nang sumampa siya. "I miss you."
"What are you doing here, Moyer?"
"I will leave, Ate. You don't have to worry." Nahimigan ko ang lungkot sa boses nito. "Hindi alam ng palasyo. I escaped."
"You should go now." I replied with finality.
"You don't miss your little brother, Ate? Because I do. I miss my beautiful sister. I miss your singing. I want to play the piano while you sing, again." I want that also.
"I c-cant, I'm sorry."
"You don't want home? Noloier needs their princess, Ate Ellion." I didn't know I was crying not until he cupped my cheeks and dried my tears with his thumb.
"I will come back, Moyer. Just let me heal yet. I want to go home fully healed. Wait for Ate, okay?" I held his hands and brought it to my lips.
"Of course, princess. Sleep now, I will visit you again." He tucked me in bed. And I felt a kiss on my forehead.
I will come home, I promise. Let me forgive myself first.
