A Reviving Vocal

XXXIX - Ebb

"Eumeleia, are you ready?" Tanong sa'kin ng nanay ko habang nagsasalita si Daddy sa stage. Nakatayo lang kami dito ng tahimik at hinihintay na matapos yung speech niya.

I smiled as I answered her. "Yes."

And then she started her usual speech to me as well. "I want you to do this seriously, Eumeleia. If you ever make a mistake, I will never let you and your so-called band mates see each other again. Just sing, play the piano, and finish your performance and let the people admire you for your skills. I want you to let the people see that we have a great family." She stopped in her words but continued after thinking. "I also want you to protect our name."

Family? Yun ba ang sinasabi niyong pamilya?

All you think about is fame and fortune. Wala nang iba. Mas ginusto niyo pang mabuhay kasama ang marami niyong pera kaysa kami. Buo nga ang pamilya natin, hindi niyo naman kami mahal. Wala naman kayong pakielam sa'min ni Cy.

Mas mahal niyo pa nga ata yung boses ko kaysa sa'kin. Mas masaya pa kayong naririnig yung boses ko kaysa makita niyo ako, 'diba? Pero kahit na ganun, pinipilit kong gamitin yung boses ko para lang sa inyo.

"Eumeleia, it's time. Make a mistake - you will never see your band mates again. Understand?"

Oras na nga talaga para magbago.

I nodded in agreement.

"Please, let this work." I muttered under my breath.

'The crowd's roaring

I can feel my heart beat racing.

I'm nervous

Yet, I'm also very excited.'

Erratic thoughts are now moving around in my head as I walked on stage. Even though the people were clapping so loud, my hearing was blocked up because of my heartbeat.

This special day has come, a super special day!

I am going to do my best to finish my song for them.

I hope they'll be happier this time.'

I sat gently on the bench and opened the casing of the black and white keys that laid beautifully on the acacia wood grand piano. I re-arranged the microphone to my desired height, clearing my throat as I put it away slightly. Looking at my surroundings made my heart flutter a little bit - they will be able to hear my voice one last time.

I sang my heart out to relieve some bad memories in my head and it became so peaceful all of a sudden. A minute ago, anger filled my heart but somehow, the relaxing sound coming from the piano and singing definitely removed it away instantly. Now all I could think about is, when will this stop?

"...say you won't let go of me

And tightly hold me so

Your smile won't be for me

You'll be a memory"

As I was nearing the last part of the song, I felt my vocal cords tighten and it hurt a lot. Despite that, I continued singing until I was already losing my voice. Struggling through pressing the black and white keys was hard, however when I saw Aisha watching, I felt really, really, happy. At least I know someone loves me truly. I smiled at her sincerely.

Finally... please, let this work. I thought.

"Just one more time

Before your warmth completely disappears

Hold me... in... y-y-"

I woke up from someone poking me on my shoulder.

Binuksan ko yung mata ko ng dahan-dahan habang inaayos yung buhok ko na nakaharang sa nakikita ko. Itinaas ko na yung ulo ko para tingnan kung sino yung nangangalabit.

Just... why is he here again?

"Eumeleia..." Nag-salita na si Reece habang nakaupo sa harapan ko. Nasa classroom pa rin ako dahil gusto ko munang matulog, akala ko nakauwi na lahat ng kaklase ko, hindi pa pala.

"Makakapunta ka ba sa Championship -" Tumigil siya at nagtaka naman ako. "T-Teka, bakit ka umiiyak? S-Sorry kung-" Tumayo na ako at kinuha yung mga gamit ko. Hindi...

Hindi ko pa rin siya kayang harapin.

Naririnig ko siyang sinisigaw yung pangalan ko pero hindi ko siya nililingon. Binuksan ko na yung pinto ng classroom at pagka-liko ko sa kaliwa, nakita ko si Rain na nakatayo. Tinakpan niya yung bibig ko at hinila papunta sa kabilang classroom, sinara niya yung pinto at nag-tago na kami.

The loud footsteps from Reece earlier decreased so I took off Rain's hand from my mouth. Ilalabas ko pa lang sana yung phone ko kaya lang bigla siyang nag-salita.

"Sorry nakarinig ako. Ibibigay ko ulit sa'yo 'tong journal eh."

Tinitigan ko lang yung journal sa kamay niya. I don't even know why. Nagulat pa ako lalo nung hinawakan niya yung kamay ko, binuksan yung palad at inilagay doon yung journal.

Nakatayo lang kami ng halos isang minuto, kaya binuksan ko na lang yung journal - pinigilan naman niya ako. "'W-Wag mong basahin dito." Nagtaka naman ako sa sinabi niya. Ang gulo.

There was another silence but then he turned around and said, "Sige, aalis na 'ko." After that, he opened the door and left immediately.

I took this opportunity to read the notebook quickly and scanned through the pages. Right below where I answered him back, he added two more sentences... and a white flower.

'There's a daisy attached in this journal. Do you remember that?'

end of chapter thirty nine

A/N: Yung kanta po nasa multimedia kung gusto niyo pakinggan. Yung last chorus na lang nilagay ko kasi ang haba nung lyrics eh sayang yung space hahaha :3 XD

nux may flower hahaha :>

magf-fangirl muna ako sa latest episode ng exo next door. kai is the king of seduction!! lasjdl;ald;a