La Cuevas #3: Beautiful Scars

Chapter 30

Maraming typo 'to kasi 'di ko na inedit, next time na lang. Sorry for the late update, I've been busy with my school works and other things. Keep safe and ily!
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"Okay ka lang?"

I parted my lips open to answer Lea beside me, but my eyes were fixed to Luke who's walking away from the stage now. I'm supposed to respond, but couldn't process the right words. He's holding his guitar as he walked quickly to the backstage as if he's running out of time.

"Gosh! Ire-release ba 'yun?!"

"OMG MAY SOLO SIYA!!!"

"Si Sage kaya?!"

"Ang ganda!! Hindi ko masyadong naintindihan pero ang ganda!"

"Ingay kasi, pota!"

The crowed was still loud, they were screaming and talking about the new song he just played. They were praising his voice, guitar skills, emotions and of course, visual.

I gulped and inhaled deeply before turning to Lea who's now looking at me with worried eyes. I smiled and gave her a reassuring look.

"Excuse me, I think I need to go to the rest room." I said and glanced at Gavin who's watching us beside his girlfriend.

"I can come with you, para hindi ka mawala—"

I held her shoulder and shook my head, "It's fine, really. I'm also gonna make some calls." Pagdadahilan ko at hindi na hinintay ang isasagot niya.

"Are you sure?" Pahabol na tanong ni Lea pero hindi na ako sumagot. Mabilis ko silang tinalikuran at sumiksik palabas ng puwesto namin. Nahirapan ako sa paglalakad dahil masyadong maraming tao. Malilikot ang mga babae at hindi nila naririnig ang pag-e-excuse ko.

Kyo told me once, that if I found myself trapped in a crowed and couldn't get pass through, I just have to look at the very direction I am heading to and don't look down. So I instantly raised my chin up and used my hands to make my own way between the line of people. I gazed at the direction of the exit and it worked. The people immediately pulled themselves to the sides and gave me enough way so I could pass through.

When I reached the exit, I just smiled at the guard and showed him the seal on my wrist. He nodded and let me get out of the dome.

The moment I stepped my feet outside, I automatically let out my heavy breath. I didn't notice that I've been holding my breath for some seconds now. I ran my fingers through my hair and walked lazily on the quiet hall. Wala nang tao sa labas dahil gabi na, at halos lahat ay abala para sa concert. It's actually my first time going here so I'm not very familiar with the place.

I couldn't find the way to the restroom so I didn't bother. Gusto ko sanang maghugas ng kamay. Sobrang lamig na ng kamay ko sa kaba.

Napatitig nalang ako sa kawalan habang nagpe-play sa utak ko 'yung kanta. Sa loob ng limang taon, ay hindi ko na muling narinig iyon. Dahil isang beses ko lang iyong narinig noon, ay pakiramdam ko isa lamang iyong panaginip. Ni hindi ko na maalala ang eksaktong mga tono. Ngayon nalang na tinugtog niya ulit.

Nakakapanghina na makita siyang ginagawa ang matagal niya nang pangarap. Sa sobrang proud at sakit na nararamdaman ko, ay hindi ko na alam ang gagawin.

Sa nagdaang mga taon, ay pinaghandaan ko na ang araw na ito. Alam kong darating ang araw na magkikita kaming muli, pero iba pala talaga kapag nandito na. Iba pala talaga 'yung kaba kapag totoong nangyayari na.