Beat of Mellow Hearts (Band Series #2)

Chapter 13 (Silent Tears)

I clenched my fist. For some unknown reason, I have an aversion to people who discriminate their band without even know anything about their story. Hindi ko man sila ganon kakilala pa, pero ramdam na ramdam ko ang passion nila sa pagtutugtog kaya walang sinuman ang may karapatan para pagtawanan at gawing joke ang pangarap nila.

"You're crossing the line Livia," Reywon warned but her face remained innocent as if she didn't say something offensive.

"Don't blame my date, Reywon. She's just stating facts."

Napataas ang kilay ko sa sinabi niya. Nang balingan ko ng tingin si Nihan, he had a smug expression on his face as he gazed at them.

"Paladesisyon ka naman pala e. Bakit di mo na rin palitan pangalan ko?" mapanlokong sambit niya. I thought her words will affect him but it seems like he just took it for fun.

"What can you suggest? Baby? Love? Honey? Name me, I'll gladly accept it."

This Livia girl already had an annoyed face. Hindi niya ata alam na talent ni Nihan ang magpainis ng tao. Gabriel, the guy I hated the most stepped out and walked closer to him as if he was ready to make a fuss.

"You seduced West's girlfriend and now you're flirting with my date? Gara mo ah!" Tinulak niya si Nihan kaya wala sa oras itong napaatras. He lifted his hands in a manner that suggested he had no intention of engaging in a physical altercation.

Kusang napakunot ang noo ko.

Nihan did what?

"Calm down, dude. Your girl spoke to me first, I just replied," natatawang aniya. Kahit kailan talaga ang lalaking 'to, ang mga simpleng salita ay nabibigyan niya ng ibang meaning kapag lumabas mismo sa pasmado niyang bibig.

Bago pa man nila makuha ang buong atensyon ng mga taong narito, ipinaghiwalay na sila ni Reywon pero nagmatigas si Gabriel at nanatili sa harapan ni Nihan. Sa tingin ko ay may binabalak itong gagawin.

"Stop fighting over simple things," he said.

Nihan just wore his playful smile.

"Does your Father even know you're still part of that trash band? You want me to deliver the good news?" nakangising sambit ni Gab.

"Go lang, ihahatid pa kita sa opisina niya. Ako na rin ang bahala sa ticket mo papuntang Japan, all you need to do is to run your mouth," nakapamulsang saad ni Nihan na animo'y walang pakialam sa balak nitong gawin.

Ano bang mangyayari kapag nalaman ng Papa niyang miyembro siya ng banda?

It's not like he will abandon his own son just because of it... or will he?

A smirk escape on Gab's face as he called someone over. He is typically dressed in formal attire, wearing a white dress shirt, black trousers, and a black waistcoat as it is complemented by polished black shoes. He holds the tray of wine glasses with one hand as he walked closer to us.

Nihan's expression became ineffable when he saw the waiter. Familiar rin sakin ang lalaking ito.

He has dark aura, pale lips, and a bit messy hair. Mas matangkad ito ng kaunti kay Nihan at ang kanyang katawan ay sakto lang.

"Oh, aren't you Nihan's bandmate?" sambit ni Lyvia.

"Felix..." Nihan uttered in disbelief.

Mas lumawak ang mga ngiti ni Gab sa nasilayan. Paniguradong may naisip nanaman siyang katarantaduhan tulad ng mga ginawa niya kanina. He just really like being the center of attention.

"Hmm, bandmate? Isang nangangapa sa kahirapan, at isang anak sa labas. What a unique members Trashies have," he stated arrogantly.

"I bet you wouldn't mind if I do this. This is a rare chance for you to taste an expensive wine, thank me,"  he added as he picked a glass and poured it all over Felix, who has nothing to do with him.