The Melody of Missed Chances

ONE SHOT

Since they were kids, Piper and Ethan have always been together, often referred to as childhood friends. As time passed, Piper's feelings gradually grew for Ethan. However, Piper is unaware that Ethan can only reciprocate their relationship with friendship, not a romantic one.

Naisipan ni Piper na mag confess kay ethan sa isang concert ng ben and ben.

"Piper!! Let's go to the Ben and Ben concert. They're going to play 'Pagtingin,' right? Don't you love that song?" Venice asked me.

I immediately nodded and I told her about my plan regarding confessing my feelings to Ethan.

"WWhatttt" Malakas nyang sigaw kaya naman pinatahimik ko s'ya. Nakakahiya pa naman kasi nasa labas kami.

Nahihiya lang umamin si piper but this time she's willing to take a risk,okay lang sa kanya kahit hindi sya sagutin ni ethan.

"Yes, ate, I've liked Ethan since we were kids." Pag amin ko kay ate venice since dalawa lang naman kaming mag kapatid.

"Kaya ka ba bumili ng ticket???" Naka kunot-noo nyang tanong kaya naman nginitian ko na lamang siya.

*****

This is it, the day that i will confess to ethan.

Pagtingin by ben and ben. You can play a background music para mas dama nyo habang binabasa

(the background music is yung part 1:24-2:04)

Wag mo akong sisihin

Mahirap ang tumaya

Dagat ay sisisirin

Kahit walang mapala

'Pag nilahad ang damdamin

Sana 'di magbago ang pagtingin

Aminin ang mga lihim

Sana 'di magbago ang pagtingin

"Ethan, I have something to tell you, I like you." All I hear is the loud thumping of my heart,

Everything happening around me suddenly goes in slow motion.

"I'm sorry,Piper, hanggang kaibigan lang talaga ang kaya kong ibigay sayo" sagot nya sa'kin kaya napangiti na lamang ako.

I suddenly felt heaviness from what he said. Is this really how it feels when rejected? My mood plummeted. I wiped away the tears welling up in my eyes, waiting for the concert to end before I left.

"Ethan, mauuna na ako sumama kasi ang pakiramdam ko" pag dadahilan ko sa kanya, saka pekeng ngumiti.

"Do you want me to drive you home?" concern reflected in his eyes, but I quickly shook my head.

"No, I'm okay. I'll go ahead," I reassured him.

I hurriedly walked away, wiping away the tears escaping from my eyes. I didn't care where my feet would take me, as long as I distanced myself from her.

Pahiwatig

Sana 'di magbago ang pagtingin

Pahiwatig

Sana 'di magbago ang pagtingin

I'm here now in a park, crying like a helpless child mocked or deprived of candy. As I weep, someone extends a handkerchief and places it in my hand. I quickly lift my head to look at him.

"Miss, are you okay?" He ask.

*****

Years have passed since Piper confessed to Ethan. Their friendship remained strong, and now it's Piper's debut. Ethan is part of the 18 dances, taking the 17th dance slot, while Piper's 18th dance partner is her suitor, Kyle. This time, Ethan contemplates confessing to Piper, unaware that she has a suitor. Piper plans to introduce her suitor to Ethan, and Ethan is considering confessing to her now.