Campus Royalties (Kingdom University, #1) | Published under Psicom Publishing

Chapter 41

"Later," mahina kong sagot. "Let's talk later."

He grinned as soon as he heard my answer. "Really?"

I nodded. "Yes. I need to talk to you, too."

"Then—"

"So, what's your order, sir?" muli kong tanong dahil naka-focus na ang lahat sa amin.

"Oh, then, whatever you recommend," he smiled.

"Alright."

I ran toward the kitchen and practically stayed there until the three left. Napahawak ako sa dibdib ko at sinubukang kumalma. He wanted to talk to me, but before that, I had to do something.

This time, I would express my feelings clearly.

***

Around 9 p.m., Lalaine and I clocked out from café duties since we would be performing in a while. We left the café to our head staff and ran toward the backstage.

Spongecola was currently performing, and everyone was jamming to their songs. Halos magwala ang mga tao nang kantahin nila ang Pare Ko at maging kami ay nakikanta rin habang nasa backstage.

Dinedicate naman nila ang last song nila para sa couples.

"Para sa mga may kasamang jowa, at sa magkakaroon ng girlfriend o boyfriend ngayong gabi, para sa inyo 'to!" sigaw ng lead singer nila at muling naghiyawan ang lahat.

"Hey, there's a look in your eyes, must be love at first sight."

Unang line pa lang ay sumabay na agad sa pagkanta ang karamihan. It was quite fun to watch everyone singing along Closer You and I while showing off their partners. Paano ay pinataas nila ang kamay ng mga in a relationship habang magka-holding hands.

After that passionate performance ay tinawag na kami ng emcee at doon ako nakaramdam ng kaba.

"Let's all welcome four of our campus elites and also part of the organizing committee for this event!"

Nang isa-isang tawagin ang pangalan namin ay umakyat kami sa stage. Dahil naka-set up na rin ang instruments ay pumuwesto sila sa kanya-kanya nilang tutugtugin habang tumayo naman ako sa gitna.

"Uhh, good evening, everyone," I nervously greeted, but was greeted back with an excited crowd. Kahit papaano ay medyo nabawasan ang kaba ko dahil sa enthusiasm nila.

"Happy Valentine's! I hope you're all enjoying the night," I continued. Huminga naman ako nang malalim at saka muling tumapat sa mic. "Also, happy birthday, Darryl."

Pagkasabi ko no'n ay naghiyawan ang mga tao at maging ang mga kasama ko sa stage ay binigyan ako ng mapang-asar na tawanan.

Some were confused since I had already revealed weeks ago that our relationship was fake, yet here I was, greeting him in front of everyone. It took me a lot of courage to do that, and I did not regret it.

"This song is for you," I said, and the crowd erupted in cheers.

Kevin led the counting with his drumsticks, and Lalaine and Gisel started the tune.

"I have loved you only in my mind,

But I know that there will come a time,

You'll feel this feeling I have inside."

I sang one of the songs I had written on the scrapbook, and the crowd sang with me. I was a bundle of nerves earlier, but this time, my heart was calm. If I couldn't tell him about my feelings through words, might as well use music to convey it.