Begin Again
Danarine's Point of view
I'm aloof these past few days.
Kung wala ako sa Committee ay nasa library ako to study. Iniiwasan ko silang lahat. I don't know why. Siguro kasi nahihiya ako sa inasta ko noong Senior's ball. Lalo na kay Lance, hindi na siya bumalik sa bahay after that confrontation. Ethan didn't visit me. He just texted that they are busy because of their upcoming new album.
"Danie nandito ka lang pala." Cams said. She's whispering, nasa library kasi kami.
"Hi Cams. What do you need?"
Nagulat si Cams sa sinabi ko.
I don't want to sound rude but that's what came out of my mouth.
"I don't know what's the problem Dan.. Papalagpasin ko yung attitude mo ngayon. Because I need your help.."
"I'm sorry Cams.."
"It's okay. Tell me everything when you're ready. But for now, please sing again.. Absent na naman yung singer naman. Tatanggalin ko na yun! Hmp!"
Mahina kong isinara ang librong binabasa. Once in a blue moon lang talaga siya makausap ng matino. Hmp!
Maybe it will be a worth trying again. I want to sing again. I just realised it when I saw how happy Mickey singing that night.
"Sure, I'll do it."
"YEY! Oops.. Sorry."
Napatingin ang ibang estudyante kay Cams. She did a peace sign and sit back again. Mabuti na lang hindi kami pinagalitan nung masungit na librarian.
We discussed about the song I'm going to sing. Lahat ay Taylor Swift songs, one of my fave singer. Requested daw ng ibang students. Nagpoll siya sa social media and many choose the latter.
....
I'm getting nervous looking on the wall clock. Malapit na maglunch break. Ilang minuto na lang tutunog na muli ang bell.
*kriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnggggg*
I quickly stand up. Naglakad ako palabas ng classroom.
I don't need to hide right? This is my decision. I want to stand up for myself. I want to sing again.
"Dana heading somewhere?"
Tanong sa akin ni Ethan na nakasalubong ko sa daan. Behind him is Lance. Umiwas siya ng tingin sa akin.
"Uh.. Sa broadcast room.."
Lance look at me again. Mentioning the broadcast room caught his attention.
"I gotta go."
Nagmadali muli akong maglakad. I don't even let Ethan talk again. When I got inside the broadcast room, ay naabutan ko si Cams na nag aayos ng microphone. There's no one else inside except us two.
"Ready Danie?" She asked when I sat down next to her.
"Ready.."
I said to her with a thumbs up. She pressed a button, turning the on-air lights.
"Happy lunch students! It's time for our mid-week requested songs. This is your DJ Cams playing your favorite songs with our special guest singer, Miss President of the Committee, Danarine Grimley.. Here's our first song.."
I agreed to Camilla when she'll mention my name. After this broadcast I'm going to face a lot of questions. I'm ready now.
Camilla plays the music..
