String 1: Tugging My Heart Strings (One Shot)

Tugging My Heart Strings (One-Shot)

" You know you cou'ld have passed that audition, if you just sing right?" the guy whispered.

Huh?! He knew about that incident? He was there?! I gave him a look of confusion and panic and he simply nodded. I panicked and my phobia and humiliation kicks in. And before I knew it, I was running on the streets to my house. Not even looking back, or told Cheska that I'll be leaving.

I cried my heart out through the night. Thinking about the humiliation that I've gotten into. I shouldn't have sing! Why , just why?! And what's with that guy, it's the first time I met him and that's what he's gonna say to me?! Seriously?!

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Time passes and my serious annoyance for that guy died down, but it has been replaced with curiosity and that feeling in wanting to meet him again. It's like I've grown attached to him for those short minutes that we sang together.

And truthfully, I'm actually heading to that same cafe at this very moment. It's not because I want to see him or anything, I'm just... hungry...That's all.

As I entered the cafe, everything is just like the time when I first entered here. The decorations, A bunch of customers, and that small stage with some instruments.

I slowly walk my way to the small stage with the instruments. When I get there, I strummed a few strings of the guitar and I secretly smiled remembering that short moment when I sang here.

"Miss, you can play the guitar if you want. Don't be shy~" The waiter said while cleaning the table behind me.

"Ahhh umm... Noo, it's fine. Say umm.. Mister , do you know that guy who sang here a few days ago?" I asked him as I let go of the guitar and put it back to it's place.

" Ohh.. That young man? I believed his name is Leo" He replied, scratching his chin trying to recall the name of that guy.

"Leo, huh? " That's one cool name. It has a nice ring to it.

"Why miss? Do you have a crush on him or something" The waiter asked mischievously.

"Hell no! Pssshh~" I dismiss the nonsense question of the waiter and continued strumming the guitar, pulling it out of its stand.

( This is My Now - Jordin Sparks)

There was a time I packed my dreams away.
Living in a shell, hiding from myself. There was a time when I was so afraid.
I thought I'd reached the end,
But baby that was then
I am made of more than my yesterdays.

*Sh*t! Did I just sing out loud? I noticed that the costumers are looking at my direction and it's quite uncomfortable. *gulp* *

This is my now, and I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around
I can't believe the love I see.
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubt
That was then, this is my now.

*Keep calm, Aiz. Fighting! You can do this . Relax your nerves, you're trembling *Deep Breath* *

I have to decide,
Was I gonna to play it safe.
Or look somewhere deep in side,
Try to turn the tide,
And find the strength to take that step of faith.

This is my now, and I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around
I can't believe the love I see.
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubt
That was then, this is my now.

*As I looked at the cafe's door, there is a familiar silhouette just standing there. And then I realized it's HIM! *

And I have the courage like never before, yeah.
I've settled for less now I'm ready for more,
Ready for more.

* This time he's smiling at me, giving me a thumbs up. What's with this guy? But in some kind of way his gesture, makes me feel motivated and confident. Weird. *

This is my now, and I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around I can't believe the love I see.
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubt
That was then, this is my now.I'm living in the moment
I look around I can't believe the love I see.
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubt
That was then, this is my now.
This is my now.

As I ended the song, I'm quite surprised with the reaction I get from the audience in the cafe. They are cheering for me and clapping. I'm quite star struck for the moment, it makes me feel embarrassed and happy.

Then I look at the guy named Leo. He's smiling really wide, it's like he's genuinely happy for me. I mouthed a genuine " Thank You" to him from a far . And he then nodded and flashed a genuine smile that unknowingly makes my heart flutter in some kind of way.

Thank you for Tugging My Heart Strings, Leo.

THE END~

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