He starts singing. He's just looking in my eyes. Like he's singing just for me. Its making me conscious. Alam ko naman ang atensyon ng lahat ay nasa amin.
So stop time right here in the moonlight..
'Cause I don't ever wanna close my eyes..
After the chorus is my turn singing. I am confident on my voice but why do I feel so nervous beside him?
Without you, I feel broke
Like I'm half of a whole
Without you, I've got no hand to hold
Without you, I feel torn
Like a sail in a storm
Without you, I'm just a sad song
I'm just a sad song..
"Your turn.." He mouthed. I exhaled and try to calm myself..
With you, I fall..
It's like I'm leaving all my past and silhouettes up on the wall
With you, I'm a beautiful mess
It's like we're standing hand and hand with all our fears up on the edge..
Ngumiti si Lance sa akin, tumingin siya harapan namin. I did the same. I saw my parents reaction when they heard me sing again. They're happy. Beside them is kuya Sev, Cors, Cams and Steph approving me. Tita Ice and tito Charles are smiling too. Saying they are proud of me.
So stop time right here in the moonlight..
'Cause I don't ever wanna close my eyes..
Binaling ko muli ang mga mata ko kay Lance. Pero nakatingin na pala siya sa akin. I just got lost in his eyes while singing.
Without you, I feel broke
Like I'm half of a whole
Without you, I've got no hand to hold
Without you, I feel torn
Like a sail in a storm
Without you, I'm just a sad song..
You're the perfect melody
The only harmony I wanna hear
You're my favourite part of me
With you standing next to me
I've got nothing to fear
Without you, I feel broke
Like I'm half of a whole
Without you, I've got no hand to hold
Without you, I feel torn
Like a sail in a storm
Without you, I'm just a sad song
Without you, I feel broke
Like I'm half of a whole
Without you, I've got no hand to hold
Without you, I feel torn
Like a sail in a storm
Without you, I'm just a sad song, I'm just a sad song..
Our voice blended well. Nagsasagutan kami sa ibang parts ng kanta na para bang iyon talaga ang nararamdaman namin. The song ended and my family and tita Ice's guests gives a standing ovation and warm applauses.
I feel so happy. This is the best moment of my life. Having to sing with my favorite band infront of my family is the best experience.
We said thank you to everyone and go down from the mini stage. Pinalibutan agad ako ng relatives namin. They are still in shock when they knew how great my voice is. They we're asking how did I got close to the band. Who is my voice coach? Can I recommend them, and such..
"Excuse me po. Relatives I'm going to borrow Dan." Kuya Sev to the rescue.
"Thank you kuya! Parang gusto na nila akong lapain sa mga tanong nila."
It's scary kaya!
"You're welcome Dan. I'm so proud of you." He said.
Lumapit sa amin sina Mama. They instantly hug me.
"We're proud of you darling." Papa said.
Oh! I want to cry. This was supposed to be tita Ice's moment. When they let go of me si tita naman ang yumakap sa akin.
"You owe me Dan.. You steal my party.." Tita seriously said.
"I-I'm sorry tita. I didn't--"
"Hush.. I'm just kidding. Bagay kayong dalawa Dan, even your voices." She hug me tighter before letting go.
Bagay kami? My face instantly heated. I never thought tita would say that. When everybody got busy talking again, ay hinanap ko siya. Did he go inside the house? I look around pero wala talaga.
"Dan! Looking for them?" Steph asked.
"Uh.. Yeah.."
"Nandoon sila tree house natin dati. They don't want to disturbed tita Ice's party daw kaya sila umalis agad. Go."
"Thanks Steph. Tell Corrine and Camilla too."
I hugged her and run towards our old tree house. Nasa backyard ito nina Cams. I need to enter the house so I can get to the backyard. The garden is on the front yard.
"Ma'am Dan may kailangan po kayo?" One of tita Ice's helper asked. Tatlo lang din ang helper nila kasi hindi naman sila ganoon karami sa bahay like us.
I'm getting thirsty.. Inom muna ako ng tubig bago sila puntahan.
"Inom lang po ako ng water.."
"Okay Ma'am, hindi na kita matutulungan. Ipinapahatid pa sa akin ito ni Ma'am Ice.." She said.
"It's okay po. I can manage."
Nagmadali na siyang lumabas after what I've said. Alam ko na naman ang pasikut-sikot dito sa bahay nila Cams. I'd grew up in here!
When I got to the kitchen, I immediately get a glass and open the fridge. Kanina pa ako nauuhaw pero ngayon ko lang naramdaman talaga. I'm so overwhelmed to what I'm feeling.
"Ahh! I don't know that I'm so--"
Halos mabitawan ko ang baso nang makita siya sa harapan ko. Nakaupo siya sa stool sa counter top. A smile plastered on his face. Kami lang ang nandito sa kitchen!
"W-What are you doing there?! Akala ko nasa tree house ka? I mean kayo?" I stuttered! Kinakabahan na naman ako!
"Ang tagal mo dumating.. Umuwi na 'yung iba. Nagpaiwan ako. We still have an early rehearsal tomorrow. Samahan mo ako bukas?"
Tumayo siya mula sa kinauupuan niya at nagsimulang maglakad papunta sa akin. I want to ask what will I do there? But I can't speak. I want to ask what are we ba? Are we dating?
"Dan.."
I'm lost in my thoughts again. Napansin ko na he's closing the gap between us. He wrap his arms on my waist. His perfume instantly hit my nose and I'm already getting addicted to that scent.
"Lance.." Tawag ko sa kanya.
Ipinatong niya ang kanyang ulo sa balikat ko. Hindi ko tuloy makita ang mukha niya.
"Five minutes lang Dan.. I'm tired.. And I'm feeling guilty.."
Guilty?
Feeling guilty of what?
to be continued..
Chapter Twenty Three
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