School is finally done. Free na sila to do whatever they want kasi tapos na rin yung last conference na nilaruan ni Den. Tonight's Maroon 5's concert and super excited si Alyssa about it.
"San ka nga ulit nakahanap ng ticket, Ly?" Paulo asked.
"Oo nga. Parang nung isang araw paiyak ka na kasi wala kang mahanapan ah." Sabi naman ni Nicko.
"A friend gave me." Ly answered.
"Yan ba yung Deej?" Nicko asked. Alyssa nodded. "Baka, may gusto sayo yun ah? Pabigay-bigay pa ng ticket. Alam ba ni Den yan?"
"Of course. We were together when he gave it to me. Tsaka, dalawa yung binigay. Tig-isa kami ni Den." Ly said. "Or, I don't know. Maybe, he thought na I'll give the other ticket to Jovee. Okay lang naman kasi kasama naman namin si LA at si Jovee."
"Sus. Hindi pa rin ba tapos yan? I thought you're gonna make everyone know na about you and Den?" Paulo asked.
"Siyempre, we have to take things slowly and as careful as possible. We're not thinking about what others are gonna say anymore. We're thinking about Jovee and LA. We don't wanna hurt them. Though, we know na whatever happens, masasaktan at masasaktan pa rin sila. Pero basta, we just wanna be careful to atleast, spare them from too much heartbreak." Page-explain ni Alyssa sa mga kuya niya.
"Kayo bahala. Malaki na kayo, kaya niyo na yan." Nicko said and chuckled. "But, that Deej guy? I think dito sila nakatira. Diba, you showed us a picture of him before? I think I saw him the other day sa court ng village. Naglalaro mag-isa."
"Oh? Di niya nabanggit sakin yun. Why would he, anyway, diba?" Ly chuckled. "Baka bagong lipat?"
"Anong gagong lipat?" Paulo joked.
"Kuya naman. Mabait naman yung tao eh. You just don't know him, yet. I'm sure if you get to know him, magkakasundo kayo kasi he loves basketball so much just like the three of you." Sabi ni Alyssa at tinaas-baba pa ang kilay niya sa mga kapatid niya.
"Siguro nga. Pero kasi, kamukha mo talaga siya eh. I don't feel good sa mga taong kamukha mo." Nicko said.
"Grabe! Kamukha ko din kaya kayo!" She said.
"Ate! Kuya Paulo! Kuya Nicko!" They heard Kian call from the living room.
"Ano na naman?" Nicko shouted back. Di sila tumatayo kasi they're playing here sa game room. Saturday ngayon and their dad let them stay at home. "Taas ka dito sa game room!"
"Galing bang court yan?" Ly asked.
"Oo. Kasama si Mosh." Paulo answered. "May balak dina atang mag-UAAP yung dalawa eh." He chuckled.
"Pwede naman." Ly said.
The door opened and Kian went in pero di siya mag-isa.
"Ate! Kuya!" He said and sinipa ang mga kapatid niya kasi hindi siya pinapansin kahit alam na nakapasok na siya.
"Ano ba? Naglalaro kami Kian oh!" Ly said. "Ano bang problema mo?"
"Akala ko kasama mo si Mo--" Paulo stopped when he saw na may kasama si Kian. Di kasi siya naglalaro at nanonood lang sa dalawa kaya siya na ang unang pumansin kay Kian. "--sh."
"Kuya, si Kuya Deej pala. We met him sa court kanina lang." Kian said.
"Hello po!" Deej said and smiled at Paulo.
Paulo stood up and pinatay yung nilalaro nung dalawa.
"Kuya!" Nicko said.
"What the? Kuya, bakit mo pinatay? I'm winning na oh!" Ly said. Di niya pa rin napapansin si Deej.
"Kasi may bisita tayo." Paulo said.
"Bisita eh si Kia--Deej?" Ly said.
"Diba, sabi ko sayo meron eh." Paulo said. Deej smiled at Ly.
She stood up from the couch and nilpitan si Deej.
"What are you doing here?" She asked.
"Niyaya ako ni Kian eh. Ayaw mo ba ko dito? Sorry, una na--"
"No, no. I was just surprised to see you here." Ly said. "Tara sa baba." She said and nagsibaba na nga sila.
"Bat mo sinama yan dito?" Nicko whispered to Kian habang pababa sila.
"Wala lang. Kilala niya daw kasi si Ate Ly eh. Niyaya ko." Kian answered.
"Upo ka muna diyan. Kuha lang ako ng pagkain." Ly said.
"Ay, wag na, Aly. Okay lang." Deej said.
"Pagkain ko kukunin ko." She said.
"U-uh. Sabi ko nga. Sorry." Deej said and held his nape. Natawa naman sila Nicko dahil dun.
Pagbalik ni Alyssa, may dala siyang tray na may lamang juice at tinapay.
"Oh, kain ka. Joke lang yun. Hahaha. Sayo talaga yan." She said and sat beside him on the couch.
"Hindi, okay lang talaga." He said.
"Sasayangin mo effort ko mag-prepare niyan? Umuwi ka na kung ganun." Ly said.
"H-hindi. Sabi ko nga, kakainin na eh." He said sabay kuha sa tinapay at kinain yun.
"Uy, ayaw pang umuwi." Ly joked and nudged him. "So, bakit ka nga andito?"
"Sinama ko nga siya, ate. Nakalaro kasi namin siya ni Mosh. Niyaya ko lang." Si Kian na yung sumagot.
"Alam mo bang kapatid ko 'to?" Ly asked.
"Yeah. He told me." Deej answered.
"Kaya ka siguro sumama, no? You wanna know kung saan ako nakatira. Ikaw ah!" Ly said.
Lagi niya kasing inaasar si Deej kasi alam niyang hindi naman totoo since si Kath nga yung gusto niya. Kung di niya alam na may ibang gusto 'to, di niya naman maaasar ng ganito eh.
"Oo, medyo. Kakalipat lang kasi namin dito about a month ago. So, nacurious lang din ako when I found out na dito ka pala nakatira." He answered.
"Uhm, taas lang kami ah? Enjoy kayo diyan." Paulo said.
"Kuya?" Sabi naman ni Nicko.
"Tara na. Hayaan mo na sila diyan." Paulo said at tumaas na nga sila.
"Ako rin, ate. Ligo muna ako. Kuya Deej." Kian said.
"Sige lang." Deej said and smiled at him.
"Ay, Ly. Sabi nga pala ni Den, pupunta siya dito in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!" Paulo said at tumakbo papasok sa kwarto niya. Sabay namang may kumatok sa pinto nila Alyssa.
"Bab--" Ly covered Den's mouth kasi baka marinig siya ni Deej. "Why?" She asked and peeked inside.
"Hi, Den!" He said and waved at her.
"Why is he here?" Den asked. Sinarado ni Alyssa yung pinto at pumasok sila ni Den.
"Taga dito ka rin pala, Den?" Deej asked.
"Oo. Ikaw, taga dito ka?" Mataray na tanong ni Den.
"A-ah, oo. Kakalipat lang, mga one month na rin." He answered and awkwardly smiled. Parang natakot kay Den.
"Ahh." Den said and sat on the couch opposite to where Deej is sitting sabay uminom ng juice. "Eh, bat ka andito?"
"Den." Ly said.
"Nagtatanong lang eh." Den said sabay kuha naman nung tinapay. "Penge ah." She said and smiled at him. He just nodded. Napailing na lang si Alyssa kasi she knows na Den's really trying to make him feel bad for going here. Bitch Den mode on. "Bat kayo lumipat?"
"Uhm, nalipat kasi work ni papa dito sa QC. Pero, matagal naman na rin ako dito. Si mama at papa lang yung hindi kasi asa Baguio sila dati. Ako dito na since first year." Deej answered.
"Oh. Eh, so bakit ka nga andito?" Den asked again.
"Den, ano ba." Ly said.
"Ano, nagba-basketball kasi ako sa court tas dumating si Kian tsaka yung kapatid mo ata. Tas niyaya ako ni Kian dito." Deej answered.
"Ah, ikaw pala yung sinasabi ni Mosh na gwapo daw na andito kila Ly." Den said. She looked at Ly and saw her looking at her with a sheepish smile. "Kelangan na talaga nun ng glasses." She said.
"Uy, Den!" Saway na naman ni Alyssa sa kanya.
"Hahaha. Joke lang! 'To naman!" Den said.
"Kasama mo ba si Jovee mamaya?" Deej asked Alyssa.
"Uhm, oo. Sa kanya ko binigay yung isang ticket na galing sayo." Ly answered.
"Ay akala ko kay Den. Kaya nga siya yung minention ko sa tweet ko eh." Deej said.
"Akala ko nga rin eh." Den said. She felt Ly held her hand tight. "Ah, I mean, akala mo lang. Bat sakin ibibigay eh si Jovee yung boyfriend niya, diba?"
"So, hindi ka sasama?" Tanong ulit ni Deej.
"Sasama. Nakahanap ng tickets yung boyfriend ko." Den answered.
"Ay may boyfriend ka?" Parang gulat na gulat na tanong ni Deej.
"Grabe ka naman sakin. Hindi ba ko mukhang nagkaka-boyfriend?" Den asked.
Deej stood up, "Hindi eh. Girlfriend pwede pa." He said and smiled. Yung dalawa naman, nagulat pero hindi nagpahalata sa kanya. "Sige, Aly, una na ko. Sabi ko kay mama sandali lang ako eh. Thank you sa food. Sarap, Aly. Lasang coco jam at kape!"
"Sira. Umuwi ka na, mag-toothbrush ka para malinis yang bibig mo at umayos yang panlasa mo!" Ly said. Peanut butter at orange juice kasi yung hinanda ni Ly sa kanya.
"Hahaha. Sige. Thank you ulit! See you later! Pasabi na lang kay Kian, umuwi na ako." Deej said and umalis na.
After Ly closed the door, she saw Den looking straight at her with her arms crossed.
"So, bakit andito yun?" Den asked.
"Sinabi na niya, diba? Sinama siya ni Kian." Ly answered at niligpit yung pinagkainan ni Den at ni Deej. Sumunod naman sa kanya si Den sa kusina.
"Okay." Den said and smiled.
"Baliw ka, no?" Ly said while shaking her head.
"Hindi. May pa-ticket kasi siya kaya hindi ako maiinis sa kanya." Den said.
"Wow." Ly said. "Umuwi ka na nga, maligo ka at baka iwan kita!"
"Ganyan ka naman eh. Yan talaga plano mo sakin! Papasayahin mo ko ngayon tas iiwan mo rin naman ako!" Den said and walked out.
Ly was just laughing 'cause she knows Den's just playing around, when Den went back to the kitchen at binatukan si Alyssa.
"Aray! Bakit?" Ly asked.
"You really didn't chase for me?" Den asked and hit Alyssa's arm.
"You know I don't chase for people, Dennise." Ly said.
"Mag-concert ka mag-isa mo!" Den said and walked out again. This time, Ly chased for her.
"Hahaha. Babe, wait! Joke lang!" She said, pulled Den close to her and back-hugged her. "I don't chase for people but I chase for the world. You are my world, baby." She sexily said and kissed Den's cheek.
"Ay juskong mga bata ito! Ano ba yang ginagawa niyo?" Gulat na sabi ni Nanay Elsa na kakagaling lang sa palengke.
Den pushed Alyssa away from her, "Ah, wala po, nay. Si Alysss po kasi eh. Uhm, sige po. Uwi po muna ako." She said and nagmano sa matanda tas umalis na.
Si Alyssa, tatawa-tawa habang tinitignan si Den na paalis.
"Tulungan ko na po kayo diyan, nay." She said with a smile.
"Ikaw na bata ka talaga ha." Nanay Elsa said.
"Isang kiss lang naman yun, nay. Tsaka hug." Ly said.
"Aba talagang!" Nanay Elsa said at papaluin si Alyssa ng hawak niyang talong.
"Oh, nay! Wag po. Masakit yang talong." She said and smirked at nagtatakbo pataas. "Joke lang, nay! Love you!"
"Puro ka kalokohan! Natututunan mo sa mga kuya mo! Diyan ka na nga lanh sa kwarto mo!" Nanay Elsa said. Natatawang pumasok na lang si Alyssa sa kwarto niya.
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6pm. Valdez'.
"Boi, manonood din pala kayo eh!" Kim said. She's here with Ara.
"Yeah. Daniel gave us tickets eh." Ly answered as she finds a good shirt to wear.
"Daniel? Yan din ba yung Deej?" Ara asked.
"Yup." Ly answered.
"Schoolmate niyo?" Kim asked.
"Oo. Di ko nga alam na dun siya nag-aaral eh. Nakialala ko lang siya, siguro mga two weeks ago." Ly answered.
"Tas close na agad kayo, for him to give you concert tickets?" Ara asked again
"Oo? After the first time kasi that I met him, everyday ko na siya nakikita sa school. We hang out and eat together ganun. Basta, we clicked agad eh." She answered and went inside her walk in closet.
"Baka naman may gusto sayo, boi?" Biro ni Kim.
"Gago, wala. May nililigawan na nga eh." Ly said.
"Eh bat ganun sayo? Sabi mo binigyan ka ng food, diba?" Tanong ulit ni Ara. They're really interested with that Deej.
"Di daw sa kanya galing yun eh. He doesn't wanna tell kung kanino. Secret daw muna." Ly said. She went out of her walk in closet wearing a plain white shirt tucked in on a faded ripped jeans plus her white sneakers.
"Aba, san binyag?" Kim joked.
"Gago, I have to look good. I'll meet my fuckin' crush tonight!" Ly said and sat on her bed.
"Bading na bading ka talaga kay Adam, no!" Ara said.
"Boi, hindi bading! Babae!" Ly said and they all laughed.
"Adam or Den?" Kim asked and smirked at her.
"Or!" Ly answered at natawa.
"Walang or. Adam, Den?" Kim asked again.
"Aden!" Ly said sabay turo sa sentido niya. "Utak, boi! Utak!"
"Utak! Bat di mo pillin si Den?" Ara said.
"'Cause she can't! Acceptable naman kasi bata pa lang tayo, crush na crush na talaga nito si Adam." Kim said. "Sandler. Adam Sandler."
"Grow old with you pala! Hahaha." Ara said.
"Baliw. Tara na. Dadaanan niyo pa ba mga jowa niyo?" Ly asked.
"Malamang! Ano, ikaw lang mage-enjoy?" Kim said.
"Di ko nga sure kasi andun din sila Jovee eh." Ly said as they made their way downstairs.
"Sus. If I know, display lang yung dalawa sa gilid. Bago pa mag-sugar yes please si Adam, nilalanggam na kayo sa isang tabi eh!" Ara said. Alyssa just shrugged.
Nagpaalam lang siya kila Nanay Elsa at sa mga kapatid niya tas nagpunta na kila Den to fetch her. Si Kim at Ara, sinundo na rin ang mga girlfriend nila at dun na lang sila magkikita.
"Wow." Ly said when she saw Den. Normal lang naman amg suot ni Den pero madalas pa din siyang napapa-wow at kahit di niya sadya, nasasabi niya yun ng malakas. "Parang ayoko na manood ng concert. Ako na lang magco-concert sayo buong magdamag!"
"Shh! Wag kang maingay, marinig ka ni Ate Ana! Yari tayo!" Den said.
"She's heard worse, babe." Ly joked and smirked.
"Baliw! As if meron talaga, no?" Den said and pulled her out of the house.
"Gusto mo na ba?" Ly playfully asked.
"Gusto kitang tadyakan." Den said. "Open this na!" She said, talking about the car.
Ly just chuckled and opened the door then went inside. She just never opens the door for her. She drove going to MOA Arena and while driving, nagpe-play pa rin siya ng mga songs ni Adam. She just loves him so much. Next to God and Den, of course.
"Babe, wag ka magselos later ah? Baka mapatili ako kay Adam." Ly said and chuckled.
"Yakapin mo pa at halikan, okay lang." Den said. "I know the love you have for him naman and its fine kasi I know I'm still a level over him." She confidently said.
"Buti naman." Ly said. "I'm just so excited, babe!"
"Halata nga." Den said and chuckled.
While on their way, Ly's phone lit up. A message from Andrea Nicolas. Again.
"Babe, she messaged you again." Den said. Ly's phone is with her kasi. "Andrea."
"Anong sabi?" Ly asked.
"I'll open it?" Den asked. Siyempre, she wants to be very careful when it comes to her. Ly nodded so she did. "Enjoy the concert daw. Yun lang."
"Psh." Ly said. "Why does she even know I'm going?" Medyo inis na sabi ni Ly.
"Maybe, she just heard it from someone? Hayaan mo na lang. Should I send her a reply?" Den asked.
"No. Let her. Mapapagod din yan mag-message." Ly said.
Hinayaan na lang ni Den. She doesn't want this night to get ruined just because of a simple message. Ly just continued driving. When they arrived, di muna sila bumaba until alam nila na andun na ang mga kaibigan nila. LA and Jovee came and saw Ly's car so they approached them. LA knocked on the window so Ly's opened it.
"Oh." She just said and unlocked the car so the guys can come in. "Kanina pa kayo?"
"Ako, hindi." Jovee answered. "Sinong hinihintay?"
"Sila Vic." Ly answered.
"Ay, they're here also?" Jovee asked, Ly nodded. "Kasama sila Mela?"
"Oo. Kaya nga siguro ang tagal nila eh." Ly chuckled. "Text mo nga si Daniel kung andito na."
"Tawagan ko na lang, wait." Jovee said.
While he's contacting Deej, Ly noticed na parang tahimik si Den at LA.
"Hey, magkaaway ba kayo?" Ly jokingly asked.
"No!" Sabay na sabi nung dalawa.
"Wow, meant to be." Biro din ni Jovee. Deej answered the call so di na nakapagsalita yung dalawa.
"Bro, asan na kayo?" Jovee asked.
"Eto, kakarating lang. Kayo?" Deej asked back.
"Dito sa kotse ni Ly. Sa may parking." Jovee answered.
"Sige sige. Pa-parking na rin kami. Kita na lang tayo sa entrance." Deej said.
"Ayan na ata sila." Ly said when she saw a black chevrolet corvette approaching.
"Kay Deej yan?" Jovee asked, surprised and amazed.
"Ha? Ano, bro?" Deej asked. The call is still on.
"Kayo ba 'tong asa fucking corvette?" Jovee asked.
Deej chuckled, "Ah, yeah. Ay eto, we saw you na. Kotse ni Aly, diba?"
"Oo. Gago ka, baba na diyan. Baka butasin ko gulong mo! Yaman mo 'tol!" Jovee said and ended the call.
Hindi naman bumaba sila Deej at binaba lang yung bintana ng kotse. Ganun din ginawa ni Ly.
"Wazzup?" Ly said.
"Good. May hinihintay pa kayo?" Deej asked.
"Sila Vic." Ly answered.
"Bro! Pa-ride naman diyan!" Jovee said from the opened backseat window.
"Sure. Next time, roadtrip tayo!" Deej said.
Bumaba naman si Alyssa at si Deej tas they closed the door. They chuckled when they saw na they're wearing almost the same outfit. Deej is wearing a plain black shirt, faded ripped jeans and black sneakers. His shirt also tucked in on his pants.
"You really look like twins, now." Den said. Bumaba na din siya. Pati sila LA bumaba na din, as well as Kath.
"Oo nga! You look so cute! Picture naman kayo, pang-IG!" Kath said.
"Wag na." Sabay na sabi nung dalawa at napakamot sa mga batok nila.
"Sige na, Ly! Isa lang!" Den said. Its a conscious effort for her and Ly to don't calle each other 'babe' pag may ibang tao.
"Kelangan ba talaga?" Ly asked.
"Oo!" Den and Kath answered in unison.
"Game game!" Sabi na rin ni Jovee.
"Diyan sa harap ng kotse niyo!" LA said.
Wala ng nagawa yung dalawa kaya pumuwesto na lang rin sila sa harap ng kotse nila. Si Den at Kath naman todo picture. IG girlfriends represent. Well, kay Deej, di pa. Haha.
"One more, palit naman kayo ng puwesto." Kath said and ginawa naman yun nung dalawa. "Nice! Look, love oh! Ang cute niyo!" She said.
"Love?" Sabay-sabay na sabi nila, except for Alyssa. Nakangiti lang siya kay Deej.
"Ah, I m-mean ano--"
"Di kelangan mag-explain, Kath. We understand." Den said and smiled at her.
"So, you might wanna tell us something also?" Deej asked. This time, siya naman yung nakangiti kay Alyssa.
"Something like?" Den asked.
"Like, why are you having a date sa mall the last time we saw you?" Deej said.
"Friendly date?" Den said.
"Ah, kaya kayo magka-holding hands? Friendly date?" Deej said at patango-tango pa habang nakahawak sa baba niya. "Parang gusto ko maniwala." He said and natawa sila. "Sure na ba yon? Final answer?"
"No." Ly said, held Den's hand and intertwined it with hers while having that dimple-showing smile on her face. "It was never friendly, but it has always been a date." She said and kissed the top of Den's hand.
"Omg! I got it just on time!" Kath said. She also loves taking pictures, just like Alyssa. "Official photographer niyo ata ako for tonight eh." She said and showed the picture to Alyssa and Den which made them smile.
"Sabi ko sayo sila, love eh!" Deej said. "I freakin' won." He said and smirked at Kath.
"Did you just made a bet about us?" Ly asked.
"We did." Deej answered.
"Oh God." Den said while shaking her head.
Deej wants to ask more about Alyssa and Dennise and why LA and Jovee have to be on the picture, but he didn't do it. He's just gonna save it and ask her some other time. Reason din para magkita at mag-usap sila ni Alyssa. Dumating na rin sila Vic at pumasok na sila. Everyone's enjoying the concert. Siyempre, si Alyssa yung pinaka nag-eenjoy. Den looked at her and saw her smiling while staring at Adam as he sings Lost Stars. She held Alyssa's hand firmly. Ly looked at her and smiled.
"Thank you." Ly said. Di man niya alam kung bakit, Den just smiled at her and mas hinigpitan ang hawak sa kamay ni Alyssa.
"So, we gone tired, already." Adam joked and the crowd laughed. "Can we get someone from you guys to sing here with us?" He asked and the crowd went wild.
"Here! Here, Adam! She's a big fan!" Den said habang tinuturo si Alyssa. Ang mga kaibigan nila, tinuturo na din siya. Asa harap kasi sila kaya kitang-kita sila ni Adam at ng buong banda. "She sings so well!"
"No, Den. Wag, nakakahiya." Ly said.
"Ano ka ba, this is your chance! Go na!" Den said.
"Oo nga, Ly! Go na! Adam's waiting for you, oh!" Rex said.
"Is it fine, miss? Just one song." Adam said and extended his hand to get Ly up on stage.
"S-sure." Ly answered and tumaas sa stage.
"Okay, we got miss?"
"Alyssa."
"We got miss Alyssa here and she's gonna sing for all you! Is it okay?" Adam said. Nagsigawan naman yung mga tao. Actually, nung pag-akyat niya pa lang sumigaw na sila. "You seem to have a lot of fans, are you an artist here?"
"Uhm, no. I used to play college volleyball. Maybe, they knew me from there." Ly said and held her nape.
"Oh, so she's your fave athlete, huh? But, they said you're also a great singer! We have to hear that! We have to here that!" Adam said. "Lets go! It ain't a Sunday mornin' and rain ain't fallin' as well but we gon make you feel like it! You ready, Alyssa?" He said and smiled at her.
"Y-yeah, sure." Ly answered and the rest of the band starting playing.
"C'mon!" Adam said and pointed Alyssa to sing.
🎶Sunday morning rain is falling
Steal some covers share some skin🎶
"Woah!" Adam said and smiled while nodding at Alyssa telling her to continue.
🎶Clouds are shrouding us in moments unforgettable
You twist to fit the mold that I am in🎶
"I don't wanna lose my job, Alyssa. Don't do that." He said, playfully shaking his head which made the crowd laugh.
🎶But things just get so crazy living life gets hard to do
And I would gladly hit the road get up and go if I knew
That someday it would lead me back to you
That someday it would lead me back to you🎶
Alyssa looked at Den and winked at her. Adam saw that and looked at where Alyssa winked but he didn't recognize it was for Den. He just looked at Alyssa while smiling sheepishly and pointing her. When the chorus came, they sang together.
🎶That may be all I need
In darkness she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave🎶
The crowd cheered for the both of them. You can't deny Alyssa's amazing voice and it just sounded a lot better with Adam's. After the song, Adam asked Alyssa to stay a little longer on stage.
"You were amazing!" He said.
"Thanks." Ly shyly said.
"You know, we don't usually do this in our concerts but really, you were amazing. They were all singing and vibing with you. You're gonna make it big in music, I'm tellin' you." Adam said. Alyssa just shyly smiled at him. "Maybe, you can sing while playing volleyball, wacha think, huh?" He said and pointed at the crowd who responded with cheers and laughters. "They'll like it even more." He said and laughed. "Hahaha. But kidding aside, you're really a good singer. Keep on singing, you've got a bright future ahead of you, kid!" He said.
"Thanks, thank you so much, Adam. That means a lot to me." Ly said and smiled. They just shared a hug and she went down the stage already.
On that hug, Adam told her to stay after the concert 'cause he's gonna give something to her. So after all the performances, Alyssa and her friends went back stage. Adam saw them and he gave Alyssa a signed shirt and a guitar pick.
"I wanted to give this to you, but this isn't mine." Adam joked. He's talking about the guitar beside him.
"Thank you, Adam! You really are the best! Oh my gosh!" Ly said.
"I'm just amazed with your voice. Promise me you're gonna continue singing, okay?" He said.
"I promise." Ly said. Adam offered her a fist bump and though confused, Alyssa accepted it. "Thanks again."
After that, they took photos. Even sila Den, nakipag-picture na din siyempre.
"By the way, Alyssa, you winked at who when you were singing?" Adam asked and looked at her suspiciously.
"At her." Ly answered and held Den's hand.
"Oh! You killin' it, buddy!" Adam said and even his band mates cheered for Alyssa.
"Sorry, but I have to say, this right here," Ly lifted her and Den's intertwined hands. "is still better than the pick and the shirt." She said and they all laughed.
"Babe.." Den whispered but Ly just smiled at her.
"I have to agree. I have to agree with that." Adam said.
They just share one last hug and Alyssa and the gang left already. She still can't believe everything that happened. Nahatid na niya si Den at nakahiga na siya ngayon sa kama niya pero she still can't believe that she actually performed with Adam. Her phone also kept on beeping for notifications 'cause people kept on tagging her on tweets and IGs about what happened but she don't give a damn. She's still on a high.
"Fuck." She hissed while looking straight at her ceiling. She grabbed her phone from the bed side table and tweeted something.
"@AlyssaValdez2: Thank you so much, @adamlevine! Means a lot to me! 💯 But still, 💙 over the pick and the 👕 kidding! 🤣 See you again soon! 🤞🏻"
She tweeted which made non-stop notifications. She didn't mind all of them until she got a text from Den.
From: Babe
So happy for you, babe!!! Waaaah!!! 😍
To: Babe:
Thanks, babe!!! For pushing me to Adam. I love you sooo much! 🤗
From: Babe
Kunwari pa ayaw! Hahahahaha
To: Babe
Siyempre, pa-hard to get onti HAHAHA. Pero seryoso, thank you. You made it happen. 💙
From: Babe
Anything for the wife! 🙊 I love you. 💓
To: Babe
I love you too, wife. 💛 Sleep ka na. See you tomorrow po! ☺️
From: Babe
You just know me, no? Sleepy na talaga ako eh. See you tomorrow. 😉
"Lagpas na 11:11, but I still wish for things to stay like this. Less complicated." Ly said and drifted off to sleep.
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