That One Thing

Chapter 26

Kyron

"Anong plano mo, bro?" Sergio was the one I asked. We returned home immediately after our mall performance. Inabot na kami ng 11:00 p.m ng gabi dahil nagkaroon ng autograph signing at picture taking with fans. It's really damn hard to be famous. Our schedule is always hectic.

"I'll still court her and date her like a suitor," he replied.

Nakita ko ang pag-irap ni Froi na nakaupo sa sofa habang inaayos ang tono ng hawak niyang gitara. This guy is still bitter and hasn't moved on.

Pero ako din naman eh, hanggang ngayon ay bitter pa rin ako dahil nililigawan ni Sergio si Alliah. I like that girl, and she drew my attention the first time I saw her, but what should I do? Sergio is the guy Alliah likes, and I'm already late in confessing my feelings for her.

Wala akong karapatang maging bitter o magalit kay Sergio pero hindi ko makontrol ang emosyon ko. I knew my other friends slash bandmates liked or even loved Alliah, pero dahil kaibigan namin si Sergio ay nirerespeto namin silang dalawa.

"Silas dislikes you because of his younger sister. Medyo mahirap 'yan dahil kapatid niya ang kalaban mo," I told him to test his resolve to court Alliah.

"I don't care. Hindi naman siya ang nililigawan ko kundi ang kapatid niya. Alliah will still decide whether or not she wants to be courted by me, but she agreed to give me a chance. Ipaglalaban ko ang pagmamahal ko sa kanya." seryosong sabi ni Sergio.

"Tsk! Masyado nang kampante at mayabang dahil lang nanliligaw?" Sarkastikong pagpaparinig ni Froi kay Sergio.

"Shut up, Froi! Will you?" suway ko. Inirapan niya lang ako at ipinagpatuloy ang ginagawa niya.

We have to put up with this guy's bitchiness and egoistic attitude for the sake of our band. He's still our friend, and we need him because of his consistent talent.

Lumingon si Sergio kay Froi at kumuyom ang panga ngunit hindi nagsalita. I'm sure he's just trying to keep his cool. He's a beast when he's angry, and it's terrifying. Isang linggong naospital si Froi nang dahil sa pambubugbog niya rito. Some of Froi's bruises haven't healed yet, but he's fine now.

Dumiretso na ako sa loob ng kwarto ko para magpahinga. I'm done taking a bath and smoke as one of my freshener. I took my shirt off and lay down in my bed.

I missed having Alliah in this apartment. She's just like my usual routine. I will miss everything about her, her pretty face, gorgeous body, positive attitude, cooking skills, delicate smell, everything that has already left a big mark on my heart and mind.

I'm already 27 and yet, ngayon pa lang ako nakaramdam ng ganitong klaseng pakiramdam para sa isang babae. I've been in relationships and had sexual encounters, and none of them have been stable.

Alliah is a reserved gem who should be respected and treasured. Ang hirap niyang kunin at abutin.

Kung ako na lang sana ang nagustuhan niya kaso ay si Sergio ang may lucky charm.

I got up in the morning and did my usual jogging and gym exercises. We have no shows or concerts scheduled for the weekend. I need to rest, but I have plans for my spare time.

Pagkatapos ng morning routine ko ay naligo, nagbihis, at kumain ako ng breakfast. Tulog pa 'yong apat dahil nagbabawi ng pahinga mula sa nakakapagod naming trabaho kapag weekdays. Kahit pagod ako ay routine ko na minsan na magising ng maaga lalo na kapag marami akong iniisip.