“BAGO tayo mag-umpisa sa ating training ngayon, may dalawang bagay akong ibubukas. Una, lahat ng miyembro ng guitar club ay kailangang mag-record ng isang clip at ipadala ito sa amin para ma-assess ang inyong progress. Yung mga marunong na mag-gitara ay dapat mag-play ng isang simpleng kanta. At para sa mga baguhan sa pag-aaral, mag-record kayo habang nag-pe-play ng basic eight chord at ipadala ito sa email na nakasulat sa board.” "Ugh... What's that?" Whining sounds filled the room. Especially my voice, the loudest of all people. This is the second day of music lessons and it should be something that really permeates the heart. But they are now giving us a lot of work. "Shhh. Silence. Anyone who doesn't send video clips will be removed from the club." said by Migs, the dictator. "We will die." "You won't die. Playing the guitar to show off to the boys can still be done. There are many people like that." "Kung gumagamit kayo ng F******k, puwede ninyong i-upload ito doon at i-tag
TODAY is the first promotional activity. I dragged myself to the central building where we have to distribute the leaflets to the students passing by. I also helped the club bring the instruments from the room to the cafeteria, leaving my friends discussing a strategy against Adrian. As you all know, the university cafeteria is the busiest place in the universe. But that's in my opinion. The seniors distributed the sheets to me and my clubmates, each with a thick stack of it. They then divided us in groups to distribute at some points where there are more people. Next is Nathaniel’s mission... to attract the attention of the people here. And when the good time has come... 5... 4... 3... 2...1..."Hello~" "Ahhhhhhh!""What. What are they doing here? Oh, that's Nathaniel.""Nathanielllll~" Damn! These girls are scary. They could see him from that far.It's like they have a telescope on their eyes.The song 'Abiut You' by The 1975 band comes in the midst of the screams from people in
I'm stunned as I look at the phone and see an Instagram post. Sinusubukan kong intindihin yung mga salita, paulit-ulit. Pero kahit gaano karaming beses kong subukan basahin, pareho pa rin ang resulta.@Nicolai - Is Nathan really flirting with Den? Really? No!!!As soon as I read that first comment, I wanted to grab my car keys and hurriedly buy betadine and plasters. Para lang makapaghanda na ako kung sakali mang sugurin ako ng mga fans ni Nathaniel sa buong campus. Sana lang ay maawa sila sa akin. Bakit nangyayari 'to? Anong dapat kong gawin? Inihagis ko yung cellphone ko palayo sa akin para makalayo sa problema.As I pitched my phone out, the door burst opened with a blazing light from a cat burglar, Yvonne. I see an aura of seven colors from her, damn! Who told you to wear these pants, huh? She looks like shit carrying a ton of papers. In fact, he was not a cat burglar. It was I who gave her a spare key earlier so that she could get in the room and I could see her homeworks. Lazine
Three minutes later, people began to arrive in turns until the entire room was full. I sat separately with Nathaniel from a different angle because we have different guitar teachers. Also, he can't practice because he has a soccer practice schedule. So the seniors let us both leave earlier than the others.But before we could pack up and leave, the door of the room was pushed by a dogmouthedsenior. Mr. Tomas, who appeared as if accompanied by a trumpet sound. But he did not come alone, he also brought someone. And...That's Adrian! Shit!"This is our new members. From now on they will be practicing the guitar with everyone. Get along well, and do not play with each other." When he finished, he pushed open the door and walked away leaving these creatures who will become one of our club's new members. Didn't you say that you will not accept many people?"Introduce yourself." Kim spoke with a gentle smile.Then I turn to Nathaniel and scrape my mouth, ready to cry as if I am asking for
Cat cafe is owned by an alumnus from the Faculty of Architecture.On a normal day like this, wala nang mas masaya kaysa sa pagkansela ng umagang klase. What a great life. At this point, we are addicted to skipping class. It is becoming one of our nature. We would bring ourselves to sit chicly at the cafe in front of the Agriculture faculty.We really like the atmosphere here. Once we are fascinated with a store like this, we will stay here until the store closes. But the thing is, we need to arrive early here because if we will come late, this place will be filled by those muscular students wearing the engineering uniform. Some looked annoying but my friends and I are not afraid of them."Anong gusto niyong orderin?" Said Kat who was sitting on the sofa. Her eyes stared at the opposite table without blinking. Damn, if her eyes had legs, maybe she would end up looking for the boy on the other side."Anything," I answer."Anything." Yvonne says, too.All these stupid fucks who don't kno
I have been sitting here at Cat's Cafe for hours. At about noon, we are hoping to go get something to eat then go to our afternoon class. Yvonne and Kat put their copied homework into their bags. I separate from them to go to the toilet as I need to poop. I sit for a while and I hear someone walk in.I try really hard to fart quietly and poop politely, so I don't interrupt them. However, the person outside the stall is interrupting my private time with his guitar. I try not to scream at him out loud. I quickly finish my business, so I can get out tothrow a tantrum. And I actually get to throw it because the person on the sink counter is the popular guy. The guy that everyone admires and worships he is too perfect."It's you. Fucking Nathaniel! Why play the guitar here? It's annoying.""None of your business. I can play wherever I want.""Right." Arguing with him is a waste of energy, so I walked while stomping my feet to the sink and washed my hands. In a moment I realized that one o
I stared at my phone screen for a long time. The emotions in my heart were so chaotic that I could only say one sentence. I can only say... what the fuck!"Baliw ka talaga, ewan ko talaga sa’yo ‘no. Why did you only follow me? I don't want to be killed by your fans."The reason I said this is because I am worried about my life. Nathaniel’s fans are so scary. Once they find out, the explanation will be longer than the traffic in NLEX."I followed you because we're friends. ‘Wag ka na masyado mag-isip ng kung anu-ano”What the hell is this answer?"So, why didn't you follow your friends?""Stop asking. Or do you want to be something else?""Something else?""Umm. Be my girlfriend.""..." Okay, I don't want to argue anymore.It is better to take my time enjoying the food and ignore this man. He also swiped on his phone screen to play, while other people here are yelling like hungry dogs."Nathaniel, please like the photo I tagged you!""Nathaniel~""Go ahead. I think she is really crazy
The weekend is over. Life of Denise Merculio cool girl is still the same. Just living a peaceful life with my 'Male Leads', playing guitar in a music club, and attending or skipping classes. Adrian is still the same, still disturbing my life like a leech. He also tells everyone that I am pleased with what he bought for me.What the hell?Ang pinaka-importante sa akin ngayon ay ang relasyon ko kay Benjamin, siya iyong guwapong lalaki mula sa medical school. Nag-uusap kami halos gabi-gabi, pero saglit lang. Hindi dahil natutulog siya o takot na masayang ang pera sa phone bills, kundi dahil kay Nathaniel! He called me to interrupt us every night.And instead of taking a boy to buy ice cream or watch movies to build the seeds of love on Friday, my sweet dreams were destroyed by members of the music club. I should help them with the set up for the Music Festival, 'Alma matter fair event', this Sunday. Benjamin is also here, but not for long because he needs to do some activities at the M
The song ended with applause from the crowd. As for me, the emotions welled up in my chest suddenly flowed. Nathaniel smiled at me. We just smiled at each other before he stepped out of the stage. Just looking at him from the beginning to the end is worth it. We understood each other just by looking at each other's eyes.Not long after that, the famous band that the university hired performed. I went out to escape the stifling atmosphere of the crowd and headed straight behind the stage. Nathaniel waited there with his calm face. Sweat rolled down on his face, but still dared to tease me."You looked at me without blinking so I purposely played it wrong.""But that was a great song!""Love each other! If one day they will leave you, just trust each other. Because if you are meant to be together, you will always be together!"After that, Taylor Swift's song came out. They are the last group to play in event. Nathaniel is on my side and we just dance until we're exhausted. The song th
The semi-final round of the Music Festival has arrived. Everyone looked very excited even behind the stage. The members of Encapsulation all find ways to calm down and to reduce their nervousness. Only Nathaniel is... sitting down to eat.I've never seen this guy being so stressed out of anything.Miss Khaycee is with Nathaniel. They are sitting, eating skewers leisurely. He also joins the competition with a group called 'Sunshine, Daisy flowers and Ripe Avocado', which consists of seniors and the bastard, Adrian. I am also curious as to where did they get their name from? Probably, one of them is a Harry Potter fan. (Ron Weasley's line in Harry Potter series is "Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid, fat rat yellow".)Not far away, Benjamin's group was trying out their guitars. This time he didn't send anyone to mess with us or make any threats, so we were somewhat relieved. His group is called 'The Idol'."And now, it is the time for the 2016 Music Festival!" The sound
NATHANIEL'S POVI am speechless.I have to say that I was truly speechless with the sentences she just said from her own mouth. What should I say? It is both pitiful and cute. Her hand still has a cotton ball stuck on it while she is wiping away her tears.He really is a little crazy devil with a small brain.Yesterday, Denise asked me about my first love. I don't want to answer her because I thought that it just came from nowhere. Now, I want to step forward and hug or soothe her to stop crying but because this annoying girl keeps on pushing me away and waving her hand, I can't do anything. I don't want her to cry anymore because she is sick right now."So, are you ready to listen now?" I spoke in a monotone voice then looked back, avoiding to stare at her causing Denise eyes that were looking at me to tremble. Probably, she is afraid of breaking up. But I only want to tease her. I am so sorry for her because I think that I have twisted her mind and broke her heart."Then... Are you
I was taken to the emergency room because of constant vomiting. On the way to the hospital, Nathaniel's car is full of my vomit. I feel bad for the person in the backseat but I don't have time to go back and apologize to people. I looked like a full mess right now. Anyone who has ever seen me as a university cheerleader must now think that I don't belong there. Losing all that image that I built up throughout the year... My heart. My heart. My heart.Doctors and nurses gathered around the bed, measuring blood pressure while asking for symptoms that made me dizzy so I accidentally vomited again into the bag. The nurse then punished me by pricking the blood with revenge. Inject fingers, biceps, arms. Put it all in until my body is full of holes. I want to cry again but it will just make me look more foolish.In addition, the needle was inserted into the back of my hand. The doctor told me that I was given an anti-emetic medicine, but I still didn't feel better. Lying there for nearly tw
I was not in the mood to study. The reason comes from the restlessness last night thinking about Nathaniel's story. Or maybe, this is because of the food we ate yesterday. Now everything is attacking me at once. It made me almost collapse on the lecture table but I still tried to endure until I couldn't stand it. I have to run in the toilet to vomit. What a pathetic form.No one knows how bad I feel right now. I don't want to worry anyone. Yvonne asked, I just replied that it was okay with a forced smile. Besides, I already took medicine. Five in the afternoon is the free time of the Law students. My three buddies intend to take me to relieve stress in a cafe. But because I had to be with Encapsulation to watch them practice music, I refused. Before I went to the training room, I didn't forget to buy snacks, fruit and canned milk for the members including Nathaniel. I don't know if I was dismissed early today or the rest of the group haven't appeared yet. So I waited silently until hi
At three o'clock, my stomach began to feel bad. Then I remembered Yvonne organized our meal in four different restaurants. Since I can't sleep and nowhere to vent, I slowly take myself out of bed then proceed to the bathroom. I quietly stood in the hand washing area for a long time. When I got back, I saw that the tall man was already waiting. The light from the head of the bed was illuminated enough for me to see the other person's face clearly. "What's wrong?" He asked me in a smooth voice, as always. "I don't know. I want to puke but I can't." "You want antacids?" "..." I shook my head before crawling into the bed. Nathaniel pulled me to move closer. He then hugged me like he was comforting me to relieve my uncomfortable feeling. Since I can't sleep tonight, I choose to break the silence by talking. "I can't sleep." I initiated the conversation. "Because you are only listening to music." "How did you know? Normally, I listen to music when I can't sleep." "What about now?"
I think this girl is something that Nathaniel has been searching for a long time. She studies well, she looks pleasant all the time, and is very caring. He fell in love with her for the first time and after that, he did not date anyone. No matter how it looks, there will be a breakup like other couples. In the end, all we can do is sit and regret that love did not happen the way we hoped for.You will love everything at first because it all looks beautiful. As days go by, the problems will slowly arrive. We then try to conceal that to maintain the image on the first day. We began to emerge from many things. But if things won't work out... then we may have to end it.I never believed in love anymore after breaking up with my first boyfriend. I became that someone who finds breaking up so easy just because I feel bored. I never really loved someone for the reason that I didn't want to be hurt just like in the past. As much as possible, I have to protect myself in every way that I can.A
Today was another chaotic day for our cool lives because Nathaniel just announced to social media that he is in a relationship with me. Therefore, his wives kept on following us to the point that they knew that we were living together.They are obviously true stalkers.Second term has quite a few activities but there is still a big event that is expected to happen. That is the university's music competition. So after my classes, I went to buy a snack and waited in the club room where Nathaniel and his friends from Encapsulation always come to practice."Denise! Why come so early?" The greeting from the lead singer made me immediatelysmile and greet back."I've got nothing to do after my class. I bought snacks for everyone.""Thanks a lot. I actually thought you fled to your room first.""Why?""Nathaniel’s fans started gathering under the Law School building. Afraid that it will bring inconvenience to you." Why don't you call the newspaper from the start. So chaotic. But, It was stil
After returning from school, Theo went straight to the bedroom and slept.Nathaniel and I were busy preparing the food in the kitchen. His phone rang and he answered it."Why?" I feel like something is suspicious when he asks that question."...""Roble is inviting for a drink." Nathaniel looked at me. It seems that this question is especially for me."Where? Ask him." I quickly responded."Same bar as last time.""Okay. But don't come home late.""No. He is inviting us... including your brother." I paused for a while. I mean, even if Roble won't invite me, I would still go. Who will take care of this bastard if he gets drunk? But the sentence included my brother so it made me think for a while."What does he want from my brother?""How can I know?" He refused to answer, then turned to continue talking to the other end for a while before hanging up.Alright. I will invite my brother since he's got nothing to do. Whether he will go or Lion gang has another monkey business? Hmm..."Haha