"Alam niyo parang tanga tong si MacKenzie kanina." Tawang tawa na panimula ni Kenna nang makaupo sila sa couch ng cafe. Friday na ng hapon at nag decide silang tumambay sa cafe. Nakasanayan na nilang apat na palaging magkakasama kaya parang naging magbarkada na sila at naging komportable sa isa't isa.
"Don't remind me Kenna." Iling ni MacKenzie.
"Why? What happened?" Naya asked.
MacKenzie pouted hearing Naya's question. Keena was still laughing at him, MacKenzie glanced at Yanique and the latter had a small smile on his face.
Tumingin si Kenna kay Naya. "You know typical college student na naligaw ng classroom. Diba magkaklase kayo ni yanyan sa isang class kanina? Tapos magkaiba kami ng classroom ni MacKenzie pero nasa iisang building? Tapos," natawa ulit si Kenna. "Tapos naghihintay ako kanina ng professor, andami nang estudyante sa room. Nakita ko si MacKenzie pumasok sa room namin tapos kalmadong umupo, nilabas niya mga gamit sa backpack niya at nilapa
"What the hell happened last night? Naya tell me! Why am I remembering weird things? Naya!"Naya felt somebody rocking her body. "Kenna lemme sleep for a while. Mamaya na lang tayo mag usap okay?""No, talk to me.""Kenna I'm tired."Kenna pouted and stopped bothering Naya. Her head was pounding and she remembered things that she doesn't know if they're real or not. She looked at her phone and there's a video sent to her from MacKenzie.Kinakabahang binuksan niya iyun. Bigla siyang nahiya sa nakitang lasing na sarili na nakakapit kay Naya na paulit ulit niyang tinatawag na ate."The hell?" Kenna whispered. Di na niya pinagpatuloy ang panunuod. Dumeritso siya sa banyo at naligo. Pagkalabas ay nakita si Naya na gising na. May nakakaloko itong ngisi."Please don't say anything about last night.""You know I remembered MacKenzie telling you to not drink too much and I clearly remembered you replying you are old enough to know
Naya got up early in the morning and knocked Kenna's door. They went to the gym and spend half an hour working out."Sarap sa pakiramdam magpapawis especially after being scolded last night." Sabi ni Kenna habang nagpapahinga sila."You should stop thinking about it. We were wrong, we regretted it, got scolded but in the end we learned our lesson." Naya comforted."Hmm yeah I know that. I know where dad is coming from but do you think what had happened then, could happen now or in the future? I mean with dad's capabilities may magtatangka pa din na gagawa ng masama satin?""We don't know how wicked people way of thinking. It's better to be safe than sorry. Maraming tao ang nag iisip na walang pwedeng maglakas loob na banggain ang mga Lopez pero nangyari na dati at may nawala.""Hindi ko alam kung paano nila nasisikmura ang ginagawa nila. I don't want to think about it. The work out just now had released some toxins out from my body. I don't want to
"Thank goodness it's Christmas." MacKenzie said and sitted on a chair. They're in the cafeteria having their lunch."Are you on drugs?" Seryosong tanong ni Kenna sa pinsan. "It's been only a month since the school started.""Time is an illusion." MacKenzie replied as a matter of fact. Yanique and Naya laughed."Ikaw ang nag-iilusyon." Kenna said. "Well anyway, days ago while I was strolling around the campus I saw a dog boarding kennel. I wanted to go inside but I didn't have enough time to stay longer.""Why is there a kennel here in school?" MacKenzie asked."Siguro yung mga estudyante na nagdodorm dito, dinadala nila yung mga aso at dun nila nilalagay. Binibisita lang pag may free time to relieve stress." Naya said. Of course she knew about the place."Pwede tayong pumunta kahit wala naman tayong aso dun?" Yanique asked."Hmm, payag naman yung ibang estudyante na may ari. Pero merong iba na ayaw, nakaprivate yung sa kanila." Kenna
One morning, Naya remembered that her mother's birthday was only five days away. When they went to their first class, she was a little at lost thinking about something. Before going to their first class, she felt a nudged on her shoulder."You okay?" Kenna asked."Hmm, just thinking something." Naya replied.Hanggang sa magtanghalian sila sa cafeteria ay kapansin pansin ang katahimikan ni Naya.MacKenzie leaned at Kenna and whispered. "Anong nangyari kay mare?""I don't know, she's like that since this morning. It's kinda bothering me now. I don't think I did something wrong with her either." Kenna answered and tried to recall everything that had happened since yesterday."Mare, okay ka lang ba?" Tanong ni MacKenzie kay Naya. Napansin ni MacKenzie na parang hindi narinig ni Naya ang tanong niya. Tinawag niya ang pangalan nito. "Nayasha Lopez.""Huh? Ahh, I'm sorry. Did you say something?" Naya replied in daze."Okay ka la
The next morning Naya was in deep thought again. There was clearly something wrong with Seth Lawrence. She hadn't receive any messages from him."Hey you're thinking of your mom again?" Kenna asked gently."No," Naya shook her head. "Have you seen Seth yesterday? Or Gian and his band?" Naya asked."Hindi. Bakit?" Kumunot ang noo ni Kenna."Nothing." Naya replied in low voice.In the afternoon Naya was sure to herself, Seth was avoiding her and she didn't know why. Before her second class in the morning she saw him and he also saw her, but he looked away and acted like he hadn't saw her. She somehow felt helpless thinking what she did wrong.After her first class in the afternoon Naya saw Gian. She approached him and asked about Seth."Kasama ko nga kanina pero umalis agad, medyo busy siya ngayon eh. Pinatawag kanina ng mommy niya." Tugon ni Gian.Tumango naman si Naya. "Is everything okay? Why do I feel like he's av
Naya saw that Seth was still looking at her with worried eyes. She took his right hand and intertwined it with hers. "I'll be fine." She assured.Seth sighed and opened the front passenger seat. Naya calmly sitted inside to prove to the other that she's fine. She felt Seth stares while walking around to the driver's seat. When he sat inside, he looked at her as if checking any change of emotions. When he made sure that she's alright, he nodded at her and started the engine of the vehicle.Gaya ng apartment ni Sidney ay malapit lang din ang apartment ni Seth sa school. Tahimik lang silang dalawa sa loob ng sasakyan. Naya felt that Seth was stealing glances from time to time."Okay lang talaga ako. You should focus on the road." Naya stated."I'm just worried." Seth said while driving.They reached Seth's place in just minutes. Seth's place is a little bigger than Sidney's. Tahimik silang bumaba ng sasakyan, Seth took Naya's hand and brought her insi
Like the usual, Naya and Yanique have the same course schedule on their music history. Their class is in the sophomore's building. On their way to the class, Naya and Yanique came across with Vanessa. Recently after seeing her cousin again, Naya always crossed path with the girl. "Naya, I saw you again." Vanessa said to Naya and glanced at Yanique. Naya noticed Vanessa's burning gaze at Yanique. The girl is not really hiding it at all and Naya knows that Yanique noticed it too. "Hey, you again." Naya replied. "Duveen's annual violin and piano competition is approaching, you think there's a master professor who will recommend you?" Vanessa opened up, her tone had a hint of mocking. Naya smiled at Vanessa, "hmm I don't know. Let's see." Naya didn't really want to exchange mocking or any inappropriate words with her cousin. Ayaw niyang magsayang ng laway at oras para lang labanan ang walang kwentang pang kukutya nito. Kung maglalaba
Naging usap usapan ang tungkol sa announcement para sa nalalapit na annual competition. Ang pinaka pinag uusapan ay ang pangalan ni Naya na tatlong beses na nakasulat sa listahan. May kumuha pa ng litrato dun at pinost sa forum. Marami agad ang nag komento pag ka post ng list sa forum. Comment 1: Damn I can't believe three master professors actually chose Nayasha Lopez. Comment 2: Two of the mps who chose her are both Duveen, Mrs. Madisson and Ms. Rosie Leigh. Comment 3: There are only two freshman who made it on the list. I'm not familiar with the other one but she was always with Nayasha. And they're both recognized by the Duveens. Comment 4: Nayasha Lopez is really powerful. I think we can all agree that she will win the national.▶reply: +1: +2: +3: +4:.... Comment 5: Oh don't forget about Nayasha's cousin. Vanessa is also on the list, damn this year's competition is really interesting. Comment 6: Vanes
Clear sky, good weather and a quiet place. In a whole wide space of the cemetery, a happy couple can be seen standing hand in hand in front of a tomb. "Mom, we're here again." Naya greeted as she stared down the tomb. She knelt down and caressed the name engraved on the stone. Then, she lay a bouquet of flowers in front. "I am with Seth again, he said we should come here today. Nagpapalakas ata sayo." Naya kidded receiving a low laugh from Seth. "Silly, we came here because I know your mom will happy to see you visiting her from time to time." Seth also sitted beside her. They talked and shared to her mother about the current happenings in their lives and how happy and peaceful she is now with her family, boyfriend and friends. And then they left the cemetery with her hand holding Seth's. Naya looked around and saw how peaceful the cemetery was. She remembered her rebirth, until now it's a mystery she can't figure out, until now it's still a q
Years later..Naya's supposedly death day.Seth unexpectedly dreamed of himself kneeling in front of a grave and was stunned seeing Naya's name engraved on the stone. He was crying and begging her to come back. Everything seems so real and even his pain and sorrow, it all felt so real.When he woke up, he found himself tearing up. He was relieved when he saw Naya's back in front of him. He snuggled closer to her body and hugged her tighter. He remember the date on the grave was today and it scared him more. He doesn't want to lose her, he'll lose his sanity if he was left alone without Naya in his side. He secretly sobbed as he tighten his hold around Naya.Naramdaman ni Naya ang paghigpit ng yakap sa kanya ng binata kaya napatingin siya dito at nagulat nang makita itong umiiyak. Agad niyang pinahiran ang mga luha nito at nag-aalalang tumingin dito."Hey.. what's wrong?" Naya asked worriedly.Seth shook his head. "Bad dreams, you can't leave m
Naya wanted to ask about Vanessa but she was too scared to hear what happened to her. But the next two days, she was surprised seeing Vanessa entering her room, seating on a wheel chair with Yanique on her back."You actually thought I'm dead didn't you?" Vanessa said in her btchy tone.Naya rolled her eyes on her, "see? Bad grasses don't really die easily." She countered.Vanessa tsked and thereafter, all of them laughed."I'm glad you are not dead." Naya said sincerely."Yeah, my mother kinda missed shooting the vulnerable part of my body." Vanessa replied nonchalantly."So, you can still live with us? You know my father has a lot of money and adding you to the family does not hurt. He can give what aunt Zalia can give." Naya stated honestly. She wanted to be with Vanessa and know her better."Aren't you scared of me?" Vanessa asked."Scared? No, you have a foul mouth and trust me your words are really offensive, but I
Naya just gritted her teeth feeling the minor discomfort. Oo, hindi gaanong masakit para sa kanya ang mga sampal ng tita niya. Walang wala yun sa mga sakit na napagdaanan niya. Walang wala yun kumpara sa sakit na naramdaman niya nang mawalan siya ng abilidad na makapagtugtog ng piano pagkatapos mainjure ang mga kamay niya. Tinitignan lang niya ng masama ang babaeng nasa harap niya at hindi nagpakita ng kahit konting takot o umiyak at magpakahina sa harap nito. Hindi niya yun ibibigay."Ahh.. your eyes are really telling me to hurt you more Yannie." Zalia was out of her mind. She kept seeing Yannie in front of her, looking at her like she's crazy that it infuriates her the most. She ordered for the whip and lashed Yannie while laughing."How was it Yannie, now scream! Be scared of me. You're nothing, you are worthless, you deserved to die! Beg! Beg me to stop, beg for my forgiveness."Naya was surprised when she saw Vanessa wearing black zippered jacket and black
Collapse, trampled, injuries, confrontation, car accident and rebirth. These are the words stuck in Nathan's head as he read the letter again and again.'I know it's all unbelievable, but please believe me. I survived the collapse because I already knew it will happen. I suffered in the past dad, you suffered in the past and I don't want it to happen again. Now if I head outside now, they will kidnapped me. I already sense something was up when I saw aunt Zalia came here with such triumphant smile. She knew she will succeed so I will help her. This is the only way I can think to prove to you that she is not the woman you think she is. Sorry, I didn't warn you, but this is the only way we can have evidence to finally get her. Don't let others know about this content. I'll wait for you to find me.' Says in the last part of the letter.Nathan was silent for a few minutes to absorb all the information he had just read. Pumasok sa isip niya ang biglang pag-iba ng ugal
Kenna won the violin competition. The students of Duveen, specifically, the fans of Lavi went wild when they heard and saw him played with her. They already expected the collab but the crowd still went crazy seeing Lavi's other side. The host had to stopped the audience from shouting and clapping because they did it non-stop when the two finished playing. Kenna felt like she's still dreaming when her name was called as the champion for the violin competition.The forum and the video site of the Duveen are also loud, cheering Kenna and Naya for sweeping the titles and for representing the school for the upcoming national competition. They are both freshmen but they managed to win with their tremendous talent and remarkable performances.Gaya ng sinabi ng dad nila Naya, nagpaparty ito sa hotel na malapit sa school nila sa sumunod na araw. The party will start at four in the afternoon and because the hotel is a luxury hotel, the preparations are sorted in a flash.
"This car really looks like yours." Naya said as she hopped inside the car."Hmm, and looks like you can't stay at Lawrence's for the time being." Yanique replied. "Seat belt," he reminded.Nagseatbelt naman si Naya bago nagsalita. "Yeah, they are starting to move again so we have to be extra careful now. Akala ko matatagalan pa bago sila gagalaw ulit.""I actually been wanting to ask you something."Naya looked at Yanique and tried to read his expression. "About what?" She asked."About the letter. What if the real culprit who killed your mom is the same person who is responsible for doing all of these. Napatay nga ng mga police ang pumatay sa mommy mo, pero paano kung merun ngang nagpapatay? Will you be okay facing that person?" Yanique straightforwardly and sensibly stated."I've been meeting her lately." Naya whispered. She looked at Yanique and smiled. "Then, we have another reason and motivation to find the person as soon as possible a
"Yanyan." Naya tried to wake up Yanique. Mahina lang ang pagtawag niya sa pangalan ng binata pero mukhang narinig nito.Nang buksan ni Yanique ang mga mata ay nakita niya si Naya sa pang isahang upuan na nakatingin sa kanya at nakangiti. Agad siyang nagtaka at umalis sa pagkakasandal kay Mackenzie."How did you get in here?" He asked in a low voice.Natawa si Naya sa tanong ni Yanique. "Iniwan niyong nakabukas ang pinto. Funny how you always reminds us to lock our door, but you left yours wide open.""What? I closed and locked it before I went to sleep." Agad na tumayo si Yanique at chineck ang paligid kung may kakaiba.Tahimik na pinanuod ni Naya ang binata na mabilis at maingat ang mga galaw sa paglibot at pagcheck ng mga gamit sa loob at sa kwarto gamit ang isang itim at maliit na device na parang scanner."Walang nawala at walang kakaiba dito sa loob." Yanique stated in relief and hid the scanner. He glanced at Mackenzie who was still so
Nuvole Bianche by Ludovico Einaudi. Pinili ni Naya ang piece para ilaan sa yumao niyang ina. Ang Nuvole Bianche ang isa sa pinakatumulong sa kanya na magpatuloy sa paglaban sa buhay. Ang piyesa ang tumulong at naging karamay niya nang mamatay ang mommy niya. Palagi niya iyun pinapatugtog at iyun din ang una niyang nilaro nang muli siyang nabuhay. Una niyang narinig ang tugtog nang nasa ibang bansa sila ng mommy niya at doon nanirahan pansamantala. Pinatugtog iyun ng mommy niya nang nagtanong siya ng pinakamagandang tugtog. When her mother began to play the piece it was indeed the most beautiful sound she heard. It gave her feelings she can't interpret. After the play, the melody lingers in her mind for a long time. The piece has three parts, divided by two pauses in the middle. The first and second parts have similar dynamic patterns, they start out weak and smooth. As the first melody begins, the sound unhurriedly and carefully builds to piano, and then to mezzo for