The night right after the collapse.
"Mom, Naya and Yanique are not around. Could it be.."
Zalia grinned, "could it be that she was completely trampled by the concrete? Well, I am really hoping but we can't be complacent, authorities will come immediately and search if someone had been hurt. If Naya and her poor friend was smashed, then it would be great."
Vanessa's hair on her skin stood up when she heard excitement in her mother's voice. She didn't expect this, she didn't expect her to go to this extent. Why would she try to kill her own blood related?
"Why.."
"Oh sweetie, I have to do that. I have to help you."
"Help me?" Vanessa was frozen to her position.
"Who else could it be? You have to win the competition. Naya is just a simple hurdle, I have to get rid of her before she can beat you. I have done you a favor, all you have to do now is gather your shit together and play your best. Don't be a headache and aim for the win.
Naya woke up when an arm around her waist tightened. Seth's face was the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes. Napangiti siya habang pinagmasdan ang natutulog na mukha ng binata. Ang unang pumasok sa isip niya ay ang pagpraktis nila kagabi na may halong make out sessions. Tuwing pagkatapos ng pagpapatugtog ng piyesa ay lumalapit ito sa kanya at hinahalikan siya. Noong una nagulat siya sa ginawa nito at sinabi pang magpraktis din daw sila ng iba't ibang techniques sa paghalik. Natatawang hinayaan nalang niya ito at sinunod dahil magsisinungaling lang siya kung sasabihin niyang ayaw niyang hinahalikan siya nito. Seth is a natural good kisser and she enjoys kissing him too so she wouldn't mind honing her kissing skills with her boyfriend. They are, after all learning for their own benefits.Mahina siyang natawa sa naalala, maingat na nilapit niya ang mukha sa binata saka pinatakan ng magaan na halik ang mga labi nito. She smiled when his lids moved and opened, revealing
"You're a little late dude, mabuti nalang hindi si Naya ang nauna." Bungad ni Gian kay Lawrence na kakarating lang. Nasa pangalawang player na ang nagpapatugtog at susunod na si Naya."May pinalakad pa kasi si tita Leigh. When's Naya's turn?" Seth answered and asked."After this one, perfect timing ka.""Tone down your voices, some students are looking at you two." Sita ni Sidney sa dalawa."Oh, sorry about that." Gian replied. "There's five players today and Naya is the third performer, do you think she can pull it off? You said that the first and the last performer are the most easy performances to remember." He whispered to Seth.Seth smiled at his friend, "don't worry, Naya will be fine. Did you forget who she is? She's Nayasha Lopez, she's always outstanding whenever she plays.""Tss, how confident." Sabat ni Travis. He peeped at the two before talking again. "Listen to this one, she's good. She came second during the first
"You sure about this?" Seth asked when they reached the bedroom of his apartment. They clung into each other as soon as they went inside his place."Hmm," Naya hummed and continue responding to the kiss.Pagkatapos ng mainit at matagal na halik ay sumandal ang noo nila sa isa't isa. Ang mga braso ni Naya ay nakasabit sa balikat ng binata at ang mga kamay ng binata ay pumipisil sa bewang niya."I'm going to ask you again so you don't regret later. Are you really sure about this?" Seth asked and then rubbed his nose against Naya's nose. "I can still control myself. I don't want you to force yourself into doing this.. I love you so much and I don't want you to do this just because you wanted to pleasure me."Seth's voice sounded deeper but careful. She smiled and caressed his face. "I want this, I want you. Don't you want me?""Of course I want you, I want all of you but I don't want you to regret.""I won't.. and I trust you. I love you with a
Seth didn't know if Naya was not aware that her voice sounded suggestive or she did it intentionally to tempt him. He gulped and stared at her enticing lips. When he was about to claim her lips, she pulled her face away."On the second thought, I think we had enough kisses for today. Don't you think?" Naya asked innocently.Seth was dumbfounded, he remained unmoving for a whole minute before he realized that he had been played."Wow, I can't believe you just tempted me into kissing you and then pull back when I'm about to kiss you."Naya grinned at him. "I'm just kidding." In a quick move she slid her hand on his nape and pulled him close for a kiss."You do really love to tease this daddy." Seth muttered when the kiss ended, his voice almost sounds like he's whining.Natawa si Naya sa sinabi nito, "ang cute mo kasi kanina.""Tss," Seth sulked and carelessly laid his back against the sofa."Don't sulk, hindi bagay.
Kenna was overwhelmed and in dazed when she got the highest score in the second round of the violin competition. She did received a very loud applause and cheers from the crowd after her performance, but she didn't expect to earn high evaluation from the panel. She thought she would come second again because the first during the first round seems promising. She felt her eyes sting while remembering her dad who taught her how to play. She dedicated her piece for him and it achieved a high scores. She's very satisfied."I think we should celebrate this victorious moment." Mackenzie said habang papalabas sila ng backstage."Final na bukas ng piano, I think Naya need to practice her solo and her performance with Seth Lawrence." Pagtanggi Kenna sa aya ng pinsan."Don't worry, I'll be fine." Naya assured."Si mareng Naya pa, alam natin na magchachampion yan kahit hindi magpraktis." Sabi pa ni Mackenzie na tinawanan lang ni Naya.At six in the evening, pu
FRESHA video from last night's performance in the cafe was posted and was a hot topic minutes after being posted.In the video, a different side of Yanique can be seen which made the crowd go mad. The most shocking thing was, he and Naya sang in duet and the song was great. It was not a sad song that Yanique usually chose to sing everytime he perform. The video was viewed ten thousands times and was also posted on the video streaming site of Duveen. In an hour, the video accumulated nearly a hundred thousands of views, which astounded the students of the school.Comment 1: Just wow, are all the students of Duveen this talented? The voice and emotions they conveyed is really impactful.Comment 2: That girl in the piano is looking so familiar👀▶reply: She's a Lopez.: No wonder: I've read about her past, it's sad but she look happy now so I'm glad😄: She'll be in the finals of the piano competition in their scho
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
"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
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