Moments later, the keyboard piano and microphone stand was set up in the center of the stage.
“Let’s welcome once again, Dawn!” Stephan announced. The audience clapped.
Dawn sat behind the piano.
“Hello.. Here I am again..” She cleared her throat. “I’ll be performing a song originally sung by Celine Dion”
It could be said that everyone in the gym has heard of the artist’s name. Her songs were always sung in karaokes and singing contests.
“This song is called My Heart Will Go On..”
Seeing as there were no objections from the judges an
Days had gone by after the Intramurals. The students fell back to their usual routine of classes.The cadets continued their everyday responsibilities, assisting the Prefect of Discipline and practicing drills in addition to attending their formal classes.Dawn remembered that it was almost Estela’s birthday.She would be turning 48 years old.If Dawn hadn’t known Estela’s age from the previous girl’s memories, she would have been led to believe that Estela was already in her fifties.Dawn’s mother dressed conservatively and didn’t follow the current fashion trends. All the more when her husband died and she started to we
Dawn woke up early, showered and got dressed before she prepared breakfast for them.Estela saw that Dawn was not in her house clothes anymore although it was still quite early.“Are you going somewhere this early, Dawn?”“Yeah.. I have to buy something in the next town. I asked Ate Tara and Kuya Oscar to go with me.”“Ah.. okay.. You didn’t tell me about this before though..”“Umm–Sorry Ma. It must have slipped my mind.”Estela nodded. She didn’t approve that Dawn didn’t ask permission first but since she would be going with T
The store associates noticed that the car looked so brand new. Even the way it smelled is like it has never been driven out before.Before they left the parking lot, they noticed that the car was indeed brand new just by looking at the missing plate number.Meanwhile, Dawn and Tara waited for Oscar in the sports store.“Dawn, don’t keep buying stuff only. Save your money for your future.” Tara advised her.“Mn. I know.” She then took out her wallet and took out a few bills. She gave them to Tara. “Use this to buy the prescription for Estelle.”Tara gasped. “But you don’t have to.. She’s our kid aft
Oscar and Tara stared at Dawn in wonder.Were they really considering her offer?“How about you think about it more? It’s a big amount of money after all. Either way, I would gladly drive Mama and Lola.” Oscar said.Daw smiled and nodded.They headed inside a store so Dawn could continue to shop.She bought a few clothes that she would need for the foundation day and bought more of her makeup and grooming items.“I’m just going to pay now, why don’t you guys go to the Pharmacy first?”“No, it
Hearts beating fast, they haven’t had this much excitement in a while.They wondered if their grandmothers would have the same reaction as they did before.It wasn’t their car and yet they were still excited to just be able to ride it. They were even more excited to know that their young aunt was the one who bought it.Isn’t that cool? She was still in High School and yet she was able to buy a car.They’ve heard of other people being able to buy luxurious things too–but they’ve also heard that those people had to expose their flesh just to be able to afford it.They were very glad to know that their young aunt didn’
Oscar took multiple trips going to the church and back.The neighbors who saw the fiery red SUV were surprised and curious as to who the owner was.Those who saw them step out from the car and head inside the church were the ones who first found out. They whispered to their neighbors beside them about the Salcedo family bringing a car that looks brand new.Finally, one brave soul voiced out her curiosity to Estela.“Estela, I saw you step out of the red car.. Did you buy that? Is that brand new?”“Ah–yes. It is.” Estela smiled.The woman wanted to ask more but Es
Days have passed.Dawn and her siblings have arranged a surprise party for their mother at a hotel restaurant, inviting their closest relatives and their mother’s closest friends. Dawn also extended the invitation to her friends and their families. And after much thought, she also invited Keenan and Blake telling them that they could bring their parents if they’re available. Even so, she told herself not to expect their attendance since the Alegre family wasn’t like any regular family.The hotel was decorated with purple flowers and gold accents and white table and chair covers. There were balloons at the entrance of the event hall and at the stage. On the stage was a long golden chaise at the center where Estela would sit. And behind her, on the wall were letterings, greeting her a Happy birthday.
Making their way towards the table where her friends were at, she brought Keenan and Blake to sit with her.Dawn sat next to Valerie. Keenan then accepted the extra chair and sat next to Dawn. Blake chose to sit next to Aria.“Hey..” He greeted Aria.“Hey.” She nodded. “I didn’t know you guys were coming.”“Yeah. Dawn got us invitations. Our parents are over there.”“She invited your parents too?”“You could say that.” He nodded. “Well, it was for me and Keenan and she told us that we could bring our parents. So we