Past life.
The next day Yanique visited her again.
"I have not found any envelope on your drawer. I searched on your table too but I saw nothing." Yanique said when he settled inside.
Kumunot ang noo ni Naya. Sigurado siya at naalala niyang nilagay niya ang sulat sa drawer niya. Kahit na medyo magulo ang isip niya noon, nakuha pa din niyang itago ang envelope dahil naisip na magagamit niya yun sa susunod. Hindi niya mapigilang isipin na kung walang kinalaman ang roommate ay isang taong may kakayahan na maka access sa buong building ng school ang may kinalaman sa nangyari sa kanya at maaaring nagtatrabaho sa Duveen o kung kalaban man ng daddy niya ay may kilala ito sa loob. Nawala ang envelope hindi dahil naiwala niya kundi dahil sinadyang kunin iyun sa drawer niya para alisin ang anumang ebidensya.
"What's with the envelope anyway? Is it important? I can look at it again next time." Yanique added.
Past life.After days of staying on her grandma's house, she was transferred to a center of music and medicine. Ang center ay para sa mga musicians like pianist, violinist, dancers at ibang musikero at artists na may injuries na kailangan magparehab. Ang kaibigan na sinasabi ng lola niya ang siyang may ari ng rehab center.The following months were plain torture for Nayasha. The pain and frustrations are real. Minsan tinatanong niya ang sarili kung kailangan niya pang gawin lahat ng iyun kung di naman siya sigurado na makakapagpatugtog pa siyang muli ng piano. Pero nagpursigi pa din siya, nakipag cooperate ng maigi sa therapist niya at sinunod lahat ng advice nito. Kahit na siya lang mag isa ay prinapactice niya pa din ang kamay sa tama at nasa limit na oras. She worked hard and dedicated herself to rehabilitate her hands hoping for best results.Hinarap niya ang anim na buwan ng rehabilitasyon sa center. Kinalimut
Past life.Naya saw Seth Lawrence when they arrived at the airport. The latter had told her to fetch them when she said they'll take a vacation. She hadn't seen him for two months. Ever since Seth had permission to see her, he went to visit her once a month and staying a day or two. She had told him to focus on his study because she knows how busy his life taking a master's degree. But he insisted saying he likes doing it for her. He was more like a therapist when he was with her, he took care of her, he asked her physical therapist of everything about her condition and how she rehabilitate her hands. He even brought a portable keyboard the second time he visited. He told her that she should try playing if she can and assured that he's not pressuring her into playing.Her musical therapist chuckled seeing the portable keyboard and said, "I was planning to give you a portable keyboard in a week, do you have another musical therapist?"
Past life. Isang maleta ang dala dala niya pagkalabas niya ng bedroom. Nakita niyang tahimik lang ang dalawa habang naghihintay sa kanya. "We can't leave for now, may mga estudyanteng tumatambay sa labas ng dorm." Yanique said when he saw her getting out of the bedroom. "Hmm, it's fine." Sumilip si Naya mula sa bintana at tumingin sa baba para tignan ang mga tao sa labas. May nakita siyang mga pamilyar na mukha. "Hey that's-- "Yeah," magkasabay na tugon ni Seth at Yanique. Ang magpinsang Briones ang nasa labas kasama ang mga malalapit na kaibigan ni Seth na banda nila Gian. "Nagperform sila kanina sa cafe." Dagdag pa ni Seth. "Let's invite them here." She said decisively. She was thinking about MacKenzie's and Yanique's misunderstanding and doesn't think much about Kenna. She's okay hanging out with her for a while. "My frie
Past life. That night, may kung anong nagtulak kay Naya na pumasok sa Duveen. Nagpaalam siya sa dad niya at kasama niya si Yanique na pumunta sa dating school. Nagsuot siya ng cap, mask saka hoodie para di siya masyadong makikilala ng iba. Kahit malalim na ang gabi ay may iilang estudyante pa din ang naglalakad sa campus. Dinala si Naya ng mga paa sa practice center. Tahimik na nakasunod lang si Yanique sa kanya. Napadaan sila sa mga practice room na walang laman at sa pinakadulo ay nakita si Vanessa sa loob ng isang room. Tinignan niya si Yanique at nagsignal na umatras at huwag gumawa ng ingay. Hindi nakasound proof ang room na napili nito kaya rinig nila ang pinapatugtog nito. Maraming minuto din silang nakikinig lang sa labas at pagkatapos ay narinig na tumunog ang cellphone nito. Nagkatinginan sila ni Yanique nang malamang ang tita niya ang tumawag sa pinsan. Tumango si Yanique sa kanya at tahimik silang nakinig kay Vanessa. "Mom, yes mom..
Present. Napansin ni Seth ang pagkatahimik at pagkatulala ni Naya na di niya alam kung sa pag alala sa kompetisyon o sa tita nito na nakatingin sa kanila. Nilapit niya ang mukha sa tenga nito at bumulong. "Hey, are you alright?" He asked lowly. Naramdaman ni Naya ang paglapit ng mukha ng binata sa kanya kaya hindi siya masyadong nagulat sa pagbulong nito. Tumingin siya sa gilid niya at sinalubong ang tingin nito. Seth blinked a couple of times when she met his gaze. Their face are only an inch or two away from each other. They're literally looking at each other and her aunt was only a couple of meters away from them and eyeing the both of them. Naya suddenly forgot she had just reminisced her past life's memories. All on her mind was how beautiful Seth's eyes to look at and how their face are so close that with only one push, their lips would touch. She just unconsciously nodded her head.
"That may be the best interpretation of Mazeppa I've ever heard. The speed and accuracy is just on point." Sidney commented. He looked around and the crowd's loud cheers echoed inside the performance center. It was the loudest cheers he heard in today's competition. He also glanced at the judges and saw how they were smiling and clapping with the audience. He was sure, Nayasha Lopez will bag the title and bring pride in the national competition."I'm not into classic but damn, ang galing nun dude. Solid, sarap sa tenga." Sabi naman ni Travis na may malaking ngiti na pumapalakpak din. Tumingin siya kay Seth at nagtanong, "brad anong masasabi mo dun? Sure win ba?"Seth hummed and nodded slightly. "Undoubtedly, you saw how she played? That was magnificent performance. Her transition from staccato to legato, the way she use the pedal didn't ruined the clarity of the notes and she memorized the piece and played it perfectly. Sure she will get the highest score in this
Nakasandal ang noo nilang dalawa sa isa't isa pagkatapos ng ilang minutong halik at tahimik na nagkatinginan habang hinahabol ang kani kanilang hininga."I'm sorry if I didn't performed well." Seth spoke in a hoarse voice.Naya shook her head, "you don't have to feel sorry, it's good. It was a perfect kiss.""So.. can I kiss you again? Let's give it another try?" He asked in a hopeful voice.Naya wanted to laugh at Seth's face, he looked at her like a child asking for another candy.She chuckled and responded, "okay, let's give you another chance." She took the initiative to pressed her lips against his.Seth put his hand on her neck again to deepen the kiss. He licked and suck the soft and slightly plump lips before stretching out his tongue and probed in to intrude the other's mouth.When he got to completely taste Naya's mouth, Seth's soul felt like shivering. He love the connection they're having now and he wants to delve deeper,
"Did something happened?" Yanique asked as soon as he saw Naya. Pinapunta siya nito malapit sa lumang building at sinabing huwag ipaalam sa iba ang pagtatagpo nila."Someone sent me this, I don't think this is just a simple prank." Naya said and handed the letter to the other man. Ang mali niya sa nakaraang buhay ay nagpadala siya sa emosyon at nagdesisyon na pumunta sa lumang building ng walang pinagsabihan. Hindi niya hahayaang mangyari ulit ang insidente at sisiguraduhin niyang pagbabayarin niya ang kapatid ng mommy niya sa susunod na pagtangkaan ulit nito ang buhay niya. Palalampasin niya lang ang sulat sa ngayon pero sa susunod na gagalaw ulit ito ay hindi na siya tatahimik lang.Kumunot ang noo ni Yanique sa sinabi ni Naya at nagtatakang binuksan ang sulat. Mas lalong nangunot ang noo niya sa nabasa. "Naya this-""Yeah, I think someone is trying to harm me." She still wants to go to the building to look if there's a person on the building waiting for her o