"Are you okay?"I parted my lips open to answer Lea beside me, but my eyes were fixed to Luke who's walking away from the stage now. I'm supposed to respond, but couldn't process the right words. He's holding his guitar as he walked quickly to the backstage as if he's running out of time."Gosh! Will that be released ?!""OMG SHE'S SOLO !!!""Is it Sage ?!""Nice !! I didn't quite understand but nice!""Noise, pota!"The crowed was still loud, they were screaming and talking about the new song he just played. They were praising his voice, guitar skills, emotions and of course, visual.I gulped and inhaled deeply before turning to Lea who's now looking at me with worried eyes. I smiled and gave her a reassuring look."Excuse me, I think I need to go to the rest room." I said and glanced at Gavin who's watching us beside his girlfriend."I can come with you, so you don't get lost—"I held her shoulder and shook my head, "It's fine, really. I'm also gonna make some calls." I will excuse

"I'm sorry .. I noticed it too late, I should've known sooner."She shook slowly and sniffed softly as she bent down and played with her nails."You don't have to be sorry, I know you're also recovering. Lea told me everything. I was so shocked when I heard that you flew to Australia because of him--""It's not just entirely because of him." I corrected.She looked up at me and smiled bitterly."See? You've got a lot of burdens too. If you're sorting them out alone, then I should fix mine by myself as well." She reasoned out.I heaved a sigh and transfixed my gaze in front. We are still here at the cemetery and we decided to talk about it. It's a good thing that the sun isn't that well up so the atmosphere is quite balanced."You're wrong." I said. "I may have wanted to fix myself alone, but I couldn't deny that I also needed some help at that moment. I wasn't alone, Moli. I got professional help from a friend, and I must say .. it was effective. The process was confusing and boring,

"I was about to call you later .." I said as I got away from the table. I went to the kitchen because there is also a door here to get out of the garden and pool area."Hmm? Why?""I have a favor to ask. By the way, do you need anything?" I asked because I know he wouldn't call for nothing. I folded my arms and waited for him to answer."No .. nothing. I just called to inform you that I'm going back to the Philippines .."My eyes rolled and I was immediately excited. "Oh my God, when ?!" My question was full of joy. "Does Aunt Celine know? I'm with them now, and she didn't tell me,"I heard him laugh on the other line. "Not yet, you're the first one I called."I raised an eyebrow. "So you're going home? You're leaving Patricia there?" There is doubt in my tone."H-hm. That's where I'll continue my residency.""Why?""What, why?""Are you going to leave Pat?" I will ask.It was a long time before he could answer. "No."I took a deep breath and a smile slowly faded from my lips. "So you

"Are you out of your mind?" I almost whispered as Luke hung up the phone while driving.He ignored me. He had just finished talking to their manager and I heard that he had requested that Jerimiah be expelled from the event! I don't even know if it's a request or an order. Does he have the right to do that? He was so serious that I was just scared to complain earlier.I can't believe that with all that has happened and my brainstorming that we have nothing more to talk about, I am now in Luke's car.After the incident earlier in the plaza, people nearby met Luke. Jerimiah immediately disappeared when the people began to gather there. At the speed of events, I just remembered that Luke and I were running as he dragged me straight here to the parking lot where he was going to ride."Where are you taking me?" I tried to raise my voice.I'm nervous. I do not know why. Is it because of what happened earlier? Fearing that it might affect her career and Jerimiah’s, or because of the fact we’

I never finished the event. I went home to my companions first and did not wait for my older brother. He texted to attend an after party at the capitol where the Mayor's office is located along with other guests who attended.Apart from the fact that my heart was pounding, I also felt sorry for my body guards because I had caught them closing their eyes several times due to drowsiness so I decided to go home.The next day, the news broke that the canceled movie was still being plugged by Jerimiah. Photos of her flirting with various older actresses and even women with a passion for showbiz spread. I was even shocked to see in the news the testimonies of the women he had harassed at the bar, the artists and staffs he had molested as well as the news that he was involved in illicit drugs.My head ached at the thought that Luke might have been the mastermind. I know he said he'll tear down his career, but I never thought so! Where did this information come from? Are they even true? I can