Kissing My Kryptonite [GL-Sapphics]

Chapter 47 - Shed

KISSING MY KRYPTONITE

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

"What inspires you to be a musician?"

"I have like three people who put me in this: first, my mom, who is my number one fan. Second, my brother, who has also been with me since the beginning of my journey, and third, Faureen Heneral!"

Faureen Heneral also known as Minka Velazco was well-known as a model, but few were aware that she also composed beautiful music. Hate to say it, but it wasn't until her death that it was revealed she is the author of the music that has been stolen and allegedly claimed by other famous singers.

"I have a favorite music album I used to play when I was a kid, it was exactly a surprise to say I'm already a grown up lady when I discovered Faureen Heneral's the original author and pianist behind that cherished craft," with an elegant smile, Nathalia Wontheryll delivers the interview as much as she slays her overall look and outfit before she gracefully walks down the white carpet.

"Ang ganda na nga talaga ni Nathalia 'no? Mas gumanda siya lalo," I jerk in shock as Wren speaks to me from behind.

"Pakibigay na lang 'to sa kanya," kibit-balikat ko saka ko iniabot 'yung cellphone ni Nathalia sa kanya. May mga photographers naman siya pero gusto pa kasi nitong mangolekta ng pictures sa personal phone.

Hindi naman sa nagrereklamo ako, pakiramdam ko na kasi nagpunta akong England para maging utusan ng lahat. Hindi ako nag-aaral maging piloto para maging mutchacha lang!

"Sandali! Si Brigida Dimacatae ba 'yon?" itinuro ni Wren ang magandang babaeng tinutukoy niya, hindi nga siya nagkakamali, dalang-dala niya ang kanyang signatured black gown.

"Thank you," bulong ni Brigida sa 'kin nang alalayan ko siya paakyat sa entablado dahil siya ang unang magtatanghal. May anumalya kasing nangyari backstage kanina at isa ang heels niya sa mga sinabotahe kaya hindi niya sukat 'yung size ng suot niya ngayon.

"No problem," ngiti ko at napakamot sa batok ko, nasa front row lang kasi ako kaya ang hirap magbulag-bulagan kung alam ko naman may maitutulong ako.

"Marami rin palang pinadalang alumni na pianists ang Cambridge Ph dito 'no? Mga bigatin! Paniguradong sa atin na naman ang spot light dito!" dagdag pa ulit niya na hindi ko na nasagot dahil na kay Nathalia na naman ang mga mata ko, may sinasabi kasi siya pero hindi ko na muna inalintana.

Tinatamad akong naglakad papunta sa nireserbang upuan para sa amin at agad namang napukaw ng atensyon ko ang nakasulat sa harapan.

"Life is like a piano; the white keys can represent happiness and the black keys show sadness. But as you go through life's journey, remember that the black keys also create music," it's a beautiful message from Ehssan, so far and mind you it's one of the best quotes I've read as it is a perfect analogy of someone's life experience.

Naalala ko tuloy 'yung sinabi ni Tom Lehrer, 'Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.'

Kaya siguro humantong ako sa ganito kasi hindi ko masyadong ginalingan, o dahil malungkot lang talaga ang buhay ko. A typical piano has 36 black keys and 52 white keys. If life is like a piano, why is my life full of shits and black keys?

Inaamin ko, dati namang may white keys..sadyang nilukob lang ito ng malulungkot na pangyayari hanggang sa pati ang magagandang ala-ala ay binalot na nito.

Brigida's performance is done, her chosen piece is too melancholic to handle, my heart can't take it.

"We broke up a month ago
Your friends are mine, you know, I know
You've moved on, found someone new
One more girl who brings out the better in you.."