Stars and Monsoon Skies (Sky Series 2)

16th Verse

Let's reach for the stars. Constellations by Lux is out now! Stream on Spotify and Apple Music.

I saw the promotional posters of Lux's new album, Constellations, on Facebook. Agad kong binuksan ang Spotify ko para ma-add ang buong album sa playlist ko. The physical album was already sold out on music stores.

Everyone was talking about 'Golden' at nagtrend din 'yon sa twitter. Isa ito sa mga kanta sa bagong album nila. I heard it first before they released it. Sa dorm at sa school. Akala nila ay para kay Krista 'yon, his rumored girlfriend. Some people even tweeted about theories of Archer and Krista's relationship. Sinubukan nila i-connect lahat ng bagong kanta kay Krista.

But it wasn't for her because it was for me.

They received a lot of praised from fans at mas dumami rin ang followers nilang apat on their social media accounts. The album was really a masterpiece. Binuksan ko ang messages ko para i-text si Archer. Patago ko pang ginagawa 'yon dahil naglelecture pa ang professor namin sa harapan at baka pagalitan ako 'pag nakita na 'di ako nakikinig.

Me:
Congratulations sa new release ng album niyo! I think it shook the whole country, almost lahat ng trending topics about sa inyo. You deserved all the love!

Archer:
Thank you, Jules, I appreciate it. Where are you right now?

Me:
Sa class pa.

Archer:
I see. So... are you free later tonight and tomorrow?

Me:
Saturday bukas kaya wala akong class, bakit?

Archer:
Well, good for you, I'm also free so I'll give you my time. I just got home from class and we're not accepting interviews today.

Me:
Oh... Magpahinga ka na lang kaya? You had a busy week, and nagrelease pa kayo ng album I'm sure pagod ka.

Archer:
Too bad...

Me:
Bakit naman? Anong mayroon?

Archer:
Because I wanna see you. And I wanna celebrate with you. Anong oras matatapos ang klase mo?

My heart thudded at his confession. Hindi pa rin talaga ako sanay, parang ang bilis ng mga pangyayari.

Me:
4pm.

Archer:
I'll pick you up. Bring overnight bags.

Me:
Ano? Saan mo ako dadalhin?

Archer:
Secret. Trust me, you'll like it.

Me:
What do I need to bring?

Archer:
Something comfortable to wear. So, you're going with me?

Me:
May choice pa ba ako?

Archer:
Of course you have. And I bet you really wanted to go with me so I'm not going to tease you about it. I don't want you backing out. I'll pick you up in your dorm. See you later.

Hindi ko na siya nireplyan at hinintay na lang matapos ang klase. Ngayon ko lang na-realize na kapag inaabangan mo minu-minuto ang oras ay mas lalong tumatagal ito. Ang bagal ng paggalaw ng mga kamay ng orasan. Akala ko ay tatlong oras na akong nakaupo at nakikinig ng lecture pero nang makita ko ang orasan sa taas ng white board ay wala pa palang ten minutes ang nakalipas. I tapped my pen on the table habang naghihintay.

"What's wrong?" Tanong ni Ivor sa tabi ko.

I smiled at him giddily. "Wala, excited lang akong umuwi."

He looked at me as if I have two heads. "Is it just me or you're acting weird?"

"Ikaw 'yung weird."