Broken Strings – Chapter 9

MELISA QUIZON

I was so stupid to give you all my attention. ‘Cause the way you played me. Exposed your true intention. ‘Cause one day I’ll have you beggin’ on your knees for me. Yeah, one day. I’ll have you crawling like a centipede. You mess with me. I’ll mess with her. So, I’ll make sure you get what you deserve. Yeah, one day! You’ll be beggin’ on your knees for me [Song: Beggin’ On Your Knees]

“Victory!” Nadine shouted and then she gave us a high-five. “Hello everyone! We are CriMeNaL, we’ve set this stage on fire! Good night!”

iMeNaL is derived from five female names.

ssa, our band leader and vocalist.

for Melissa, obviou

he youngest in our group.

-Six years old, while Ellyza is Twenty-One years old.

lyza both have a boyfriend, while Nadine doesn’t seem to have any plans to fall in love, because she doesn’t want to be tied down.

t want to let them know, it’s okay that only Eugene knows. It’s not that I don’t trust them, it’s just that it’s better to be careful.

are your payments.” Crissa distributed the small envelopes to us. We get five thousand pesos per gig, it’s not much but it’s better than nothing. “Let’s party, ladies!”

o recital tomorrow.”

d her eyes. “That’s why he’s here to picked you up

ion. I looked at my wristwatch. It’s midnight, but he’s still awake. It’s Sunday and I know it’s his day off, he should be resting today.

the effect of his charm. So many men are jealous when he is assigned as their wives’ OB

ot of hospitals, he would be poor now because no one wants to take him as OB.’ I smiled at what I thought.

adies.” He smiled when he stopped in front of us

on Eugene’s arm. “Are you here to take your princess home?”

comes to pick me up. I sighed and shook my head.

ore he slept.”

ned. I asked him why he found out where I did the gig. I also asked him why he was a day off today but by

of his car and so did he. I inserted the key into the doorknob then unlock the doo

sat down next to him.

fore sipping coffee.

ove me as Eugene does. Even though I was devastated, he still accepted me.

door of Reid’s room opened, and he ran out then greeted me with a hug. “Mommy! I’m glad y

y as I stroked his hair.

e me even more worried.

mous person.” He mumbled.

tomato on his couch. I picked up his phone and read what was written there. It just said there was a celebrity judge but didn’t say who.

ou can go now.”

ered my mouth. “Did he bother you to pick me up?”

turned my head. “Reid Mikhail C

aight. I also heard Eugene laughed.

tered. But he immediately opened it and poked his head. “Good night, Mom. I love you. Peace.”

fore turning to Eugene.

t few days.” He spoiled my son, so even if he was tired or have a day off when Reid asked for something, he would definitely give it. He really loves my son. “I’m sorry, Eugene. We still bothered you even if it’s your day off.”

my face and then ran his thumb over my cheek. His eyes dropped to my lips. But he also immediately averted hi

o of us got up and went to the door. I know what Eugene wants to do, he’s a man. He loves me, I know how much he hurts himse

areful, oka

arm which surprised him. He faced me again. I leaned close to him then gave him a soft kiss on the cheek. I straightened up and stared at

erything, Doctor Eugene Fuertes,” I said, smiling.

rning to go to his car. I waited for his car to dis

. What else can I give Eugene? Nothing.

eserves someone better.

will compete so he’s even more nervous. I always told him to think that we were the only two in the Theater Room.

hink that Mommy is the only one watching you.”

don’t like me?”

y’ll like you. I’m just here, baby. If you’re nervous, just look at me. Mommy will c

ck, baby,” I whi

ak on the large television attached to the backstage wall.

ledge the presence of our beloved judge, Mister Wright Agoncillo! The leader of the most pop

s. There are a lot of nervous people. “Yes! We are so lucky to have you here, Mr Agoncillo.”

” I mumble

oman blushed. The only thing I was nervous about was that he might meet Reid. He can’t see my son!

g him on my own. He just gave colour to my world; I won’t let Wright even take that.

poke. “This is my first time to be a judge in this event, so, to our contestants, good luck and giv

ncident.” I whispered.

you mumbling?”

nd. “Nothing, baby.”

vous when he watches other kids. He is the last contestant; however, I always encourage him that he will give his best.

s, Reid Mikhail Quizon.” The emcee introduces Reid. He mentioned my last n

alk to the grand piano. I hid in the dark so Wright could not see me.