Chapter Seven
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Chan's POV
It was already a week since classes started here at the University. It was going fine even though I was eating lunch and going out with Reina whenever we are at the University that I am starting to believe she really had changed. There are times that Lucas was with us but most of the times, he was making excuses that he still has something to do which is really fine with me.
"Oh--" I am with Lucas now when we stopped by the University bulletin board and there was an announcement posted.
University National Cultural Organization
What: Corp's de Ballet Audition
Where: University Theater, 3pm, 4th floor
Registration starts today at the University website
"Do you want to register?" Lucas asked.
"Huh?" I don't know. I am afraid to dance again. There's something in me that's holding me back, maybe because I am still traumatized about what happened to me in the past. I can't say that I have moved on already.
"You said you were a prima ballerina back then. I bet you are really good." I am not good. I really don't know.
"I haven't danced for 5 years already. I don't know if I can still do it."
"Why? Those who were born dancers are still dancers even if they stopped for a long time." He looked at me seriously. He has a point but I don't know. I am confused.
"But the audition is a week from now. I don't know if I can do it." I answered him. A week from now? A normal ballet routine can be practiced for 6 months or a year before it can be performed in front of an audience. How can I practice for a week?
He held my shoulder to face him. I was looking into his eyes and it was sparkling.
"You can do it Chan. I know you can do it. I will help you."
"H--how can you help me?" He doesn't know anything about ballet I bet. How can he help me?
"Let's go." He held my hand and lead me to somewhere. Lucas and I became really close because aside from being at the same University, we were at the same part time job. I asked him why he had to apply for a part-time job as well and he said that he just felt he had to do so because he wants to help his brother. His brother, Eros is a high-ranked police and I bet he earns just enough for them.
I suddenly remembered the money my dad saved for me to go to Russia was spent for our debts. We became poor after he died. It's not that I am complaining about it but I just don't want to see mom suffer. I want her to rest already from work.
"What are we doing here at the rooftop?" I asked him but he just smiled at me and sat on one of the benches there.
"Dance." What?
"Huh?"
"Do your routine, here."
"Are you crazy?" Well, I bet he is really crazy. How can he make me dance here? Right now?
He went near me and held my chin to look up to him. His eyes were serious and this is the first time I see him like this.
"Chan, dance your heart out. Imagine that it's only you and me in this world. Okay?" He said so I just nodded and he sat once again at the bench in front of where I am standing right now.
I closed my eyes and felt the urge to dance. I raised my hand and started dancing a freestyle routine I always do.
Chan! Aigoo, my daughter is the best!
Really?
Yes, my daughter. You are the prettiest when you dance.
Our daughter is the prettiest when she dance.
Dad, can I really do this? Can I really dance again? Can I show them what I really feel? Can I show them how pretty am I when dancing?
Lucas' POV
She really did dance and I can say that she was really pretty when dancing. She was the prettiest. The way she moves with her hands and feet, the way she turns around; it was really pretty. The way her hair moves with the wind feels really magical that I found myself staring at her and only her. She deserves to be at the stage. She deserves to dance and dance and dance.
She stopped and she smiled at me. She smiled at me genuinely and she was really pretty. This was the first time I see her smile like that.
"Why? Why are you crying?" I was only looking at her that I didn't notice that my tears were falling down my face already.
"Is my dance that bad that it made you cry?"
"That was the prettiest."
I uttered that words sincerely and she suddenly hugged me tight. I caressed her back and let her cry her heart out while hugging me.
"I told you, you are really good."
"Thank you, Lucas."
Because of her dance, I realized that I want the best for her.
I want her to be happy.
But how?
How can I fulfill my mission?
Chan's POV
After I danced at the rooftop, it became really awkward for us while we are walking home after our part-time job.
"So, are you going to register at the audition? Tomorrow is the last day of the registration." He asked me while we are walking. After I danced in front of him, I decided to register at the audition but can I really do this?
"Can I really do this?" I asked him out of nowhere.
"Of course you can. Did you already forget what I've said? I'll watch you practice. I will be here until you passed the audition." He smiled at me sincerely. I thought Lucas was just a happy-go-lucky, naughty and annoying guy but he has been there for me since I met him and I really appreciate that. I just hope that I won't be attached to him that much because I don't know want my world to revolve around him and I don't want that to also happen to him. There are still a lot of things that we need to fulfill for ourselves and I don't want to be a hindrance to his. I know he has a lot of dreams for his self and for his brother.
"Lucas."
"Hm?"
"Why are you doing this?"
"Doing what?"
I paused walking and faced him. "The way you treat me. The way you care for me. Why are you doing this?"
He seemed stunned about my question.
"Because you are my first friend."
"Oh--" Why do I seem disappointed because of his answer? Chan, come on! He is really your friend-more like a best friend. Why do you seem disappointed huh? Even I, I can't understand myself already.
"I know you are a strong woman, Chan. I am here to be your guardian angel." Guardian angel?
"You? My guardian angel? You don't look like one though."
"Wow! You've hurt my pride!" I laughed because of his reaction. I was just kidding!
"I am just kidding. But seriously, thank you Lucas. I really appreciate it."
"You don't have to say thank you. It's late, go inside already." He replied so I waved goodbye to him and went inside the house. I bet mom is asleep already.
"Chan? Is that you already?"
"Yes mom."
I guess I have to tell her about the audition at the University.
"How are you? I told you, you don't have to work for a part-time job. I am still okay."
"Mom, I want to help you. I am okay. I can handle this. But mom, I have to tell you something."
"What is it?"
We sat at the chair and I took a deep breath before telling her.
"I want to audition for the Corp's de Ballet at our University mom. I want to do it." My mom seemed shocked about my decision.
"Will you be okay with it?"
I nodded. I was sure of my decision now. "I am sure about this mom. I will be okay. I want to dance. If I got in, I don't have to work at the shop." The University National Cultural Organization offers an allowance at their main members like the prima ballerina so if I got that position again, I will be able to earn extra money, much bigger than what I earn at the part-time job for me and my mom.
"Mom, why are you crying?" I got shocked because mom suddenly cried. Did I say something wrong?
"I just remembered your dad, Chan. He was the happiest whenever you are dancing ballet. You were still 3 years old when we discovered that you really want to dance ballet."
I can't help but hug my mom after she said that. We miss dad, really. It has been a long time already but it still feels like days since he was gone. I wish I had the chance to save him but it was too late.
~*~
Lucas' POV
"Ahh! Big Boss why are you always appearing out of nowhere?!"
"Lucas, I just have a reminder for you."
"What?!" Geez. He's really making me fuss!
"You have to make Chan fall in love with a human."
"I KNOW! I KNOW!"
"You are not a human."
"I know! I won't fall in love with her!"
You are not a human.
Yes, I know.
- Writer
