All Over Again

Chapter 1: Aquarius

About 2 years later...

Jerwin's POV

"Today, something will come along your way that is bound to change your life. Do not try to avoid the inevitable."

It's another one of those usual bland, early mornings before I go to work and my sister, Jeanette, would set off for school.

And like always, the dining room is populated by just the two of us and the housekeeper, who would set our breakfast on the table and then go back to the kitchen.

Don't bother asking where my parents are.

Maagang umaalis for who knows what, and then come back whenever they feel like they should -- which could be days or weeks at a time..

Part of the whole morning ritual is Jean's weird habit of reading the horoscope section of the newspaper, katulad ng ginagawa nya ngayon..

"Horoscope mo today?"

"No, kuya.. This one's yours. Nabasa ko na ung akin, di ka ba nakikinig?"

"Not really."

"Jeez.. But anyway--Kuya! Something is bound to change your life daw!"

"That'd be nice."

"You can at least pretend to be more excited, you know?"

She folded the newspaper and set it next to her plate, still scanning the front page article as she finishes up her pancakes. I don't usually mind what she reads, pero--

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Seeing my picture on the front page, and knowing the article is something about me. It makes me feel uneasy watching my sister read it.

"Kuya.." reading the article "Sabi dito, nag-multi-platinum nanaman daw ung CD mo. It's safe to call you the Prince of the Music Industry for decades raw.. *giggles* Prince.. heehee

"What's so funny about that?"

"If only they know how "un-princely" you are.. I doubt they'd dub you that title..."

Sabi na nga ba...

Kaya ayokong may naririnig tohng batang toh tungkol sa'kin eh..

Laging may pangontra... -___-

By the way, my name is Jerwin Santos. I'm 22 years old, and I've been working as a recording artist under a major record label for about two years now -- and yes, I can say I've been successful so far..

My songs often debut at the top -- which is good since it shows that people like hearing me sing ---I guess?

I appear in TV shows, commercials, billboards, gigs..

Name it, I've done it.

It's been a rollercoaster ride of fame for two years since I've come back from the States...

Two years now...

"If you're done eating, shouldn't you be leaving? You're going to be late."

"Fine fine... Seriously, Kuya, learn to take a joke. Masyado kang serious. Panget ka na nga, mas lalo ka pang papanget.. Abah-- "

"Little brat."

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Tinawanan nya lang ako then went out of the dining room to look for the driver who'll take her to school...

I finished my breakfast and then stood up as well..

I might as well get this day done and over with...

Something that will change my life, huh...

Won't that be interesting...