Chasing Alex (completed)

Chapter Sixteen

Kasabay nang pagtahimik ng paligid ang pagtugtog ng gitara na background music ng lima. May isang nakaupong lalake na may edad na sa may gilid ng stage, sya ang may hawak na gitara.

Matthew:

When a man loves a woman

Can't keep his mind on nothin' else

He'd trade the world

For a good thing he's found

If she is bad, he can't see it

She can do no wrong

Turn his back on his best friend

If he puts her down

Keith:

When a man loves a woman

Spend his very last dime

Trying to hold on to what he needs

He'd give up all his comforts

And sleep out in the rain

If she said that's the way

It ought to be

Napatitig lalo si Alex ng si Keith ang sumunod na kumanta. Tumitingin pa ito sa kanya habang kumakanta, nakikita nya dito nafefeel nito ang pagkanta ng love song na yun.

Luke:

When a man loves a woman

I give you everything I've got (yeah)

Trying to hold on

To your precious love

Baby please don't treat me bad

Zach:

When a man loves a woman

Deep down in his soul

She can bring him such misery

If she is playing him for a fool

He's the last one to know

Loving eyes can never see

Chivas:

Yes when a man loves a woman

I now exactly how he feels

'Cause baby, baby, baby

I am a man

When a man loves a woman

No words can describe how their voices sounded so perfect during their performance. They gave justice to the song and the crowd were amazed that they were able to pull off such an amazing song number.

Huminto muna ang nagigitara at sumalang ang background music. At kinanta ang next set of songs nila.

Zach:

Close your eyes, make a wish

And blow out the candlelight

For tonight is just your night

We're gonna celebrate,

All through the night

Luke:

Pour the wine, light the fire

Girl your wish is my command

I submit to your demands

I will do anything,

Girl you need only ask

Keith:

I'll make love to you

Like you want me to

And I'll hold you tight

Baby all through the night

I'll make love to you

When you want me to

And I will not let go

Till you tell me to

"Girl para sayo yata un Lyrics." Mahinang tukso sa kanya ni Greg. Kinilig kilig pa to.

"Bakla ka, Ako talaga agad?. Sabunutan kaya kita." Natatawang sagot ni Alex kay Greg, bahagya pa silang magkadikit at pagbalik nya ng tingin kay Keith, masama na ang tingin nito sa pwesto nila at nakakunot na ang noo. Hindi naman alam ni Alex ang dahilan.

Matthew:

Girl relax, let's go slow

I ain't got nowhere to go

I'm just gonna concentrate on you

Girl are you ready?

It's gonna be a long night

Throw your clothes on the floor

I'm gonna take my clothes off too

I made plans to be with you

Girl whatever you ask me you know I can do

Chivas:

I'll make love to you

Like you want me to

And I'll hold you tight

Baby all through the night

I'll make love to you

When you want me to

And I will not let go

Till you tell me to

Luke:

Baby tonight is your night

And I will do you right

Just make a wish on your night

Anything that you ask

I will give you the love of your life

Everyone:

I'll make love to you

Like you want me to

And I'll hold you tight

Baby all through the night

I'll make love to you

When you want me to

And I will not let go

Till you tell me to

I'll make love to you

Like you want me to

And I'll hold you tight

Baby all through the night

I'll make love to you

When you want me to

And I will not let go

Till you tell me to...

Malakas na palakpakan ang ibinigay ng crowd sa The Legends. Kahit hindi pang rock n roll at pangparty ang kinakanta ng mga binata, sobrang naappreciate ito ng mga tao. Umupo na sila sa kanya kanyang metal stool sa may stage, ibinababa na nila ang mic stand at kinuha ang kanya kanyang mic. Naghiyawan na naman ang mga tao.

"This next song is, oh well it is dedicated to a very special woman in someones life. This man is very inlove." Nakangiting pahayag ni Zach. At pagkatapos tumugtog na ulit ang nagigitara. Nafocus ang spot light sa isang tao.

Keith:

I found a love for me

Darling, just dive right in

And follow my lead

Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet

I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

Napaawang ang bibig ni Alex nang marinig ang rendition ni Keith. Nararamdaman nya ang nakaambang pagtulo ng luha sa kanyang mga mata. Nakikita pa nyang nasa kanya ang mga mata ni Keith na parang sya ang tinutukoy nito sa kanta.

'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love

Not knowing what it was

I will not give you up this time

Darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own

And in your eyes, you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass, we're listenin' to our favorite song

When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath

But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight

Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know

She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home

I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets

To carry love, to carry children of our own

We are still kids, but we're so in love

Fightin' against all odds

I know we'll be alright this time

Darling, just hold my hand

Be my girl, I'll be your man

I see my future in your eyes

Matthew and Zach sang along with Keith:

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass, listenin' to our favorite song

When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful

I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight......

It was Keith's solo act. Lahat ng tao hindi nakapagreact ng kumakanta si Keith. Napakasincere at emotional ng kanyang pagkanta kasabay ba ng cold and husky voice nito. Kay Alex sya nakatingin na parang inaalay nya ang kanta para dito. Everything came blurry when Alex heard Keith's singing, she felt magical. Ramdam na ramdam nya ang titig nito sa kanya habang kinakanta, hindi nya napigilang tumulo ang kanyang luha sa gustong iparating ng kanta ni Keith. She cant find the words how to explain what she's feeling at the moment. If its he love for Keith, then so be it. She's inlove with that man.

"Girl, sure ako para sayo talaga ang kanta nya." Hinaplos ni Greg ang mukha nya at pinunasan pa ang luha nya.

"Kinikilig ako Lex, ramdam ko sya." Pahayag ni Andi.

"Ako din, feeling ko sobra ka nyang love. The way he stares at you Lex. Full of love." Kinikilig pa si Dawn habang sinasabi yun.

"Ang supportive nyo talaga saken. Sa tingin nyo ba inlove ako sa lalakeng iyon?

"OO!!!" Nagchorus pa ang tatlo. Napatawa nalang si Alex sa reaction ng mga kaibigan.

"Can we have a 15 minute break before we go on with the show guys?" Request ni Zach. Sumagot naman ang crowd. Umalis sa stage ang lima para pumunta sa VIP room nila. Napatingin si Alex sa patalikod na si Keith. Hindi sya pinuntahan nito sa table nila. Maya maya narinig nyang nagring ang phone nya. Tumatawag si Keith.

"Hello."

"Come here, at second floor. Same room." Utos nito sa kanya. Hindi na sya nakasagot dahil binaba na nito agad.

"Alis lang ako sandali, tinatawag nya ako." Paalam ni Alex.

"Go friend. Galingan mo." Tukso ni Greg. Hinampas nya ito sa balikat. Tinawanan lang sya ng mga ito.

Umakyat na si Alex sa second floor at dumiretso sa VIP room na napuntahan nya dati. Pagbukas nya ng pinto nakita nya si Keith na nakatayo at nakasandal sa may table dun, nakapamulsa pa ito. Tiningnan ni Alex ang loob, magisa lang ni Keith at wala ang mga kaibigan nito.

"Bakit mo ko pinapunta dito?" Tanong nya kay Keith.

"Who's that guy beside you? Seryoso nitong tanong, salubong ang mga kilay at nagtitiim bagang.

"Si Greg, kaibigan din namin sa office, isinama nila Dawn at Andi. Bakit?"

"Bakit kayo magkatabi? Nakikita ko pa na nagtatawanan kayong dalawa. What was that?" Iritado nitong tanong at seryoso padin ito. Pinipigilan ni Alex na matawa, hindi nga pala alam ni Keith na bading si Greg.

"Hindi naman kami nagtatawanan, masaya lang kami nanunuod sa performance nyo." Paliwang nya, gustong gusto na nya matawa dahil sa hitsura ni Keith.

"Damn! Napasuklay pa ito sa buhok. Mananapak talaga ako!" He exclaimed looks mad.

Unti unting lumapit si Alex kay Keith. Nakatitig na ito sa kanya. Magkaharap na silang dalawa at maiksi na ang distanya ng mga katawan nila. Hinawakan ni Alex ang necktie ni Keith at inayos yun.

"Nagseselos ka ba? Diretso nyang tanong dito habang inaayos ang neck tie nito.

"I am. I want to break his neck. And i might kill him if he try to touch you again." With conviction pa ang pagkakasabi ni Keith. Natawa na si Alex, at sinalubong ang tingin ni Keith.

"Greg is our gay friend. Mukha lang syang lalake pero pusong babae yun. He's harmless pero baka maging harmful pagdating sa inyong magkakaibigan, mahilig pa naman yun sa mga pogi." Natatawa nyang paliwanag. Napamaang si Keith na parang iniintindi ang mga sinabi nya. Hinapit ni Keith ang bewang nya at niyakap sya.

"I was..so jealous seeing you with other guy."

"Sira ka talaga. Wala ka naman dapat ipagselos." Napasinghap sya ng maramdaman nya ang mukha ni Keith sa leeg nya. She can feel his breathing. At yumakap na din sya kay Keith, naramdaman nyang parang natigilan pa ito sa ginawa nya. "Ang galing mo kanina. Talented ka pala. "

"I love you." Narinig nyang bulong ni Keith sa kanya na nagpatindig ng balahibo sa buo nyang katawan. Lalo din humigpit ang yakap nito sa kanya. Naramdaman nya ang pagtulo ng kanyang luha dahil sa sayang nararamdaman, dahil sa pagmamahal ni Keith. Binitawan na sya ni Keith at hinalikan sya sa noo na kinagulat pa nya.

"Let's go back Hon. Magpeperform pa kami."

"Ok, sige." Hinawakan sya nito sa kamay at napasunod nalang sya. Nakatingin si Alex sa nakatalikod na si Keith.