Saturday, 11am…

“Good Morning, Ms --?” the woman in her 30’s wearing the ‘female version’ of coat and tie asked me.

“Seohyun. Just call, Seohyun” ang medyo kabado kong sagot while giving my purse a small grip.

Hindi ko akalain na kina Chanyeol pala ang three-storey restaurant na ito which is now standing in one of the most richest places here in Seoul, ang Gangnam. Although, the invitation says that the party would start at 12, lunch time, I just decided to come much earlier. Since, ‘An early bird catches all’ and also just to get used to the place.

I showed to the receptionist my invitation and she accompanied me to the third floor. Grabe, all that I can say is that this restaurant can be classified as three-star one, ang pinakamataas na rate for restaurants. Everything looks modern. The staircase is made of tempered glass, the white marbled floor is shined to perfection, the paintings and the furnitures including the dining sets complement each other and lahat na ata ng pinakafinest na employees ay nandito na.

“I think, I have to leave you here, Ms. Seohyun.” The receptionist politely said.

“Ay, naku. This is too much already… Thank you po.” I replied and gave her a bow.

Nandito na ako ngayon sa third floor, kaharap ang malaking pintuan na ‘two-doored’. It is finely carved with very small details. Dahan-dahang binuksan ko ang pinto and bit by bit a mellow sound coming from a piano registered in my ears. Nang tuluyan ko nang nabuksan ang pinto, napahinga ako ng malalim sa nakita ko… Si Chanyeol in his blue suit that fits him perfectly is playing a white grand piano on the stage. The bright rays of the morning sun strikes his innocent face which makes his porcelain skin to glow even more.

Although I’m stunned, my brain cells as well as my feet do not fail me na dalhin at the best spot kung saan mapagmamasdan ko siya ng malapitan. He continued to play na parang walang sinumang nanood sa kanya. Sabi ko na nga ba. Tama ako. ‘The early bird catches all’

Matapos niyang tumugtog, without any hesitations I gave him my loudest claps.

“Thanks, Seohyun. Ang aga mo ah?” Tanong ni Chanyeol as he stands up.

“Ahh… ganito talaga ako kahit sa school, early bird. Ang galing mo palang tumugtog.” I replied. Antanga ko lang, crush ko tapos hindi ko alam na may talent pala siya sa piano.

“Oo, first time ko lang tutugtog in front of an audience mamaya kaya medyo kabado.”

“Naku, ‘wag kang kabahan. Magaling ka, promise. A---Anyway—parang familiar yung tinugtog mo kanina.” I told him and now, I’m getting used to have a conversation with him.

“Ahh… yun ba? It’s by Chopin. Noctune yung title. Kaya siguro tunog familiar kasi yun din yung tinugtog ni Shawn dun sa My Heart’s Sonata. I decided to play that piece later para hindi kayo mabore. Since, everyone is familiar to it.” He sincerely explained.

***

Nagumpisa ang opening ng mga 15 minutes after 12nn but it just lasted for half an hour. I think hindi ako binigo ni Chanyeol. He invited some of our schoolmates na medyo close naman sa akin syempre kasama na doon sina Boram at Q-Ri na super pinaghandaan talaga ang event na ito. Both of them are in their y cocktail dresses that emphasized their curves, their perfect body.  Nandito din si Hyomin in her wholesome looking dress. First time ko siyang nakitang walang salamin at ang ganda ganda niya. Sana ganyan din siya sa school para maraming makapansin sa natatago niyang kagandahan. Si DO, ang pambansang gamer, akalain mo yun! Magkaclose pala pamilya nila ni Chanyeol pero kung umasta sila pareho sa school, akala mo eh hindi magkakilala. Si Sehun, ang class president namin, hindi na ako nagulat na nandito rin siya dahil almost all the out-campus activities kasama siya. Kaibigan siya kasi ng lahat. And the last but definitely not the least, si Ji Yeon, ang napaganda at napakatalinong, si Ji Yeon… Ang epitome at dyosa ng kagandahan… Kahit anu namang suotin niya, siya pa rin ang pinakamaganda. Kayo nang bahalang mag-isip kung anu suot niya. Basta she’s beyond anyone’s best looks.

Matapos ang ribbon cutting, lahat kami ay bumalik sa third floor except dun sa mga ‘nakakatanda’ kasi ni-request pala ni Chanyeol na bukod ang party ng mga friends and other young relatives niya from the ‘older’ ones. Hindi ko na-imagine na ganito pala kami karami ang kakilala ni Chanyeol. We almost filled almost all the seats here. I think we’re close to a hundred and the only familiar faces that I could see are the ones that I mentioned earlier. Well, I’m not really worried kung ma-outcast man ako. As long as, I could have a great food and see Chanyeol’s priceless expressions ay ayos na ako dun.

“Hi, everyone! Feel free to eat anything you want ‘coz you’ll need that since, the party is just starting!” Chanyeol announced on stage while holding a glass of wine.

“Wohooo!!! That’s the way I like it!” A good looking man in his 20’s yelled.

Bumaba si Chanyeol sa stage and dumiretso sa buffet. Just to mention, nandito ako sa table at the middle part ng hall with Boram and Q-Ri na kanina pa kong hindi kinakausap or maybe they’re just pretending that they don’t know me at all na okay lang naman sa akin. Anyway, back to Chanyeol, ayun he’s still in the buffet and after some time, pumunta na rin dun si Ji Yeon with Sehun who always by her side simula pa nung party. Ganyan talaga ‘pag gusto mo ang isang tao, hangga’t possible dapat parati kang nasa tabi niya para hindi siya makuha ng iba. Ewan ko lang talaga dito kay Sehun, kung bakit ayaw pa niyang magtapat kay Ji Yeon, eh super obvious naman na may gusto siya!

“So, are you enjoying the party?” tanong ni Chanyeol kina Ji Yeon and Sehun.

“Of Course! The place is great lalo na yung food. Congrats, pare.” Sehun replied.

“Thanks!” Ansabi ni Chanyeol. Actually, ang magiging sagot ni Ji Yeon ang inaantay niya…

“Well, I think… Maeenjoy ko siya… later.” Sagot ni Ji Yeon habang binibigyan si Chanyeol ng makahulugang tingin.

***

While having our desserts, Chanyeol played the musical piece that he was rehearsing a while ago. As expected, everyone got mesmerized including me kahit second time ko na ‘tong napapakingan pero parang bago pa rin ito sa pandinig ko which makes me to get amazed and excited for the next seconds…

Everyone gave their applause matapos tumugtog ni Chanyeol lalo naman ako kulang na lang pati paa ko pumalakpak, mahigitan lang ang cheer ng lahat.

“Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a reason why I requested to have our ‘own’ party here kasi--” Chanyeol got cut as he was announcing.

“Because, we’re getting annoyed of something.” Ji Yeon stepped on stage.

“Hah? Si Ji Yeon? Ba—Bakit?” I asked myself and gave Boram and Q-Ri a puzzled look.

In a split second everyone got silent and focused on what Ji Yeon is about to say. Sina Boram and Q-Ri naman ay biglang iniwan ako and walked toward the stage.

“Can you see that ugly duckling over there?” malakas na sinabi ni Ji Yeon. She’s pointing at me and I don’t know the reason why she’s doing this.

In no time, all the eyes are staring at me. Ang mga mapanghusgang tingin na hindi mo maipagkakaila. On my seat, I got stocked. Hindi ko alam kung bakit hindi ako makatayo… dahil ba ito sa hiya o dahil inaantay pa ng sarili ko ang mga susunod pang sasabihin ni Ji Yeon na alam kong masasaktan lamang ako… Wala pang namumuong mga luha sa aking mga mata pero nararamdaman ko at sigurado akong tutulo ang mga ito mamaya…

“Wow, everyone knows who Ji Yeon is talking about. By the way, her name is Seohyun. Ang babaeng sinahod na ang lahat ng katalinuhan pero absent ang kagandahan.” Q-Ri announced.

“She’s right! Teka, may kulang pa. Geek, right? Hoy, Seohyun. Akala mo kaibigan mo ang lahat? Well, you’re wrong. Let’s just say na we’re just acquaintances... na nagkataong sabay na nag-aaral sa isang classroom at hanggang dun lang yun!” mataray na sabi ni Boram.

“Seohyun, hindi lahat ng tao nadadaan sa kabaitan. Kailangan mo rin kasi ng konting ‘karisma’ to win the hearts of some people.” Boram added.

“Yes, she’s right. Kulang na lang sumabog ako dahil sa inis sa’yo. Alam mo, kasing panget ng mga librong pinapahiram mo sa kin yang itsura mo. Pagod na ko sa kakabasa ng romances with happy endings! I’m just doing my mother a favor na kulang na lang minuminuto kong naririnig ang pangalan mo sa bibig ng nanay ko na para bang ikaw ang role model ng lahat!!” Isinigaw ni Hyomin nang marating niya ang stage kasabay sina Boram at Q-Ri.

“I’m sick of you Seohyun. Pagod na akong maikumpara sa’yo hindi lang sa school kundi pati na ng mga magulang ko. Ako na pinakamaganda sa lahat pero tinalo ng panget na katulad mo pagdating sa academics. Ako na nangunguna sa kagandahan pero number 2 sa katalinuhan! Ako na bida sa lahat pero---” Galit na isinigaw ni Ji Yeon habang ang kanyang mga mata ay naguumpisa nang lumuha sa pagkamuhi.

“P—pero nalilimutan ng lahat ‘pag ikaw na ang pinag-uusapan. Ako na---“ Ji Yeon got cut.

“T—Tama na Ji Yeon… that’s enough… please…” pagpipigil ni Chanyeol kay Ji Yeon na talagang walang alam na ganito pala kasakit ang mga salitang kanyang bibitawan tungkol kay Seohyun.

“H—Hindi. Hindi pa ako tapos sa panget na mang-aagaw na ---“ Hindi natapos ni Ji Yeon ang kanyang sasabihin dahil bigla siyang hinila ni Chanyeol at hinalikan sa harap ng lahat…

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PS: Ito po yung link nung My Heart's Sonata na tinutukoy ni Chanyeol :) Feel free to read kung gusto nio maiyak ng bonggang-bongga. Si Seohyun din bida. SeoTop loveteam <3

http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/362753