"I LOVE YOU, Tamara..."

Ilan na nga ba nagsabi sa kanya ng mga katagang iyon? It seems endless. Muling sinuklay ni Tamara ang buhok sa harapan ng salamin. She looked at her wristwatch. It is past 6 pm. Hindi niya namalayan ang oras. And damn Renzo for holding her too long sa walang kakwenta kwentang usapan sa labas ng music room. 

Renzo uttered those words. With bouquet of red flowers and matching ferrero chocolates, obviously, Renzo started to court her. Katulad ng hindi mabilang ng lalaki sa campus, Renzo was bewitched with her beauty. With a mix of Norwegian, French and Filipino blood, she got a look that everyone is deserve to envy for.

Although she is so thankful with God for giving this asset, she almost hated it for having too much attention.

Renzo stepped forward to her, in almost embraced, whispered to her ear: "Look, if you say yes to be my girl, we're a perfect match..." he stepped back a little bit and winked at her. "...pag-isipan mo within 24 hours. You are so lucky to be noticed by Mr. Renzo Rivera-De Castro, babe."

She looked around. Andun ang mga kabarkada ni Renzo. They are nodding and smiling at the same time for thinking she cannot refused on his offer. And some girls around, she saw mix of envious and agreeable look. And before she snapped back, Renzo already walking away with his friends.

She fetched her Chanel sling bag. Regalo ng Mama niya nung nakaraang kaarawan niya. "Miss Andrea, aalis na po ako..." Paalam niya sa music coach nila.

Tumingin sa relong pambisig si Miss Andrea. "Oh, I miss the time. Sure Tamara, till next time. And consider the upcoming audition for Les Miserable." She genuinely smiled at Tamara. Tipid na ngumiti naman si Tamara. Hati ang pakiramdam niya sa audition na iyon. A school based stage play. Although she could passed to have one of the solos, mas lamang ang stage fright sa kanya. 

She sighed. " Subukan ko po...but I don't want to promise anything..."

Miss Andrea nodded. Nahuli ng mga mata ang bulaklak na nasa basurahan na bigay ni Renzo. "You hate flowers?"

Nagkibit-balikat si Tamara. "The person that who gave me that Miss, yes..." Then she smiled. "And I left those Ferrero to your table Miss, I hope you have a sweet tooth..." Saka siya tuluyang lumabas ng music room.