¤KEEPING UP WITH TRISHA¤
<Mission Impossible>
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Author~ Remio Viola
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EP11
TRISHA
The bell was rang and all the students left the hall for the short break.
“Trisha” Eva squealed running to meet me
“hi Eva”
“you sang marvelously”
“thanks”
“now Daphne has a competition” Eva was so excited as she cl@pped her hands
“Daphne doesn’t have a competition” Daphne put in from behind
“oh hi!” I smiled at her to get her pissed and it worked
“congrats for the first section, I admit you have a nice voice to be my second lead” she sm-irked and walked out with her girls
“what was that?” Eva asked when they were gone
“pride. She’s just too proud” I sighed
“hey!” Chase called and ruffled my hair
“oh Chase it took me time to comb that” I mouthed and he chuckled
“sorry, you were good back there I didn’t even know you could sing”
“guess there are alot of things you don’t know about me”
“yeah right” Chase said rolling his eyes and that reminded me of Davis. I wonder where that one is.
And speaking of the devil, here he comes.
“hey Chase, Eva and Trisha” he called when he got up to us. This is the first time he’s calling me by my name.
“you sang well Davis” Eva squealed blinking in admiration while I scoffed at her childish character
“thanks cu-pcake” Davis said and ruffled her hair
“oh I love it when you do that” Eva drooled
“I’ll be taking my leave” I announced
“hey! Are you running from me?” Davis asked like he doesn’t know I hate him
“I have an important contest and you’ll only bring badluck” I stated then proceeded to leave
“let’s…”
“all the contestants should return to the hall it’s time for the next section” the loud speakers announced
“Great! I don’t have to see your as-s-hole face” I said with a scowl and turned to Chase
“see you in the hall”
“let’s just walk together” Chase suggested
“sure why not” Eva giggled and again I rolled my eyes just like Davis.
I walked ahead while Eva walked with Davis and Chase, giggling all the way.
“Goodluck” I said to Chase when we got to the hall
“you too”
“no wishes for me?” Davis asked spre-ading his hands
“Goodluck Davis” Eva said
“thanks and you… Okay you’re not p@rt of the contest”
“am not” she grinned
“Goodluck Trisha” Davis said to me
“jeez… That’s the worst badluck ever” I sighed then walked to the female row.
“let’s begin” Miss Tatiana said
“Tiffany Peterson you’re up first” Miss Tatiana added the Tiffany got up and cheers filled the room. She climbe-d up the stage and an instrumental c@m£ on background as she sang the words of a language I don’t really know.
When she was done, other’s sang their various languages till it got to Daphne.
“Daphne Rodriego you’re next”
she catwalked to the stage and took the Mic. After humming a beat, an instrument started pla-ying on background and she started singing the words of ‘What do I do- Jisun’
I almost fainted, that was the song I planned to sing and I’ve alre-ady registered it. What do I do?
Now the song suits me. Great!
I snuck to the Dj table and told him I wanted to change my song but he said it was too late.
“but I can’t sing the same song with her, it’ll be recorded copy”
“you’ll have to backout cause I can’t change it”
“I can’t just leave the contest and…”
I was cut short by cheers and I glanced over my shoulder to see Daphne climbing down the stage.
“up next Trisha Anderson”
I took a last glance at the Dj
“can’t something be done?”
“you’ll have to pl@ythe instrument by yourself with a guitar or piano or drum or…”
“where’s Trisha Anderson?” I heard murmurs from the hall. I looked around and pushed the piano to the hall.
“am here” I announced
“what are you doing with that?” Miss Tatiana asked in disgust
“I’ll pl@yby myself”
“it’s against the rule” Daphne yelled
“there’s no rule to pla-ying instruments go on Miss Anderson” Mr Ken one of the judges gestured
“thank you” I said with a slight head bow and took my seat before the piano. It’s been years I pla-yed this but I still remember this key cause it was my favourite song while growing up.
I pressed the keys lightly at first, then ha-rder next. It sounded awful cause it wasn’t accompanied by any other instrument. I can’t believe I’ll lose this and I know Daphne did that on purpose. I blinked ra-pidly to suppress my tears then started pla-ying the notes as I sang the words to ‘Suddenly- Kim Bo Kyung’
I sang softly as I thought of how the chorus would sound without any other instrument. I took in a de-ep breathe as I sang the chorus then suddenly the strings of a guitar was heard followed by drum beats from behind. I looked behind to see Chase beating the drum while Davis pla-yed the guitar. I felt a glint of hope as my f!ngersdug into the keyboard. Letting the words flow out of myl-ips.
Cheers were heard from every corner of the hall. I was so excited as the song c@m£ to an end. I can’t believe Davis saved me. Maybe Chase persuaded him to.
“that was awesome” Miss Tatiana exclaimed as I got down the stage.
Was it?
¤KEEPING UP WITH TRISHA¤
<Mission Impossible>
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Author~ Remio Viola
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EP12
TRISHA
“Thanks so much Chase” I said to Chase as we walked out of the school building. It was alre-ady late and we were done with singing for the day. The last section which was pop went smoothly and we were all congratulated and told to prepare for the next two contest while we awaited the results.
“you’re always welcome” Chase said with a smile then glanced at me to Davis who was walking beside me as if asking me to thank Davis also.
I glanced at Davis who was gazing around trying to avoid our conversation.
How do I apologise to this arrogant j£rk.
I shuddered.
My ego won’t let me.
“I’ll be going now my driver is here” Eva informed
“Goodnight” I told her
“Goodnight” she replied smiling at Davis then I realized the ‘Goodnight’ was meant for him not me. I simply sighed as she walked towards her car.
“I’ll be leaving” Chase put in
“it’s too late to wait for a cab or go to the bus st©p why not you give me a ride” I said to Chase
“you live with Davis so he’ll drive with you I don’t wanna be late for dinner”
“but…”
“Goodnight” Chase cut in and rushed out
“will…” I was about speaking when Davis nudged me off and walked past me
“don’t leave me plea-se” I pleaded and he st©pped in his track. I was really scared of been left alone outside at night
“my car isn’t enough for the both of us” Davis said without turning to face me then he walked to his car and drove off, leaving me behind. I walked to the road side and waited for a cab but there was none available and the bus st©p wasn’t a trekkable distance from her. I slumped on the ground and cried.
“daddy I can’t do this
mummy where are you? I can’t be a spy anymore”
I cu-mddled myself up as I shivered in the cold chilled night. I wished I had taken my car. The network was bad cause of the weather so I couldn’t reach anyone on the phone.
The weather bec@m£ windy and it blew dust inside my eyes. I shut them as a heavy thun-der rumbled and it started raining. I sluggishly got up and made to run to the school building for shelter when a car honk from behind.
DAVIS
When I arrived home, I waited for Trisha to arrive so I could tease her but she wasn’t showing up.
10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
But she still wasn’t showing up. I felt less concern then took my bath and ate dinner. After dinner, I turned on the TV to a news channel and a weather forecast was on displa-y, there was going to be a heavy storm by nine. I checked the time and it was some minutes past 8. I got worried about her cause I promised grandpa to take care of her and if he found out she was out in the storm I’ll be doomed for life.
I quic-kly ran to my room and wore a jacket then I took another for Trisha, gr@bb£d my car keys and dashed outside.
I drove in full speed checking my time regularly. Sighted Trisha from a distance cu-mddled up and shivering in the cold. As I drew near, she got up cuz it started drizzling then I yanked the car horn to get her attention.
She turned around and I was t©uçhed to see her in tears as she shivered. I ran out un-der the rain and helped her enter the car just in time before the rain began pouring heavily.
“why did you come back?” she asked faintly then rested on the sit
“there’s gonna be a storm and…” I glanced at her and she was alre-ady asleep. I slid my hand un-der the car seat and made the seat fall back so she would be comfortable.
I checked my time again and knew I wouldn’t be able to make it home before the storm. I ignited the engine and drove off glancing as my time then I turned on the radio just in time to hear the news that the storm and began.
I drove fast to a nearby shade and parked the car. I glanced at Trisha who was still shivering then took the jacket I had come with and covered her. Her stomach grumbled signalling that she was hungry. I tapped her calmly and she woke up.
“you nee-d to eat we won’t be going till morning there’s a storm and it’ll last till dawn” I told her then reached out for the snacks I had bought earlier.
Thank goodness I always have snacks in here.
“am not hungry”
“you are so you better eat this cause I don’t know how to be nice to people” I said curtly and threw the bag on her l@ps then I looked away
“I’ll rather go hungry than eat from you” she said then threw the bag back at me
“why? What’s wrong with me?” I found myself asking
“you’re the worst thing that ever happened to me”
I felt a pang of guilt in my heart as she relaxed back on the seat and shut her eyes.
Am I really that bad?
I stared at the snacks which were now scattered on the floor then shifted my gaze to her.
I regretted coming back. I could’ve just let her die and face grandpa later.
“thanks for coming” I mumbled inaudible guess she’s too proud to thank me just like she was when I helped her in the contest.
I inhaled de-eply then rested on my seat as I made the seat to fall back.
Her question kept ringing in my head
“Why did you come back?”
Tbc