Chapter 018

After the game ended, everything was going back to normal. Some have not yet moved on in the game and others are still happy with the result. It's already 10:30 am and we chose to stay here in the cafeteria. Until now, I'm still worried about Sebastian. "Hey, Vienna! Where in the world is your mind running? You've been quiet there for a while." I woke up to reality when Michelle spoke. They were both looking at me but I didn't even notice it and I suddenly sighed. "I'm worried about Sebastian," I replied, making them surprised. "Huh? Why are you worried about him? I'm watching, your brother didn't mean what happened to him," Therese said. I don't know either, I don't know why I'm so worried about that guy. We're not even close and we only talk once. "Yeah me too .. Vienna, you're just paranoid, for sure Sebastian is okay. If you worry about him, it's like you're dating him or maybe you've known each other for a long time. Vienna, you've only been here for 1 week, but you seem to have known Sebastian for a long time," Michelle also said. She and Therese suddenly looked at each other. I immediately threw the tissue I was holding at her. "Vienna, do you like Sebastian?" I was surprised by Therese's question. She was serious when she said those words. I don't feel anything towards Sebastian, it's just that I'm concerned. "Therese you're wrong, he's not my crush and I don't like him. I'm just really worried about him," I defended. "Wait, I'll check on my Instagram account to see if his fans have a post," Michelle said. She took her phone from her bag and immediately opened her Instagram account. "He's at the Music Club, sitting with a bandage on his leg and holding a crutch. From a fan, what friend, are we going to the Music Club? Then let's wait there for the results of the audition to be released." I nodded in response to Michelle. The three of us got up and left the cafeteria. "Let's go to the locker first, I'll just take the jacket and pick that Sebastian lent me." They both nodded then we went to the lockers' area. When we arrived, I took the paper bag with two things on it that Sebastian lent me. After that, the three of us went to the Music Club. When we arrive, many are also waiting for the results to be released. Someone came out the door, it's Sister Sheene and she was holding a bond paper, maybe that's the result. 'Vienna, I hope you can pass the Music Club," Therese said. It's only now that I'm feeling nervous and I don't seem to like the result. "This is the result of the audition that happened yesterday," said Sister Sheene and she pasted it on the bulletin board. Everyone moved toward the bulletin board but we didn't take a look at it. But most seem to be disappointed when they see the result of the audition. Some seem to be crying, others are stomping and pulling someone's hair. I couldn't help but shook my head because of their attitude. "Let's go Vienna, let's take a look," Therese said to me and I just followed. Sister Sheene smiled at me when we arrived in front of the bulletin board. "WAHHH VIENNA!!!" I was surprised by the reaction of the two of them. I finally looked at the bulletin board and this time I was surprised by what I saw. "You're leading, yehey! congrats Vienna," Michelle said and they hugged me both. "To those who passed the audition, welcome to the Music Club." Everyone applauded when Sister Sheene said that. This time she is no longer alone, the former members of the club are behind her except Sebastian. But I'm not happy. I passed the audition not because of the connection between the two of us right? "You can go inside, our Secretary will discuss the rules of the Music Club," said Brother Dim. It's frustrating, I'm not happy with the result of the audition. "Vienna, come inside, we'll just wait for you here outside. Congrats friend, I'm so proud of you and after that, let's celebrate," Michelle said and hugged me again. "Smile, aren't you happy? Go ahead and go inside," Therese said. I was forced to smile at them both. I went inside and immediately sat in a chair away from Sebastian. "Again everyone congratulations, I hope you all will participate in all the activities of the club. I want your full cooperation and loyalty. You all have the potential to sing and play any instrument. You can show those to the activities and contests to be held here at the university. And now, the club Secretary will discuss the rules of the Music Club, please listen carefully," Brother Dim explained. Sister Sheene also started to discuss, I was just listening but I was looking in Sebastian's direction. He's in the other corner, he was sitting and listening seriously. I couldn't stop myself from looking at his leg. There's a bandage on it but in his face and condition now, it looks like he wasn't hurt earlier. I focused again on listening to Sister Sheene. After about 25 minutes, she also finished discussing then Brother Dim went to the center again. "In October, there will be a Music Contest at the university and the club will organize that event. There will be a battle of the bands and Sebastian's band will represent the Music Club. Then there will be a solo and duo singing competition. New members can join the contest. And I need your full cooperation, the success of one is the success of all. Every Wednesday whole day, that's just for the organization you joined. I will assign someone to check the attendance, three absences will be dismissed by the club. That's not the rule of the Music Club, that's the rule of the university board. You can get benefits when you join the club, 10% of your grades come from the organization you joined and there are additional 5 points on your grades if you participate in university activities or contests. You will not waste your time and effort in participating here and the only thing I want is for us to work together," Brother Dim said and I just listened. "The final exam will be at the end of the month, so you still have days left to attend the club. If you don't have any questions, you can go home and see you all next week. And by the way, Vienna Malvar please stay." I was surprised when Brother Dim mentioned my name. I thought I could leave, but I haven't. Everyone stood up, especially me, and they slowly left the room. "Vienna congrats, you passed," Louie said as they all reached my direction. But Sebastian just looked at me seriously but I just ignored it. "And your name was leading on the list, you're really good. You have to join the Music Contest, okay?" Patrick said, I just smiled. I don't like this treatment anymore, it's unfair to other members. I want us to be treated equally here, no one will dominate. "Vienna, come here." I excuse myself before approaching Brother Dim. He smiled at me but I couldn't smile at him. "Congratulations Vienna, your name tops the list and it's obvious from your performance yesterday that you're really good. By the way, Professor Lozano talked to me earlier-" "Did I pass the Music Club because of him?" I cut him off. He was surprised by what I said. I wanted to ask that earlier, it's just that Sister Sheene discussed first a while ago. "It's not Vienna, you're wrong. He talked to me about the result of the audition. He showed me the results before it was released earlier. I didn't compute the scores, I wish I knew. Believe me, Vienna, it's not because of him that you passed the audition but because you're good." I sighed, but I still couldn't get over the thought of such a thing. Uncle Francis was one of the judges yesterday, what will others think when they find out that I'm his niece? Then I passed. "If you still don't believe me, I have a copy of the scores of the three judges yesterday. Trust me Vienna, there was no cheating," he added. "No need, but I just want you not to give me special treatment here at the club. I don't want to be unfair to the new members just because of my connection with Professor Lozano. Consider me a follower of your orders and instructions. I hope you understand. I just want to avoid any issues here at the university. Just tell Professor Lozano what I told you. Can I leave now?" I respond seriously. He couldn't answer and he just nodded then I left in front of him. Before I left, I went in Sebastian's direction. He was still looking at me seriously and it was annoying. He's been like this since earlier.