Chapter 019

"This is the jacket and pick you lent me. Thank you," I said without emotion. But he didn't take what I handed and he just looked at me. So I decided to just put it on the floor. He has no plans to take it. I turned around to leave but before I could finally leave the club, I was stopped because of what he said. "Congratulations, you're great, and don't think that you've passed the Music Club because of him." I didn't look at him but I knew he was looking at me. Luckily, Louie and the other former members doing something and I was the only one who heard what he said. I thought he wouldn't talk to me or greet me anymore and he would just stare at me but I was wrong. I didn't answer him, I just smiled and left the Music Club. "Vienna how are you inside? Why were you the last to come out?" Michelle said when I got out of the club. "It's okay, Brother Dim and Sister Sheene just discussed something about the upcoming events and activities of the club. Brother Dim also talked to me," I replied. "About what?" Therese asked. "About the audition that happened yesterday, Uncle Francis talked to him about the results. He explained it to me but I really can't believe that my name tops the list. There are many talented students in the audition that took place yesterday but I'm still at the top. Isn't it? Seems like something is wrong. I don't want to be unfair to others just because of my connection with my uncle," I replied. Michelle put her arm around me and Therese held my arm. "Vienna, we're already in college, there's no cheating here. Dean was one of the judges yesterday. Do you think they'll change the scores just so you can pass? Well, your performance yesterday was really good," Michelle said and I just sighed. "And if everyone knows who you are, they won't think that you passed the Music Club because of him. Even if you don't take an audition, you can pass and enter the Music Club. Fool, those who won't accept you. So don't be sad, you should be happy because you are finally a member of the Music Club," Therese said. I smiled at their answer. They are both very reliable but they are in the mode of teasing me. "Yeah that's right, so smile, you might look ugly. Just ignore what others say and think about you. They are just jealous because they didn't pass. Always remember, you're good, okay? You're good at singing and you'll be more good at it. We're just here, we're going to fight you with the people who plan to harm you." I smiled at what Michelle said. It's like I want to cry, this is my best friend who loves me so much. "And now, let's celebrate!" The three of us laughed and left the Music Club. Maybe they were right when they said that I passed the Music Club because I was good and not because of my connection with Uncle Francis. I don't care about those who don't like me. I will let them talk about me in various ways but I will not allow them to belittle someone like me. Soon, I will tell everyone who I am. I don't want to keep it a secret. And I hope that when they find out, they won't stop supporting me. That's all I ask, nothing more. It's Saturday in the morning and I'm not in the mood of leaving my room. I'm still lying in bed. But suddenly, I remembered what we did yesterday. We enjoyed ourselves, we went to the mall for shopping, played in the time zone and ate what we liked to eat. Of course, it's my treat and I don't regret it. I'm even happy because of what we did and I forgot what happened yesterday at the university. We also went to my shop, Therese still can't believe that at this age, I have my own business. I gave them my baked cupcakes then I also gave them cakes, to pay back for their effort. After that, we went home and I was very tired but it was worth it because I enjoyed it. Thanks to them, I appreciate their love and concern. My phone vibrated and I checked it, it was Brother RJ. From: Brother RJ Good morning Vienna, later 5 PM at 97.9 radio station. I'll just pick you up, please wear a hoodie jacket for safety. Now I just remembered, I'm going to sing on a radio station. It was good that brother RJ reminded me. What will I sing later? I left the room after washing my face and brushing my teeth. I found Mom, Uncle Lucas, and my brother at the table. Looks like I'm the one they are waiting for. Mom turned in my direction and smiled at me. I just kept walking until I was seated. "It's a good thing you're here, we have an announcement," she said with a smile. Suddenly I looked at their hand, they were holding each other's hands. They looked at each other, but I already knew what they were referring to. "So far, we've been together for 6 years and we're planning to get married by December." I finally let go of the spoon I was holding. They were surprised at what I did, but I just ignore it. "Vienna, dear.." "I'm not against your marriage but Mom, Dad just died last month, and then you're planning to get married again?" I said. "Sweetie, are we going to argue about this again? We already talked about it, Vienna. Can you just support me? Just for my happiness?" Shit that reason! That's just always, it's irritating. "Mom, I hope you think that you will marry Dad's brother and not someone else. You're selfish mom, you've been like that since before. Haven't you ever been happy with Dad, Mom? Did you even think about us? My brother and I, how will that affect us?" I said angrily. I immediately stood up. I'm losing my appetite. I was about to leave but she grabbed my arm making me stop. "Vienna, your dad and I have been separated for a long time. Why can't you understand me?" I laughed a little because of what she said. "Dad and you just separated because of Uncle Lucas, right? Then it was too late for Dad to find out that his brother was the one you chose. And I saw with my two eyes that he's the one you kissed that day and he was also the reason why you leave Dad. I lost my memory Mom but I remember what happened before I had the accident. Mom, if you didn't cheat on Dad if you didn't leave him for him." I pointed out to Uncle Lucas. Gradually, my tears began to flow. I remembered again the pain that Dad went through when Mom cheated on him and leave him for his own brother. "I hope until now our family is still complete and he is still with me in reaching my dreams. Dad did everything just to make you stay and choose him but you still didn't choose him," I shouted angrily. I want to yell everything in front of her about the pain that Dad went through because of what she did. But I don't have the strength to say that and I can't get back my dad's life. "Okay... if that's what you want then I'll support you but don't expect me to be there at your wedding," I said then suddenly leave. I ran going to my room and I couldn't stop myself from crying. I was only 11 years old when they separated and the reason for that, Mom loved someone else. Dad already knew that Uncle Lucas was Mom's secret lover but he didn't let us know because he didn't want us to be angry with Uncle. Dad was being martyred just so that mom could stay with him but it didn't last long, my mom left him. When I was 16 years old, I only found out that the man who caused their separation was none other than Uncle Lucas. This was one of the reasons why I had an accident and lost my memory. Even if a woman came into Dad's life, he learned to love again but he still loved my mom. He already moved on but he wants Mom back in his life even though Aunt Georgina is already his wife and with him in life.