Chapter 022

"And I would like you to meet Vienna Malvar also known as VnM." I didn't even notice that Brother RJ already introduced me. And the two DJs were shocked at me as if they had seen a ghost. "Finally we met you. I'm DJ Chacha and this is DJ Marion. We are right, you're beautiful and for sure many of our listeners will be jealous." I just smile at what she said, I feel like I'm out of words because of Tine. "Do you have plans in entering the Music Industry? We heard about the first song you composed, sung by an artist. Is that true?" DJ Marion asked, and I nodded in response. Way back in 2017, after I covered a song, I decided to join a contest in Star Music PH. Aspiring composers who want to share their talents, ten won and I was one of them. The song I made was sung by an artist who was hit and trending all over the Philippines. So I've planned to compose another song that I was the one who will sing. "She has no plans to enter the Music Industry. She will focus on her studies first then after she graduates, she will decide. She will just cover and compose a song for the meantime." Brother RJ was the one who answered because I can't answer it either. My older brother already knows everything, so he will take care of it. "Can I ask?" I asked. "Sure, what is it?" DJ Chacha replied then I pointed Tine's direction. "He's Tine Alvarez, nephew of the owner of this station and he also covers a song just like you," DJ Chacha replied. I'm surprised, I didn't expect that Tine was singing. "I know him," I replied shortly. "That wouldn't be a problem Vienna, Tine also has a hidden identity. He's been singing for 2 years and the reason is, he doesn't want to get into trouble. Even at university, his fans are already crowding him. How could it be when everyone found out who he was?" DJ Marion replied. "But you're famous than him, he only covered songs for four times and the last song which he sang earlier, that's what he composed," DJ Marion added. I still don't know much about him. Behind his charming and cute personality, there is something hidden well at singing. He suddenly turned to us and he was so shocked when he saw me. That's why he couldn't hear us because he was wearing earphones. He walks toward in our direction but he just looked at me. "It's not yet 5 pm sir, let's have coffee," DJ Marion said suddenly. "Sure, Vienna are you okay here?" I just nodded in response to brother RJ. The three of them left the studio, Tine and I were only left here. And still, he was looking at me. It's awkward actually. "I might melt with that, Tine," I said makes him stop staring at me and he also averted his eyes. "I'm sorry Vienna, I just didn't expect that I was right in my suspicion of you," he replied to my surprise. "What do you mean?" I asked, confused. "That you're VnM, I thought it's not you but even from the initials of your screen name, I already know you. When I first heard your voice in the audition, I noticed it. But I didn't ask you because you might avoid me. I know how to scrutinize people around me, Vienna." So that means, he knows when I'm lying or not and he knows what's running through my mind. "I didn't expect you to be here, you also sing but I can't see in your personality that you're a singer. At university, you did nothing but play soccer. Does my brother know that you sing?" He nodded in response. "He and our teammates are the only ones who know about it. I don't want to sing at university. It's just a waste of time and I don't want to be famous, Vienna. I want to be free from everything. Like you have no other thoughts or problems and you have nothing to avoid. I know that's your reason too. I don't have the confidence to sing in public that's why I also have a hidden identity like you." Now, I understand. We are just the same, the only difference is I have the confidence to sing in public but I don't have the confidence to introduce myself and who I am in front of everyone. "But if there's someone who asks you to sing for her, will you agree?" I asked and he smiled. "If it was just you, I wouldn't hesitate," he replied, making me quiet. He smiled at me and he pats my head. Am I blushing? "By the way, are you here to sing too?" he asked. Then I clear my throat, shit! I'm speechless! "Yes, I was just invited here," I replied. "Is that so, I'll watch you," he said smiling and I just smiled too. Why he's here? I might not be able to sing it properly later. After 15 minutes, Brother RJ was back with DJ Chacha and DJ Marion. DJ Chacha just smiled at me as if in thrilled. "Let's start Vienna, sit here. What are you going to sing?" DJ Marion said and I followed what he said. I sat down and gave him my phone. There was the minus one that I was going to sing. I think I'm nervous since Tine is here. I don't understand what DJ Marion is doing. He was fixing something related to the sounds and I saw it was "On Air". "Good .. good afternoon guys .. a round of applause please," DJ Chacha greeted happily. Is this what they are doing here? It's quite amusing. A DJ's job is also difficult. "This afternoon, we have invited a famous cover artist of history, right partner?" - DJ Marion. "Yes partner, I know a lot of people know her. The songs she covers are hitting and getting millions of views on YouTube and Facebook. She even beat a music artist and she has many followers', partner,"-DJ Chacha. "Plus she also has a lot of admirers, partner. Many are waiting for the release of her covered song. For sure partner our listeners today are very jealous of us." I secretly laughed because of what DJ Marion said. They know a lot about what's going on with me but I don't know what's going on around me. "Let's not prolong this partner. Please welcome our guest for today, none other than VnM." After DJ Chacha said that, I faced the mic. "Hello everyone," I greeted briefly. "Did you hear that, guys? Are you ready now? The volume of the radio, please turn up HAHAHAHA," DJ Marion said while laughing. I prepared myself and gasped for breath in no time. The minus one I prepared was also played. I hope I could sing it. I don't want to embarrass the station, Brother RJ and of course myself. (Song playing: "Speechless" sing by: Naomi Scott) I looked at Tine, he was also looking at me and he smiled. They all applauded after I finished singing and I just smiled. "What a fantastic performance, it's like she took us to the setting of Alladin, partner." I laughed because of what DJ Chacha said. "You're right there partner, for sure the listeners liked it. Do you agree? There are a lot of good comments and reactions, partner. A big round of applause again for that everyone," DJ Marion added. "Thank you very much VnM for accepting our invitation, next time again. After 5 minutes break, we will return guys," - DJ Chacha. After that, they hugged me both. I have no words to say, but I'm happy because they liked what I sang. We didn't stay long at the station, Brother RJ and I left after we say goodbye. I also said goodbye to Tine and until now I still can't believe what I discovered about him.