Chapter 029

"Hi Vienna, it's good that you've arrived. We'll start soon," Sister Sheene greeted me with a smile. "What's up sister?" I asked, confused. "Opening celebration for the new members of the club. Every year we do it and later we will have various activities and games," she replied. "Ahh, is that so, okay Sister." "Sit down, Dim is coming soon." I was looking for a vacant seat. I also put down my guitar and sat down on a chair. Louie is rehearsing with the other club members, maybe they'll sing later. "Hi, you're Vienna, right? Professor Lozano's niece?" I turned to the woman who spoke. It seems that everyone already knows me because of my uncle. "Hello, yes I'm Vienna," I replied. "I'm Isabel, 2nd year from College of Architecture and she's Xianna, my classmate," she introduced herself with a smile. "Hi Vienna, nice to meet you," Xianna said and shook hands with me. I thought there were no new members who will talk to me, it's a good thing there are. Brother Dim also came and Louie sat down with Sebastian. I just looked away from him, I don't want to ruin my day today. I just want to have fun and I will enjoy it. "Good morning everyone, you've probably noticed what's going on now. Every opening of the club celebrates new members. Of course, we won't miss the games and activities. But for now, we'll have to draw lots. This will be by a partner and when the draw lots are over, you will find your partner. He/she will be your partner for the whole games and activities in this celebration and every activity that will be done at the Music Club. Am I clear?" Brother Dim explained and we all nodded. The draw lots have already started but I haven't been able to pick yet. "Vienna, you're next," said Sister Sheene. I pulled out a paper inside the box and opened it. I was lucky because I picked my favorite number. "Is everything okay? If so, you can find your partner," said Brother Dim. Isabel and Xianna, both picked different numbers and not the same as mine. "Vienna, what number did you draw?" Patrick asked. "Number 8, why?" I replied. "Sebastian is your partner, he also drew number 8." There are a lot of people here that I could be my partner, why him? "Sebastian, Vienna is your partner," Patrick shouted. The teasing began when he approached in my direction. But I just looked away from him. "We've prepared a bracelet for both partners, maybe that won't be an issue, right?" Brother Dim still asked for it, it was obvious that it was an issue for others because of Sebastian. "Sebastian, you'll be the first. Get it here and put it in Vienna." My eyes widened because of what Sister Sheene said. I have a hand and I can wear it on my own. Sebastian took the bracelet and returned it to his place after he took it from Sister Sheene. He wore the one for him first, and this is it. I didn't want to be picky anymore so I just raised my arm in front of him. Everyone is looking at us, it was like there was a proposal that going on. He put the bracelet on me and after that, he looked at me but I immediately avoided looking at him. "It's beautiful, right? The bracelet is just suited for you two," said Brother Dim. I couldn't help but sigh because of what he said. Suits? Tsk! "Every partner will have a picture taking, first documentation of the Music Club," Sister Sheene announced. Did they intentionally make it happen? It's not funny. After this celebration, for sure I will be the topic on social media again. The picture taking has already started, I just sat down and took a deep breath. "Vienna.." I gasped when I heard Sebastian call me. This is just the first time he has mentioned my name. I don't know but it's beautiful how he pronounced it. "Hmm?" was my only answer but I didn't look at him. 'About what happened yesterday, I'm sorry I didn't mean to," he said. I thought the word "sorry" was not in his vocabulary. I didn't expect this, because I thought he wouldn't apologize to me. A Sebastian, also knew that he was wrong. "Forget it," I replied shortly. That's all I could answer, I also don't want to prolong it. But I'm still mad at him and he can't get rid of me right away with just one sorry. "Vienna, it's both your turn," said Sister Sheene. I just got up and went to the center. Sebastian approached me, he was on my right side and I think he was just the same as Tine's height. "Show me your couple bracelet, ahh I mean your bracelet as a partner." Everyone was smiling because of what Brother Dim said, but I was annoyed. I raised my left hand to where the bracelet was and so did Sebastian. I just smiled but I'm just forced to be here. "Next shot, Seb, please hold Vienna's shoulder," said Louie, he's the photographer. They're too much, I'm frustrated. "Is that required?" I asked. "Every partner has 2 shots, Vienna. Please, for the Music Club," Brother Dim replied. I looked at Sebastian, but he was looking at me without me being aware. The two of us had no choice so Sebastian just did what he was told. He grabbed my shoulder and pulled me closer to him. I was nervous about what he did and my heart--it's beating so fast. I just feel it every time our skin touches and I'm close to him. But why do I suddenly feel this? Do I like him? That's why this is how I feel about him?