Chapter 035

We finished eating our lunch and fortunately I was full of what I ate. "Vienna, we have to go first, huh? Are you sure you can?" I nodded in response to Michelle. They already knew that Sebastian and I will talk today. Therese and Michelle left and after about 5 minutes, Sebastian also arrived with two sodas in his hands. "Have you eaten already? I'm sorry if I took so long, I went to the Music Club. Here, you might be thirsty." I looked at him in surprise. Why all of the sudden did he become so formal while talking to me? "Yes, I'm done and thanks for the soda," I replied after a minute. "What are we going to talk about?" I added. "Yesterday, Dim announced that there will be an Open House next Friday for incoming college students. Dean instructed him that the new members of our organization will perform at the event. It is not mandatory but we were selected yesterday with my band," he explained. Why was I chosen right away? There are many more good musicians and singers in the club. "Can't I back out?" I asked and he shook his head in response. "The majority chose you so you can't back out. Don't worry, we will perform together," he replied. Does that mean we will duet? And he will also sing with his band? "We need to practice since we are going to sing two songs. There are still days left for practice and rehearsal," he added. "Does that include Saturday and Sunday?" I asked and he nodded. I lived temporarily in the orphanage and those two days, I would have reserved for the kids. "Tomorrow, I have a practice with my band by 8 am and maybe until 1 to 6 pm we can have our practice. Do you have anything to do on weekends?" he asked. It's a good thing I remember, Tine invited me on a date. Why is this happening? What should I prioritize? "That would have been the day I chose for our practice. Then on Monday and Tuesday, I will focus on the band. By Wednesday, we can perform it at the club, and by Thursday rehearsal for the whole day," Sebastian added and I only listened to what he said. Only now he speak for too long and continuously. I couldn't help but be amazed at him as he spoke. "Okay, but I'm temporarily living in an orphanage. I'm taking care of a kid, so I might be late for the practice," I replied making him silent. Did I say something wrong? Why is this one turned into silent? "It's okay Vienna, just give me the address and I'll just go to you," he replied after a minute of silence. "Let's just talk about the two songs we're going to sing at the club. It's almost time, let's go," he added. He immediately got up and left, he didn't wait for me though. What happened to him? It's kind a weird of what he was doing. I'm also confused, why did he suddenly become like that? What is his problem again? Time Check: 5:03 pm I just finished my class this afternoon but I can't go home yet. I already told Michelle and Therese that's why they went home first. I also got to the Music Club and I caught out that he was talking to his bandmates. "Hi Vienna," Liam greeted me as I entered the room. I just smiled at him and sat down in the empty chair. "Bro, Vienna is already here. Hi, Vienna, how are you?" Louie asked when he noticed my presence. Sebastian also looked at me but it didn't take long. "I'm fine," I replied shortly. "Good to hear that, we'll go first. You and Sebastian, be careful," and they left after Louie said goodbye. We're just the two of us here inside now but he's busy fixing the guitars. Why is he so silent? But earlier when we talked, he was blabbering on. He approached in my direction and he's now holding a bond paper. He also handed it to me and I just took it from him. "That are the lyrics of the two songs that we will sing at the event. There are also guitar chords so you can practice on your own," he said. I read the titles of the two songs and I was so shocked. Why are we going to sing this? Did he choose it? "I don't want to make it difficult for you, so that's what I chose because you're already familiar with it. And we're just going to do a little practice," he said suddenly while looking at me. Has he been looking at me since earlier? Did he see that I was surprised? "But do you want us to sing this?" I asked and he nodded. "I like the song, that's why I also want to sing it with you," he replied while staring into my eyes. I couldn't understand but because of the last thing he said, my heart was pounding so fast. What could he mean? "Come on, let's go home," he said. He stood up so I just stood up too. The two of us also went out to the Music Club and he also locked the door. Suddenly my phone rang, it was Sister Fely so I answered it. It's already evening, I didn't even realize and probably they were worried about me. (Hello Vienna, where are you?) "I'm going home Sister, but I'll have to go to my house first. I'll just get some clothes then I'll go home there," I replied. I looked away from Sebastian, he was next to me and looking at me. (You don't have to go home, your things are already here. Your Mom bring it here earlier with your Uncle Lucas) I didn't answer right away but I didn't even ask for help from her. I didn't expect her to go to the orphanage just for my things. But at times when I needed her, she never came or showed up for me as her daughter. (Vienna, are you okay? Can you hear me?) "Um .. yes Sister, all right." (Be careful, Vienna) Then I hang up the call. I looked at Sebastian and he was still looking at me. Why is it? What's on my face? "Are you alright?" he asked. "Yes, I'm okay, let's go home," I replied and we left the club. When we got to the parking lot, I just got in my car and didn't bother to say goodbye to him. I have already gone home to the orphanage and I am currently playing my guitar. I had just finished taking a half bath and dinner. I also fed Billy and gave him medicine. I stopped playing and sighed. It's just now that I'm under pressure like this, every time I covered a song I don't feel it. But this is the second time that I will sing in public together with Sebastian. I don't know who I was pressured with, Sebastian or the audience? "Vienna, this is Sister Fiona." I got up immediately and opened the door. Sister Fiona came in and sat on the bed, and I sat next to her. "You will sing at your school?" she asked, I nodded in response. "But I'm with my classmate," I replied and she suddenly smiled. "Girl or boy?" "Boy." "Is he handsome? Athletic? Rich? Smart? Kind?" It's just like it wasn't a nun who's in front of me now. Her eyes light up as she asks those questions. I was curious, did Sister Fiona have a boyfriend before she entered the seminary? "Sister, you will meet him. On Saturday and Sunday, we will practice here and I have already told Sister Fely about it," I replied. "For sure, he's handsome as Tine." Geez, her she is again. I just shook my head. "Sister, can I ask?" "Okay, Vienna, what is it?" she replied. "Before you entered the seminary, did you have a suitor or maybe a boyfriend?" I asked. Sister Fiona suddenly looked away from me. Is there something wrong with what I asked? "Yes Vienna, I had five relationships before. But you know almost all of them, it didn't take long. The first three men cheated on me for a gay. Then the last two men I loved, they had wives," she said. I felt sad, I didn't think that Sister Fiona would experience that with men.