Episode 4 Hobbies..First time

I love to sing so much. I can sing everywhere. My mother once asked me if wanted to be a singer. But for me, singing is just a hobby. I am not interested in becoming a singer. In addition to singing, I also has the ability to play musical instruments. Guitar is my favorite musical instrument. I own a guitar for my 12th birthday gift from my father. The guitar was never touched by anyone other than me. My siblings would not play with any of my stuff because they knew it was my favorite.

As usual when there is free time, I spending my time playing guitar while singing. Time like that, my siblings will not come to bother and prefer to spend with their respective activities. Sonny usually by reading a book while Steve with his Game.

Shawn Mendes' Imagination song resounded on our room's balcony. My melodious voice as I called it was accompanied by guitar passages. Our house which is far from the neighbor's house allows me to raise my  voice to the maximum without feeling worried that any neighbor will be disturbed.

Someone You Loved sung by Emma Heesters as the cover song singer replaced the song Shawn Mendes after that. Sonny was amazed by me singing causing her to hum together.

"Nia, can I have a request? please sing for me the Moana theme song?"

"Sure. I will sing that song for you"

"Thank you Nia"

"You are welcome"

As requested by Sonny, Moana's theme song began to be heard. Sonny also hummed in a low voice because she did not want to disturb my focus. Sonny really likes the songs and the cartoon.

In a week there are two times music classes held. This class was joined students from other classes who are taking the same subject. Each time the music class held, students are encouraged to bring their own musical instruments even though there are musical instruments available. This is due to making it easier for students to adapt to songs and musical instruments.

Today, I come early than usual. Guitar already in my hand. Still nobody inside by the time I came in.

"It's better I practice with any songs that I like. After all, no people in here yet" I said with a smile on my face.

I removed my guitar from its 'house' and bring it on one of the cozy couch which was there. That couch was  for teacher usage. I sitted and observed around the class. Still no students come in. After make sure there is still no student coming in, I then slowly began to play Stitches by Shawn Mendes with my guitar. Then I begin to sing.

" I thought that I've been hurt before

But no one's ever left me quite this sore

Your words cut deeper than a knife

Now I need someone to breathe me back to life

Got a feeling that I'm going under

But I know that I'll make it out alive

If I quit calling you my lover

Move on

You watch me bleed until I can't breathe

I'm shaking, falling onto my knees

And now that I'm without your kisses

I'll be needing stitches

Tripping over myself

Aching, begging you to come help

And now that I'm without your kisses

I'll be needing stitches

Just like a moth drawn to a flame

Oh, you lured me in I couldn't sense the pain

Your bitter heart cold to the touch

Now I'm gonna reap what I sow

I'm left seeing red on my own

Got a feeling that I'm going under

But I know that I'll make it out…..."

As soon as I done singing, I was startled by a roaring applause from all the student who were just walking in and some of whom were already sitting in their respective chairs. My body become stiff and horror because never before have people heard me sing 'live'. Without futher ado I getting up from the couch and moving to the seat far back.

"Your name is Sonia right?" Ask a male student.

"That's right"

"Where did you learn to play the guitar? You also have a good voice" said another student.

"Thank you. I learnt by my self and also observed  my father while he play guitar"

"Wow, you are very talented. It is not surprising at all if you become a singer in the future" said the first student who talked to me earlier.

"Oh singing is just a hobby for me. I can't possibly become a singer"

"Yes you are. oh by the way, I'm Jonathan . And the guy just now asked you is Mikee. Nice to meet you, Sonia"

"Nice to meet you too, Jonathan"

Before class started, I moved to the second row seat from the front. While busy take out the music notes from my school bag, I could see from the corner of my eye someone passed in front of me and sat to my right. Slowly I raised my face and turned towards the student.

"Rayner ?? What he's doing here?Why is he sitting next to me when there are still a lot of empty seats?" My brain is spinning wildly.

"Hi Sonia. Your performance just now was so good. I think you were very talented" he said with a smile. I was speechless by his comments. But to alleviate the nervousness, I smiled chelatedly.

"Oh that's nothing to be proud of. Many other students here are more capable than me"

"But as far as I know, your talent is more prominent than the others"

"Because they have not shown their real talent"

"Why don't you just agree with my opinion, Nia?"

"I'm not used to other people give me a complements about my abilities. I'm sorry"

"You are indeed a unique girl"

"What do you mean?"

"Nothing"

I really want to know what does he meant by his words earlier, but the music teacher is already in the classroom. So I had to postpone my question.

Throughout the class, I could feel that he was always staring at me. But I pretend not to know. I try to focus on what is being taught ahead. Well, the person next to me is more handsome and charismatic compared to when I saw him  that day standing in the corridor. Apparently he is good at playing drums.

The class went smoothly. We both didn't talk anymore during class. When class ended, I tidied up my stuff and hurried out of class. I do not want anyone to ask me anything.

I felt the time goes by so slow that day. Am I??

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