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Affair Of Hearts
Chapter 17
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ASHLY POV
"My headache." I said as I cupped my head.
After my gig last night Kaiden,Quintin and I get drunk. I didn't even know how we got home "Fvck this headache!" I suddenly gets stunned on what I realized "Home?" I look around seeing an completely unfamiliar room 'This is not my room! Fvck Ash. Did you get one night stand last night?' I touch my body and saw my body wearing different clothes. Fvck! Someone changed me last night!

"Ash?" I look so shocked then straightly went to the door to open it. He was about to say a word when I grabbed his collar and make his face close to me "DID YOU TOUCH ME LAST NIGHT?!" I said with a high and anger tone.
Quintin laugh "What the fvck?"
"Why are you laughing?!"
"Because you're funny,like duh I would never touch a drunk women. Im a gentleman okay?"
"T-then who change my clothes?! This is not what I was wearing last night!" I said and even look at the night pajamas with Hello Kitty design
"Guess who?" He said and smirked

I grabbed his collar and show him my fist. He hold my fist and remove my hand on his collar "Relax Relax,HAHAHHA! Im just kidding. It was my female cook,nanay Ina. You throw up 30 times last night."
I look around this room "Then... where the hell am I?"
"You are at my house's guestroom. Kaiden is on the next door,haven't wake up yet."
"You,does your head hurt? Headache?"

"You two are the only one who drink a lot."
'FVCK I WOULD NEVER EVER ever get drunk again! Ouch my head!' I said in my head while lying on my couch. I already got home,Quintin sent me back. Also Kaiden,he sent him back.
It was already lunch time to I went to Kaiden's condo.
"Good morning!" I said when I see him walking out from his bedroom.
"G-good morning." He said and cupped his head "Ouch!"
"Its already lunch--"
"WHAT?!" he said and his eyes widen
"Its already lunch. 11:45 to be exact." I said and pointed his wall clock.
Then a second he change his clothes and rushed out from his condo with his case.
I just blink my eyes twice then went back to my condo. When I decided to cook noodles for myself,I went to the kitchen. When its finished I beat two eggs,cut some veggies then I put it on the top of my noodles.
I put it on the table then I started eating.
I was fixing my hair inside the bathroom when someone texted me. I grabbed my phone to see who texted me.
I read the text message "Ash,I just know this few seconds ago,Sony Music Philippines management is now scouting a new talent. Wanna gave it a try? Sony?! That record label based here in the Philippines?" I got excited "Btw,Im on my meeting. Thank god Im not late!"
I'M NOW SCANNING, FINDING more infos about Sony Music PH while sitting on my motorcycle outside Kaiden's workplace. Im also thinking of what song I should sing in the audition.
"Hey," If Kaiden didn't tapped my shoulder I wouldn't notice that he is calling me hundred times.
I excitedly stood up and immediately hug him "Thanks Kaids. You don't know how much happy am I. You did me such a huge favor. Even though I don't know if I can enter Sony,as long as I tried it. Thank you,really." I said and let go of my hug
"Ah-h yeah. Your welcome."
'Did his cheeks blushed? Hahaha.'
FOURTH PERSON POV
"MR. CABRERA,I don't care,you must find your new talent. If you haven't moved on from what happened GOD, its been 2 years. The Metro Manila Pop Festival is approaching. If you haven't acted now well sorry then Mr. Cabrera , we will terminate our contract with you. You're good , just a blink,your talents became famous because you're good at making songs." His voice was mixed with disappointment. He turn his back on me and walked out from my record room.
'Yeah,its been two years.' I look at the picture on my table 'Im going to crushed you down. Im going to let you know what does the saying 'The person who does not look back to the origin, will not reach the destination' mean. Let's wait and see.' I torn the woman's picture thousands of pieces.
THE NEXT DAY,When I was passing the audition hall. I heard the interviewer/judge criticizing a auditioner so I take a peek.
"Look at your fashion style,you look like a gangster." - interviewer
"Well,that's none of your business. I dress what ever I wanted. Your just an audition judge." The girl said. She comb her hair and look at the interviewer "You know, you've been trashtalking me after I went here in the front. What I'm going to wear is what I like and what's wrong with me wearing black from head to toe? Is this still an audition?"
The interviewer was silent. This girl is insane and badass. When I went to the back to see his face clearly,I was amazed.
'I finally found you.'
"You failed,get out!" The female judger said
"Wait." I interfer "She passed,and she's my new talent." I said while walking to the front.
"Gabbi?" The auditioner said shocked.
Woah,so someone still know me?
"What can an outdated music composer can do? You are going to terminate contract soon if you don't find your tale--"
"Then what is she called?" I said and pointed the auditioner "I just said she's my new talent."
"Hi,Im Gabbi Cabrera. Im a music composer here in Sony." I said and offer my hand to her
"I know I know. OMG Mr. Gabbi Im your big fan!"
I laugh "You know what,you are like a fierce dragon earlier but now you are totally different."
"Well he badmouthing and trashtalk me first." She said and crossed his arm under her chest "I'm Ashly... you can call me 'Ash' for short."
"I know your name. I saw your performance in CARD the other night."
"Woah really? Then Am I a great singer Mr. Gabbi?"
I sat on the sofa "Yeah,you sing so good."
"So... this is your chosen talent?" The manager said look at Ash from head to toe. "She's good. A little retouch will do. Tomorrow,get back here,will do contract signing." He said
"Is Ms. Cherry Kim is also here? She's also your talent right?" Ash ask after the manager left.
"She no longer my talent... She already transfer to other music company."
She was once my mother friend's daughter. Her family is just poor. As I remember when I was already succesful music composer, she was my cleaner and house taker. When I discover she has a potential in singing,I took her to Sony,make songs for her,gave lots of time and attention for her to be popular in no time,we even won an Artist and Composer of the Year in Metro Manila Pop Music Festival but then she left me in the air and went to other company who offered lot of things.
I read a newspaper the other day after Cherry's 2nd year anniversary conference in that company.
A reporter asked her if will she still allow to sing my songs in case I have something to offer. There is a further question that is it true that Gabbi who discovered her singing talent.
My head really boiled with Cherry's answers.
She said she would not accept any of my offers. She also denied that I was the one who discovered her talent. She said she went to me and asked if her voice can be. She even extended that she waited outside my condo for two weeks just to get me to agree,which is not true. That night I went to CARD to get drunk. I choses the second floor of the bar cause its not too loud because of the soundproof glasses. That's when Ashly is performing.
"S-sorry. I shouldn't have asked."
"Cherry won't receive any rewards this year. She's shinning to bright for the past 2 years,Im gonna stop those lights and pass it to you. Get back here tomorrow for the contract signing."
ASHLY
"OMG OMG! I got accepted! And do you know who's my composer? OMG its Gabbi!! My ultimate fave composer!" I said
Im so happy. I know,little by little I will achieved my dreams as long as I work hard and never gave up "Tomorrow is the contract signing! You have to come,you have to come! OMG I have to call Maeve!" I said excitedly to Kaiden,I was on his condo. I open my phone's messenger and find Maeve's name "She's online!" I said and hit the VC button,a moment later she answer it
"OMG! I'm gonna tell you something!" We almost said it as one
"You first." I said
"No No you first." Maeve said
"Well,starting tomorrow,Im already a contracted singer in Sony Music PH! OMG!! And guess who's my composer? Its Gabbi Cabrera! My faveee!" I said whike giggling "Now your turn."
"Wow,Congrats. I have also something good news to tell you. In two days,I will be back there in the Philippines!" She said and wave her plane tickets. Kaiden immediately went straight in front of the camera
"You'll be back? What time? Yes! Im going to fetch you!" He said excitedly.
"Oh,bye bye for now. Catch you up both later!" Then she turn off the vc.
The two of us smiled up to our ears as we sat on the couch.
"Its good. Maeve will be back in 2 days. I'm not sure if I'm going to get busy after tomorrow--but Im sure, I won't complete my task,Maeve asked me to. Get ready,your cooking is much more better. Its based on Maeve's tastes!" I said.
"Yeah! Your dreams will be finally come true! Just hold in there! Don't gave up,even if your dad ask you to let go." He said
"You did me a great favor. So what do you want me to do for you? I won't like leaving favors to others."
"Let me think..." he acted like thinking "I will told you if I can finally think of good thing."
My phone rang when I was about to answer Kaiden. I answer it "Hello? Who is this?"
"Ash,Its me! Quint. You didn't save my number?"
"Oh my I forgot HAHA! Anyways! Quint! I have something to told you,I,Ash starting tomorrow I will be a contracted singer in Sony Music PH! And my music composer is Gabbi!!" I said and screamed
"Woah! Congats! You have some celebration party there?"
"Come over at Kaiden's Condo,Kaiden is cooking for my celeb." Kaiden even look at me confused then later he gets it so he went to the kitchen to cook and I continue to talk with Quint over the phone.
"CONGRATS for entering our Music Company Ms. Ashly." Mr. Choi said,Sony's one of the manager while shaking my hand.
"Thank you. Thank You." I said and shake his hand too
"You know,you really save Gabbi's future and career. We will soon practice your voice for the upcomming Metro Pop Festival. Be ready."
"Its my dream to perform in Metro Pop! I'll get myself together!"
"I like her. She has lots of courage and selftrust." I heard one of the manager said while talking to Gabbi
"Yeah." Gabbi answered "Get yourself together for one day,today rest early. The day after tomorrow we will begin recording,promoting and let the public know you. No beers and cold drinks, as written in the contract. Its bad for your voice." Gabbi added I nodded.
When we are going out from Sony Building,I rise my hand and Kaiden did so,we high fived.
"Oh yeah! Tomorrow,Maeve will be back! I have one day leave tomorrow. We can do bondings together. How about let's go to your parents place? Let them meet Maeve?"
"Good idea! Then let's pack our thing tonight also inform Maeve."
"Yes!"
"But isn't it too far for you to travel from Manila to here in Pasig?"
"No,Pasig is just 15.6 km away from Manila. And you said it yourself that I drive like I was chasing by ten demons so I won't be late."
"Traffic Jams?"
"I can get shortcuts." I said "Don't forget to cook for her after we goes to your parents house. Let's book three tickets now!"
After we got back to our condo's and bought tickets,I pack clothes just for one day one night,sunscreen etcc. Puerto Princesa,Palawan is Kaiden's hometown. It is most famous for the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park or the Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage site and holds a place in the New7Wonders of Nature,home to long-nosed dolphins, turtles and rays. Im excited about boat riding and swimming.
"Hey??" Maeve said waving his hand on the screen. Oh I forgot I video call her. My mind went flew.
"Heyy! Look what I've got today!" I showed her my signed contract. Her eyes widen,even her mouth went '0'.
"OMG! You got it?!" I nodded "OMG! Congrats Ash!" She clap her hands. I jokely bowed my head.
"What time will you be here? So we could fetch you from the airport?"
"I took the morning flight so I'll be on the philippines at 8a.m"
"That's great then!"
"I am so excited! I can't wait to hug him tight!" She said and hug the pillow tight.