For The Stars Have Sinned

Tiden still hasn’t called me since the concert. I was wondering but I didn’t dare call him too because he might be busy. I frowned at the phone but it remained silent.

Someone knocked on the door so I opened it. I saw Husea standing there. She smiled when she saw me. “Someone is giving this to you, Miss.”

She handed over a paper bag which I immediately accepted. I closed the door again and peeked inside the paper bag. I raised my eyebrows when I saw a CD. What is it?

I walked over to the bed and opened the paper bag, then I went to the DVD player and turned it on and connected the player to the Bluetooth speaker.

I was shocked to hear Vine’s latest music. I smiled widely but frowned as I remembered something. I quickly reached for the paper bag that contained the CD but there was no note where it came from. The only thing I’m sure of is that it’s Vine’s latest album!

I laughed and shook my head. It might be from Tiden! He always send me a gift like this in the previous months. I quickly picked up my phone and called Tiden’s number but it was out of reach. I frantically browsed the contact list and looked for June’s number but my finger stopped scrolling when I read the name of a contact.

Levi My Love.

Levi? Ah, I remembered. Turns out I got Lyndon’s number wrong and I called Levi. I bit my lip. It seems like the meeting between the two of us is destiny. I smiled and decided to call Levi. I didn’t expect him to answer. “Rishel,” he greeted.

I was stunned for a few seconds then my eyes widened. “You know I’m the one calling?” I asked in disbelief.

“I’ve saved your number on my phone the last time.”

I laughed, choking a bit. “Really? Uhm…” I smiled wryly. “Is Tiden there? I can’t contact his number. I would like to talk to him.”

There was silence on the other line for a moment before I heard the shower turning on and off, then glass breaking. I gasped. “Levi? Are you okay?”

“I’m doing fine, Rishel. Tiden is… busy.”

“Busy?” My eyes squinted. “But he hasn’t called or texted in a week. June? Is she there?”

“No. He’s busy too.”

“Oh.” I took a deep breath. “Just tell him thank you for the gift he sent.”

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I was stunned. “Huh?”

“I sent the gift, Rishel,” he repeated.

I sat on the bed. “Uhm… you? Uh, but why?”

“A little gift for your dedication. I’ve read your timeline posts on your social media account. Rishel, thank you. You made me smile with those sweet words of yours.”

I am at a loss for words. I didn’t expect him to read that. But, I remembered that I once asked him to read my timeline posts, and now… I was at a loss for something to say. I swallowed. “It’s my pleasure,” I whispered.

I remember I never told him where EGL was, but maybe he asked June. June knows where EGL is.

“I miss…” He stopped speaking.

“Huh?” I looked down. “Do you have something to say, Levi?”

“Nedostaju mi ​​tvoje slatke usne.”

I frowned. “I do not understand you.”

I heard him laugh and said goodbye before hanging up. I blinked before I fell on the bed. And squeak. Levi noticed me! I gasped in excitement.

I quickly opened the phone and visited their social media page. Next week, there will be fans’ day in Ayala. Vine will be there all day so my mood improved even more. I will definitely attend!

A LOT of people was busy going to and fro around the place. I was passing through the crowd until I reached the front. The crew was just setting up the musical instruments. I looked up at the orange sky. The air was cold. Perfect. I won’t sweat a lot later.

Vine fans have almost surrounded the entire Terraces. In the middl, a medium platform was placed to host Vine’s performance later. I sat on a monoblock chair and checked the time. It’s past five in the afternoon.

“Miss.” Someone called me from behind. I looked over my should and I saw a crew. He smiled when our gazes met. “The Manager wants to talk to you.”

Huh?

I pointed a finger to myself. “Me? Maingey wish to talk with me?”

He nodded. Oh, I didn’t expect that. I stood up and followed him behind the mini-stage. There is a dressing room there that is surrounded by a tarp so it’s not so obvious from the outside. The man who came in beckoned me to keep following him. And I obeyed.

I came across an organized dressing room. Hanging tuxes and pants line the side. There are even make-up kits and long glasses. There are several stylists inside. Vine haven’t arrived yet.

“Miss Rishel.”

I jumped in shock. I quickly turned to the caller. It was Maingey. My lips pursed into a thin line. Even though I’ve only talked to her once, I still haven’t forget what she’d done. So I was not really fond of her. Her face was serious but I’m not afraid. I cleared a throat. “Why did you call me?” I asked.

“Nicole can’t perform tonight. She has a fever. Levi needs someone who can duet with him on love songs.” Her eyes narrowed. “I know you have a beautiful voice. You sang in front of me once.”

I nodded. Back then, when I auditioned to become a sub-vocalist, I sang in front of her. I smiled widely. “It’s fine with me.” It’s a chance for me to annoy that arrogant Nicole.

Her gaze deepened at me but she didn’t ask any more questions. She turned and said goodbye. Before she walk out, she faced the stylists. “Girls, fix her up. Make her the most beautiful girl tonight.”

“Noted, Mama,” said a stylist. He even had a flying kiss with Maingey before I was pulled to a secluded area where I would get dressed.

A few minutes later, I saw myself sitting in front of a big mirror wearing a casual dress and the stylist behind me was currently applying lipstick on my lips.

“Girl, your lips are beautiful. Thin at the top and full at the bottom. How many lips have you tasted? I’m sure, the man who tastes your lips will be addicted.”

Oh I feltmy cheeks burned hot suddenly. I was about to bite my lower lip but he screamed. “Don’t do it, girl! You’ll ruin your lipstick!”

I closed my eyes at the pitch of his voice. I simply winced and stared at my reflection in the mirror. He put on light make-up on my face. I already told him not to put heavy make-up because my skin is naturally smooth, and just define the features of my face.

“Mamshies! Our boys are here. Prepare their place quickly!” yelled a stylist from outside the tent.

I froze on my spot. Vine is finally here?

From the reflection of the mirror, I saw Vine members entered one by one. First was Ariel followed by June, Tiden, and lastly Levi.

I tried to avoid looking at the reflection in the mirror but it was too late. Levi and I’s gazes met.

I saw his strange eyes that I had never seen before in anyone. They’re blue with a hint of green. Lovely…

That’s when he came to his senses. He walked straight to the secluded area that I dressed earlier. He was carrying the jacket and pants that I thought he would wear for later.

“Rishel!” Tiden said in shock. “Why are you here? You’re not a member of Vine. Get out!”

My eyes widened. “T-Tiden…” He’s yelling at me? He never raised his voice to me. I took a deep breath.

And from the entrance, Maingey entered. A smile was plastered on her face, and the hair on the back of my neck suddenly stood up.