Twenty Two

•DEMI•

(POV)

This is my most awaited time of the year. People are waiting all day lining at the arena just for this moment. The sarawatine concert. I'm lining up to buy a another shirt from Bright's merchandise when i notice a familiar figure. Namtan. She's wearing a replica of tine's white jersey with a black bucket hat as she was escorted by man to the backstage while people keep on taking pictures of her.

Right. she said she's a fan of Win.

Bright invited me to see the show tonight but I told him I can't make it today but i'll make it up by watching them at day 2. He didn't like it but he understands.

I truth is I just don't want to waste the ticket I bought before I met him. I want to fan girl from a far without his knowledge. I'm scared he'll found. I hope he'll never ever found out.

Wearing my hat low from win's merchandise with my black replica sarawat jersey covered by a black hooded jacket. I got so excited i bought my gift hidden inside my bag and a mini light up sign for this. It's a figure of a sun and carrot with their names on it

"Next please" a woman said softly.

I move in front and there was 3 people taking taking orders. The two staffs and Bright's mom. I didn't expected to see her here.

I was so nervous like i saw a celebrity in front of me.

"H-Hi, 2 shirts please. Size small. The green and red one" i said smiling shyly giving her my payment then the staff search for my order.

"Oh! I remember you. You're the one gave me a nice illustration of me and my son 2 years ago." she said enthusiastically.

I was so shocked and honored that she remembers me. I smiled at her sweetly as my cheeks turned red.

"T-Thank you for remembering me ma'am"

"No, Thank you. I love it so much i put it inside my room" as she pat my hand.

"Here you go child. Thank you for supporting my son." Bright's mom said sweetly as she gave the paperbag to me.

"Thank you ma'am" With blushed face as I wai at her.

I walk towards the line for our assigned seat.

•BRIGHT•

(POV)

"What's with the sour face Phi" Frank asked as he looked at me strangely. "Are you mad because Win is flirting with the girl?"

Frank is an actor and play the part of my brother from the series. We are inside the a room waiting for our make-up to be done. People tease us because Win and I are always together. They assumed we are in a relationship. I didn't bother to correct them. What's the point. We're a team anyway.

I'm so jealous with Win who is busy flirting with my friend Namtan in our the back. Laughing and teasing each other.

If only Demi is here.

"Nah, why would I? If Namtan found out how crazy Win really is. She will lose her mind." I answered mischievously as the makeup artist fix my hair shake her head smiling.

Frank laughed loudly as he never heard me tease Win before. He tap my shoulder as if he lose his mind.

"I can't with you Phi. Just admit you're jealous"

As i laugh at him as i shake my head disagreeably.

If you only knew

Ding!

I grab my phone to check my message.

Meimei babe

Good luck Sarawat!

I know you can do it!

Fighting!☀️❤️

Sarawat? Is she teasing me? But why?

How long must've i wait to received a endearment from her?

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The crowd when crazy as we sang and dance on the center stage. I never felt so alive. I never knew their shout gave me the confidence i need. My dance improved a lot too.

Music is always my passion. If uncle kik didn't push me to take those guitar lessons I wouldn't be the Sarawat they know today.

Middle half of our performance for the show. Me and Win are in a large floating stage singing for the crowd, giving confetti like half cut pick when Win nudge me to look down where Namtan is. I smile when i saw a familiar face beside her.

She here?

She's not aware i saw her. I notice she's wearing a black hat, the sarawat black jersey. She's singing happily with a led signage with Brightwin on it on one hand and a phone in the other.

Is she's a fan?

•DEMI•

(POV)

Waiting for the program to start. I text Bright for good luck. He didn't respond back.

Maybe his busy now. I check my brightwin acc and post a picture of the stage for a sneak peek. The people who followed me was hype as i am. They are here too and were asking where i was cause i never revealed my face in this account. I want my identity to be private because of what i experience from the past and i don't want to experience it again.

As the time for the show to start gets near, I checked my light up sign if it's working. Someone sits beside me.

"Meimei O.?" She asked softly

I turned to where she is and looked at her shocked "Namtam?"

"Wow! Fancy to see you here. You're a fan of Brightwin?" She said surprisedly

Seems like I can't hide it from her anymore. Given i had a light up sign in hand.

I nodded at her shyly and shrugged

said "Yes. It's our little secret."

She laughed softly "it's okay i'm a Brightwin fan too. But more on Win" she said with a shy smile.

I remove my jacket so she can see the sarawat jersey i'm wearing and said boldly "I more on to Bright"

"Eh Win's better."

"I doubt that"

We looked at each other as if we're challenging each other playfully and we both laugh.

"Namtan, you can just call me Demi. Meimei O is a pseudo."

"I thought that was your name" she whispered

I shake my head and laugh at her cute reaction.

"No problem, Demi" as she winked.

"Oh it starting!"

The lights turned on and the show begins.

I can't help be awe by their performance. They so cute! I can't help scream from the top of my lungs and sing their songs. Bright dance adorably that I want to keep him in my pocket. I even took videos to every performance they made.

Namtan was extremely ecstatic too. She always scream Win's name and sing their song too. It's so cute they throw a gift made of the half guitar pick with their names on it. Too bad I didn't catch one.

I notice as their performance was ending Bright and Win always look in our side. Or i'm just assuming things.

I didn't bother to care because i know he wouldn't see me from a large crowd with extreme lights projecting everywhere; our faces is cover with a phone and light up sign.

I even cried from their ending speech for the night. I'm so proud of them. They really outdid theirselves.

The struggles they face from the start. how they sincerely work on it and accomplished it with grace. They deserved to be bless the most.

I wiped my tears as they said goodbye on the stage.

I breathe out with sparkly eyes.

"I'm so proud of them"

And Namtan laugh with her eyes moist "me too"

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Namtam asked me to accompany her to the restroom cause she said people will surely recognize her. I'm lucky i'm not as pretty as her. People will just ignore me if they see me. I put my light up sign and phone back in my bag. Then wear my jacket, fixing my hair to put my hat neatly again.

A guard from earlier whispered something to Namtan and walk with us as we enter a private hallway. I don't know why i'm scared though.

The guard open a door with a sign says Private.

Namtan entered first and I followed her.

I was surprised when someone grab my waist and remove my hat. Wild eyed from the sudden closeness.

"Is this the secret you want to keep, babe?"

he whispered as looked at me in the eyes searching.

Tense for lying and being caught by him I cleared my throat as i push him slightly to be removed by his sudden embrace.

I laugh nervously and said "congratulations!"

"You didn't answer my question"

I looked around. Namtan is walking towards the restroom. I didn't notice we are inside of their backstage room as people looked at us curiously.

"Bright people are watching" I told him calmly

He pause then sighed. "Okay."

He grab my hand and we walk towards secluded area in the room.

Sitting in a chair. He looked at me with sternly face with folded hands.

I'm scared.

He looks intimidating.

I didn't thought Namtan would sabotage me like this. But it was my fault too. I didn't told her to keep this a secret from Bright or Win.

It seems like i can't hide for him forever.

This is embarrassing.

"I only have 30 mins break" he informed me.

I sighed with flustered face.

"Bright"

"No, Babe"

I looked at him strangely as he warns me with his eyes.

I rolled my eyes at him.

And took a deep breath.

"Bright B-babe,

I'm sorry.. for lying.

I just.. I just want to use the ticket i bought."

He's eyes softly looked at me and asked

"but why didn't you tell me?"

"Because..

I'm embarrassed.

I didn't know i'll be this close to you

All sudden i'm your... g-girlfriend."

As i looked down embarrassed.

How can I face him now.

I'm a fraud.

I sighed

"If you want to end things... now

I understand"

"Don't say that" he said sternly

I gulped nervously.

He raise my chin up with his index finger and looked at me in the eyes

"Don't be babe.

I'm glad it's me and not other man around.

Matter a fact.. I'm happy you're here now.

I was jealous of Win flirting with his girl before the show started. I want... to do that with you"

"Even if i'm your fan and Win's?"

He nodded. "Not Win. Only me"

I smiled rolled my moist eyes "really?"

I felt relieved.

I never thought he'll accept me.

As he removed his hand at my chin.

He nodded and smile

"You're not mad anymore?" I asked

"I was never mad. I just want to see you blush"

I give him a grim face. As he laugh at me.

What a sly man

He stand all a sudden and said smiling

"I want to introduce you to some of the people around here"

"Are you sure? Is my face okay?" As i asked him

I know my face is puff from crying at the concert earlier. I didn't got the chance to look at myself in the mirror.

He bend down and fixing my hair. Looking at my face. "Pretty as always"

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