Her Entrancing Smile [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER ONE

THERESIA'S POV

I don't know why but I ended up standing beside my dad while getting introduced to my godfather's... son. We're actually in one of the rich people's galas or something like that.

"Theresia, I'd like you to meet your Tito Marvin's son, Martin—" Dad's statement was cut off by... this... half man-half woman...

"Son? Really, Dad? Aren't my hair and eyelashes enough proof for you to see that I'm not a son?" the... girl or guy? said while showing off his bright red hair and long fake eyelashes. Longer than mine, to be honest.

"Martin, stop embarrassing me in front of my colleague." There was a hint of authority and anger in Tito Marvin's voice.

"Dad, it's not my fault that you brought me here. Alam mo nang ganito ako tapos ipapa-set-up set-up mo pa ako sa anak ng katrabaho mo." Martin — Yeah, I believe that's his name — looked at me and rolled his eyes. "Alam mo? Maganda ka sana, but I'm prettier than you, so you don't deserve me." Inirapan niya ako bago naglakad paalis sa pwesto namin.

"I'm so sorry, Terrence, Theresia. I can't really seem to have a hold of that man," Tito Marvin sincerely said.

"With all due respect, Ninong. I think your... kid... will get offended kapag narinig niyang tinawag niyo po siyang man. He's far from being a man," I told them my thoughts.

"I'm deeply sorry for ruining your evening. I shall take my leave." Tito bid goodbye and now dad's eyes focused on me.

"And you are far from being a woman, Theresia." Dad looked at me from head to toe. "I told you you'll meet your uncle's son. I asked you to be presentable."

It was my turn to look at my outfit. "And since when did jumpsuits become unpresentable?"

Dad let out a sigh like he gave up. "Theresia, by presentable I meant dresses, cocktail dresses, evening gowns, curled hair, pins and clips, headdresses. A woman's outfit, Theresia."

"Dad... I'm wearing a formal jumpsuit, suited for women, and since I love you, I'm wearing these torturous heels. So, please... Let's just meet halfway," I explained before leaving him to go to the bar.

"Hey, beautiful. Would you want a glass of champagne?" the flirty bartender asked me.

"How 'bout a bottle? I'll be happier with that." I sarcastically smiled. I saw how he disliked my response and just went to get me a bottle of champagne. "Thank you." I sat down on the high stool with my back against the bar and looked at the rich people faking each other for the sake of money, power, and influence.

"Girl? Do you plan to get drunk?"

Napatingin naman ako sa taong nagsalita sa may kanan ko. Oh... Tito Marvin's... kid.

"Yeah. How about you?" I asked before drinking straight from the bottle.

"Myghad! You should at least get wasted with class," maarteng salita niya bago tumayo sa harap ko at ngumiti. "Wanna come with me? Come on, let's get drunk. Badtrip din ako kay dad eh. Imagine!" Ipinakita niya sa akin ang kulay dilaw niyang nails. "Kaka-manicure pedicure ko lang kaninang morning, at kakapakulay ko lang ng bright red na hair, and he'll call me his son? Do I look like a guy to you? Would a straight guy even do this?"

Natawa naman ako sa panay reklamo niya. He sounded so disgusted and it's fun to watch.

This guy in front of me is actually wearing make-up, while I'm not. He has sparkling brown eyes though, they look good. And pfft — he's wearing lipstick, pink lipstick to be exact.