LUNA: The Witching Hour

20: Seven Brothers

Midnight doesn't like it when someone's not presentable in front of him. No one's an exception from it. I, myself experienced his judgment firsthand. He doesn't hold his tongue back. That is why I'm here inside my bathroom, cleaning myself again from the ride I had with Midnight earlier.

Mabilis lamang ako sa banyo at sampong minuto lamang ang binigay saakin ng demonyo na 'yon. Paglabas ko, naihanda na kaagad ni Feline ang susuotin kong dress.

"Pula?" Maldita kong tanong kay Feline ng makita ko ang pulang dress sa kama. "Ba't pula 'yan? Nakita mo ba ako nagsusuot ng pula?"

Natakot ko ata si Feline at bigla itong nataranta. Kung saan saan tumatama ang kanyang mga mata pwera na lang sa direksyon ko. Hindi niya ako kayang tignan. "L-lahat po kasi ng mga... uh, ano po-- your black dresses are in the l-laundry, lady Sahar" Hirap siyang lumunok ng laway. "T-this is.. uh.." She cleared her throat. Her youthful face flushing red. "I made this dress for you. I-I thought red suites you, l-lady Sahar"

Time is ticking. I may hate Midnight all my life but I can't change the fact that I'm working for him now. I'm a bitch sometimes but I know how to discipline myself when it comes to things like commitments. Kagaya nga ng sinabi sa 13 rules: Never make a vow you won't be committed.

Napabuntong hininga na lamang ako at sinuot ang pulang dress. It's a short one with a deep square neckline and thin sleeves. The bodice hugged my waist perfectly, and the skirt is flared. The cherry color of the red dress unexpectedly complimented my skin. Nilugay ko na lamang ang sariling buhok at nagsuot ng itim na chunky heels. Kumuha ako ng dalawang dagger mula sa dresser at kinabit ito sa magkabilaang hita, kung saan natatabunan ito ng damit.

Pagkatapos kong mag-ayos, nasa labas na kaagad si Vlad para sunduin ako. He was in his butler clothes when he gave me a curt nod and proceeded walking alongside me.

"Gwapo mo ngayon" Hindi ko nakayanan ang tahimik na atmospera naming dalawa kaya sinimulan ko siyang asarin. "Matanong ko lang, may girlfriend ka na ba?"

Hindi man lang niya ako tinignan ng umiling ito saakin.

"Ex lover?"

Iling.

"Lover? By that I meant, anyone you had an intimate relationship with regardless of labels"

This time, he raised a brow. But not enough for him to face me.

Sungit ng mga nilalang dito.

"I'm not into those"

"Oh" Tumango tango na lamang ako. "Demonyo ka nga pala"

He's too stiff and serious. Hindi ko na siya kinulit pa at baka mapaaway nanaman ako. Pero kesa naman sa tumahimik, tinanong ko na lang siya tungkol kay Midnight. That, I'm sure he wouldn't get annoyed with.

I only asked a few questions about Midnight. Wala naman sigurong mali doon at nagtatrabaho na ako para sakanya. Even considered asking about the appearances, and why Midnight hates it if someone's not presentable in front of him. Hindi ko na ata napigilan ang sarili ko at pati iyon ay tinanong ko na.

Vlad said Midnight's strict when it comes to cleanliness—- for some reason. He also mentioned that if Midnight's not dressed for you, ibig sabihin lang daw non ay ayaw ka niyang makita o makausap.

Madami pa akong tinanong sakanya, hindi lamang tungkol kay Midnight, pati na 'rin tungkol sa buong Severus. Tumigil lamang kami sa pag-uusap ng makarating kami sa entrance ng council chamber, kung saan naroon na ang buong pack, naka pwesto na sakanilang mga istasyon.

Arius waved at me with a smile plastered on his face. I ignored him. Radu gave me a malicious grin as he dipped his chin at me. I ignored him. Day drew a soft smile. I ignored him. Tartarus nodded and Killian raised a brow. I ignored them both too. It was only Kaimana who was smart enough not to acknowledge my presence. We both ignored each other as Vlad pointed out where my station was.