Kissed by the Wind

Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Debut

Fairy lights, red and white crepe papers, flower decorations and handmade or folded gold butterflies made of gold metallic papers were seen everywhere. The whole function hall was filled with it, only the presence of the debutant is missing. Or maybe, the live band was also not here, not yet arriving.

The party was supposedly to start at 7 pm. I heaved a sigh. Thank goodness, we still have 30 minutes. It's only 6:30 pm.

I also felt that the luck was on my side tonight. As my eyes roam around the function hall, all I can see were few visitors coming in the entrance door. I busied myself on checking the foods being prepared by my staff. I guided them to carefully settle the shaping dishes at the long exquisite table.

Suenella Wynette Llamera, a caterer and one of the organizer for tonight, beautifully wearing a baby blue cocktail dress. I also decided to let my wavy hair down, gracefully following my every move. Ever since I have my semestral break for christmas, Papa suggested and asked me a favor to take over and manage our diner's catering services in such special occasions of which I gladly accepted. It was pretty tough at first but in the end I learned and got used to it.

It was fun afterall. It sure feel like I already have my OJT.

"Miss Suenella!" Ate Diem calls out. I walked hurriedly towards her direction as I notice her worried expression.

"Ate Diem, is there any problem po?" I asked politely.

"Miss Suenella..." she paused, looking way more troubled. "I'm afraid there is."

"What is it? Kindly please tell it already, Ate Diem."

"T-The band. It will no longer come. I already contacted them a countless times yet in the end I was answered by 'we still have a gig. I'm sorry po, we can't postpone it right away.'"

Saglit akong natanga sa sinabi ni Ate Diem. I thought the luck was on our side but little did I know, I was just fooling myself. I can't let things get screwed.

Not even on my friend's special day! Not on Hisha's debut!

Wala sa sarili akong napaupo sa kulay gintong upuan na may nakapalibot na itim na laso. Kung wala lang akong problema na iniisip ay magagawa ko sanang puriin ang magandang disenyo na nakaukit rito.

"Bish, what happened? You look tensed." said Resha while sitting on the chair beside me.

I never bothered answering her. Wala na, hindi ko man lang nabigyan ng magandang party ang kaibigan ko. Bakit ngayon pa? Kung kailan kakaayos lang ulit namin.

Nang may dumaan na waiter, dala ang tray na may laman na wine ay kumuha ako. Inisang lagok ko lang na animo'y purified water.

"Snow, I'm getting worried. What's wrong? Please, tell us. Maybe we can offer you help." Atara pleaded. She neared me and gave me a hug.

I let out a deep sigh. It's just a stupid band. For sure, you can find another one.

"That darn band. The band that my staff expected will not come or chose not to come. Bwisit." I grunted.

As I turned my gaze on them, both of my girls' mouth hang open. It is as if what I told them was hard enough to process. Lol.

"Ah.. what band bish?" Mas naunang nakabawi si Resha.

"I don't exactly know the name. Well, uh... Zodians ata."

Magkasabay na nagtinginan ang dalawa. Hindi ko alam kung ako lang ba ang nakapansin pero sa tinginan nilang iyan alam kong may pinag-uusapan sila na hindi na kailangang isatinig. Dahil naiintindihan na nila ang isa't isa. Seriously?