Yearning

Ch. 2 - TWD

The event started an hour ago, and the whole place was packed with lots of different people that varied in ages, professions, status, and reasons as to why they are here in the event. Everything was enchanting to the point that every time I blinked my eyes, it felt like magic dust was sprinkled on me, and am bewitched without realizing it. Colorful lighting flashed everywhere. Some parts were noisy while some were quiet and tranquil. Different circles of people can be seen here and there. Today's gathering was a product launching event from one of a high-end technological manufacturer, and they're supposed to be showcasing the product to the consumers later. There are a lot of segments happening here and the main event for today is scheduled for the last part, so people can still leisurely enjoy the event first by themselves. Senior Ben and Henry started interviewing some people from time to time, some of whom they already knew that is part of this field, some attendees who are enjoying the event, some high-profile personnel that I knew from the internet and newspaper, some guest celebrities that I barely know and one that I am fond of (I want to have a selfie with them but meager bravery is not willing to take bold actions, yet) and some people who were the main organizer of this event. 

I was standing a bit far from Senior Ben and Henry, doing nothing and watching them do the job as I clutched onto our equipment with my hands. I started noticing that people were throwing glances at us—more likely at me from time to time. My awkwardness intensified and I automatically faced the floor. Thinking if there's something wrong with me or if I offended someone without realizing it. Good thing, Senior Ben and Henry have done interviewing the beautiful lady that they caught walking near them a while ago, and I decided to approach them feeling jittery.

"Senior Ben, excuse me for a moment but mind if I can go to the restroom?" I asked shyly because I am taking a short break even though I haven't done anything at all, just babysitting our equipment.

"Sure but do you know where's the restroom at?" Senior Ben replied with a worried look on his face. I swear Senior Ben has been sweetest and nicest to me ever since last weeks' welcome party.

"Now that you mention it, I don't. But I can just ask the staff that I might see while looking for it."

"You don't need to, I'm going to take a piss too. Just follow my lead pipsqueak if you want to." Henry voiced out from behind and fixed himself first. I stared at him for a moment before glancing at Senior Ben who just smiled at us and took the camera from Henry. I also fixed myself and assembled our things before standing near Henry.

"You aren't going to ditch me this time, are you?" I mumbled suddenly, almost a whisper as if I was talking to the wind, but oddly enough Henry heard it, who simply shrugged his shoulder, and started walking with a little distance from me. I followed suit after him feeling awkward because this would be our first time being with each other alone.

"I wish I could, but the moment I come back and Ben noticing that you're not with me, I'll get an earful of scolding from him later. His mouth would become a machine gun once again and I don't want that happening." Henry retorted back and even sped up a little more, bet he's also feeling shy being alone with a total stranger like me.

We walked our way to the mazes of hallway once again until we reached the hallway that led us to the 'Media Lounge Area,' the one with lots of doors. We passed by all of those doors until we reached the two doors at the end, facing each other. I saw the signage saying it is a restroom with the logo of gentlemen/ladies on each of them. Henry opened up the door to the gentlemen's restroom and trudged inside. The interior inside of it was surely detailed with extravagance and high-end design. The sink made with a round porcelain sink protrudes from the traditional wood dresser, accessorized with gold décor and a modern light fixture on it. The wall is designed in gorgeous glazed green tile and is installed in a herringbone pattern, while the floor is designed with green zellige tiles—giving off a calm, soothing vibe. There were five cubicles inside the restroom, top with dark green and black motif.