Unknown Man (Anonymous Series #1)

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  Lifetime partner? Agad na umiinit ang mga pisngi ko at tila tinamaan ata ang puso ko. I pretend that I'm not affected on what he says. Agad nangunot ang noo ko ng maalala kong may binaggit siyang pangalan.

“Who's Elysian by the way?” I asked him.

Instead of answering my question, he just let a sexy chuckle and stop the car infront of our school.

“Elysian is you, darling.”

“I'm not Elysian duh?! My name is Chelsea Louise Afloria–”

“Soon to be Avila.” putol niya sa sasabihin ko at bumaba ng kotse.

Hindi na ako naka-angal pa. He opened the door of the back seat nd lend his hand. Hinawakan ko ito at tinulungan niyang lumabas ng kotse, nilagay pa niya ang palad niya sa uluhan ko para hindi ako mauntog. He's a gentleman.

He clinged my right arm to his left elbow and we go inside of the school. There's red carpet that being ready, photographers and many more. Our gymnasium was now well decor and arrange. There's a round table everywhere and chairs. Waiters that serving for a drinks, and a buffet table. I can't recognize a classmate or a teacher because of our Masquerade mask.

“Gusto mo na bang umupo? You're heels are too high, you should sit.” he whispered to me.

Tumango lang ako at hinayaan siyang alalayan ako sa isang table.

“Chelsea!”

I saw Kylie wearing the red gown that I gave to her. She's now smiling at me and she looks wonderful tonight.

“Akala mo hindi kita makikilala ha! Ang ganda mo!” natutuwang sabi niya at namamangha na nakatingin saakin.

“Sino nga pala yung kasama mo kanina?” she asked.

“Si Un—Where is he?” I asked myself when I found out that unknown man wasn't on my side right now. He's gone!

“Si Unknown Man, yung partner ko.”

Kylie's eyes widened and looked at my side back, even me, I didn't feel that he's gone! Wala akong naramdaman maski hangin man lang or what!

“Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman, were so glad that you attend our Yearly Ball. Thanks for coming! Have fun and our Constellation Dancing will starting any soon.” aniya ng MC at bumaba ng stage.

Loud music starts to play and students and teachers get wild too. Halos puno ang dance floor, I saw Kylie joined the dance floor too. Habang ako ay hinahanap si Unknown Man, dapat pala hindi ako nalingat ng tingin sakanya.

Para kasi siyang assassin in the movie! Tahimik na umaalis na akala mo may kasama ka pa, pero wala na! I'm now walking towards the dance floor, hoping that I would see him right there.

Natigil ako sa gilid at agad tumingin sa DJ ng tumunog ang bell, its a sign! Constellation Dancing is about to start. Students and teachers go to their respective partners, while me, I'm stuck in the side. Pilit na hinahanap siya.

My eyes searching for him, I want this night to be special. Suddenly I felt a familiar presence behind my back. My hopes going wild when I slowly turn to my back. I saw him, his endeared smile and his gaze was all on me. He offered his free hand at me.

“Can I have this dance?” he asked in a formal tone.

I just smiled at him ang give my free hand on him. He held me on a dance floor and we started to dance. We're staring at each other on the whole time, not caring if the people's attention is on us.

Playing: Falling like a Stars by Samantha Harvey

“Why are you staring at me?” I asked.

“You're so beautiful, I can't take my eyes off you tonight, darling. Damn, you're shining so bright.” he whispered.

“B-Bakit ka ba biglang nawala kanina?”

“I just talk to someone, why? Did I make you worried? Sorry then.”

“A little bit. B-Bigla ka na lang kasing nawawala eh...”

He caressed my face and lift up my chin.

“Kinausap ko lang yung mga lalaking naka-tingin sa'yo kanina. Bakit kasi ang ganda mo eh.” bakas ang selos at mangha sa sinasabi niya.

“Kasalanan bang maging maganda?" I almost pouted while murmuring those words.

“Oo, masama maging maganda lalo na kung sa ibang tao. Gusto ko, ako lang nakakita ng kagandahan mo, ako lang. Because I don't know what actions should I do if anyone sees your true beauty.”

Because I don't want him to saw my red cheeks, I hugged him. I felt that he hugs me too while we're dancing.

“Your true beauty makes me loves you more, darling. Make me like you,want you and own you. I can't wait the day, the day that I can call you mine. The day of our wedding.” he whispered again to make my heart thump so fast!

“Okay guys! We have the Match of the Night!” the MC suddenly declared.

Doon ako natauhan at agad akong kumalas sa yakapan namin. Nang tumingin ako sa paligid namin, wala nang tao sa dance floor maliban saamin! I hear students starting to cheer fo us.

“Kindly joined us to the stage, lovebirds.” the MC added.

Hinawakan ni Unknown Man ang kamay ko at inalalayan akong umaakyat sa stage. From there, I saw how many students and teachers are here. Camera starts to clicked everywhere, and the spotlight was on us.

“Ang tamis naman yakapan niyo sa gitna kaya hindi niyo napansin na tapos na ang Constellation Dancing!” ani ng MC at tumawa pa.

“Tell us what's the secret? Kindly share the tea?” the MC asked.

Tea? Secret? Gosh! We're having a lovey talking while dancing!

“It has no secret, just be true.” sagot ko na lang dahil walang balak na sumagot ang katabi ko.

“Can you introduce yourself to everyone?” tanong mg MC para mapatingin ako kay Unknown Man.

For sure he won't introduced himself to everyone! He's anonymous, no one knows who is he. Who is he behind the mask.

”I-I'm Chelsea Afloria.” I introduce myself and I hear everyone gasp.

“Gosh! Her gown was so expensive!”

“Alam mo bang tinanggihan ako ng designer ng gown na yan?”

“She's stunning tonight, but I think she's taken, man.”

“What do you expect? She's an Afloria!”

“Tama na kakabulong niyo dyan! Basta bestfriend ko yan!” Kylie shouted to them.

“And you man, what's your name?” the MC asked Unknown man and placed the mic on him.

Hindi maalis ang tingin ko sakanya, tinanggap niya ang mic at tumikhim.

“I'm...”

Halos naririnig ko ang tibok ng puso ko, I feel excited at the same time nervous. He suddenly met my eyes that now looking at him. We're looking at each other.

“I'm Atlas.”