Little White of Secrets (Metro Series #2)

Chapter 21: Jealous

Chapter 21

Pinasadahan ko ng hawak ang mga designer make-up na nakakuha sa atensyon ko habang tahimik na namamasyal sa loob ng mall.

I saw my face lightened because of the reflection that it's coming from the elegant yet small mirror above the rectangular glass where all the brand new make-ups are installed positionally.

Kinagat ko ang labi habang pinagmamasdan ang sarili. Alam kong kanina pa 'ko may matamis na ngiti sa labi na hindi mapawi-pawi. And I feel like, these past few days, specifically after that night, nobody could destroy my mood.

Kahit itong sales lady na kanina pa sunod nang sunod sa'kin. Normally, I would already give her a look na may pera ako at hindi ako magnanakaw! How dare she! Pero ngayon, nakuha ko pa siyang lingunin at nginitian.

Yes, I know I am this crazy and... maybe hopeless for once more and... continually.

"Which one is better here?" tanong ko nang hindi makapili ng isa.

The sales lady smiled  wearing her formal uniform with a printed scarf. Lumapit s'ya sa'kin, accomodating me and I can't help but to compare my height to her.

Ngumuso ako. Alam kong may itaas pa 'ko kaya no need to be insecure, Addie.

"Good evening, ma'am! These are both nice but I think it would be better if you choose one that would suit on you especially if it would be compatible to your shade," paliwanag ng sales lady sabay kuha ng isa sa mga tester.

"But personally ma'am, I would gladly recommend this one. It hydrates your skin giving you a natural fresh look. I am certain that this will really look good on your morena skin..." ngiti niya sakin sabay lahad ng concealer at face powder.

Kinuha ko iyon at sinubukan sa palapulsuhan. Bagay nga ang shade na 'yon sa kutis ko. Tama at hindi ako magmumukhang polboron.

I slowly raised my brow, a bit satisfied before I nodded at her.

"Sige. I will get these items."

"That's great, ma'am! How about eye shadows and lipstick, ma'am? We have some new trend! Baka gusto niyo pong makita..." anito sabay turo sa kabilang side ng mga palamuti.

I was not really into this. Dati naman ay nag-aayos na ako pero hindi 'yong tipong nag ma-make up talaga. Whenever I'm in school, I only put powder and lipbalm. I rarely use lipstick even concealer because I feel like it would be too heavy through-out the day.

Now that I am senior high, naisip ko na baka pwede pa 'kong mag-ayos ng mabuti. Just like what other girls do of my age.

Nakapili nga ako ng mga lipstick. Syempre pinili ko din 'yong shade na pwede kong magamit araw-araw sa school or even in random days.

I was so happy while trying some make-ups. Kung sana alam ko lang na ganito pala kasarap sa pakiramdam ang mamili ng mga ganito, edi sana noon ko pa 'to sinimulan!

I also decided to buy some things that I feel like don't have yet. Hair straightener, new mature tops and trouser, and even a pair of shoes and sandals. Sabi ni Ate Celia, masyado pa akong maraming damit para bumili ng bago. Nga lang, para kasing hindi na pang dalaga ang mga 'yon. The reason why I mostly bought some mature clothes today. Iyong hindi na talaga ako magmumukhang bata.

"You might want to try this palette, ma'am. Hindi masyadong pigmented kaya pwedeng-pwede po magamit even in just normal days."

"Right. Gusto ko nga 'yong mga light lang sana. Ayaw kong maging dugyot dahil sa mga product. Mainit pa naman minsan sa school..."

"Naku! Tamang-tama po ito sa inyo! Ito po..."

Iyon na din sana ang bibilhin ko nang may nahagip ako ng tingin.