Forging Fidelity

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It’s been weeks since I visited his house. Muntik pa akong matulog sa loob ng selda within twenty-four hours kung hindi lang ako sinundo ni Fronti.

I didn’t know why she knew where I was, but I am really thankful that she came. Nakakahiya talaga kasi!

Aside from trespassing, nalaman din nilang nag intake ako ng alcohol. I didn’t know that the place should be peaceful at bawal pumasok ang mga alcoholic.

Another violation.

“Madam,” My secretary entered my office. Hindi na siya nag explain pa, bigla niya na lang inilapag ang gold envelope at the top of my table.

“Invitation po.” I smiled at her before she left. Now I am looking at the invation.

This one is kinda different from christening or wedding invitation. The elegance, makes me wanted to open it excitedly.

Ball.

I saw my name in the VIP lists, so I look for Demir’s. I am expecting kasi. Ilang weeks na rin when we last met, and my loneliness is killing me.

There it is.

When I saw his name, I instantly grinned. Why not? May mga naisip na ako na pwede kong gawin sa mismong event na ‘yon.

Demir always attend this kind of public occasions because he loves to socialize. Sa akin lang naman talaga niya ayaw.

“Well, if it’s my Yael,” I shook my head and giggled.

“Then I’ll do everything.”

I started to plan about my outfit. I really wanted to be it’s his favorite color. Yeah, right. I  will browse online to buy one na lang.

I was about to open the app when I saw how the name of Herron pop on my screen, an incoming call.

“Hey, naka receive ka rin ba ng invitation?”

This first timer escort is not familiar with the ball. Paano ba naman, eh puro royal ball ang pinupuntahan. He’s into formality, ‘yong tipong may mga body guards.

“Yep.” I rolled my eyes. Sigurado akong hihingi na naman ‘to ng tulong or magpapasama.

“Ako date mo ah? sunduin kita mamaya.” Iyan na nga ba ang sinasabi ko. Hays, paano na ako makakalandi nito?

“Yeah,” Whatever. Iyon naman din ang isasagot ko dahil no choice ako.

“Sure.”

“Thanks,” He replied. Sa pagkakataong ito, alam kong nakahinga siya nang maluwag luwag.

“At lease, someone will help me what to do. Anyway, bye.” He dropped the call.

Wait, what? mamaya?

I re-opened the invitation and read again. Hindi ko man lang napansin na mamaya na pala ‘yon kakahanap ko sa pangalan ni Yael.

Honestly, I called him Yael because I wanted to. At ako lang ang pwedeng tumawag sa kaniya noon! Madamot na kung sa madamot.

I immediately opened my app for online shopping. I think, fitted navy blue dress looks good on me? Lalo na’t see through at long sleeves, tapos favorite color pa niya.

I messaged the seller if I can receive the parcel immediately. Buti nalang talaga, around the city lang kaya pumayag ang supplier.

I continued working my ass off until I heard a knock. It was Lea, holding a box. I opened it full of excitement. Hindi nga ako nagkamali ng nabilhan, it was good. It really fits my taste.