Everything Went Last

Phase 11

Phase 11

Nang makarating kami sa bar. Napatingin ako dahil maraming tao ang pumapasok. Nakita ko sila sa bakuna. Parang kinakabahan ako na ewan.

Aaron stared at me. He smiled, assuring me that it's okay. He's now offering his hands at me while his other hand is in the door.

I accepted his hand. He intertwined our hand and held me so tight. Pinisil niya ang kamay ko. Like affirming me that it will be fine.

I stared at him. I smiled languidly. Assuring him na ayos lang.

Lumabas na ako sa kanyang kotse habang magkahawak kamay kami.

"Let's go?" Tanong niya sa akin.

Tumango ako bilang tugon. Nagpatianod ako sa kanya habang kami'y naglalakad. His warm hand makes my heart melt. The feeling of making sure that it's okay to have things at first time.

They are waiting for us outside.

I waved my other hand at them to let them know we're already here. Tumango si Leon bilang tugon.

I glance to Aaron. He slowly unclasped our hand and urged me to go to my friends.

Rida and Jane shriek to me as we continue walking, Aaron behind me just smiles. As he glances at us.

We slowed down after a while. Hinawakan ako ni Aaron sa likod habang inaalalayan ako papasok sa loob.

"Oh," I said in awe as I looked inside. The people still in their drinking mood not to mingle yet. The party hasn't started yet because the night is still young.

The place is dazzling with neon lights as the music is on. Nakakapanibagong tingnan ang ilaw na patay-sindi at parang umiikot-ikot. It hurt my eyes, but the people seemed to just get used to it. The music is banging. Some people are just banging their heads as they are holding alcohol in their hands.

Medyo marami-rami na rin ang mga tao. It's not yet wild as it seems. Ngunit alam ko maya-maya'y ganoon na.

"This way, sir,"sumunod naman kami sa umaalalay sa amin papunta sa destinasyon.

The room is quite big for us five. Rinig pa rin ang ingay sa labas ngunit dito ay mukhang pribado at nakasadya para sa ganito.

"Are you comfortable?" Bulong sa akin ni Aaron.

"Yes, naninibago lang ako," panatag ko sa kanya. He is still holding my back. As we go to our seats.

"Do you always guys go into rooms like this?" I asked curiously.

Rida chuckled and shook her head. "Hindi 'no. Minsan lang ako sa ganito, lagi akong nasa table pag nagliliwaliw ako."

As Risa explains, our drinks are being served. I took a small glance, looking at it.

Our dinner is too heavy for the drinks being served. Nakita ko mayroong tequila, vodka, jack daniels, at whiskey. I also see something new to me. These are heavy drinks.

Alam ko malakas silang uminom ngunit bakit ganito naman. Traydor pa naman ang alak. Hindi ko alam na ganitong klaseng alak ang ibibigay. Para akong kinakabahan tuloy.

"Gago, Leon ano 'to ba't ang dami?"  Jane asked curiously.

"Love it, miss na sila ng atay ko..." Sunod ni Rida.

"No worries, kunin niyo na lang kung ano gusto niyo," ani ni Leon. Biglang tumingin sa gawi namin ni Aaron.

"Champagne na lang sa'yo, Kaye." Saad niya. Mayroon pala no'n bakit hindi ko nakita sa mga liqour na binigay.