Lies in the Past (Alimentation Series #2)

Chapter 7

"Kasama mo si Harminder?" si Rhianna after she curls the tip of my hair.

She was my make-up artist for tonight. She was really supportive with me. Akala ko nga kapag nagsabi ako sa kaniya na aalis at pupuntang party ay pagsasabihan niya ako or hindi papayagan. But it turns out otherwise. She even insisted to do my make-up and hair.

She's a party-goer, too. Kaya lang ay dahil graduating, hindi na siya masyadong lumalabas nitong mga nakaraan. She's preparing herself na rin daw kasi talaga.

"Yeah," I sighed. Like as if I could really force him not to come to the party. Kahit pa ayaw ko, wala akong magagawa if gusto niya.

"Great. Hindi ko na kailangan mag-alala. You'll be safe with him."

"Of course."

I'm staring at myself through the mirror. I don't think I am already looking fine with my red middle-thigh maxi dress. As for my jewelries, iyong kuwintas lang na hindi ko nireremove at earrings na gift ng isang kaibigan dati sa showbiz. Makintab ang straight kong buhok na curly sa dulo. I took a bath before Rhianna made me.

"Look at yourself, ang ganda mo. Nasa lahi na talaga," ani Rhianna mula sa likuran na kumakain na ngayon ng cinnamon rolls. "Feeling ko bagay kayo ni Harminder."

"What are you saying?" My forehead straightly creased. I can't believe she said that like nothing and so straightforward. "He is my friend?" I tried to knock some senses on her.

She rolls her eyes as a primer response. Mukhang sarap na sarap din siya roon sa kinakain niyang cinnamon rolls. That's her favorite.

"So what? Not as if you can't like a friend? Can you see him? Oh, my goodness, ang gwapo. Isang beses ko pa lang siyang nakita pero guwapong-guwapo na ako sa kaniya. Mabait din siya."

"I know, right."

"Kaya nga bagay kayo. Does he have a girlfriend?"

"No, but he likes someone."

Nakita ko ang pag-angat nang kanyang kilay. Napatingin ako sa phone ko when it beeps. I read Shakeera's message.

Shakeera:

We're now leaving. Where are you na?

Ako:

Leaving na rin.

Tumayo na ako at inayos pa ang dress sa bandang puwitan. I bit my lower lip. I guess I am now ready?

"Oh, sayang. Pero gusto ko siya for you."

I rolled my eyes at Rhianna's nonsense. I can't like a friend. Harminder is a good person. Saka I shouldn't be selfish. No matter what, he likes Queenie and I do think somehow that he deserves her attention even though I know her reason of not wanting him to be her boyfriend.

I sent him a message na habang naglalakad palabas sa condo ni Rhianna. Hindi na niya ako hinatid sa labas. I closed the door.

Ako:

Hey, we're leaving na. Are you ready?

Sumakay ako sa elevator while waiting for his reply. Sandali ko pamg tiningnan ang reflection ko sa salamin na naroon at hindi makuntento sa buhok ko. I like my hair better when it is tied up. Mahaba na kasi masyado at mabigat.

Harminder:

I'm already waiting for you here at the lobby.

Is he excited? He hears the news about Queenie coming? May kung anong pait akong naramdaman na mabilis kong tinulak paalis. How dare me feel that way? Maybe I don't want Harminder to like her anymore dahil ang lame ng reason niya para ayawan ang kaibigan ko?