Mysterious Racer X

Chapter 7 - May I Have This Dance?

Chapter 7 – May I Have This Dance?

"Racer X," came Tin's voice from the car's radio receiver,

"Yes?" Leni acknowledged,

"Sorry, I forgot to tell you. There's some change of clothes and some flowers in the backseat."

"What, really?"

Leni parked the Civic in the hotel's outdoor parking lot and turned off the engine. She then checked out the backseat and saw her white polo, black necktie, and black pants. The other side also had a bouquet of violet flowers.

"Thanks a lot, Tin." Leni thanked her trusty assistant through the radio.

"You're welcome po."

The Metro Hotel has been a popular venue for various social gatherings for almost a decade. Although some of the facilities require a lot of renovation, many people flock to this place due to its convenient location and flexible rates.

Leni wasn't sure what to do next. She arrived at the venue but had no invitation to the event Risa is currently attending. Also, the worry that the security will not allow her to go in due to her helmet is looming in her head. She could go to the venue with a mask, but some of her notable facial features might be noticeable if she ever does that. Having a helmet alternative has been in her mind for so long.

She replaced her current clothes with the ones Tin left for her. She also brought the bouquet of violets in her right hand. As she slowly approached the hotel, she saw the slow gathering of hotel personnel welcoming her from the entrance.

"Excuse me po," said one of the guards, "Dapat take off po yung helmet sa loob."

"Wait." Leni stuttered, trying her best to scramble the best excuse for her to get in. Unfortunately, she can't think of any. "Sir, I need to be there. I have to meet someone inside."

Then the guards noticed her right hand holding the beautiful bouquet.

"You're surprising someone po ba?" Asked the other guard.

Then it hit Leni. She just had to play this carefully.

"Yes." She answered firmly. She has to think fast. "I'm surprising my girlfriend."

After that, the guards then made way for her. No longer saying another word. There was minor chatter from the group as Leni walked forward to one of the event halls. Little did the guards know that Racer X's helmet has a feature that can hear even the smallest of sounds along her radius. She heard the chatter loud and clear.

Wow, sana all.

Sino kaya yun? Astig yung dating niya, noh?

Hoy, teka. Di ba siya yung racer na na-trending sa Tiktok?

Seryoso ka?

Leni then pressed a button in that old model phone, which allowed her to connect it to the audio receiver inside the helmet. She then played the live audio feed coming from the brooch Risa wore.

There was a sound of massive applause. As she continued listening, it seemed that Risa had already finished singing.

"I missed it, dammit!" Leni cursed. The very reason why she had to rush into the place was to hear Risa sing. She hopes she will have another song number in the program that night.

She then arrived at the Music Lounge, the hall where the event was currently taking place. Two big guys in grey polos were guarding the entrance. Now, this is another hurdle that Leni had to deal with. She knew in her gut feeling that the excuse she made at the main hotel entrance won't work twice. With the bouquet in hand, she approached the entrance and was immediately stopped by the two security personnel.