Back to Summer (High School Series #4)

Chapter 33

Her POV

"Wear this, Sari."

I looked at the satin white strapless corset knee-length dress with a slit that Tita Diana was handing to me. It has ruffles on its hemline and the texture of the fabric tells expensiveness.

"It's one of the latest designs of Farrah."

"Oh my gosh. Really, Tita?" Napakurap ako at tinanggap ang dress. My lips even parted a bit.

Naramdaman ko na pinapanood pa rin ako nila ni Mommy. We are in my room while the men are outside, I guess.

Kanina, naghalungkat kami ng mga lumang gamit sa mga kwarto rito sa taas. We saw the old things we had before and started reminiscing our old memories. 

Mom and Tita Diana could not stop laughing when they remembered how Calihson made me cry like crazy when he simply took my favorite pillow to his bed and how I threw at his face all of my pillows in anger.

The truth is, I can't recall that specific memory. I didn't even know that happened. Maybe because we were too little back then to exactly remember those memories.

"Is there an occasion?" I asked when I realized something.

I noticed their reaction earlier like they were hiding something exciting.

Mom smiled at me meaningfully, "Suotin mo muna, honey."

I creased my forehead and confirmed that they are up to something. Hinawakan ni Mommy ang magkabilang balikat ko at inikot iyon paharap sa pinto ng banyo para para sabihin na magbihis na.

I wore the dress while spoiling myself about, probably, a surprise they are preparing. I looked at the mirror. Hindi ko kita ang kabuuan ko pero alam kong napakaganda ng damit sa aking katawan.

The dress hugged my upper body perfectly which emphasized my curves. I didn't know I could be so beautiful and pure in white dresses. I preferred black, nude, silver, red, and gold because it makes me look more elegant and sexy.

Nakalugay ang buhok ko na bahagyang kumulot dahil pinaglaruan at tinirintasan iyon nila Mommy kanina. It's cute, though.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror. People said my bare face looked more pretty yet when I have makeup, I look gorgeous. Mas nagiging kamukha ko daw si Daddy kapag wala akong ayos sa mukha habang nagiging kasing elegante ako tulad ni Mommy kung may ayos.

Maraming nagsasabi na halos lahat daw ng meron ako sa aking mukha ay nakuha ko kay Mommy. Face shape, eyes, nose, lips, and skin and hair color. I only got the ears from my Dad. Mayroon akong pingas sa kanang tenga katulad ng kaniya.

Wala na sila nang lumabas ako sa banyo. I did my thing. I braided the top of my hair, waterfall style. It emphasized the waviness of my hair from what the two women did earlier. I also put a makeup that will perfectly suit my outfit. Soft and pure. Very demure.

Lumabas ako at daretsong bumaba. Naabutan ko si Mommy at Tita Diana sa sala. They are also wearing dresses. Now, it feels like there is a special occasion.

Nang makita nila ako ay pinanood nila ang paglapit ko sa kanila. Tita Diana then smiled at me softly and proudly.

"You're so beautiful, Sarinah."

I genuinely smiled at her. Nailipat ko ang tingin kay Mommy nang hawakan niya ang braso ko.

"My lovely baby," she proudly uttered.

"You wore dresses, too?" I laughed a bit and looked at them both.

Nagkatinginan silang dalawa. Tita Diana chuckled.