Feb-Ibig Project: Oh, To Fall For Him [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER TWO

DAYS passed and just like what Jackie wanted, we had to go and attend Nexus' birthday. As much as ayokong pumunta roon — at wala naman talaga akong planong pumunta sa kahit anong nandoon si President — most especially, his birthday party, I have to. I really have to or else, magtataka si Jackie. Plus, I did say yes to her last time. Baka magalit 'to kapag hindi ako tumuloy. But ugh!

I mean, I'm really not the type of person that would go out and spend my time partying. I'm not even a friendly person. I would rather lock myself in my bedroom and just sleep or maybe read. There's no way on Earth that I'll choose a party over my bed.

Napabuga na lamang ako ng hangin saka napailing. I'm currently staring at my reflection, and I swear, I would never hear the end of it from Jackie once she sees what I'm wearing.

It was a black flowy knee-length dress with gold linings. Long sleeves at v-neck din ito na ikinatuwa ko nang husto. Kaya lang...

"OMG, Hadlee! Saan ka ba pupunta‽ Sa lamay‽ Wala ka bang ibang mas may buhay na color? I mean seriously, it's a birthday party we're going to."

I just let out another sigh before rolling my eyes at her. "Sige, mamili ka. Ito na ang suot ko o male-late tayo sa party na 'yon?" Jackie just answered me with a pout. "Just let me be, okay? Plus, I want to be invisible so what's the best color for me other than black?"

It was Jackie's turn to sigh — in disappointment though. "Fine, whatever. Basta next time, you'll let me choose which clothes you're gonna wear, okay?"

Tumango na lang ako. As if there'll be next time. Hell, I'm not doing this again. This would be the first and last.

"You know, there's a reason why we're best of friends," panimula ni Jackie nang pareho na kaming nakasakay sa kotse niya.

I gave her a sarcastic look. "What? To keep you from harm?"

Jackie rolled her eyes at me and let out a sarcastic laugh. "Very funny, Hadlee." Tinawanan ko lang naman siya. "But seriously, we're best of friends because we can balance each other." Napangiti naman ako nang maging seryoso ang tingin niya sa akin. "You're serious, I'm not. You're an introvert, I'm an extro." Napatingin pa siya sa mga suot namin. "You're wearing black, while I'm in white. Eh, the opposite attracts, right? It's just amazing."

Napailing na lang ako. "We're best of friends because you're you and I'm me, but at times like this, we both adjust for each other's comfort."

"True that." Ilang saglit matapos kaming mag-usap ay huminto na ang sinasakyan namin. "Finally!" she squealed making me flinch a little. Hinarap naman niya ako na may malaking ngiti. "We're here. Come on, Had."

Napailing na lang ako at piping nagpasalamat na nakayanan niya pang hintayin ang driver niya na ipagbukas siya ng pinto. That means she still has control.

I took a deep breath before letting it out and stepping out of her car as soon as its door opened. "Let's go, Haddy!"

I rolled my eyes at her nicknames for me. This girl doesn't know the word chill. "Hang on, Jackie. Halos tayo pa lang din oh." I pointed at the house which didn't have any lights on — I think.

It was Jackie's turn to roll her eyes. "Ano ka ba, Had? Of course, the party is set in his backyard." She even dramatically shook her head. "This happens when you barely go out of your house to party."

"Sorry ha? Nakakatamad makipag-usap sa mga tao eh," walang gana kong sagot sa kaniya na tinawanan lang naman niya.

Nang tuluyan na kaming makalampas sa gate — after i-abot ni Jackie ang invitation — dumiretso na kami sa likod ng bahay kung saan maririnig ang pinakasikat na kanta ngayon. "Now, this is a party," nakangising sabi ni Jackie habang nagniningning ang mga mata niya.