Iraia's POV
I wore my elegant dark blue backness silk dress with a slit on the left side and black stilettos heels. Apply a light make up only to enhance my features better and fix my beach wavey hair into a messy bun.
When I went down our main grand stairs, Dad was patiently waiting for me when he looked up at me his eyes was mesmerized by what I was wearing.
"Very elegant fit honey, mukhang pinaghandaan mo talaga ang pagpunta kay Dux ah," pang aasar niya na ikinatawa ko.
I looked very confident with my fit and very exited to see Dux.
When we arrived at their mansion, I was surprised to see many elite guests. It turns out that this is not only a simple but a grand dinner. Lots of lights all over the place and servants serving food and drinks. It was an elegant party that I often saw at one of Dad's proposal parties.
The place is beautiful. Giant chandeliers, massive paintings on the walls, the gold and white theme of this party screams luxury. And many sophisticated people from rich families are here.
Pagpasok namin sa mansion ay sinalubong agad kami ng pamilya ni Dux. Nakipagkamay ang aming mga ama at hinalikan ako ng kanyang ina sa pisngi.
"Glad you are here Mr. Reyes and with your daughter, Iraia right" his mother gently asked and I politely nodded.
"Good thing you are here iha. Dux was taking a long time preparing his suit kaya wala siya dito. I'll tell him to accompany you later," his dad told me with a sweet voice. My eyes twinkle in delight.
Dad chuckled and looked at me teasingly. And I just smiled at them.
Looks like their family is full of gentleness and sweetness to each other, so I wonder where Dux's attitude comes from. Ang layo eh.
They brought us to one of the biggest tables here at the party where different foods were served. This seems to be the table for the main guests. Bigla tuloy akong natakam sa pagkain. Anastasia would love it here.
I was about to sit down when Dux suddenly appeared. He was wearing a black and white tuxedo with an emotionless face. His slicked back hair was perfectly combed that suits him. Mas naging pogi siya!
"Oh here he is. Dux this is Iraia and I suppose you already knew each other since you were in the same class and the-" his mommy was about to say something when Dux cut her off.
"Hi," his deep baritone voice greeted me and I could feel the butterflies in my stomach going crazy.
"Hello," I simply greeted with a smile.
Nagsimula na kaming umupo at kakaibang umupo si Dux sa tabi ko. Maraming bakanteng upuan kaya nagtataka kung bakit siya umupo sa tabi ko. Pero hindi ko nalang yun pinansin at nagsimula na lang kumain.
The food was delicious. I was enjoying my food and they were talking about business and investment.
Nagulat ako ng biglang tumayo si Dux at umalis sa dining table. Tila hindi pinansin ng lahat ang kanyang pag-alis dahil seryoso sila sa kanilang usapan. Agad akong tumayo at nagpaalam kay Dad na sundan si Dux at pumayag naman siya.
I just followed behind him while his hands were in his pockets. My eyes widened when he entered the rooftop. I roamed my eyes around the area and I was stunned by its design.
The place is so beautiful, fairy lights everywhere, pink roses and little cabins. There were also white silk cloth that hangs on the small cabins. I could feel the cold midnight breeze on my skin.
"Bakit mo'ko sinundan?" Napaatras ako nang bigla siyang magsalita ng nakatalikod sa akin. Mabigat akong napabuntong hininga bago tumabi sa kanya.
There I saw the city lights beneath us.
"Wala lang, gusto kita makasama," sabi ko habang nakatingin sa harap.
"Kailan mo ba ako tatantanan sa kakahabol para sa pag ibig na 'yan?" malamig na sabi niya.
Kasing lamig ng malalim na hangin ngayong gabi.
"Hanggang sa mapansin mo ang pagmamahal ko sayo,"
"Paano kung hindi ko yun mapansin hanggang dulo?"
"Edi hanggang dulo kitang hahabulin," nakangisi ko na sabi.
"Kahit na magmukha kang desperada?" aniya na nagpatigil sa akin.
"Oo? Hindi? Hindi ko alam. Basta sinusunod ko lang ang tibok ng puso ko para sayo. Siguro kapag mapagod na siya kakatibok sa'yo, edi titigil na ako,"
"Even if it is just a phantom of love?"
"Oo, basta wala akong sinasaktan na ibang tao, okay lang," kahit ako pa yung masaktan.
"Why are you always so kind and gentle? Kahit na alam mo na masakit, pinipilit mo parin kahit ikaw na ang nasasaktan,"
Kasi ito ang isang bagay na ipinagkait sa'kin noon.
"Kasi sa tingin ko ito ang tama na gawin," walang connect na sabi ko.
"You know you can't always help everyone when you can't even help yourself."
Katahimikan ang bumalot sa'min.
Nagulat ako ng bigla niya akong hinarap. Tinignan niya ang kwentas na nasa leeg ko at nakita ko kung paano napakunot ang noo niya habang nakatingin doon.
"Saan mo nakuha ang kwentas na 'yan?" tanong niya habang nakatingin sa akin ng mariin.
Ngumiti ako at hinawakan ito. Hindi ko ito masyadong pinapakita at laging sinusuot sa ilalim ng damit ko. Nakasuot kasi ako ng dress na expose ang dibdib ko kaya masyadong nakikita.
Ayaw ko kasi itong tanggalin. It was a promise.
"Someone gave it to me. A savior. My savior." nakangiting sabi ko at tumingin sa kanya.
"Can you take it off?" hindi mapakaling sabi niya na nagpakunot sa akin ng noo.
"No." mariin na sabi ko.
Nakita ko kung paano niya ako tinitigan ng malalim. Mata sa mata.
"Here," sabi niya at inihagis sa akin ang isang stuff toy.
I looked at it and my eyes widened when I saw the same bunny stuffed toy that was given to me.
"Thank-" papasalamatan ko sana siya kaso mabilis na siyang umalis.
"See you tomorrow!" pahabol na sigaw ko.
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Teen FictionFriend Series #2 The STEM student, Iraia Clemency living in a elite and luxury life, decided to chase the school's nonchalant varsity soccer player, Dux. When her mother left, her father promised to ensure Iraia's safety through any circumstances...
