where will destiny take us?

☆ 11 ☆

He took me to this beautiful place that is out of place in this city. Medyo secluded 'yun dahil mukhang dulong dulo na 'to ng syudad. And it's a high place. I can see a very clear bird's eye view of the city.

He stopped the car and parked it. Just looking at the cars here and a helicopter just casually chilling on an elevated helipad a few meters away from the parking lot, I know this family gathering is not just a simple get-together.

After naming makaalis sa parking lot ay pumasok na kami. It was a huge mansion with a big garden. The entrance is wide open with butlers and servants in uniform. At dahil bukas din ang pinto papunta sa likod ng malaking bahay, nasa harap palang kami ay nakikita ko na ang mga tao sa garden sa likod ng mansyon.

"Hey," Ivan called my attention. Napatingin naman ako sa kanya. Ngayon ko lang napansin ang get-up niya. I was so busy getting mad at him.

His usual outfits are black and dark colors that fit this image of him, the "bad boy" image. But right now, he's wearing his hair down, his piercings are gone. His usual leather jacket is gone. He's wearing a white button-down polo under a cream knitted vest. His pants are of the same color and he folded his sleeves up to his elbow.

"Stop admiring me."

Napakurap ako at napaiwas ng tingin. "Nanibago lang ako."

"In what way?" I can feel his grin on his words.

"Presentable ka ngayon."

"Is that a compliment?" I shrugged at his question. I heard him sigh because of that. "Umayos ka na nga."

He pulled my arm, taking my totebag from me. Then, he put my hand to hold onto his arm, pulling me close. We're like an old couple holding onto each other.

"Umayos ka," he warned me.

"What if ayoko?"

"Then make a fool out of yourself. Hindi kita pipigilan."

I mocked him, making a face and rolling my eyes. Umayos nalang ako ng hawak sa braso niya dahil baka mas pumangit pa siya sa inis. After that, naglakad na siya so nakasunod lang ako sa kanya papasok.

"Ano bang nasa bag mo at mabigat?" he whispered a complaint.

"A book," I answered, looking around the mansion. This view isn't new to me but it's been a while since I attended a gathering like this.

"Why would you bring a book?"

"In case everything gets boring."

When we got to the back of the house, the whole event welcomed us. Marami ang bisita and all of them are dressed like this is a Victorian tea party. So kaya pala ako pinag-dress ni Ivan.