The Hopeless and The Romantic

CHEERS

Dang it!

Feeling ko nabuhay ako para sumalo ng kamalasan sa mundo.

I'm now at the salon getting my hair and make up done for the launching of our company's new cocktail mixes. I'm working at the Korean branch of  an events and drinks company as the financial manager. The main office decided to branch out to Korea because they think that the market is good for the business due to their culture of "Work hard  Party harder." And they are very right at that. I've been here for 3 years now and the company is more stable and going upwards based on the reports.

"Jana, saang lupalop ka ba nag suot bat ang laki ng bubog mo sa paa? So timely for an event like this" tanong ni Pony, my hair stylist while pointing at my leg.

I rolled my eyes and let out a sigh. Hanggang ngayon masama parin ang loob ko sa nangyari.

"I got mobbed by KPOP fans at the airport"

"Ohhh talaga?! Sinong idol ang nakasabay mo"
She excitedly asked.

"It's S.Coups of Seventeen!"  Saad ko ng may diin at kaunting gigil.

"Hoy hinaan mo ung boses mo ramdam ko ung inis. Baka may fan dito sa salon at masabunutan ka ng di oras."

"So, are you a hater of him now?" She asked while giving me a smug look in the mirror.

"Anong pinagsasabi mo?! He was my ideal guy when I was in my early 20s! Naiinis ako kasi malapit ko ng hawakan ung kamay niya nung hinila siya ng body guard niya!" I turned my chair to face her and express my frustration.

Yup that's right I was about hold his hand as a support to stand up but he was pulled away from me. Bandang huli, ung manager niya ang nagdala sa akin sa clinic ng airport. Di ko alam kung pwede ko bang sabihin na swerte pa ako at di ako nabalian ng buto.

"Chill ka lang, binibiro lang kita. May ko ba na faney ka"

"I mean look at you" she said pointing at me.

"Bakit ano bang mali sakin?"

"Dear you look like a lady boss! A female alpha. Parang may matayog na dingding na nakapaligid sayo. Sinong mag aakala na nag fa-fan girl ka?"

Huminga ako ng malalim. Un nalang lagi ang naririnig ko sa ibang tao, pati na sa mga taong malapit sakin. I turn back my chair again facing the mirror.

"Let's just get this done Pony. Matagal na un at matagal narin akong gising sa realidad"

When I'm done with my hair and make up. I wore my black halter dress that has a gold chain neck details.

"Sure ka isusuot mo tong stilletos? You're foot is injured" Pony asked.

"It's fine, I'll just try to stay seated as much as possible."

I did a final look in the full lenght mirror and once I'm satisfied I headed to the hotel where the launch will be held.

The venue is already packed with people. I see gold and black everywhere, which is the theme of the party. I scanned the place and once I found my team I headed directly to their table.

I gritted my teeth as I felt a bit of strain on my left leg while walking.

Once I reached our table, I immediately lift my foot a little and gave it a bit of massage.

"Hey Jana, andito ka narin sa wakas!!" Bati Jun Ho, the head of the events team.

The rest also turned their heads towards me and we exchanged greetings.

"Are you okay? I saw you wincing" Cherry, the drinks consultant.

"Yeah, I just got a bit of an accident."

"Hey, Jun Ho bat walang dining table dito? Buong gabi ba kaming tatayo dito?" I can't wait to be seated, I'm barely managing ng pain.

Lumapit siya sakin at akmang a-akbayan ako ng winasiwas ko ang kamay niya.

"Dear Jana, cocktail launch ito hindi birthday. Ofcourse the tables should be Bar tables" he said while smirking.

"Anong oras ba mag sisimula?" Inis kong tanong

"Sungit mo!, we're just waiting for the brand ambassadors to start the program"

"Brand ambassadors? I thought this is just a product launch" kumunot ang noo ko sa pagtataka

"That's what happens if you're not reading the brief" said by Cherry who'se laughing.

I looked at Jun Ho confused of what's this launch all about. Inaamin ko na hindi ko binasa ang email tungkol sa event dahil alam kong listahan lang ung ng program at mga kailangang gawin behind the scene. Which is something na hindi naman related sa trabaho ko. I'm more interested with the digits related to it.

He held my head and turned it to face the stage

"It's about to start" he whisphered.

The lights were dimmed. And I saw shadows of men forming up the stage.Then the spotlight is directed to the stage. And for the second time I'm in deep shock when I realize who these men are!

I can hear people cheering, everyone is jamming to the beat while the lights continues to flicker. While I'm there still unable to react. I can't even tell if this is real. I feel like I'm going back to my 21 year old self fangirling over Seventeen!

Yup, it's them. The 13 of them dancing and singing right in front of me!

When their song is near the end, they each took a glass of cocktail and spread around the venue. My eyes is locked into one person, who is now heading towards our direction. My feet grew numb. Pakiramdam ko may libo libong boltahe ang dumadaloy sa mga ugat ko. I'm unconciously holding my breath as he takes every step towards my table. I gripped my dress so tightly when he reached our table. He then motioned us to get our own cocktail glass in the table.

Each of the people on my table took their glasses except for me who seems to be frozen by the situation. He then grabbed the cocktail glass and gave it to me with a smile that shows his dimples!

I'm too weak for this!!!!

Our fingers brushed when I slowly took the cocktail from his hand and gave him an awkward smile.

"In 3-2-1 CHEERS"

Everyone raised their glasses and shouted cheers.

Maybe I'm not that unlucky afterall. I just clinked my glass with none other than Seungcheol!