For His Entertainment

Chapter Twelve

"What are we doing here?" I asked as Spencer pulled over in front of the shopping mall.

"Buy you a dress." He said casually pagkapatay niya ng makina ng sasakyan. Without glancing at me, bumaba siya kaya't napilitan na rin akong bumaba.

"Dress? What for? I mean, I have tons of dresses." I rolled my eyes at him.

"Yeah, cocktail lang daw sabi ni tita. It's your day, anyway." Umirap din siya at nagsimulang maglakad, putting his earphones in place.

Umiling ako, pero hindi niya ako pinansin, dire-diretso lang ang lakad niya. Nakabusangot lang ako habang nakatitig sa kan'yang naglalakad sa unahan ko. How gentleman.

I'm expecting for an open bar party. Saktong chill lang, music, dance floor, swimming, billiards. 

We arrived at Tony Evan's, iyong shop ng isa sa pinakasikat na fashion designer hindi lang sa Pilipinas kundi internationally. We entered the shop and I immediately felt intimidated. Lalo na nang may isang babae na nakauniporme ang lumapit sa amin, she looks sophisticated and gorgeous lalo na sa tangkad niya.

Kinausap siya ni Spencer and smiled at me. Tingnan ako mula ulo hanggang paa, muling tumango kay Spencer, at lumapit sa akin.

"Good evening, Ms. Estero. It's my pleasure to greet you a happy birthday." Ngumiti siya.

Ngumiti ako pabalik. "Thank you."

"I am Emily, your stylist for tonight. Please follow me, ma'am."

Sinundan ko siya patungo sa isang parte ng shop kung nasaan nakalagay ang iba't ibang klase ng gowns. May kinuha siyang dress at itinapat iyon sa akin. It was simple yet sexy. The dress was black pero mayroon itong hint of metallic silver sa edges. It has a halter-top flowing top, low-back, and a fitted skirt.

"Ms. Estero, I highly suggest you fit this." Ngiti niya sa akin at tinuro ang fitting room.

And so I obliged. Sinuot ko ang damit sa dressing room and smiled at my reflection over the mirror. It fits me well. Kahit flowing ang top ito, it still showed some curves dahil sa fitted skirt na nagsisimula sa bewang. It rests just three inches above my knee and it showed my bare back and a little of my side boobs, just enough para hindi kabastos bastos. The fabric was soft, and the color gives it a metallic and elegant look. 

Ngumiti siya sa akin pagkalabas ko. "Gorgeous." she said.

Napakagat ako sa labi ko. I get compliments naman pero from someone who acts so professional, it feels like music to my ears. Ang sarap pakinggan.

Dinala niya ako sa isang room sa loob ng shop kung saan mayroong kumpletong set ng make-up's, may upuan at salamin. Pinaupo niya ako doon and started applying make-up on me. She also tied my hair into an elegant bun. May pearl earrings din siyang pinasuot sa akin. After half an hour, natapos na rin siyang ayusan ako. I wore a black pumps to complete the outfit. The outcome was a combination of simplicity, elegance, and sophistication. I can't help but praise her taste for fashion. Alam niya kung paano ibalanse ang magkakaibang bagay. She can also transform a girl into a lovely woman.

When I joined Spencer, napansin kong naka-coat and tie na siya. Wala na iyong swaggy get-up niya, no more tank tops and nike air jordan. He was all classy, kahit ang buhok niya ay hindi na nakatayo. One thing that remained was his black circle earrings on one of his ears.

Ngumisi siya. "Akalain mong pwede ka pang magmukhang tao."

Kahit iyong babae sa shop ay napangiti sa sinabi niya, pero hinayaan ko na lang siya. I won't let him ruin my vibe.