Our Promise (Friends' series #1) On-going

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All my blockmates were shocked some are surprised and some are happy, some even said that they already sensed it before. I admit I was quite thankful that he did that, he made me worry less, but I am also quite embarrassed, because who would've do an announcement inside a classroom before the official public announcement.

No one, only Achilles Clyde Hernandez.

"Your parents will come after" Aki informed me.

Just like he said, he picked me up at exactly 6:30. I wasn't ready yet so he needs to wait a little bit longer. Besides, the party will start at 8 o'clock. We came at 7:40 just right on time.

"Why are you informed and I am not?" I kinda do sound sulky.

"I don't know" Hindi na ako nagtanong pa and just observe the place.

Halata mo talaga ang yaman sa pamilya ng mga Hernandez just by scanning around the venue. Her party wasn't held in their mansion, they held it in a luxurious 5 stars hotel, instead. The theme is purple and white, since it is tye debutant's favorite color.

I am wearing a long purple dress that is fitted on my chest down to my hips, showing my curve, it has a small length of slit on my right leg and it is off shoulder. I paired it with a dark purple purse, a lavander stilettos.

I put my hair in a bun and put a lavander ribbon on it with a few curled strand on both sides of my cheeks. My make up is just light that complements my outfit.

Marami na ang mga guests na nandito, we're just waiting for the time for Amanda to make her entrance. The tables are set for each category, but we are seated with her siblings.

On my left, there is Aki. On my right is Heriah who's looking so elegant at the age of 15. Kuya Hercules was also sitting with us. Simon is also with us.

"Where are your parents? I haven't seen them" I said as I noticed that his parents are not among the crowds.

"They're with Ands, I guess" sagot ng lalaking katabi ko.

Waiters are roaming around and disseminating drinks. I have here a light wine. While waiting, Heriah entertains us by telling a lot of questions about her achievements. They are all intelligent human being, I can say. I am amazed that their parents do not forced them to do what they do not like and give them freedom to choose their own, well that's according to her.

Looking at the man beside me, I beg to disagree, because if they really do, Aki and I won't be in this situation right now.

And I wouldn't feel this way also.

"Aeyah?" I cane back to my senses when he tap my hand that is placed on top of the table. "Are you alright?" I simply nod.

Not long after the party began. I already saw my dad with tita Jane and Natasha on the other table. Amanda's entrance was exquisite. She's wearing a ball purple off-shoulder gown. Her hair is in half and the ends are curled. She looks matured on her make up. She looks perfect.

"Ang ganda nga naman talaga ng pinsan ko" Simon's comment, out of the blue.

"Yeah right! You better not piss her off today, Sai" Kuya Hercules said and drank on his glass of wine.

"Ang ganda so much." Heriah's eyes are sparkling like she had seen a Goddess, well, she- I mean, we really did.

"She looks perfect." I mumbled.

After her grand entrance, the emcee introduces the debutant, they first started with the 18th roses, Aki and kuya Hercules was one of the eighteen. Followed by the 18th candles, Heriah is one of them. And so on and so forth.  After that, her parents gave her a sweet long message and advice about life, especially now that she reached adulthood.