Del Fierro Series 1: The Hidden Heiress

Chapter 28

Weeks have passed, but I am more vigilant about my surroundings. Hindi ko na sinabi kay Ethan ang napapansin kong aninong nakatingin at nagmamasid. For sure kung napansin niya 'yon magsasabi naman siya. At ayoko ring mag-assume na may something. Tahimik naman ang lahat, maging sa kompanya.

Tahimik akong inaayusan ng makeup artist na hinire ni Mommy para sa event na ito. I lazily closed my eyes while they were putting on different shades of makeup on my face. Inalalayan din ako ng ilang kasambahay para magpalit ng dress na susuotin ko. A-line V-neck Asymmetrical Sketch dress in beige completed my look along with beige pointed T-Strap Stilettos.

I look so gorgeous in it. Todo puri ang makeup artist nang makita ako sa harap ng salamin.

"You look so gorgeous. If only Mrs. Del Fierro allowed you to enter the modeling industry, for sure pagkakaguluhan ka." Napangiti ako sa papuri niya.

"Thanks," I humbly said. I fixed my long drop earring with a pearl at the end of it. They straightened my natural hair. My makeup elegantly blended with my dress and accessories, and I applaud them for that.

Hindi nagtagal naka-receive na ako nang tawag kay Mommy. Mukhang isinend nila ang picture ko sa kanya.

"Is your bodyguard with you, right?" Bungad na tanong niya sa akin.

"Yupp." Tumango-tango si Mommy.

"Make sure that he is with you all the time.. Marami tayong mga kakomptensyang dadalo sa event. Mas mabuti ng nag-iingat ka." Banta niya sa akin.

"Yes, mom, I will. Don't worry! I will call you once it's done." Tamad kong sagot sa kanya sa kabilang linya. Huminga siya nang malalim at marami pang binilin sa akin. And of course hindi pa rin nawawala ang gusto niyang gawin ko... ang maghanap ng matitipuhan.

Napairap ako sa kawalan habang hinahanda na ang sarili paglabas ng aking kwarto. I put my things in my handbag when I found Ethan's eyes surveying me. He swallowed hard when I caught him mesmerized in front of me.

I smiled at him warmly.

"Let's go?" Anyaya ko sa kanya. As much as I want to hold his hand while walking down the stairs, hindi ko ginawa dahil sa mga titig ng ilang kasambahay sa akin. I also smiled at them.

"Ang ganda ganda niyo, Ma'am. Mag-iingat po kayo." Ani no'ng iilan sa akin. Ngumiti lang ako at nagpatuloy na sa paglabas sa aming mansion. Ethan was behind me, still watching me intently. Sandali akong napatigil sa paglalakad at hinarap siya. I devoured his look. He's wearing an all-black suit for tonight's event. Pinaghandaan din siya ni Mommy dahil gusto ni Mom na formal naman ang bodyguard ko since siya ang makakasama ko sa event.

But for me, he's not some sort of bodyguard. He looks dashing in his suit. Paniguradong mapagkakamalan pa itong date ko ngayong gabi kaysa bodyguard. I bet on that!

Nilapitan ko siya at inayos ko ng kaunti ang kaniyang neck-tie.

My eyes lifted up to him, and I felt his heavy breathing while he looked at me adoringly.

"When we arrive at that event, make sure to stick with me." Kumunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya.

"Why?" I ask.

"I don't want you to get their attention." Natawa ako sa sinabi niya.

"Bakit ako? Baka ikaw kamo! Look at yourself, you look like a ruthless bachelor, not a bodyguard." I rolled my eyes at him.

"I'm not really a bodyguard. I'm here to be your boyfriend while protecting you." Ngumiti ako habang tinitingnan ang kanyang suit. Dahan-dahan kong pinagpagan ito at inayos. He's just watching my every move. I smiled while he slowly opened our car. Pumasok na ako dahil baka may makakita pang mga kasambahay sa amin at makarating pa ito kay Mommy.