Cecîndei: Zeița Frumuseții

Chapter 4

"Thank you so, so much, Ford."

The latter smiled at me and then mas inalalayan pa ako hanggang sa makarating na ako sa pintuan.

"You need a rest, Vanna." He gently said to me.

"Can you still drive? I know you're drunk too. Daphne can sleep here."

Umiling lang siya sa akin. "I can drive 'till tomorrow. Go on, sleep, and have some rest."

Ang lakas naman ng tolerance ng lalaking ito. He drank a lot din kaya.

"Okay, take care. And please be safe while driving." He smiled then nodded.

I entered the house after I saw Ford leave. Papalitaw na ang araw nang matapos kami. All of us are wasted except Ford, Asher, and Clarence who have high tolerance. Dahil hindi na talaga kinaya ng mga bilat, hinatid na nila kami. Ford voluntarily drove Daphne and I to our respective houses. Ako ang unang hinatid since mas malapit ang sa amin kaya he still need to drive for Daphne. Malapit lang din naman ang bahay nila sa isa't isa, according to Ford. Parang magkabilang barangay lang gano'n.

Iyong nangyari kanina, hindi na na-open pa. Mabuti naman. Balik na uli si Ford sa pagiging innocent look, wala na ang shy. I threatened him din kasi. Sabi ko if he keeps saying sorry eh hindi ko na siya papansinin. What I like about Ford is his gentleness and careness. He's also too sweet for a hot puppy like him. After 'that' thing, akala mo nabuntis niya ako kung umakto na parang may obligasyon sa akin. Masyado nga kasi siyang mas naging sweet and caring.

I rolled my eyes out of sarcasm.

Before I rested, I decided to make a simple breakfast for Khloe. It's just a sandwich and pancakes. Khloe doesn't know how to cook. And for sure I'm going to wake up in the afternoon. So even though my head is spinning, and my body wants to feel the warmth of my bed, I still did my job as her nanny. I don't want Khloe to have an empty stomach.

After everything was settled, I decided to go into my room and change my clothes. I didn't bother to take a bath co'z I can't do it anymore. Humiga na ako sa kama ko and pagkapikit na pagkapikit ko, darkness consumes me.

It's already five in the afternoon when I wake up. I did my routine first before I left my room. My foot consciously moves in the direction of Khloe's room.

I knocked first. "Khloe, have you already eaten lunch?"

"Nope." The only response I got.

I just heaved and decided to go into the kitchen. Why didn't she just order fast-food? Anong oras na kaya. Nalipasan na siya for sure.

I will make Salmon Salad Tartines for Khloe and I, since maya-maya lang din ay magluluto na ako for dinner. While preparing, I go back into my room to get my phone.

I dialed Daphne's number, wala pang ilang segundo ay sinagot niya na. Bumalik ako sa kusina to make a tea for my hangover.

"Bakla!! Are you still alive?" I can hear the enthusiasm in her voice. Gosh! Akala mo hindi nagsuka si gaga kanina.

"Still kicking and alive. You?" I pour hot water on my tea.

"Wait, let's switch to insta." Pinatay niya ang tawag na pinagtaka ko pero wala pang ilang segundo nang tumawag uli siya. I answered, then her face showed up. Oh, Gosh! She just wants to video call pala.

"I'm at the restaurant together with Margot and Patricia." She turned the camera and I saw the two girls waving their hands at me while smiling. I smiled and waved my hand in return.

"How's your feelings?" I asked them both.

"Fine now. But Gosh! Kanina paggising ko, I just want to go to the beach to relax." Reklamo ni Margot.