Seraphina's POV
Wendy and Arianna had just finished doing my makeup, and as I looked at myself in the mirror, I barely recognized the girl staring back at me. Dahan-dahan akong napahawak sa aking pisngi. Wala na ang kaputlaan ng aking mukha as well as the dark circles around my eyes.
I wore a red, dazzling gown that clung to my curves in all the right places. Hinaplos ko ang tela ng gown, it was made of silk. The high slit of the gown revealed my long legs. Kitang-kita ko mula sa salamin ang tattoo sa aking collarbone dahil tube ang design nito. Hinaplos ko ito. Nakaramdam ako ng parang kuryenteng dumaloy mula sa aking collarbone hanggang sa iba't ibang parte ng aking katawan.
"You look stunning, Sera," Wendy said, her eyes shining with pride. Napatingin ako sa kanya gamit ang salamin. She's wearing an off-shoulder blue gown na bagay na bagay sa kanya.
Arianna nodded in agreement. "Siguradong ikaw ang pinakamaganda mamaya." Arianna is wearing a gold gown. Bahagyang nakikita ang cleavage niya dahil sa mababang neckline ng suot niya.
I forced a smile. "Salamat... You two look good also." They both smiled.
"Now, remember to smile and have fun and just enjoy the night," Wendy said, giving me a reassuring squeeze on my shoulder. Tumango ako.
"Tama si Wendy. Don’t let anyone ruin it for you," Arianna added, her eyes full of determination.
"Wait! What is that on your collarbone, Sera?" Wendy asked. She's looking at my tattoo.
"Is that a tattoo?" tanong naman ni Arianna. Tumango ako.
"Ano ‘yan?... I mean, anong ibig sabihin niyan?" si Wendy naman ang nagtanong. I'm not in the mood to answer her question kaya nagkibit-balikat ako.
"It's nothing. Just don’t mind it." We heard a knock on the door after I finished talking. Nagkatinginan ang dalawa bago nagtungo si Arianna para pagbuksan kung sino man ang nasa pinto.
Arianna opened it, revealing Arisson standing there. He looked dashing in his tailored suit. His eyes widened when he saw me. Nakita kong natigilan siya at natulala.
Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay.
A slow smile spread across his face. "Sera, you look... breathtaking," he said, his voice filled with awe.
"Thank you, Arisson... You don’t look so bad yourself." Nasa akin lang ang mga mata niya habang lumalapit.
"Favoritism ka, Aris! Hindi mo man lang kami pinuri," nagtatampong saad ni Arianna. Nabaling ang mga mata ni Arisson sa kanilang dalawa ni Wendy.
"Maganda lang ang pinupuri ko," saad niya habang nakangisi. Nakita ko ang pagkunot ng noo ng dalawa.
"Sinasabi mo bang pangit kami, Arisson?" nakataas ang kilay na sambit ni Wendy.
"Parang gano’n na nga." Mabilis na nagtago sa likod ko si Arisson nang akma siyang papaluin ni Wendy ng handbag na hawak niya.
"Babe, oh." Napabuntong-hininga ako saka hinila si Arisson papunta sa aking tabi.
"Let’s go, baka nag-start na."
We walked down the corridor silently, my heart pounding with every step that I took. Malamyos na musika ang aming naabutan pagdating namin sa gym kung saan magaganap ang ball. The gym was already filled with students and faculty staff, all dressed in their finest attire. The air was thick with excitement and anticipation.
As we entered, all eyes turned to us. Napahigpit ang hawak ko sa braso ni Arisson na siyang dahilan kung bakit siya napatingin sa akin.
"Chin up, babe. Let them see how gorgeous my date is." Ginawa ko ang sinabi. I roamed my eyes. I could see amazement and admiration in the eyes of the boys, and some of the girls were looking at me with envy and jealousy.
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