Catching Dreams, Chasing You

CHAPTER 11

We did our make up on Ricca's house, her mother was very excited about us so she wants to see everything be done the way we want. She said this day was very meaningful because it's once in a lifetime. She wants it perfectly done, not even one lash can fall. She also requested the most expensive and quality products. She's treating us well.

I asked the makeup artist to do a douyin make up look on me then I added more glitters- shining shimmering. Red lipstick will suit my gown well but I refuse to use it, I still want to look like a cute girl. After all, I'm just a little girl. The gown also looks a little cute- it's just in color red that makes me look 70% badass and 30% cute.

The hairdresser suggested that a low bun would go well with my gown so I just agreed with her. She knows it better than I do. I just don't know if she also knows how to do the bun in my short hair.

My mom sent a necklace a few days ago but oh my gosh! I forgot to put it inside my bag. I think I used to have a really good memory but this always happens when I'm doing something very significant. Going back to my apartment was troublesome. What a waste.

Maybe it's fate. What if a handsome guy will actually come to me and give me a necklace? God arranged it if that's the case.

The gown is just simple. It's an off shoulder that suits my shoulders- low but not revealing too much. It has a split showing my legs and the right side has glitters while the other side doesn't. The design matched my body shape.

I didn't choose a ball gown because I want to wear something that can show the shape of my body. It's always something I can flex- I engaged myself in doing Pilates and Workouts when I was in Junior High. My features were the results of hard work and discipline.

"You look... outstanding. Queen of the night is all yours!" Kerby complimented me after I finished dressing. Having very supportive friends is a blessing. It's beautiful to think that there are friends who completely and genuinely boost you instead of dragging you down out of jealousy.

I strike a pose to hype the moment and they started clapping. What a really nice feeling when girls support girls. They even held their phones and acted like a photographer taking photos of me. Their phone has flashes- I pretended to be a model.

"Unbothered Queen who never needs a King." Ricca said, tapping her phone.

"You uploaded it?"

"Nope. You look great, don't worry." My brows furrowed, she didn't upload it but she reassured me? She won by bewildering me.

We took hundreds of photos solo and together while waiting for Kyle and Arvin. They are both on their way here.

I'm too shy to hop in Arvin's backseat, I don't want to be their third wheel. It still sounds unreal to me, I haven't gotten to the fact that they are dating. I took Kyle's car. They are being lovey-dovey all the way to school, it's okay I'm used to it.

"You two go first." I said to Ricca and Kyle after we got into the parking lot. I can't ruin their special entrance and look like a third wheel. I'll take my time here in the car and come out later.

Strange, I don't know why I'm a little nervous.

A couple of minutes had passed and Kerby already called me to get in. Most students were already there. Too excited about the event while I'm here inside the car thinking if my life decision about wearing this was right because it's such a cold night for an off shoulder evening gown.

Well, that makes sense. On this cold night, a hot girl like me will make everything balanced.

I decided to stop looking and retouching in the mirror. I get out of the car with all confidence, queen vibes, chin up. Walking like a Kardashian in a fashion show wearing a million dollar dress (but mine just a few thousands). I could feel their glares towards me.

The official photographer that the school hired asked me to stop for him to take photos of me. I strike poses that I practised a few days ago. I want nicer pictures, mom said she wants to post it.

I saw junior students wearing their journalism shirts behind a camera setup, it looked like this event was live on their Facebook page. My mom also follows it, damn I think now she knows I am not wearing the necklace she gave me.

"Why is everyone looking at me? Do I have dirt on my face? Is my lipstick smudge? I retouched before getting out of the car." I acted innocently with my friends when I got to our table, this is exactly what I imagined but not what I expected.

"You've always been pretty. This just came with a red gown and high heels. You look taller now." I rolled my eyes to Kerby, she actually made fun of my height. I am 3 inches taller than yesterday.

"Don't flatter me anymore. My confidence is getting higher than the Eiffel tower."

Ricca encircled her arms around my shoulders "Who will you dance to later?"

"Hmm.. I can dance alone but I'll bet on your little crown-" I looked up to her silver crown.

"Someone's partner will come and ask me if I wanna dance with him."

"Yah! She's no longer humble. You guys boost her confidence more when she already has a lot." Kyle teased me and dragged her girlfriend back to her seat. "This girl is mine tonight, she's not your girlfriend."

I annoyingly rolled my eyes at him and when I turned my gaze to Kerby- she's talking with Arvin. My girlfriends had been stolen away.

I was about to take my seat when a guy approached me. He startled me a little, gosh.

"Hi. You look gorgeous tonight."

"Oh! Thank you. I also looked gorgeous yesterday you just didn't see me." I arrogantly said but still gave him a smile. He replied with a surprising smile then eventually left- I know he's currently saying I'm arrogant inside his brain.

"How can you get a boyfriend if you're driving everyone away?"

"Do I need one? I am pretty with or without a boyfriend. See how I walk earlier? They got captivated by my fascinating looks." I said, too full of myself again.

"Blah blah. Just say you like someone but you can't date him." Kerby said, this girl is being more and more savage to me than I was to her. Hearing their laughter makes me feel both happy and irritated. This is something I will surely miss.

"Give me your little crown, Ricca."

"Tss. I hate you." She replied when I teased her.

The program isn't starting yet. We were just roaming around the place to greet each other and take photos together. I am someone who knows a lot of people even in different strands.

I want to meet every person I know tonight but I will never want to meet Justine. That guy ruins one of my days but just as expected- we're more likely to attract what we hate. He walked towards me and I had no choice but to deal with him.

"Wow. Gorgeous. It's a pity that your hands aren't holding mine." Justine said, ew. Can he hear himself? It sounds awful! The audacity to act like a main character, excuse me you're not Xu Kai (my Chinese actor crush).

I am such a kind and lovely woman but I will never be that to him. I'm holding grudges.

"I just.. I don't want my hands dirty. You know." I rebut, I was about to walk away but he talked again.

"You're too arrogant even if you're too gorgeous to be an angel.. no one still wants to dance with you. If ever there's a guy who wants you? I bet he's someone normal and low class." He smirks, looking like he already won in the battle of taking me down.

I step a little closer to him "It's not that no one likes me. It's just that... you guys can't reach my standards." I saw how he smirked again.

"Look... I like red and red suits me but I deeply hate red flags. You-" I suddenly stopped when a girl I didn't know encircled her arms to Justine, making me smile sarcastically.

I looked at Justine from head to toe "Wearing blue... but still can't hide the fact that you are a walking red flag." I said and turned my back.

I was about to walk away when my brows furrowed because he grabbed my arms tight. Shit.