Heart Strings

Chapter 07

"This shit is nice!" Sigaw ko. Nandito na kami ni Kuya Logan sa Xylo, we been drinking ever since we entered the place, we've been here for 3 hours I think? I didn't bother to look for Maxine since sakit lang siya sa ulo. Kuya reserved a VIP theater for the two of us since baka pagkaguluhan siya ng mga tao dito sa club.

I wore a mesh-see through sleeve top and pants since ayaw akong pagsuotin ni Kuya ng short dresses. I mean, my boobs are visible so what's the difference of me wearing a dress with what I'm wearing right now?

"Valerie, drink in moderation." He said as he took a shot of tequila. Look who's talking? It's his 13th shots, pero wala padin tama. Grabe ang alcohol tolerance ah; sabagay, kahit naman din sila Kuya Luke and Kuya Lanz  walwalero din eh.

"Alam mo, Kuya? You need to find a wife now! It's time for you to get married and have family! Hindi ako papayag na hindi ko makikita ang pamangkin ko sayo!"

"May tama kana Valerie. Stop drinking." He took my shot glass and drank it. "Kill joy ka naman!" Sumandal ako sa sadalan at ipinik ang mga mata ko. Ramdam ko ang pagkainit ng mukha at ng katawan ko habang nag papahinga.

"Punta lang muna ako sa CR." Kuya nodded his head.

Paglabas ko ng theater, napatingin ako sa dance floor to see everyone dancing and partying like an animal. The restroom is in the other side of the building kaya medyo hassle maglakad papunta dun, plus my vision is not that clear anymore.

I bump into many people while on my way to the restroom, good thing hindi sila mga kaibigan ni Maxine. Nang makarating sa hallway ng cr, there were couples who's making out.

"Excuse me." I said while covering my mouth with my hand, since nasusuka na ako from drinking too much.

I went inside to restroom and did my business. Once finished, my vision slowly cleared which is good; I walk outside to see a guy seating on the floor while his hands on his head. I was about to walk past him but he said something that made me stop.

"Help me, anyone please book me a grab." He muttered something that made me stopped on my tracks.

Lumapit ako sa kanya at kinulbit ang balikat neto. "Hello? Did you say something?" I asked him pero he doesn't respond. Lasing yata 'to, well not my problem! Paalis na ako sa harapan niya pero he stopped me from going by grasping my wrist.

"Call me a grab."

Ano daw?

Tumigin muli ako sa kanya at para bang hulog ng langit ang nakita ko. If isn't the Gabriel the great! Wow! It's very surreal to see him slumped like this, ganito kaba pag nalalasing? Nakakatuwa ka naman!

"Gabriel?" Masaya kong bigkas.

"Call me a grab, miss." Nilabas niya ang wallet at inabot ito sa akin. Wow, he trust anyone huh? Sabagay, mayaman naman siya. Ikaw ba naman anak ng isang Cortez? For sure spoiled 'to nung bata palang 'to.

"I don't have any phone right now, I'll leave you here then I'll come back to get it; so wait for me 'kay?"

"I'll come with you." He stood himself up and throw his arms on my shoulders.