Unseen Strings

Chapter 9: Ubriaco

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Fast-forward-Sunday

Today is the day of Celeste's Bar grand opening-later at 6:00 pm. I feel lazy, but what can I do? I need to give my full support to Celeste, and for the unlimited liquor, of course.

I couldn't believe that I arrived earlier than I expected. I thought I'd get late again, like what always happens. As I stepped inside the place, I immediately saw how bustling it was inside, causing me to couldn't spot Celeste in forthwith.

Nasa'n na ba 'yung babae na 'yon?

After looking around for a minute, I saw Celeste on the counter bar. I strolled towards the counter as she quickly noticed my presence-her expression changed in an instant.

"You came! Lahat talaga gagawin mo para sa unlimited liquor, 'no?!" I gave her a soft smile.

"Of course, who wouldn't!?"

"Pero buti naman at pumunta ka." she said. I can hear in her tone that she's happy that I showed up.

"I need your support, my honey." I said in a seductive tone, teasing her. She cringed, and I just chuckled at her reaction.

"Kadiri, hoy! I'm straight as a ruler." I rolled my eyes as I took my seat and placed my purse on the counter.

"Anong akala mo sa'kin!? Hindi?" I said in a sarcastic tone, raising my right eyebrow as we laughed about it.

"What would you like to drink for tonight, madame?..." she asks, imitating Kiel's voice.

"Celeste!"

"What?..baka namimiss mo na si Kiel e," she commented. I rolled my eyes at her.

"I'm here to drink and support you, but look at you...You're annoying me!" I said in annoyed tone, but she just chuckled.

Lagi na lang talaga niya akong inaasar kay Kiel, baka nga sila pa ang magka-tuluyan e!

I shushed her as my expression changed into seriousness.

"Tequila, please." She noticed how my expression changed and sensed that there's something.

"Tequila coming, Madame," she informed-trying to ease the atmosphere.

I sigh as I recall the call between my mom and me-the blind date that she arranged for me. It was today, but I didn't show up.

I don't want to.

My gaze fell into the counter as I saw Celeste already finished making my drink-serving it to me.

"Oh, ano bang chika?..." she asked.

Napabuntong hininga naman ako.

"My mom arranged a blind date for me..I didn't know she could do that." I saw her get surprised by what I just stated.

"Totoo ba?" she asked in disbelief. She leaned closer to me-eager to hear some more.

I sighed and just nodded.

"It's actually today...same day, same time...but I didn't show up."

She shut her eyes as she placed her palm on her forehead dramatically.

"Gosh, you should've gone there. This is your chance! Malay mo tigilan kana ni Von, 'di ba." My eyes lit up when I realized and remembered about the plan that we talked about. But I couldn't really bear to date someone.

"I can't really date someone though...yuck! kadiri." I cringed. Napa-hilamos naman ng palad si Celeste. I pouted in despair.

"I can't. It's making me feel nauseous." I added.