Until You Found Me

Prologue

MY HEART is pounding with excitement, and at the same time, with nervousness because it's my first time sneaking out just to try something I've long wanted to experience. To go to a night club! Isn't it shallow dream? For me, NO! Wala akong kaibigan at kadalasan ay iniiwasan ako dahil sa hitsura. Isa daw akong nerd at loner sa paningin ng iba. And I also don't understand why they despised that idea. What's wrong with being nerd?

I disguised myself as maid, na kunwari ay magtatapon lang ng basura sa labas. But in fact, I'm already wearing a full pack make-up and my outfit for tonight is in my bag that I'm holding right now. I'll just change in the restroom wherever I can find one. I was able to book a Grab, so when it arrived just in time, I immediately got in. I finally breathed a sigh of relief when I got away from the house.

I'm sorry mom and dad...

Totoo talaga sigurong loner ako. Dahil kung hindi, bakit kailangan kong tumakas para lang makapag-enjoy ako? At ako lang mag-isa? Hindi ko alam kung ano mangyayari sa'kin, pero dahil gustong-gusto kong gawin 'to. I'd like to take a risk. Once I feel satisfied already, I'll go home immediate.

No one will ever recognize me because of what I look right now. I'm wearing red casual sling satin dress and black heels with gray glitters. My hair is curled only at the end, and I'm holding my chanel black pouch also. This is it. I looked at myself in the mirror, and even me I can't tell that this is the nerd girl that everyone knew at school.

"Card ma'am."

The guard stopped me just as I was about to enter Xylo Club.

"Oh, you mean cash card?" Tanong ko at binuksan na ang pouch ko. Kukunin ang wallet para kunin ang cash card ko.

"Hindi ma'am, card pass po para makapasok kayo sa loob."

My lips parted. "I... didn't know that I must get that first before entering..." My voice almost faded at the end.

"Then, where could I avail the card?" I asked.

"Ah, ngayon kasi ma'am may celebration party sa loob. Ni-rent po ang buong bar para exclusive lang sa mga invited. May kilala po ba kayo sa loob?" The guard said.

I feel disappointed. The timing is not good for me. "I-i see."

"Kung may kilala kayo sa loob, pwede niyo pong tawagan para makapasok kayo---"

I smiled and shook my head to that idea. Of course I don't know anyone inside. And I don't wanna gate crash at someone else's party.

"H-hindi na lang po. I'll find another---"

"She's with me."

I was taken aback when I heard that cold and deep voice. My lips parted as I watched the figure of a man emerging from the exit. Tall and fair, and his scent immediately mingled with the air. One of his hands was in his pocket, and his hazel eyes were looking at me as he walked closer.

"Mr. Mercado." The guard slightly bowed when he faced the man.

He passed by him and stand next to me. I was surprised when I felt his warm hand on my waist and he pulled my body closer to him. He's wearing a white long sleeve polo folded up to the elbows, and black slacks and black leather shoes. He's like he just got off to work. But he looks young to be a businessman yet. Though the outfit suits him well. Matured and clean guy. That's my first impression of him.

"She's with me. I'm here to pick her up." Niyuko niya ako. Samantalang awang ang labi kong nakatingala sa kaniya.

H-huh?