The Last Light of Firefly

CHAPTER 35

''I'M totally fine, Ms. Savver. It's just that... I just saw the prettiest person that God had created, and I can't stop my heart from beating so fast. You look damn fine and gorgeous," Ani Tyler habang nakatitig sa mga mata ko.

Ang lalaking 'to...

"D-dummy!" I feel my blood rush up to my cheeks because of what Tyler said. I don't even know how to react!

"H-hey! I'm not a dummy! And I'm telling the truth, Flemara. You look stunning today. Well, you always look pretty, beautiful, and gorgeous but you look more stunning right now.  That dress suits you, and the color matches your skin tone.'' He continued complimenting me and I don't even know if he knows that I am embarrassed! He's just smiling genuinely and looking at me straight to my eyes while holding his chest! 

Dumbass!!

''Stop that, Tyler. Come here and face me, Flemara.'' Gaya nanh sabi niya, hinarap ko siya ngunit nanatiling nakaharap kay Tyler and katawan ko. 

''Looks like someone is jealous, Jake.'' Ngising turan ni Tyler.

''Pfft. Don't be jealous, baby. You're more than beautiful, pretty, gougeous and stunning. Words are not enough to express your beauty, darling. You are the prettiest in my eyes.'' Tugon naman ni Jake na kanina pa naka tahimik at nakatitig kay Zara. His voice is deep and manly, and I can only see purity  and genuinely in his eyes while looking at Zara. She looks at her like she is an angel. 

How sweet... Kailan kaya ako makakahanap ng ganitong pag-ibig? 

''Shut up, I know that I am beautiful, duh! But argh, thanks a lot, darling.'' Kita ko ang kilig sa mukha ni Zara.

''Always welcome, baby.'' Tanging ngiti ang naitugan ni Zara atsaka ako hinarap.

''So! Hmm, let me see...'' Hinawakan niya ang baba ko at sinipat ang bawat korte ng aking mukha. ''Let me put some make up on your face!'' 

Madami and nag-compliment sa akin dahil sa ayus ko—thanks to Zara! Madami din ang nag sabi na mukha kaming kambal at magkapatid dahil sa closeness namin. Hindi rin nagalit si Arnold sa ayus ko at ang katunayan ay sinabihan niya pa ako ng maganda at bagay daw sa akin ang dress kesa sa bodyguard suit.

Matapos and birthday party ay nauna nang umuwi si Arnold at naiwan naman kami ni Tyler sa mansion nila Zara at dito na lang daw kami matulog. 

Nandito kami sa balkonahe ng mansion nila Zara. Ako, si Zara, Jake, at Tyler ang magkakasama at naka indian seat na nakapalibit sa bilog na mesa.

"A shot for the birthday celebrant!" Itinaas ni Jake ang baso niyang may alak.

"A shot for me!" Nakangiting turan ni Zara at itinaas na rin ang kaniya kung kaya naman itinaas na rin namin ni Tyler ang mga baso namin para makipag cheers.

"Happy birthday!" Matapos makipag cheers ay agad nilang nilagok ang alak na nasa kani-kanilang baso samantalang ang akin ay ibinaba ko sa lamesa.

"Aren't you going to drink?" Kunot-noong ani Zara. "I don't drink."

"But it's my special day! Pretty please, Flemmy?" Zara said with a puppy eyes.

''Stop it, Zara. Don't worry, it will not be a waste. I'll drink her shots.'' Putol ni Tyler sa pamimilit ng babae. ''B-but-''

"Nahh, I'm sorry Zara. I'll do anything but not drinking alcohol" Pilit na pagtanggi ko sa babae. Hyst, hindi kasi talaga ako umiinom ng alak lalo pa at hindi masarap ang lasa nito.