Bitten In Love (GL)

Chapter XIII: Anniversary

Today is Sunday and it's the most awaited moment of the company. It's the celebration of the Hotel's anniversary. Ramdam ko ang nerbyos ngayong araw pero 'yung may-ari mismo parang wala lang sa kaniya. Dedma sa basher.

We're currently inside one of the most expensive rooms of the hotel. Somewhere close to the rooftop. Bakit? Kasi she hired a hair and make up team for today's event. Magkatabi kami ngayon sa isang malawak na vanity mirror. Hindi lang siya ang inaayusan kun'di maging ako.

The event's theme is masquerade. The gowns we'll be wearing are from Astrid's brand specially tailored for the both of us. It was delivered yesterday. Nakasuot lang kami ng robes ngayon na galing pa mismo sa accommodation ng room. It's a black robe na may print na 'Serenita e Vittoria' sa may bandang dibdib. Kasalukuyang inaayusan na ako ng buhok. I was even praised because of my curls. Tapos na akong make up-an ng glam team. It was just a soft make up look just how I requested it.

Meanwhile the woman beside me opted for a sharp and smokey look. Hindi pa tapos ang make up nito but the results are already evident. Kung mukha siyang intimidating wala pang make up, mas dumoble pa ngayon. She looks like she can devour anyone once na mabadtrip siya. Huwag naman sana Lord.

But moreover, she really is gorgeous. No denying to that.

Besides the event, bumabagabag din sa isipan ko ang mga pangyayari kahapon. Trisha insisted na ihatid ako pero agad ko naman itong tinanggihan. Not because of what happened, but because I don't want to bother her that much matapos ang lahat. This morning, I haven't received any messages from her. I guess we really need to process the things that happened.

"Why do you look like you're about to pee?" She said as she gave me a look on the mirror.

"Iniisip ko lang 'yung event." I said as I gave her a look.

"You're not the CEO, you shouldn't feel tensed about it." She said boredly.

Aba talaga naman. Bawal ba'ko kabahan? It's my first time attending this kind of event. Especially alam kong malalaking tao ang darating mamaya. Bukod pa ron, it's not just the event that's bothering me.

"Eh ikaw, Madam? Hindi ka ba kinakabahan?" I asked as I fidgeted my finger.

"I do this annually. I'm starting to get bored of it. It's all the same stupid faces. Nothing new to see."

"Wow ah? You would really talk about them like that?"

"Why not? They're here because they need something from me. Not the other way around."

Napatikhim na lang ako at napatingin sa repleksyon ng mga taong nag aayos sa'min. They didn't seem to mind the things that she said. Pro na ba sila sa pakikinig sa mga aroganteng banat ni Madam? Seems like it.

Namayani ang katahimikan sa pagitan namin. Pinagpasyahan ko na lang na ipikit ang mga mata ko. Mukhang mamaya pa kasi matatapos ang pag-aayos sa buhok ko. They're putting a lot of products on it na hindi ko naman alam kung para saan.

"How's your off?" rinig kong tanong ni Madam sa gilid dahilan para mapamulat akong muli.

"Okay lang, masaya. Nag-enjoy ako."

"Really? Seems not like it." a hint of playful smirk was plastered on her face pero agad rin naman itong nawala.

Napakunot ako ng noo. "I did really enjoy it."

She shrugged her shoulder. "If you say so." Inaasar niya ba'ko?

Tsaka ba't parang hindi siya naniniwala? Nababaliw na 'to.

"Is everything from the party settled?" she asked. I nodded.

"Everything's settled and ready. Nasabihan ko na ring maagang pumunta ang mga nasa headquarters to enjoy the venue before the visitors arrive. All the guests that we've sent the invitation to have all confirmed that they're attending. At 6 pm sharp the event will start once you set foot to the hall." I answered.