Thank you nineteen_019 and fedejik for the comments. They motivated me a lot to continue this. And for your suggestion nineteen_019, I'm still trying to widen my vocabulary and enhance my English. Who knows? Maybe I'm already writing English story next year? :D Thank you!
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Magkakaroon ng dinner party para sa successful first day ng project. Hindi naman kami inabot ng five pm kaya nakauwi pa. Invited lahat ng involved dito ngayong gabi. Dahil isa itong hotel na tinitirhan namin ngayon sa mga hotels namin, it was one call away for Tita Cathy na i-hire ang isang room for the party. Casual lang siya, pero I understand na may tinge of formality kasi mostly professionals ang mga nandito.
I wore a white top saka beige skirt. I mixed it up with white heels. Nag-lipstick lang ako ng nude at face powder. Pinonytail ko lang ulit ang buhok ko and I'm all prepared! Buti na lang at meron pa rin akong nadala na mga ganito. Kung hindi, 'di sana wala na akong susuotin. Hindi rin naman kami magtatagal doon. Dinner party lang naman.
Si Tita Cathy kanina pa nauna roon while Adrian's waiting for me while sitting on the couch na nandito rin sa room namin. Nilapitan ko siya.
"Tara?" tanong ko sa kaniya. In-off niya 'yong TV at saka tumayo. Humarap na siya sa'kin na blangko ang mukha. He was wearing a just jeans and boat shoes. Tapos sa pangtaas niya ay nag-striped longsleeves siya na na-open ang dalawang buttons sa taas tapos pinatungan ng dark blue coat.
His collar bone was so defined and again, his tattoos in the chest were peaking. Pansin na pansin iyon dahil it perfectly contrasted with his pale skin. Nginitian ko siya ng casual.
Nakita ko 'yong hole sa isang tainga niya. Back then, he used to wear a diamond earring in there. Pero siguro na-outgrow na niya ang paggamit noon.
Wala pa ring expression sa mukha niya at saka linagpasan ako. Ngumuso ako as I rolled my eyes heavenward at saka sinusundan na siya. What the hell. I was the one trying to be nice to him. Bastos talaga.
Pumasok siya nang hindi ako hinihintay, and here's the catch: he closed the door before I could even get through. Nakakagigil! Gusto ko siyang sigawan at the moment kaya there was a lump on my throat at nakakuyom na ang mga kamao ko. It's always like this kapag pinipigilan kong mag-burst out.
My forehead was creased nang makapasok na ako. I was out of my mind in my first few steps, thinking about what he did. Hanggang sa may humarang sa akin.
"Hello, Jovanna," bungad sa akin ni Zane. Unti-unti na rin akong napangiti dahil sa ngiting ipinakita nito. It was damn infectious. He's got a talent.
"Hi!" bati ko sa kaniya. "May table ka na?" tanong ko habang ginagala ng mata ko ang buong kuwarto. Tumutugtog ang isang instrumental music at busy si Tita Cathy na palipat-lipat upang makipag-usap sa mga napakaraming tao. Mula sa mga ibang officers hanggang sa doctors.
"Meron na, sama ka? I am with the other volunteers. Nakita kasi kita kaya lumapit ako," aniya.
"Sige ba," sabi ko. I'd rather be with them than that asshole. We walked side by side. Buti pa 'to. Alam niya kung paano man lang gumalang.
He was wearing a polo shirt and black coat. His personality felt a little bit darker and he looked a little bit more brooding with his look now. He's one of those stalk-able hot bachelors in town. He's actually good-looking.
Nang makarating kami sa table ay nalaman kong puro lalaki 'yong mga kasama niya. With him, they are four in the table at panglima ako.
"Take a seat," gabay sa akin ni Zane. Habang hinahawakan niya 'yong likod ko ay pini-prepare niya rin 'yong upuan ko.
