The New Girl in Town

Chapter 4

I know that I would see that guy most likely everyday if he’s really an athlete. Sino ba naming hindi manghihinayang kung makakita ka ng god-like person like him? I can still remember his face and his fine features, especially those broad shoulders and chest. HAHA.

Gusto ko sana lumabas muna ng campus ngayon dahil super nabobore ako dito sa dorm. Kaya lang medyo natatakot pa ko maggala mag-isa dahil di ko pa gamay ang lugar. Magpapasama na lang siguro ako kay Natalie minsan.

Naudlot ang pag-iisip ko nung naramdaman kong nag-vibrate yung phone ko. Nat calling…

“Hey, Belle!” She sounded excited.

“Hi! What’s up?” Tanong ko.

“What are you up to for tonight? There’s a Student’s Night to be held later on the school grounds, You wanna go party?” Party? On a first day?

“Uhm- I’m not really sure about that, I mean, I don’t really party much and I ain’t familiar with anybody yet so-“

“That’s why you have to attend this one sweetie! I would like to introduce you to my friends. Please, please? I’ll pick you up on your room what’s your room number again?”

Naku wala na ata akong takas dito. Hayy sige na nga pagbigyan, promise! Last na ‘to, at baka masanay ako sa mga party-party na yan. I don’t even drink, huhu, bahala na.

“I’m at 3516.” Napabuntong-hininga na lang ako.

“Alright! I’ll meet you up at 7. Just wear something casual okay? Bye.” Agad nyang binaba ang tawag. Oo nga pala, anung damit naman ang susuotin ko? Napakakonti pa lang ng wardrobe ko dahil medyo kakalipat ko lang diba? Ba’t hindi ko ba naisipan bumili muna ng damit nung wala pang pasok? Well, to answer my own question, nagtitipid nga pala ako. Ayoko naman tawagan si Natalie uli para manghiram kasi baka kung ano naman ipasuot nun sakin, na baka tanggihan ko lang din. Matagal na oras din ang ginugol ko para pag-isipan kung ano ba talaga ang gusto ko. I came up with some blue sleeveless top, dark jeans, at pinartneran ko na rin ng 3-inch wedges, dahil alam ko rin na most likely matatangkad ang mga taong makakasalamuha ko ngayong gabi.

Hindi ko talaga namalayan ang bilis ng oras dahil narinig ko na agad ang katok sa aking pinto. Buti na lang at nakaligo na ako at ayos na lahat-lahat. I tied my hair into a ponytail, sprayed my sweet-scented perfume, and applied a clear lip gloss. I wanted to present myself well kahit papano, nakakahiya naman sa friends ni Natalie. Sana mababait sila.

Agad kong binuksan ang pinto at nakita ko ang napakagandang si Natalie.

“Wow.” We uttered at the same time. Pareho kami ng reaksyon sa isa’t isa.

“Wow Bee, you look really stunning tonight, oh my gosh.”

“So are you, I do love your brown dress!” Puna ko sa suot nyang brown spaghetti-strapped dress na abot hanggang taas ng kanyang tuhod. Not too so short, not too long, just the right length for her built. She wears not too high heels as well, because she knows she’s not really that height-deprived. Pansin ko din ang pagiging fit ni Natalie. At dahil part nga sya ng swim team, super toned ng kanyang body, even her back muscles were pretty evident. Angganda ng pagkakacurl din ng buhok nya lalo pa’t golden brown ito.