Restraint Heart (Eligible Heiress #1)

Chapter 6

People entering the hotel are all dressed up. The Gentlemen were wearing suits and the Ladies were all dolled up.

I looked at my reflection on the mirror of my car. I just wore a simple black sleeveless dress that shows a little of my midriff, it's modestly sexy. My make-up is on point with orangey lipstick making me look mature and tied my hair into a ponytail.

Sinabayan ko sa pagpasok sa hotel ang mga tao hanggang sa makaakyat sa rooftop where the bar lounge is.

A woman with red lipstick greeted us all when we walked out from the elevator and politely asked for our passes.

I showed my pass to her and she ushers me in.

Huminga ako ng malalim at naglakad papasok ng bar. It has a dim yellow lighting that is very relaxing, ang ganda ng ambiance.

There is a long bar island at the center and couches are spread on both sides. Meron din mga nakakalat na high round table around the area for those people who want to stand and chat while drinking.

Inikot ko ang aking paningin looking for George or Jane. Napansin ko na on full swing na ang lounge, madami ang nakadalo at puro eleganteng tao ang nakikita ko.

May iba kaya akong kakilala?

I saw a vacant space sa gilid and walk my way over there. Nagtipa agad ako ng mensahe pagkaupo ko para sa mga kasama ko, saying that I'm already here at the lounge.

"Ma'am!!!" Yakap ni Jane sa akin na ikinagulat ko.

She's very touchy pero hindi naman siya feeling close. Hindi ko rin nakikitaan ng ka-plastikan ang kanyang ugali. We can actually be bestfriend. I declared.

"Success, Ma'am. See? Ang ganda ng response ng tao." She beamed.

I laughed lightly at tinapik ko ang katabi kong upuan para doon siya maupo.

"Where's George? And please, just call me Hope. Wala na tayo sa trabaho."

"Yihhhhh..." Akap-akap niya na ang aking braso ngayon.

"Rum and Coke." Inilagay ni George sa lamesa ang alak. "We should celebrate. This is a success." Sumandal siya sa upuan at nagdikuwatro.

Wala akong masabi sa sobrang proud. We did it. I did it. Sobrang saya ko na makita ang pinaghirapan namin ay success.

"Iba aura mo today, Ma'am, este Hope pala." Natatawang sabi ni Jane.

"Huh?" I asked, confused.

"You're pretty pero iba lang ngayon. Level up ang ganda. Di ba, George?" baling niya kay George.

"Maganda ka rin naman." Seryosong sagot ni George kay Jane.

Okaayyyyy. I can see some glitters and stars in between them. May dapat ba akong malaman sa dalawang ito?

"I'll order from the bar. What else do you want?" I looked at them and offered na ko na ang bibili. Pero sa totoo lang, gusto ko lang sila bigyan ng alone time.

They said that they'll just order later dahil nakainom na sila ng iilan nang maagang nakarating sila dito.

Well, I deserve a drink.

"Be back later." Masaya kong sabi at saka tumayo.

I walked going to the bar area and slid onto one of the available stools.

Lumapit ang lalaking bartender sa akin at tinanong ang aking order. I was contemplating on what to order since I am not familiar with drinks. Hindi rin ako madalas sa mga ganitong lugar. Naisip ko tuloy that I should have asked Serene before going here tonight.