Behind Those Glasses (EDITING)

13.

Raniela's POV

I curled the tip of my hair. Maganda naman ang kinalabasan at nagmukhang natural. Mommy put my make up. Hindi na kami nakapagtawag ng make up artist dahil sa pagmamali. Marunong naman akong maglagay ng make up pero hindi sa ganitong pagkakataon.

I'm wearing a nude sexy deep v-neck backless evening dress with some beadings on it. I used my nude stilettos and put some accessories like earrings and bracelet. Hindi na ako nagsuot pa ng necklace at singsing para hindi naman masyadong agaw pansin. Tama lang para ma-emphasized ang collarbone at cleavage ko, sabi ni Mommy. I didn't believe her, though.

To: Love

See you later, babe. I love you!

I texted Yael but it's been 30 minutes and he didn't even reply. Baka busy iyon ngayon.

It's already 5:30 in the afternoon when I was done preparing. Hawak ko ang paperbag, nasa loob no'n ang regalo ko kay Summer. While my other hand's holding my purse, my phone and lipstick were there.

My parents refused to be with me tonight. May business trip sila, and I think 3 days lang naman iyon.  Pinuri agad ako ni Mommy pagkababa ko. Gano'n din naman si Daddy. Hindi na ako nagtagal dahil naghihintay na si Purple sa labas.

Nagpasya kaming dalawa na driver niya na lang ang maghahatid sa amin. Hindi ko naman na inabala ang driver namin dahil ihahatid pa niya sila Daddy mamaya.

"Take care, baby. Greet your friend for us," they said before kissing my forehead.

Nagpaalam na ako at tuluyan nang lumabas. Nakita ko na agad ang sasakyan niya. Her driver or maybe her bodyguard was waiting for me. Kaya mas lalo akong nagmadali para makalabas ng gate.

"Thank you," I said, pagkatapos akong pagbuksan ng pinto ng kotse.

"Wow! You look stunning, Raniela!" pambobola ni Purple pagpasok ko.

"Ayos lang ba? Hindi naman OA 'no?"

"Of course not. You look perfect!" She giggled.

"You, too. You look beautiful, Purple."

She smirked, "I know right."

Nagsimula naman nang magmaneho ang driver. Wala naman siyang imik kahit puro kami kulitan ni Purple rito sa likod. 'Di ko alam kung protocol ba nila iyon o hindi talaga siya pasalita.

Nakarating naman agad kami sa venue pagkalipas ng halos sampung minuto. We were about to enter but some guards blocked our way.

"Good evening, ma'am. Where's your invitation?" The other guy asked.

My lips pursed because of shock. Summer didn't give anything to me. My eyes got bigger when Purple handed the invitation.

"Enjoy the party, ma'am." They said before letting us go.

I was about to ask Purple but some ushers went to us, asking for our name.

"Good evening, ma'am. What's your surname?" he asked.

"Smith." Purple answered.

"Concepcion."

"Smith..." at may hawak pa siyang log-book, checking the guest. Hindi ko naman alam na exclusive party pala 'to. I thought, it's just a normal birthday party.

"Table number 9, ma'am." He said, "Concepcion? Your name wasn't on the list, ma'am."

"What? How could that be? I'm Summer's best friend. Paki-check naman ulit," naiirita na.