Ring of Promises

Chapter 20

Ring of Promises

Chapter 20

My tulle gown was flowing on the floor. It was off-shoulder and the white sleeves are falling around my arms in an elegant way . The upper part of the gown was dark violet and it is hugging my body perfectly. Habang bumababa ay nagiging light ang kulay nito at puti na rin ang dulo noon.

My hair was up in a bun, some strand was falling at the side of my face. Wala akong masyadong makeup kaya nagmukhang natural 'yon pwera na lang sa labi ko na pulang-pula.

I didn't bother wearing any jewelry but my ring which was given by my boyfriend.

I looked at my reflection. I can see the younger version of Tita Jade in me. Fair skin, almond eyes, narrow nose, small chin and lips shaped like a cupid's bow. Kadalasan akong napapagkamalang kapatid nina Jack at Andrei dahil kahawig ko ang Mama nila.

Miranda clapped when she finished putting the final touch on Atascka's face. She was wearing a longsleeves silver ball gown.

Today's our Valentine's Day Ball. Sina Miranda, Yra, at Tita Jade lang ang nag-ayos sa amin. Nagpupumilit kasi ang dalawa na gusto raw nilang maranasan na ayusan kaming dalawa ni Atascka.

"Gusto ko na rin pumunta sa mga ganyang party! Gusto ko rin magsuot ng ganyang mga ball gown." Naiingit na sambit ni Yra dahil walang ganitong event ang school nila. Puro daytime ang mga event sa kanila at madalas ay puro booth at palaro lang. Mayroon din naman kaming ganoon kaso ay noong Monday pa sinimulan 'yon at last day na kahapon dahil pinaghandaan pa ang ball.

"Next time, Maria Yra," Biglang nalukot ang mukha ni Yra sa sinabi ni Miranda.

"For sure, Miranda Jadeite,"pabirong naghampasan ang dalawa hanggang sa mapagod sila.

We took some pictures on our staircase and living room. I waved them goodbye when we're off to go. "Have fun girls!" Sigaw ni Miranda sa amin.

"You heared that? Have fun, Atascka. Loosen up, kapag may nag-aya sa 'yong sumayaw don't hesitate to entertain them."

She sighed, "I'll try to,"

How laughable it is, I'm encouraging her to hang out with others na kahit ako ay hindi ko magawa dati. But, I already overcome that pace maybe the reason why I have the guts to say those things.

There was a red carpet awaiting for us. Marami ng tao at dahil hindi pa nagsisimula ang march ay nasa lobby lang sila. I was searching for my classmates because Atascka already found hers.

And there, standing sideways from my position was Caspian. His hands, inside his pockets and he's smiling playfully with his friends. I saw how his adam's apple moved up and down then, he became serious.

He roamed his eyes around and found mine. He stared at me for a longer time before someone hit his chest and urged him to walk towards me.

Habang naglalakad siya ay parang bumagal ang lahat. I can't hear anything and all I can see was him. Pinagdikit ko ang labi ko at kinurot ang aking mga daliri. Am I dreaming?

I blinked a couple of times when he leaned in and gave me a peck on my lips. It was a swift one and I bet no one noticed it. Ibinuka niya ang bibig at muling itinikom. Parang naghahanap ng tamang salita.

"Y-you look handsome," puri ko sa kanya nang makabawi sa pagkagulat. He scratched the back of his head when I ran my hand across his broad shoulder down to his arms.

"Happy Valentine's Day, Caspian." I laughed because he was still dumbfounded. "Hindi mo ba ako babatiin?"

"Right," tumikhim siya at bahagyang niluwagan ang necktie. It took him a few seconds before opening his mouth to greet me. "Happy Heart's Day, Amanda." Mahina niyang sambit.