I couldn’t stop smiling the entire time, even though I felt a bit nervous inside. My hands were slightly trembling, and my heart was beating faster than usual.
The makeup artist kept complimenting my face, saying that his makeup style looked perfect on me. I kept laughing softly, a little unsure how to respond, but genuinely touched by his kind words.
Then he said how thankful he was to have met both Janine and me. Hearing that made my chest feel warm.
Hindi ito ang unang pagkakataon na aayusan niya si Janine pero ngayon niya lang ako nakilala kaya natutuwa raw siya.
"She used to have just her cousins as companions. I'm so happy that she's getting married now." He showed me a genuine smile through his reflection in the mirror.
He looks like a sweet guy with bright personality. Wala sa itsurang sasabihin ang mga binitawang salita ngayon-ngayon lang.
"Ano ka ba, Carlo?" Natatawang sumingit si Janine na inaayusan rin sa gilid ko. "I have friends naman, ah?" She added while laughing.
"Wushu, palaging mga pinsan mo ang date mo sa ganitong event noon." Sagot ni Carlo.
Janine got invited to a socialite event and she wants me to be her date. I mean, wala namang ibang pwedeng date bukod sakin.
Nang matapos sa lahat, nauna akong bumaba sa kanya. I'm wearing a black shimmer-y gown that has a long cut on the right side of my leg. Mababa rin ang cut sa parte ng dibdib kaya naman sumisilip doon ang nananahimik kong mga alaga. Suot ang black strapped stiletto sa mga paa, hahang kumikinang ang mahahabahg mga hikaw sa tainga.
Inaayos ang pagkaka-kulot sa ilalim na parte ng buhok ko nang marinig ko ang tunog ng takong ng sapatos ni Janine. She's walking gracefully.
She walked into the room wearing a gold full-body gown that shimmered with every step she took.
The bright sequins lined the sides of her arms, catching the light in a way that felt almost magical.
Her gown wasn’t just beautiful. It felt like a perfect reflection of who she is. Elegant in the most effortless way.
For I don't know how many times, I found myself captivated by her again. There's this something in her that I cannot put in to words. Masyadong mababaw kung sasabihin kong ganda niya lang iyon.
I stood there, completely taken, unable to look away. My heart felt full, and for a moment, everything around me faded into the background.
Maybe... just maybe, maybe it's her soul that captivates me. I really wish that our love for each other wont flicker or die. May it burn even more and become hotter as time passes by.
"You look really good in that gown." She whispered as she went closer to me.
Naramdaman ko pa nga ang pagdampi ng labi niya sa tainga ko kaya hindi ko naiwasan ang kakaibang sensasyon sa loob ko.
Nakasunod lamang ang tingin ko sa kanya nang may dalawang bodyguard na nag alalay sa amin at nagpasok sa sasakyan.
Kuya Esong, as usual, will drive us there but he's wearing a formal suit. Katulad sa suot noong bodyguard sa gilid niya.
"They're coming with us. We can't go anywhere alone, love." She said as if I don't understand a thing.
"Yeah..." I just uttered.
I was never into an elite event with socialites. Palagiang tumatanggi si Janine dahil busy sa trabaho at mga ginagawang plano sa kasal.
Pero ngayon, we can't say no. It was the governor who invited us directly. Ang sabi pa niya, maging si Catherine ay inimbitahan din at hindi nag reklamo. Kaya ngayon, sabay kaming pupunta sa event.
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