Hoping
I finished eating and so far the food was really good. Funny how food can lit up my mood everytime I am feeling like I need something to boost my energy. Yet, I still can’t get over with what I did the past week. It was such an embarrassment to myself.
I loathe myself for hoping too much for Zack to be here or to even reply to my messages. I was becoming desperate to the point that I don’t care with what I did anymore. Naging pabaya ako sa sarili ko sa konting panahon na iyon. I am never proud of such act of mine. And I would like to believe that I will never… ever going to do that again.
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I was sleeping peacefully before I heard my alarm. The curtains were close and I wasn’t able to savor any sunrays from outside. I got the remote in my bedside table and pushed a button on it to open the curtains. Mabilis namang lumiwanag at sobrang saya ko na nakita ko halos ang kabuoan ng syudad. It feels relaxing to be here.
Before I get carried away with my thoughts and how beautiful the scenery is, I immediately went to the bathroom and swiftly took a bath and brushed my teeth. Sa sobrang bilis ng galaw ko ay hindi ko namalayan na it is only seven in the morning, and here I am already ready for today’s event.
I am expecting everyone my mother told me last night. I am so ready that whenever someone knocks on my door I would gladly open it in a heartbeat.
Bago ko lamang nasabi iyon sa isip ko ay narinig ko agad ang katok. When the knock ended, I heard the bell. I was half running just so I could reach the door. When I opened it, I saw a lady with two other people with her carrying cases. Those are make-up kits, right?
“Hello po, good morning. I am Zen,” I welcomed them with a smile.
“Good morning, Zen. I am Vanessa, you can call me Van or Ate Van, whatever you like.” Tugon niya.
“Happy birthday!” Dagdag niyang sabi sa akin. I smiled more.
I invited them to enter the room. I called for the room service to send us foods and drinks. I asked Ate Van and her team what food or drinks they prefer. I did everything to make them comfortable.
I am not the go-with-the-flow type of girl. I seriously don’t know how to communicate with others especially if I haven’t met them beforehand. But right now, I guess this is a start.
Kumain muna kami at sakto naman ay dumating iyong mga photographers na sinabi ni mommy. They are actually on time. We invited them to eat with us before we are going to start our work.
We ate quite fast and without wasting much time, the work starts.
Ate Van prepared my skin before applying products on it. The process felt light. I don’t feel like anything is being rushed. It was as if we are taking our time thoroughly. Kung gaano kabilis sinimulan ni Ate Van ang preparation sa mukha ko ay gano’n din ang nangyari sa photographers.They set up swiftly and after more minutes, they started capturing me.
In the middle of all of the busy people minding their own business, I saw Tita Rina after the door opened. She’s with four people? The two of them are carrying these mannequins while the other two are carrying big boxes. I know for a fact that those are boxes for the gown. While Tita Rina is carrying two paper bags.“Happy birthday Zen! Tingnan mo nga naman ’di ka pa tapos pero ang ganda mo na,” malambing at sinsero niyang sabi sa akin.
I smiled at her. “Thank you Tita,” sabi ko sa kanya.
“Here’s my gift. You’ll wear that later, okay?” Sabi niya sabay abot ng paper bag sa akin.
When I opened it, my jaw dropped. This is so mindblowing! These are the new release stilletos from Dior and Louis Vuitton. I am so over the moon when I received it. These gifts are kind of like expected especially with a family with caliber as Tita Rina’s… this is a small deal to them. However, to receive one from her… I cannot define how ecstatic I am right now.
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