Wind of Broken Souls (Isla Vagues Series #2)

Kabanata 11

Kabanata 11:
Cheeks

"I think it's not just a usual hangout with Shayne." Mom said meaningfully when she saw me walk down stairs. Nag-init ang pisngi ko sa sinabi niya. Bumagsak ang tingin ko sa isang black puff sleeve dress na suot. The end hits below my knee. The puffed sleeves hang on my slim arm beautifully. The neckline is in a box style that it shows my prominent collarbone.

I wear my infinity necklace and my shoulder bag. I partenered my dress with my sneakers. Bawal mag heels since buhangin ang tatapakan ko. Ayokong magmukhang tanga. I'm holding a paper bag too. Kung nasaan ang mga pamalit ko mamaya. This is a dress too. I'm already wearing my red bikini underneath.

Nanliit ang mga mata ni Mama sa akin na para bang sinusuri ako.

"Of course this is just a normal hangout with Shayne Ma!" I defended and walk pass her to avoid her intriguing eyes.

"Really? Noong mga nakaraang lakad niyo ni Shayne ay hindi ka ganiyang sobrang mag-ayos. You're beautiful even without a make up, Hyacinth. Pero parang may iba ngayon, parang nag-ayos talaga at pinaghandaan." my cheeks flamed again on Mommy's remark.

"Wala lang 'to Mommy!" depensa ko muli. Nahihiya na tuloy ako! Did I over do it? In my usual outfit, I'm just putting lip and cheek tint.

Ngayon ay naglagay ako ng suncreen. Syempre para proteksiyon na rin sa araw dahil ang lakad namin ni Lucian ay sa dagat. I even curl my eye lashes and add a waterproof eyeliner. I made a wing on my eye that make me look like a real woman.

Bukod din sa mga nakasanayan ko na mga pink shade na lipstick ngayon ay nude ang nilagay ko. Hindi ko alam but I want to look mature! I want to look like those professional woman na nakakasalamuha lagi ni Lucian. I can't understand myself. Am I hating that I'm still on highschol? Ilang buwan na lang naman at sa college na ako.

And as if this is a date for me to prepare too much? Damn its just a simple hangout!

"Aalis na ako Mom. Late na ako sa usapan." I said and look at my wrist watch. Ang usapan ay alas nuebe naroon na at alas otso pasado na, narito pa rin ako sa bahay. Hindi pa rin nawawala ang mapag-usig na tingin ni Mommy. I groaned. She chuckled.

"Okay. Take care and enjoy your hangout! Don't come home late huh." aniya at tumango ako. I kiss her cheeks. Nakita ko naman si Daddy na napadaan patungo sa amin.

"Oh? You have date Hyacinth?"

"See?" si Mommy nang marinig ang sinabi ni Dad. Umismid lang ako sa sinasabi nila.

"No! It's just a hangout."

"You always were shorts and jeans on your hangout. Your fashion changed now?"

"I just want to try something new."

"Hmmm."

"Dad!" saway ko at tumawa silang dalawa ni Mommy sa pang-aasar sa akin. Umikot ang mga mata ko at hinalikan na sila sa pingi. Pagkatapos kong magpaalam ay hinatid na nila ako sa labas at sumakay na ako kay Manong.

I'm a bit guilty on lying to them.

"Enjoy!" makahulugang sinabi ni Mom at Dad. Bumusangot ang mukha ko at kinawayan na sila bago isara ni Manong ang bintana. Doon ako ibaba ni Manong sa bayan ng Isla Vagues.

My phone beep for a sudden message. Its from Lucian.

Lucian:

I'm here. You don't need to be in a hurry. I just told you so you already knew.

Kumunot ang noo ko roon. Napatingin muli ako sa oras at labing limang minuto pa bago mag alas nuebe. Ang aga niya naman. But I think he acquire it since he's a responsible CEO and he should be early in anything.