Beauty And Baby

BAB 2

Girls Night Out

Ellaine Gianne

My girls decided to have a night out in Devil's Den Bar. They said they just wanted to unwind. I feel the same way. I have been hunting guys for a week now but nothing really suits my taste. Hindi ako nag OT ngayon because of this. It's been a while since we hung out together.

After driving from the office to DDB which is 5 minutes drive lang sa office namin. Nasa labas pa lang ako ay rinig na rinig ko na ang wild music. I nodded my head to the bouncer at the side. We've been going here since nag grand opening ang bar na ito and we already met the owner which is a good looking guy but not my type, he is more of Tamara's type.

I got straight to where the girls room is. Ganito kami palagi pag nag ha-hang out. We didn't want to join the crowd full of people na minsan ay mga manyak, bitches, and jerks ang nakakasalamuha namin. We just wanted to be here in the room.

Hindi naman kami pala sayaw, minsan sumasayaw kapag ang lakas na talaga ng tama. I opened the door and they all looked at me. Ako na lang pala ang hinihintay. I walked towards them and they immediately gave me a shot of tequila. I winced at them. Hindi pa nga ako nakakaupo.

"Take it, you are 30 minutes late already. Ilang shot na ang nainom namin." I rolled my eyes at Hesta. They really are good drinkers. Palibhasa suki sila ng DDB kapag brokenhearted. 

"So, what's with the sudden hang out? Sino na naman ang niloko? Naging rebound? Pinaasa? Ginamit? Na-anakan?" they all glared at me. Patay na sana ako kung nakakamatay lang ang mga tingin nila.

I laughed at their facial expressions. Yeah, because they experience it all. Grabe ang circle na ito, danas lahat.

"Ang bunganga mo talaga, Ellaine. Konti na lang at bibigwasan na kita." I took the shot and winced because of the burning sensation in my throat agad akong kumain ng lemon and put some salt in my tongue. Ang tapang naman ng iniinom nila. Halatang may mga ipinaglalaban.

"Why? You didn't experience it? Ang hirap kasi sa inyo siniseryoso niyo agad ang mga lalaki. In the end? Shattered." They all reacted in exaggeration. Lahat sila pabirong napahawak sa dibdib nila.

"Ay, sorry naman sayo, El. Nahiya naman kami sayo dahil hindi ka naman na broken sa lalaki. Na-broken sa kipay, oo pa." nagtawanan naman silang lahat. I just shrugged at those statements because it is true.

I admit, I am not a virgin anymore. Who cares? Hindi naman ginto ang hymen para ingatan ng mabuti. Well excuse for those people who still believe that virginity should be intact until marriage because it is the most precious gift you can give to your husband. Okay lang naman prinsipyo naman nila iyon.

What I am pissed off about is those men who blatantly degrade women or under value women just because they are not virgin anymore or they have beds with multiple men already. Talk about double standards. If men bed with multiple women he is cool and praises for he is experienced and "nakaka-lalaki" iyon. Women on the other hand will be labeled with "pakarat, pokpok, low value, women for all" and many more.

What a world, right? So funny.

Multiple men have already used me and the same goes for them. Did that makes me less of a woman? No. They play fire, you need to play fire too, but be careful not to get burned. No one will help you if you would.

"Feeling ko nga, mali talaga ng grupong sinalihan itong si El. Samahan ng mga brokenhearted tayo dito. Siya lang naman ang hindi pa nakadanas eh." Laurie said. All of them shake their heads in unison.

If there is one thing that I am proud of that is I didn't end up like my mom. A slave of love.

"Next time, learn to guard yourselves. No strings attached, please always put that in mind. Protect your heart. Maglaro lang kayo dahil iyon naman talaga ang gusto nila because if you are going to get attached already that's the end of the excitement for them. Game over." After the advice session. We catch up on each other. We are 7 in the group me, Tamara, Hesta, Laurie, Gellar, Viron and Jera.

Hesta, Jera and Laurie already have children. Tinakbuhan sila ng mga walang  bayang na nakabuntis sa kanila. Runner ang mga pucha. We talked about random things. Naubos namin ang 4 na bote ng whiskey at iba pang bote na hindi ko na alam. Pro-drinker na talaga sila. I have a high alcohol tolerance but not as high as them. We already finished how many bottles, for pete's sake.

Nagpaalam ako sa kanila na magre-restroom muna. I am a bit tipsy but I can still manage. Nahihilo lang ng konti. Bumaba na ako sa stairs and then fixed my clothes. I pulled it down and fixed my hair also by tying it in a down ponytail. Naka corporate attire pa ako but minus the coat. I am now wearing a plain white sleeve less top inserted in a black pencil skirt.

I walked my way towards the restroom but bumped into a tall guy. Because of the sudden bump I almost fell on the floor but was immediately scooped by him.

"I'm sorry." I blinked two times after hearing his deep voice. Damn. Grabe para akong nasa tunnel sa narinig ko.I stared at his face. He resembles a prince from a disney movie. It's unbelievable but it's true. Really true.

"Miss?" I stand up immediately. That was so embarrassing. Napakalapit namin sa isa't-isa kanina and I even stared at him for I don't  know how long. Dahil sa hiya umalis kaagad ako at bumalik sa room namin. Tila nawala na ang nararamdaman kong umihi. The girls are busy talking kaya naman lumagok ako ng dalawang shot ng magkasunod.

I regret it immediately because my throat is burning like hell. Change topic, that man really resembles one of the princes from a disney movie. No joke.

Ang gwapo pa naman niya and the smell is so good. Doon talaga ako naakit talaga. Sayang lang. Mukha pa siyang inosente.

But he seems way younger than me. I don't like men younger than me, okay pa sana kung mas matanda sa akin ng 3 to 5 years. After finishing all the 8 bottles that we ordered. We decided to go home. This stubborn girl is so drunk.

Thank god Jera didn't drink too much kaya, kaya pa niyang ipag-drive at ihatid sa bahay nila si Gellar, Hesta, Laurie because they are the same way. Ako naman ang maghahatid kay Tamara and Viron the same way lang naman kami. After we bid each other goodbyes na nagsuka pa si Hesta sa parking lot because she is really drunk.

I drop Hesta first and thank goodness because her brother is outside at their house waiting for her. Nahimasmasan na naman iyon dahil pinainom ko na ng tubig. Panay pa ang sorry niya sa akin at pasalamat. This isn't new to me, this is my routine every time we hangout. Driver na nga nila instant lababo pa minsan.

Next up is Viron. This is the real struggle because Viron is living alone in her condominium unit. I needed to walk her not just in front of her unit but also put her in bed.

I parked my car after we arrived. Sinablay ko agad siya sa balikat ko. She is a little bit heavy. Medyo payat si Viron but she isn't in his right mind right now kaya doble ang bigat.

We entered the elevator and then I pressed the floor number for her unit's floor. Naghintay kami ng ilang minuto and then go out. I found her unit number and then found her key card. Nang mahanap ko na ito. I opened her unit and walked her towards her bedroom.

Inihiga ko siya and remove the sandals in her feet. Aalis na sana ako ng may makita ako lalaki sa pinto. I jumped in surprised. I put myself in a fighting position. Nag-aral ako ng taekwondo noon.

"Who are you?" he asked me.

"Gago, ako dapat nagta-tanong niyan. Bakit nandito ka sa condo ng kaibigan ko? Sino ka ba?" I look at him from head to toe.

"I am Viron's boyfriend." I looked back at Viron but she is peacefully sleeping. Bruha.

"What is your proof?" kumunot ang noo niya at nakatingin sa akin.

"Huh? Why do I need proof? I am Viron's boyfriend." he firmly said to me.

"How can I tell if you really are? Baka mamaya magnanakaw ka pala or worse paasa, manggagamit, need ng rebound or the worst of all runners." mataray kong sabi sa kanya. I am still affected by the alcohol kaya kung ano-ano na lumalabas sa bibig ko.

"What are you talking about? And why is a runner the worst?" I put my two arms over my chest and look at him intently.

"Hindi lang iyan basta runner. Runner ng responsiblidad. Iyong happy now, run later. Para mas malinaw baka anakan mo lang kaibigan ko tapos takbuhan mo?" he looked at me in disbelief.