Cliche (Love Series # 1)

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Womanhood

(noun)

wom·an·hood\ˈwu̇-mən-ˌhu̇d

: the state or condition of being an adult woman and no longer a girl
: women in general

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I look at the mirror in front of me, I could see that my eyes are particularly dull today and my face was gloomy upon looking. I took a deep breathe and just lightly tap myself to bring some color to my cheeks and head out.

My mother was so busy she couldn't even step on the floor as well as me after all it's finally my debut.

I'm officially eighteen which means I can get marry now, I'm just waiting for Willmark's proposal.

Joke.

Well, you might be wondering why I feel so gloomy in one of my most important day, a day where every girl in this world celebrate and the day where I am finally stepping on the world of adulthood. Well, Willmark us currently on the hospital since he caught amoeba for the past weeks.

I already know that he can't attend since he still can't get out of the hospital, I understand, but it's still a pity. My heart felt like something was lodged into it and my body wouldn't cooperate with me at this time.

"Jamie, I bought my friend- what's wrong?" Mom came over my seat and sat beside me, concern laced in her tone.

"Just... sad that he can't come" I muttered dispiritedly at her.

Mom sighed and held my hand "Well, I certainly know that Willmark won't like it if the birthday girl can't at least smile on her most important day" I smiled a bit, albeit little  it was enough for mom.

She ushered me into a room and lead her makeup artist friend. I was toss all over the place, makeup tools just scattered in the table top, the smell of hairspray overpowering the scent of perfume as my neck begun to ache from staying in the same posture.

My mother rented this venue at Angono scrapyard resort for a whole day and is extending it till tomorrow so we can have a swim.

As I waited for the makeup artist to bring another set of his makeup, I chatted with my friends and some of my classmates who are a part of my Cotillion.

It's officially seven in the evening which means it's time for me to head out, I have mixed feelings in this moment. I should be happy since this is event is one in a lifetime but in this important stage of my life, my most important guy can't come and share this with me.

"Remember what we practiced okay?!" The mentor of our Cotillion said as I nodded before I saw him getting out.

"Don't be nervous jamie, smile!" My mother gently told me before leaving as well.

It was just me in the room and now, I'm about to head out and meet countless familiar figures, both my loved ones and people I knew since childhood.

"And now, for the most awaited moment!" It's finally starting, I feel my hand getting sweaty from nervousness and my lips tighten in response. "We welcome our debutante, Jamie!"

I heard applauses from behind and then, the door opened and my eyes were greeted by the deep shade of the seam. It feels like I was submerged into the sea and countless of flowers blossom underwater.

The whole venue was lighted with various hues, a red carpet was seen below me as I walk downstairs. My sight was filled with their smiles and the sound of applause and music boom into the whole area making me feel a bit dizzy.