SEBASTIAN
"I have to go." I said, With as little emotion possible.
I can feel her eyes on me as I zipped my pants up and grabbed my shirt on the floor.
"Can't you just stay for one more?" I rolled my eyes.
"What part of 'I have to go', Do you not understand?" She chuckled.
"Sige na, Bastian." I shook my head and headed out her bedroom door.
I quickly made my way down Mae's stairs and inside my car.
Pagsara ko ng pintuan, Tinignan ko ang cellphone ko. Nagsimula na siguro ang ball, Kung hindi ako magmamadali baka hindi ko maabutan ang speech na dapat ako ang gagawa.
"Hey, Kid." Nag-mano ako ng batiin ako ni dad.
"Make sure you deliver that speech well. The university opened it's gates to reporters." I nodded and swiftly ran up my room.
"Well, Shit."
"I wonder if I can just skip it." Sabi ko sa sarili habang inaayos ang suit and tie. I couldn't care less so I just put my hair up in a small but messy bun and ran back down.
"Anak!" I turned around to see my mom with a phone in her hand.
"Come here, Let's take a picture." Lumapit ako sa kaniya at inakbayan ito. Nang makuntento siya sa mga litratong kinuha, She kissed my cheek and bid goodbye.
I frantically walked to the gym when I heard the emcee introducing me.
"Right on time..." I whispered, Panting.
"Now, A speech from the Castel himself!" Ngumiti ako nang mag-flash ang mga camera sa paligid.
I can't believe all of this is happening inside a university's gym.
"Prince Sebastian Castel!" I ran up to the stage and took over the mic.
"Hi, Good evening everyone." I flashed a wide smile, Big enough to hide the fact that my eyes are lurking around the crowd, Trying to look for a familiar face.
I stopped when I saw Axe Cruz.
He's alone. I wonder why?
"I'd like to thank everyone for attending this ball. Honestly, This isn't for publicity or for the Castel campaign,
"It's just me, Begging my dad to let me experience a prom night in the Philippines." Tumawa ang madla. That's a good sign. A sign that my fake quirk is enough to charm them. I lost count of how many times my eyes roamed around, Pero wala talaga akong nakitang kahit anino ni Allison.
"I also want to say..." Tumingin ako sa papel na nasa mga kamay ko.
"That I am very grateful to spend the last year of my college here in Sounth Mountain University..." Kumunot ang noo ko nang makita si Allison na pumasok sa gym.
What the fuck is she wearing?
"This one's for the press," Mahina akong tumawa.
When Allison heard my voice, Our eyes locked.
"South Mountain has been nothing but purely welcoming despite me being culture shocked," She stared at me, Expressionless.
"If you were to ask me who to promote, SMU has my vote. I'm hoping the Castels also have your vote." Umiwas ako ng tingin kay Allison at binaling ang ulo sa madlang nasa harapan ko.
"That's all,"
"Have a great night!" The people shouted in excitement when the hyper energetic music blasted through the speakers.
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