Thorns After Everything (Completed)

Chapter 30

"Oh my god! I can't believe you're wearing an off-shoulder gown! You look so hot Maris!" Paolla screamed as soon as she saw me walking out of the dressing room. My make-up na ako and suot ko na ang gown. My hair is done.

"Oh shit," I said.

"Shit, what?" Paolla asked me habang nagsusuot siya sa heels niya. Kami lang naman dalawa ang magkasama sa place kung saan kami nagpapa-ready.

"Shit, what? Maris. Kinakabahan ako sayo." Sabi niya.

"I forgot to bring my phone." Sabi ko. And I didn't get to practice walking with the high heels today. Napatingin ako sa paligid.

"Can I wear these?" I asked Paolla. It was a heel but a little low. It's Paolla's.

"No way!"

"Hindi naman nila makikita e. It's a long gown." Sabi ko.

"Sige. Since you look so hot tonight, gorabells." Sabi ni Paolla. I hugged her and screamed yes!

"Oh no, no hugging." Sabi niya.

Right, she's wearing backless and she's really careful about her make-up too.

But my gown's back is a little low too. Kinakabahan ako.

"Hey, is Zadist already here?" Sabi ni Pao.

"I don't know. I forgot to bring my phone. Do you mind if you'll call him?"

She immediately handed me her phone and I dialed Z's number.

"Z, it's me. M." Sabi ko.

"M, I'm right outside. Are you still there?" Sabi niya.

"Palabas na kami ni Paolla." Sabi ko naman at saka binigay kay Paolla ang phone niya.

Naglalakad na kami palabas at saka ko nakita si Zadist sa labas na nakasandal sa kotse. What the hell. Ang gwapo ng boyfriend ko.

He looks at me and mouthed, "Damn."

As soon as I get close to him, I heard him said. "That's my girl." He kissed my hand and opened the door for me.

"Ang corny mo." Sabi ko sabay pasok sa kotse niyang naka-ngiti.

"Guys— I think I have to go with my date for tonight." Sabi niya. "And by the way— after party at my place tonight. Everyone is coming. My parents fly all the way back to their work abroad after dinner so—"

I smiled. "Okay, careful. We'll see you there."

Napatingin kami parehas ni Zadist sa kakarating na Mustang. It was Paolla's date for tonight. She is really such a cute darling.

While driving, Zadist talked.

"I thought you and Paolla were wearing the same gown."

"It has the same fabric and color but it kind of differs in style."

The Graduation Ball was being held at a Hotel Hall. It was grand and amazing. Hindi ako makapaniwala na may masusuot ako— sagot ni Ate, may make-up sagot ni Paolla. I sighed. Everything seems so perfect. Takot akong mawasak ang perfect moment na ito.

Zadist and I spent all night talking. Habang may ganapan na program— nasa ibang mundo kami. Like nagtatawanan and everything. We don't even care kung sinong around. The last dances began and this is the first time I ever get to dance. Kasi sa proms sa high school— I can't attend. Kasi nahihiya ako at wala akong budget to buy something to wear. And it is not something that I can easily ask sa parents ko or kay Ate. So I choose to not attend everything.

And this—

"Hold my hand." He whispered.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the last dance." Sabi nung Host.

Nakatayo na kami ni Zadist sa dance floor. Everyone was already standing and dancing too.

The song was so good and slow.

I put my hand over Zadist's hand.

Pagkatapos nun ay mahina niya akong tinulak papunta sa kanya. He also grooves with the music and I had no idea how to do this.

"Zadist— I— I can't dance." I frankly said.

He chuckled, "I can always make you dance, M." He pulled me in a little closer.

His hands are around my waist. I feel uncomfortable with my hands pero Zadist took it and placed it around his neck. Now I feel like hugging him.

I sighed.

"Dancing." He said.

I smiled as we slowly sway ourselves with the gentle music.

Tinitigan ako ni Zadist.

A moment of silence.

A moment of slow piano instrument playing in the background.

"You are so beautiful." Sabi niya.

I smiled again and again.

As I get comfortable dancing with Z, mas humigpit ang kapit namin sa isa't-isa.