Bed of Flames✅

CHAPTER 13

Chapter 13

The party has begun. Almost all of my classmates and schoolmates were here. I saw some unfamiliar faces and ramdom people who joined my party. My parents and Kuya Ashton were here to celebrate.

Their appearance here is very unexpected. I thought they didn't remember my day, however, when I saw them earlier after the competition, I regained my rejoice and so much glad to see them.

Ilang buwan na rin nang hindi ko nakikita ang pamilya ko. I was mad at them for making me live here... but now however, it vanished like a melted ice. They are here now. I feel so much appreciated. I am so proud of myself for making them proud.

Pero kahit ganoon, malaking parte sa katawan ko ang hindi nasisiyahan sa nangyayari. I am more than annoyed and irritated. I don't even know why... Unfathomable.

"Anoushka, congrats, a! Grabe, ang galing mo kanina. You deserve it. Happy birthday," a girl appeared in front of me, probably a schoolmate.

I already took my crown off as I changed my outfit to a long gown earlier. I'm not comfortable to wear this kind of stuff but I have managed to. It's my birthday, walang lugar para maging KJ.

However, my irritants and uneasiness were synced. Half-heartedly, I managed to smile.

"Yeah, thanks."

Another group of girls and boys greeted me and then followed by some elders. I only smile to express my gratitude. But honestly, I'm freaking not in the mood to even talk and make a single word.

Ilang minuto lang nang simulan ang pagkain. After that, may pa-games ang organizer ng party. I watched them play games and how they take the prices. I'm only sitting on my golden wood-made throne-like chair while wearing an exasperated expression.

"Oh. Ba't nakasimangot 'yan?"

I made a face to Betty. She smiled at me.

"Congrats and happy birthday. Grabe, double kill," ngumisi si Betty. "Ang daming bumati kanina kaya ngayon lang ako nagpasyang bumati sa 'yo. Sweet sixteenth, Ashka. Yiee."

I groaned and looked away.

"Yeah. Yeah. Thanks."

"Ano ba 'yan! Kanina pa kita napapansin. You're not in the mood, are you? Girl, birthday mo! Be happy and celebrate!"

I rolled my eyes. Pinanood ko nalang ang mga naglalaro. They're playing Trip to Jerusalem. It's moderately entertaining yet... parang tanga.

Kumuha ng silya si Betty at umupo katabi ko. Pinagmasdan niya akong manood sa mga naglalaro. Kumunot ang aking noo at binalingan siya.

"What?!"

"Something is off with you. Are you alright?" she asked worriedly.

I sighed. Am I too obvious? I am not okay! Alright! And it's not okay to feel not okay for this very special day. Hindi ko alam kung bakit ganito. Is it because of something... or someone?

I bit my lip. "Of course, I am. Who would not?"

Betty sighed. "Okay, sabihan mo lang ako kapag gusto mo ng kausap."

Tumango ako. Meanwhile, Angelica and her friends approached me. My table became so loud that some people playing diverted their attention to us.

"Omg! Omg! Ang ganda mo, Anoushka! Nakakabighani." tili ni Angelica sabay yakap sa akin nang mahigpit. "You're very beautiful. Congratulations for earlier, you deserve it! Grabe, ang galing mong sumagot. Pang-Miss U. Well anyways, happy birthday!"