The Waves In The Ocean

Chapter 49: Entrance (Acquaintance Party)

Third Person's POV

On the ride, there was a silence between Casper and Nadine. Casper was experiencing a surge of excitement right now, while Nadine, on the other hand, was uneasy.

"Excited for the party?" the man asked with a smile on his face.

"O-oo," Nadine responded. An awkward smile can be seen through the lady's face.

Casper can feel that Nadine was nervous, so he decided to console her and offer some words of support. "Don't worry, I'm here. Just calm down and relax."

The young lady smiled warmly. Even so, there's something that keeps on worrying her, and she couldn't stop herself from thinking about it.

"By the way, that..." the man began as he gestured to the garment bag on the back seat, "what for?" The young man's expression is filled with curiosity.

"U-um, a-ano kasi..." Nadine spoke up, and it was clear that she was uncertain on how she will respond.

"Oh, it's fine. Don't answer if you're not comfortable," he said, assuring the young woman. "Don't be nervous. We're almost near," the young man added and he continued to drive.

Moreover, the young lady's mind was wandering, and she was worried about what she would encounter at the party.

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Kate's POV

Nakarating na kami sa parking lot ng Riverdale University. Ang dami ng kotseng nakaparada at madami na ring estudyante na nakasuot ng gown at suit ang makikita! Kita ko naman ang bakas ng saya sa mukha ng bawat isa na naroroon, at halatang excited na rin! Maski ako ay 'di pa rin mawala ang excitement na nadarama. At siyempre, maraming pagkain panigurado! Kaya ihahanda ko na ang aking tiyan.

Bumaba na kami ni Haeri sa kotse. "Kate, okay ka na? May dadalhin ka pa ba? O, baka may nakalimutan ka pa sa loob ng kotse?" sunod-sunod na tanong ni Haeri sa 'kin.

Para talagang Ate ang datingan ni Haeri!

"Okay na! Wala na rin akong nakalimutan," nakangiting tugon ko. Nilibot ko naman ang mga mata ko sa parking lot, pero hindi ko pa nakikita 'yung kotse ni Casper. "Wala pa pala sila?" tanong ko.

"Oo, siguro," sagot ni Haeri at lumilinga-linga rin. "Try kong i-contact 'yung phone ni Casper at Nads," sabi ni Haeri at nagsimulang mag-dial. "Wala, eh." Nag-dial ulit si Haeri. "Gano'n din kay Nads." Bakas naman sa mukha niya ang disappointment nang hindi sumagot si Casper at Gaille.

"Ako, wait, i-try ko!" Sinubukan ko rin tawagan si Gaille, pero wala ring sumagot. "O, baka nasa kabilang side sila? Anlaki kasi ng parking lot ng university na 'to, eh!"

"Sabagay, may point ka. Subukan kaya natin maglibot, tas i-check na rin 'yung kotse nila," pagrekomenda naman ni Haeri.

"Sige! Maghiwalay tayo para mas madali, at magkita na lang ulit tayo dito!" sabi ko.

"Sige," pagsang-ayon sa 'kin ni Haeri at naghiwalay na kami.

Malakas naman akong napabuntong-hininga, ang dami kasing kotse at 'di ko alam kung saan uumpisahan. Nagsimula akong maglibot sa isang side, at 'di ko nakita 'yung kotse ni Casper.