Torn in Two (Elite Girls 2)

Chapter 28 - Bliss

"So when do I get to see this boy, huh?"

Natawa ako. "Soon ate. Maybe on my birthday."

I went back and showed my sister the dress. Napanganga siya nang makita ako.

"THAT'S THE ONE!"

"Really?" Tiningnan ko ang sarili ko sa salamin at ngumiti. "Yeah, I like it."

"You look so sophisticated in that. Hindi daring pero hindi rin nakaka-losyang. Make sure to wear light make-up. Wag mong kapalan pero wag ring masyadong plain, okay? Wear silver earrings and bracelet. Tapos sa shoes mo...hmmm...saglit maghahanap ako ng maganda."

Natawa na lang ako dahil ang dami niyang bilin. "Thank you ate. I really appreciate what you're doing."

Tumigil siya upang ngumisi. "Anything for my little sister."

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"Gift ko pala sa'yo," excited na inabot ko kay Dashiell ang paper bag na hawak ko. "Happy monthsary!"

He smirked and immediately opened it. "Whoah. Ito ba 'yung tinitingnan ko nung nakaraan na cap? 'Yung limited edition---"

"Yes," paghagikgik ko. "Mabuti na lang natanong ko si Royce kung ano bang tatak niyan. I can't seem to find it online e pano palaging out of stock pala. Mabuti na lang may kakilala siya na napag-order-an ko. Palibhasa panlalake kaya 'di ako familiar sa brand."

Isusuot niya na sana ang cap nang matigil siya. "You talked to Royce? When?"

"Secret. HAHAHA." He didn't laugh so I chuckled even more. "Naalala mo nung bigla kang pinatawag ng coach mo tapos binilin mo kay Royce na ihatid ako sa The Grove? Ayon, dinaldal ko kaagad siya habang naglalakad kami."

"Ahhh. Kala ko naguusap kayo palihim e," biro niya. Nanliit pa ang mga mata niya kaya tawa ako ng tawa.

"Seloso yan? Hahahahaha."

"F*ck, grabe! Gustong gusto ko kayang mabili 'to!!!! Thank you talaga, my life!" He grinned and wore the cap. "Come here so I can hug you." Syempre lumapit ako at nagpayakap. "Here, I brought you a gift too."

Maliit ang box na iniabot niya kaya nagtaka ako kung ano iyon. Pagkatanggal ko ng wrapper ay natahimik ako. It's a bracelet with his name carved on it.

"I have one too." Pinakita niya sa akin ang suot suot niyang bracelet. Pangalan ko naman ang nakalagay doon. "So everyone we'll meet would know we're taken."

"I like it. Thank you." Tinulungan niya akong isuot 'yon bago kami sumakay na sa kotse niya.

Surprisingly, I wasn't that nervous when Dash and I arrived at their house.

Unlike mine, mas simple ang bahay nila. It's huge but it's not as extravagant as most Elite houses.

"Ma, we're here!" sigaw ni Dash pagpasok namin sa loob. No one answered but Dashiell still led me to their living room. Umupo ako at pinagmasdan ang buong lugar. I think this place is inspired from Mexican or Spanish mansions.

"What'd you think?" A middle aged woman asked with a smile on her face.

I immediately stood up. "Po?"