The Devil Beside You (UnGodly Trilogy #1)

xx. lust and confused

"Sirang plaka ka ba? How many times do you have to asked that? Come on woman, you look absolutely stunning. " Na a-annoyed na si Kei dahil sa paulit-ulit kong tanong. But I'm just anxious, first time kong mag-suot ng costume.

It's also my first time seeing Kei wearing something that is out of her character. A full cat woman body suit. Malayo sa faded na jeans at itim na top na palaging pina-partner niya. May suot pa siyang mask kaya't hindi ka mag-aakalang siya ito. She looks far different from the usual boyish style she have. Nonetheless, bagay na bagay sa kanya.

In contrast to her dark and fiesty costume, she made me wear an angel costume. The white sleeveless dress is so short, I kept pulling it down and the wind is a bit chilly that I get goosebumps often. Not to mention, the upper part is a corset kaya't nahihirapan akong huminga. I have to gaslight myself that this is just a task I have to accomplished. Andito ako dahil walang kasama si Kei. Right.

It took us a long walk to arrive at the massive mansion. There are people lingering around even outdoors since there are various stalls and booths that look fun to visit. I could hear the faint music from the distance and the crazy lights dancing around in all directions. They forget about schoolwork for the meantime. Everyone is just casually having fun, living the moment.

"Wow, andaming tao." I said out loud when we went inside.

Unang bumungad sa'min ang nakakabinging musika at nakakabulag na disco lights. Kung anu-ano ang ginagawa nila, karamihan ay sumasayaw sa gitna at ang iba ay pinapanuod sila. On the right side, there's a large bar where drinks are serve. Beside it is a door which leads to people playing billiards and darts. May DJ sa ibabaw ng maliit ng entablado na siyang kumokontrol sa mga tao.

The atmosphere is filled with nothing but positive and ecstacy. Their big smiles and laughter give me a sense of it.

The night is young, and so are we. This is a rare moment in which I could seize my youth. Perhaps, I should just allow myself to enjoy.

"Dito tayo." Kei dragged me towards the bar and my body mindlessly follow her. She ordered some drinks to the bartender as my eyes can't stop scanning the entire place.

"It's kinda overwhelming at first, but you'll get used to it once you drink tons of these." Kei handed me a drink with a wide grin on her face. I watched her as she drank the alcohol recklessly. "Come on!" she raised her glass, encouraging me to do the same.

Ginaya ko siya, halos kalahati ang nainom ko. It burns my insides as it travels down my stomach which made my face wrinkled. Tinawanan lang ako ni Kei. "Keep drinking it, magiging masarap din 'yan sa panlasa mo."

Wala pang limang minuto, hinila na naman niya ako sa mga nagsasayawang tao. Nakiki-talon lang siya katulad ng iba habang may bitbit na alcohol. I haven't seen her being this happy kaya napangiti rin ako. How I wish Riko is also here. 

I pulled out my phone and starts taking videos of everyone. Ise-send ko ito kay Riko. Ayon kay Kei, hindi siya madaling nalalasing kaya walang dapat ipag-aalala. Ang problema rito ay ako. I don't know my alcohol tolerance level.

Biglang mas naging malakas at mabilis ang musika, causing the crowd to become wildier. "Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!" sigaw ng DJ kaya't nagsitalon silang lahat na parang nasa concert.

Kakatalon nila, unti-unti akong napapalayo kay Kei.

"Ren!" She tried to squeeze herself amidst the roaring crowd but ended up dragged by them, drifting us apart.

"Ren! Text nalang kita kung saan tayo magkikita!" boses nalang niya ang narinig ko habang unti-unting napapalayo sa kanya. Nag-aalala ako na baka matumba ako at madaganan kaya't minabuti kong pumunta sa labas.