Hidden Heiress

Twenty Eight

Twenty Eight

Weeks had passed but I am more vigilant on my surroundings. Hindi ko na sinabi kay Lennox ang napapansin kong aninong nakatingin at nagmamasid, for sure kung napansin niya 'yun magsasabi naman siya. At ayoko ring mag-assume na may something. Tahimik naman ang lahat, maging sa kompanya.

Tahimik akong inaayusan ng make-up artist na hinire ni Mommy para sa event na ito. I lazily closed my eyes while they're putting a different shades of make-up on my face. Inalalayan din ako ng ilang kasambahay para magpalit ng dress na susuotin ko. A-line V-neck Asymmetrical Sketch dress color beige was the one who complete my look and a beige pointed T-Strap Stilettos.

I looks so gorgeous in it. Todo puri ang make-up artist ng makita ako sa harap ng salamin.

"You look so gorgeous. If only Mrs. Del Via allowed you to take the modeling industry, for sure pagkakaguluhan ka ng talent." Napangiti ako sa papuri niya.

"Thanks." I humbly said. I fix my long drop earing with a pearl at the end of it. They straight my natural hair. My make-up elegantly blended on my dress and accessories and I applaud them for that.

Hindi nagtagal nakareceive na ako ng tawag kay Mommy. Mukhang sinend nila ang picture ko sa kanya.

"Your bodyguard are with you right?" bungad na tanong niya sa akin.

"I guess so?" tumango-tango si Mommy.

"Make sure that he's with you all the time. Marami tayong mga kakomptensyang dadalo sa naturang event. Mas mabuti ng nagiingat ka." banta niya sa akin.

"Yes Mam, I will. Don't worry! I will call you once its done." tamad kong sagot sa kanya sa kabilang linya. Huminga siya ng malalim at marami pang binilin sa akin. And of course hindi parin nawawala ang gusto niyang gawin ko...ang maghanap ng matitipuhan.

Napairap ako sa kawalan habang hinahanda na ang sarili paglabas ng aking kwarto. I put my things in my handbag when I found Lennox eyes surveyed me. He swallowed hard when I caught him mesmerized in front of me.

I smiled at him warmly.

"Lets go?" anyaya ko sa kanya. As much as I want to hold his hand while walking down the stairs, hindi ko ginawa dahil sa mga titig ng ilang kasambahay sa akin. I also smiled at them.

"Ang ganda ganda niyo Mam. Mag-iingat po kayo." ani noong iilan sa akin. Ngumiti lang ako at nagpatuloy na sa paglabas sa aming mansion. Lennox was behind me, still watching me intently. Sandali akong napatigil sa paglalakad at hinarap siya. I devoured his look. He's wearing an all black suit for tonights events. Pinaghandaan din siya ni Mommy dahil gusto ni Mom na formal naman ang bodyguard ko since siya ang makakasama ko sa naturang event.

But for me, he's not some sort of bodyguard. He looks dashing in his suit. Paniguradong mapagkakamalan pa itong date ko ngayong gabi kaysa bodyguard. I bet on that!

Nilapitan ko siya at inayos ng kaunti ang kanyang neck-tie.

My eyes lifted up on him and I felt his heavy breathing while looking at me adoringly.

"When we arrive in that event. Make sure to stick with me." kumunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya.

"And why is that?" I ask.

"I don't want you to get their attention." natawa ako sa sinabi niya.

"Bakit ako? Baka ikaw kamo! Look at yourself, you looks like a ruthless bachelor not a bodyguard." I rolled my eyes on him.

"I'm not really a bodyguard, I'm there to be your boyfriend while protecting you." Ngumiti ako habang natuon ang mga mata sa kanyang suit. Dahan-dahan kong pinagpagan ito at inayos. He's just watching my every move. I smiled while he slowly open our car. Pumasok na ako dahil baka may makakita pang mga kasambahay sa amin at makarating pa ito kay Mommy.