The Bad Boy's Club (Finished)

Chapter 41

Noong kasamahan pa niya ito dati sa student council, Kate was really enthusiastic telling her on what will happen to the debut. Sabi pa nga nito sa kanya, sabay silang mag-iisip ng theme kung paano idadaos ang event. But now, it's different. Nalungkot siya nang malaman na lang niya sa ibang kasamahan niya sa council na inimbita ang mga ito sa debut nito pero hindi siya kasali. And she felt guilty about it. Alam niyang kasalanan niya ang lahat kung bakit ito nagkakaganito.

That's why now, kahit alam niyang hindi siya nito inimbita, pumunta siya. She bought books coming from authors Paulo Coelho and Mitch Albom. Alam niya kasing book lover ito at sa pagkakaalala niya, nagrequest sa kanya ito dati na bibigyan niya ito ng mga libro sa debut nito.

Even if in this way, makabawi siya—that despite what happened, she was still her friend and nothing would change.

"But you're not in good terms with her, Velasco." Sam said seriously. He sounded worried though. Pagkatapos kasi nilang magpractice ng driving, bumili muna siya ng mga libro para ipangregalo sa kaibigan at kaagad naman silang pumunta sa bahay nito.

"I-I know," She breathed hard. Hindi nga niya alam kung welcome ba siya doon, "And even in my own little way, gustong kong makabawi sa kanya. Kahit.. malabong kausapin pa niya ako ulit gaya ng dati." She added sadly. She was really saddened of her situation with Kate—Kate has been like a sister to her.

Napayuko na lang siya.

Nagulat naman siya nang biglang hinalikan ni Sam ang noo niya. Like he was giving her an assurance, "Sige na, go inside. I'll just stay here. Just call me if something happens." Napatingin naman siya rito at tumango. She quickly turned her back at him and started to walk inside the house.

"Velasco."

Nilingon naman niya ito. The guy was just now leaning on his car.

These past few days, she didn't really expect that she and Samuel would get along together, "I like you."

Napailing na lang si Vanessa sa sinabi nito at pumasok na sa loob.

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Nakapasok na rin si Vanessa sa loob. The mini debut party was currently happening at the garden. Minsan na rin kasi siyang nakapunta sa bahay ni Kate dati. And she has to admit Kate's house was huge and beautiful—merely because Kate's dad is a pilot while her mom was an overseas nurse.

Napansin naman niyang medyo marami-rami ring mga taong nandodoon. Namumukhaan naman niya ang iba na pawang mga kaklase ni Kate sa WoodRidge University—she also saw her co-officers in the council. Konti lang ang mga taong hindi pa niya nakikilala. Maybe some were Kate's new friends in the university she transferred.

She then saw Kate—sitting at the center, giggling. Nagsisimula na kasing magbigay ng mga messages para rito. Napahawak siya ng mahigpit sa dala-dala niyang paperbag. Gustong-gusto niya talagang lapitan ito at yakapin. She really missed Kate so much.

Kate was wearing a very elegant red dress. The girl really looked gorgeous with her attire. As what she observed, the party was very beautiful. It was a very beautiful evening.

Maya-maya'y natapos na ang mga ito. Vanessa was still standing there, observing Kate as she was happily talking to others. Hindi niya alam pero nakaramdam siya ng hiya para lapitan ito. As much as she wants to give Kate her gift—ayaw niyang masira ang debut nito dahil sa kanya.

She was just standing there—alone in the corner. Parang nahihiya siyang makihalubilo sa iba. Parang walang siyang karapatan dahil sa naging kasalanan niya Kate.

Ilang minuto namang lumipas ay napansin niyang napatingin si Kate sa kanya habang may kinakausap itong bisita—she looked surprised when she saw her there.