That Nerd Is A Vampire (New Version)

15.

Chapter 15

Katatapos lang ng rehearsal but the trainor personally talked to me and Tyler that we'll have to stay to master the steps. Memorized na namin ang formations and all. We just have to memorize the steps kasi minsan ay naiiba ang steps namin. 

"Ikaw, girl, you don't just have to stand there and let papshie Tyler guide your steps. You have to seduce him."

I have to what? 

"Po?" tanong ko agad. Why do I need to seduce him when we're only going to dance? 

"Seduce him. Para naman sa gano'n ay nagkakatulungan kayong magkaroon ng chemistry ang pagsasayaw niyo. Para din 'tong pelikula; you have to put emotions. Since cotillion dance 'to, you are required to have a partner. That means, you have to put emotions."

Napailing ako nang mahuli kong bahagyang umangat ang labi ni Tyler. Ang saya-saya pa niya, ha. 

Seduce raw. Kailangan may chemistry. Oh, shit. I can't do that. 

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Paglabas ko ng dance studio ay nakaupo sa may hagdanan sina Reign at Jesse. Kakwentuhan pa nila sina Christian at Mario na naghihintay din sa kaibigan nila. Mahigit dalawang oras din nila kaming hinihintay. The trainor won't let anyone watch our practice kasi dapat naka-focus kami.

"Let's find some place to eat," anunsyo ni Tyler at naunang naglakad sa 'min.

Nagkatinginan sina Christian at Mario. They both grinned at each other while raising their eyebrows.

"Ty! Libre mo?" tanong ni Christian na agad sumunod kay Tyler. "Lilibre mo kami ni Mario? Pati din sina Lucy?"

Tumango lang si Tyler na tuloy-tuloy na naglalakad habang naghahanap ng pwedeng makakainan. Hinila agad ako ni Jesse at sumunod sa kanila. Reign's smiling behind me.

We went to a nearest restaurant and Tyler ordered a meal for everyone. And we all dig in.

First time ko atang makitang kumain si Reign at Jesse. Live. And they're eating in front of me like they're used to eat with me. 

"What?" tanong sa 'kin ni Reign nang mapansing kanina ko pa sila pinapanood. Umiling agad ako at tinuon ang pansin sa pagkain. 

May pumasok na grupo ng kababaihan na nakakuha ng atensyon sa ibang costumers. Ang ingay kasi nila. Tumatawa at ang lakas pa ng tili ng isa sa kanila.

"Shut up nga, Angelique. Ang sakit sa tenga ng boses mo."

Nagkatinginan kaming anim. Oh no, they're going to see us. And yes, they already saw us. Suzy's mouth was half open and when she saw me with his ultimate crush in one table, she darted me her famous glare.

"Mom's going to fetch you, Lucy. I already texted her to come here," bagot na sinabi ni Tyler na halatang pinalakas ang boses para marinig ng lahat lalo na sa grupo nila Suzy.

Napanganga ako. Why do he have to say it out loud? Oh no.

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Nagpaalam si Reign at Jesse na maunang umuwi para makapaghanda para mamaya at 'di kalaunan ay sunod na umalis sina Christian at Mario. Dumating si Ma'am Esmeralda para sunduin ako. Hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin namin at kung saan kami pupunta. 

Tyler stood from his chair and pocketed his cellphone. Sabay na kaming lumabas ng restaurant.

"Mauna na ako, Mom. I'll meet you later at Krystal Cafe."

Ma'am Esmeralda's car is a latest model of red Audi. I know about cars because Papa Aldrin is fascinated with it.

"Ma'am Esmeralda, sa'n nga po pala tayo pupunta?" I asked after I fastened my seat belt. 

She started the engine before fastening her seat belt. 

"Maghahanap tayo ng damit mo for later, dear. And please call me Tita."

"Um. Yung pinadala mo po pala sa apartment ko... Isasauli ko po sa inyo, Ma'am—"

"Tita," she corrections. "And you don't have to return it. I spent every penny for it just for you, Lucy dear."

"Pero Ma'am—Tita Esmeralda. Hindi ko na talaga kailangan. And besides, bumili na po ako ng damit para mamaya."

"Okay. Then might as well take you to salon."

We drove to the mall. Hinila niya ako papasok sa isang salon at may kinausap siya na bakla na maikli ang blonde na buhok. He looked at me and smiled, then continued talking to Ma'am Esme.

Lumapit sa 'kin si Ma'am Esme matapos niyang makipagusap sa bading. 

"Tara na, dear. Siya na ang bahala sa 'yo. He's a friend of mine and I'm sure he'll help me upgrade you." Ma'am Esmie winked at me and pulled me to sit in front of the huge mirror.

Sinimulan akong tanggalan ng salamin ng bading pati narin ang buhok kong nakaponytail.

"Hello, mamsh. Ako nga pala si Mamshie Jayzie."

"Hello po," nahihiya kong sagot habang tinitigan siya sa repleksyon niya para panoorin ang ginagawa niyang pagkalikot sa buhok ko. "Lucy po."

"Wonderful naman ng name mo."

Nakita ko sa repleksyon si Ma'am Esmie na lumapit sa 'min, "Make sure you're going to do it right, Jayzie. Simple lang, okay?"

"Simple pero bongga? Kaya itetch ng powers ko, mamsh!"

He started to put on makeup on me. The makeup's light and simple, ayon din sa kagustuhan ko at ni Ma'am Esme. He didn't have to put a thick foundation kasi nga simple lang. Kinakalikot din niya ang eye shadow ko into a stunning smokey-effect. 

He cut my hair into a V-style and tada, I'm all set. Dinala ko na rin ang damit ko kaya hindi na ako mamomroblema mamaya.

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