Forbidden

Chapter 38

Our date went well.

Napahilata ako sa kama habang inaalala ang nga pangyayari.

Honestly, it wasn't extraordinary or unique. It was one typical date but I enjoyed it.

Pumunta kami sa arcade and we played. We even bet on who will earn many tickets. We didn't buy anything with the tickets though. Napagdesisyunan namin na paramihin na lang iyong tickets.

Napangiti ako nung maalala ko na natalo ko siya sa arcade. Dahil nga talo siya, nilibre niya ako ng Sundae at Coke-float.

"Ang nabaw ng kaligayahan mo," komento niya.

Ano naman kung madali akong mapasaya?

Basta, masaya na ako sa nangyari kanina.

We also played Laser tag. We joined a group of people. Magkasing-edad lang siguro kami nang mga iyon at masaya naman silang kasama.

We didn't formally introduce ourselves pero okay lang, masaya naman.

After naming mag-Laser tag ay tumawag na si Mama. Nagkita kami sa isang restaurant.

She asked Jared kung nakabili siya ng gift para sa liniligawan niya and he said yes.

Buti nga at hindi na si mama nagtanong kung pwede niya ba makita dahil wala kami maipapakita!

We just ate in peace at first but my mother started blabbering about to food and all. Hanggang napunta sa debut ko next month.

"I told you, Ma, I would rather have a car than have 'that' magical party. I am not some kid anymore!" Reklamo ko.

"But, you have to. Arcella ka. That debut has also a purpose. The day when you turn eighteen is the day kung saan ka makikilala ng business partners and clients natin," Mama explained.

"Lolo already introduced me to them in AEC anniversary a couple of months ago," I said.

"Iba ang sa AEC at iba ang nasa Paragon Records and other business of ours," sabi ni Mama.

"I think Tita's right, Sky," Red told me.

Pinanlisikan ko siya ng tingin. Kakampihan pa talaga si mama?!

"Why do you hate debut so much?" Mama asked.

"Dahil alam ko na hindi rin naman ako ang magdedesisyon sa debut ko. You would make me wear itchy gowns and make me dance with guys I don't even know. At narinig ko kayo ni papa nag-uusap na ang anak ng Sebastian iyun ang magiging escort ko. Hell no!" I ranted.

Bumuntong-hininga si Mama, retaining her composure. "Fine, we will let you decide for your occasion. Ano bang gusto mo nang mapag-usapan namin ni Caleon."

"I will wear a cocktail not a ballgown. Ang magiging kasayaw ko ay sina Lolo, Papa, ang mga pinsan ko, si Theo..."

Pagkarinig ni Jared ng Theo ay kinuyom ang panga niya.

"And... maybe I could dance with that Ian guy. That makes the eighteen roses complete. And Ma, pwede si Red na lang escort ko?" I asked.

Mama looked surprised. "I was expecting na si Krypton ang gusto mong maging escort. Well, alright. I will talk to your father about this."

I grinned. "Thanks, Ma."

That makes my day happier. I'm sure Papa will grant my requests. Excited na ako para sa debut ko dahil escort ko si Jared.