Huntress

Chapter 14: First Dance

"Sayang, offlimits daw driver sa loob. Wish I could have a buffet too.'' He smiled. I laughed.

"Driver? Maybe no, you're too handsome for a driver.''I said. Hindi ko nacontrol ang salita ko. Ang sarap maglakad papuntang main gate habang naka-hook yung arm ko sa kanya. Sana wala na itong hangganan.

"So, 'til we see again your highness. I should have let you go inside.''Kuya Khalil smiled.

"Nakakahiya, wag mo nga akong tawaging ganyan, Kuya Khal. Sige dito na lang ako. Thank you.''

"Your, highness. I'll pick you up at 12, right?''he said smiling.

I nodded. It's a very romantic night for me although he's not my prom date. Eyes looking to us, I don't give a damn for them. He got in the white car and waved goodbye. This is my night. My dream night.

A smile left on my face. Nobody danced with me, almost spent time chatting with my friends and the rest counting hours to wait 12.

I went in the washroom; I looked myself in the mirror.

"Am I beautiful?" Dork. Why I'm asking question like this. I never even care how do I look like. But my hand can't help bring out the face powder and lipstick inside my bag. 'Im beautiful, okay?' I said to my reflection. You only feel beautiful when somebody shows you how beautiful you can be. It's not the critic eyes will judge you and tell who you are without knowing you deeply.

"So, this how's a giant panda would look like if dressed up." Brianna said and laughed, yung cheerleader.

"Kala mo naman nakabawas ng criticism sa'yo nung nagsama ka ng gwapong escort.'' Vanessa shrugged. Pinaikutan nila ako.

"Exactly, you only humiliated yourself bringing a goodlooking guy. He only outshined you and made you look like an old filthy little hag.'' Brianna laughed.

"Excuse me, may problema ba kayo sa'kin?"I sarcastically asked.

"Ikaw, ikaw ang problema!" Tinulak ako ni Brianna, she's a real brat. She often starts fight. I was wearing 4inch stiletto and I lost my balance. I fell on the floor.

"Serves you right, panda girl !''Vanessa chuckled.

"Try mo kasing mag-reduce para madaling tumayo b*tch!''Brianna said.

My right foot, ugh. I sprained it. Ack! Why in the world I'm the destiny's target to get annoyed?! Ack!! It fvckin hurts! Somebody help me!

I solely walked in the ball, pinutol ko pareho yung heels. Iika-ika akong naglakad, my friends helped me though. Hinintay ko na lang mag 12, ang sakit talaga, buti hindi ulo ko ang tumama sa sink. Ang sama talaga ng ugali ng dalawang yun.

12:15 na, wala pa si kuya Khalil, nakauwi na lahat ng juniors, seniors, pati yung mga faculty members. Nilalamig na ako dito sa tapat ng main gate. Dito ako nakaupo sa bench. Wala namang ibang susundo sakin since yung parents ko nag-out of town. Baka pag tinext ko si Ate Chanel na wala pa si Kuya Khalil, baka naman magalit yun. Ugh. slowpoke. Naiwan ko nga pala yung phone kina Ate.

Ang paa ko, baka nabalian na'to, wag naman sana. Yung guard na lang nandito saka yung mga dumadaang organizer ng prom. Nagliligpit na sila pero yung mobile tuloy pa rin sa pagplay ng song. It's Taylor Swifts' Teardrops in my Guitar.

It's getting cold. Ang dilim na, yung lightpost na lang ang tumatanglaw sa schoolroad.

♫I bet she's beautiful that girl he talks about

And she's got everything that I have to live without.

Drew talks to me I laugh coz it's damn funny.♫