Universe, Why Him?

Chapter 1

IT WAS 7 O'CLOCK in the evening. Kasalukuyan akong naghahanda for my speed date. My friends, Noah and Sandra, set this up for me. I couldn't believe that they planned this whole event behind my back. They're trying to get me into a relationship para maiwasan ko yung demonyitong lalakeng ipapakasal sa akin.

Yes, you heard it right. Oh god, I do not know kung saan ako pupulutin right after this speed dating event. I haven't met this guy my parents are talking about but I heard we're both studying in the same school which makes me more curious kung sino siya. Apparently, the school where I am studying at is a business school so known lahat doon na mayayaman at respetado.

"Are you ready?" Tanong ng bakla kong kaibigan since nursery days.

"If I answer no, may magbabago ba?" Agad agad naman siyang umiling at tumawa ng malakas. "Girl, you look so dry. Is it sunday today? Bakit naka-long skirt ka at naka-longsleeves? I mean, were you informed about this event or magsisimba ka? Prude!" I was about to strangle him when he called out for our other bestfriend, Sandra.

"Sandra! Si Bruhilda, nagwawala nanaman! Pinainom mo ba 'to ng gamot sa tamang oras? My god!" Sambit ni Noah na humihingi ng tulong kay Sandra.

Sandra came right away, running with a rattled face. "Oh?! Anong nangyari?!" Binatukan ito ni Noah at pinagalitan, "Tingnan mo tuloy what happened to our friend. She's gone with the Lord."

They both laughed hysterically as if I wasn't around them. I rolled my eyes and continued doing my make-up, "Are you guys sure na safe 'yang speed dating na nakuha niyo? Baka naman maano ako 'ha," Once again, tumawa nanaman sila and I was really starting to get annoyed. "As if naman people would ask for your number. Maybe nga they would ask advice or repentance from you."

I let out a groan to show how frustrated I was with the two of them. I immediately changed my clothes into a more revealing version of myself. I wore a satin silver top which helped emphasize my sharp shoulder blades, high-waisted jeans and black pumps.

I looked at myself in the mirror and grinned, "Dang, sexy thing." I told myself.

But of course, pwede 'bang mawala ang mga comments ng audience when the star is finally shining?

"Wow, umaapaw ang confidence. Akala mo naman anong big change ang nangyari sa kanya," Noah went closer to where I am standing and whispered, "Infairness, that is 2 percent better than what you wore earlier. Good job, biatch!" Noah and Sandra both clapped their hands slowly which made me even more irritated.

"Jusmiyo, Noah Theseus Rivera!" Sigaw ni Sandra kay Noah. Para kasing baliw 'tong si Noah pag nagddrive, sumasabay sa head bang, tapos napapa-pikit pa. "Are you trying to get us killed?!"

He didn't stop from jamming along the music. I instantly turned the speakers off and he stopped driving the car, "G-ago ka ba?! Why did you stop in the middle of the road? You're causing traffic jam, Noah!"

"Not unless you turn the music back on," He flashed his famous cheeky grin. I was frustrated all over again kaya I turned the music back and he began driving happily. Sandra and I were throwing daggers at him and he just let out a soft chuckle.

When we arrived at this so-called-speed-dating venue, bigla nalang napatili si Noah and jumped excitedly like a kid. "I am seriously melting right now. Please check my pulse if I am still alive? I feel numb." Agad agad naman itong tiningnan ni Sandra and nodded, "Yep, buhay ka pa, Noe. You were not just expecting this huge crowd of cute and hot boys."

"Pwede na ba akong umuwi? It smells like alcohol and cigarettes here. Not my vibe," I saw Sandra looking at me with disbelief on her face, "Stop acting like you're a virgin and get laid!" As she pushed me inside the venue.