Under His Circumstances

Chapter 4

Veronica's POV

Randy is a part of a fraternity called the Alpha Sigma Phi. Their house is one of the famous ones around campus because of the volunteering activities and awesome parties and it's all because of their head Randy.

Sa loob ng campus, merong fraternity and sorority houses na pwede mong salihan. But Kezhia and I aren't really rooting for this kind of stuff. We came here to study and graduate and that's it.

Hindi na bago sa amin ni Kezhia ang mga ganitong party. Freshmen pa lamang kami, minulat na ako ni Kezhia sa mga ganitong bagay dala na rin sa malakas na impluwensiya ng kanyang mga ka-blockmates and classmates.

If you're one of those students who need a wide range of socialization and communication skills, then you must know where the great parties at.

Nakasuot ako ng black turtle neck long sleeves na pinatungan ng vintage checkered spaghetti-strap dress. Binagayan lang ito ng black low cut boots.

Sino ang pumili?

Walang iba kung 'di ang napakagaling kong best friend na si Kezhia na wala nang ibang ginawa sa akin kung 'di gawin akong mannequin na kung anu-ano ang ipinapasuot.

"Ar-aramiden nak sa met nga pokpok?" (translation: Ginagawa mo naman yata akong pokpok?)

"Anya aya? Mayat met kenka. Bagbagay mo pay garod ney." (Translation: Ano ka ba? Maganda naman sa'yo oh. Bagay mo nga eh.)

I just rolled my eyes and tucked my lips in.

"Si Zhai?"

"Ime-meet niya na lang tayo sa party."

Pinakiusapan ko si Kezhia na kaonting make-up lang ang ilagay sa akin at 'wag na rin masyadong artehan ang aking buhok.

Nang makarating kami sa kanilang fraternity house, agad namin nakita ang mga estudyanteng nagsasayawan sa malakas na tugtog habang may mga hawak silang mga plastic cups na kulay pula.

"Randy!" bati ni Kezhia 'saka ito lumapit at bineso-beso iyong tinawag niyang Randy nang makapasok kami ng bahay.

The fraternity house has four pillars outside the front porch, like a Greek house but more modernized. Its color was a mixture of light blue and gray while on the inside, we were greeted by brown linoleum and a wide staircase that led upstairs.

There was a long table with huge bowls on top of it, consisting of different kinds of salads, fruits, chips, candy, and the usual stuff you can find at a party.

The speakers were also blaring loudly and some of the students were dancing.

Alpha Sigma Phi indeed knows how to party.

"Finally, you're here!" tinignan ako ni Randy. "You must be Veronica."

Randy is one of those college guys na pachill chill lang but deep inside, he actually knows what he's doing. He's wearing a red polo, the first three buttons undone. His hair was blonde brownish and he also wears a piercing.

He's white, like American white and his nose is kind of pointy. Malakas ang dating, like he really stands out from the other guys in here but not to the point that he'll brag about it.

"Hi. Call me Nica." Pagpapaliwanag ko 'saka nakipag-kamay.

"I hope you enjoy the party. Want a drink?"

I smiled and slightly nodded my head. Umalis saglit si Randy para kuhanan kami ni Kezhia ng maiinom.

"Uy, ang dami naman yatang tao."