Behind the Engineer's Glasses (Completed)

Kabanata 22

Masked

I walked through the hallway wearing my lavender gown and silver High heels. It's the day of the party at I have no choice but to attend.

My legs is showing because my gown has a slit, mas na highlight nito ang haba ng legs ko, dahil na rin mataas ang heels na suot ko.

Nauna na sila Daddy sa hall, nagpahuli ako dahil I forgot my mask. This party is a masquerade theme. Sayang tuloy ang make up ko at hindi din naman makikita.

Agaw pansin ang pagpasok ko sa hall dahil ako na lang ata ang wala pa, many turn their heads on to me. I didn't mind them I continue walking until I reached our table.

Tumabi ako kay Mommy habang nasa gilid ko naman si Dad, talking with his fellow business men.

"Is this your youngest? She looks elegant," bati ng isa sa mga kausap ni Daddy.

"Yes she is, and she's graduating this year I'm expecting her to take over our business," maligayang saad ni Daddy.

I only faked a smile. Arguing is not an option right now.

Napahinto ang lahat sa pag uusap ng biglang umilaw ang entablado, magsisimula na ang party.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, it's a pleasure to have you here tonight," nakangiting saad ng nagsasalita.

"The success of our shipping line is not possible without the brain of the Del Prado, please let's clap our hands for Mr. Silvester Del Prado!" Nagpalakpakan ang mga tao nang lumabas ang isang lalaking naka formal suit.

He's wearing a dark suit and white long sleeves at the bottom, na may silky black din na neck tie. His hair is brush kaya kita ang kanyang noo ngunit natatakpan naman ng maskara ang kanyang mata at ang labi niya lang ang kita.

He confidently walk in the middle of the stage, tila ba sanay na siya sa sa maraming taong nakatitig sa kanya.

Napakunot ang aking noo dahil parang pamilyar ang kanyang pangangatawan.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen," his deep voice echoes inside the hall.

Tumayo ang balahibo ko sa hindi malamang dahilan. His voice is deep and you can sense confidence in it, it's cold at wala kang mababakas na emosyon dito.

"I don't have anything to say thank you and enjoy the party," malamig na saad nito, nagpalakpakan naman ang mga tao at nagbulungan.

Bumaba na si Mr. Silvester sa entablado at agad naman siyang nilapitan ng mga iba pang negosyante doon para makipag kamay.

Confidence and elegance are evident on the way he move and talk around. Dahan dahan din siyang umiinom ng wine sa kanyang kopita na hawak, hindi ko makita ang expression ng kanyang mukha dahil sa maskarant nakatabon dito.

He really looks Familiar.

"He is the heir right?"

"It's his first time attending large gatherings, I'm also shocked that he attended."

"They say he's still a student?"

"Right but he can manage both, while studying."

"We should be careful around him, they say he's ruthless."

Ilan lamang iyon sa mga bulungan nila.