That One Night Stand

CHAPTER 15

"Hindi ka talaga sasama Mia?" Hindi ko mabilang kung pang ilang tanong ko naba yan sa kanya, but she kept on refusing at dinadahilang mag-go-grocery daw siya eh kakapaalam niya lang sa akin noong nakaraang araw na mamimili daw siya. There's a party that's all the CV's Cosmetics staff is invited. It is not that it's required that all staff must attend but as for me, I am the CEO and I should role them.

"Hindi po talaga Miss Heav, sorry may lakad po kasi ako" she sadly said. Nginitian ko nalang siya at tinanguan. She dismissed herself out and since I have nothing to do at ilang oras nalang din ay magsisimula na ang party. The party required a partner and I don't know who would it be. Hindi naman siguro ako mapansin kong wala akong partner doon, it's just a launching party so I guess it's okay.

Inabala ko ang sarili sa paghahanap ng masusuot mamaya at pagbo-book ng make-up artist dahil pag sariling sikap lang ay baka hindi na ako umabot. Wala na ngang date sa party late pa.

Since Hellie was on leave at sa restaurant lang nakatambay ay sa kanya ko na muna binilin ang kambal dahil hindi ko naman ulit masusundo. She agreed.

"Ang ganda niyo po Miss Heavly! Mas lalo ka pong gumanda" papuri nitong make-up artist na nasa likuran ko, while clapping his hands. He's a gay.

"Your hands is just really a magic wand Jessi" I was indeed pretty with my make-up and hairstyle. My hair was in a braid style at may ilang hibla ng buhok ang nakalugay sa gilid. While my makeup is just light that is really complimented my skin and my dress that I'll wear later.

Binayaran ko sila pagkatapos at nag-book lang din ako ng grab to take me to the venue. The music is definitely loud dahil kahit na nasa loob pa ako ng sasakyan ay dinig na dinig ko na ang malakas na sound.

"Invitation Ma'am" I give her my invitation. Ang buong akala ko ay sapat na iyon at makakapasok na ako pero hindi.... She didn't let me in and the reason is dahil wala akong partner. Paano na!? Sino na ang gagawin kong date!? I secretly get panicked.

"Can I just let in without partner?" I ask hoping  it's okay, but again she said it's required. I lose my hope at naglakad paalis para mag-book ng taxi pauwi. Ano na!? What's the use of my dress!? My make-up!? My... My whole preparation for this!? Stupid me! Sana naisip ko din na baka hindi ako papasokin. I am just thinking one side, at hindi inisip ang pwede pang mangyari. I can't blame anyone nor Mia, but myself. I've read the invitation pero I was stock na baka pwede lang.

Bagsak ang balikat ko ng mag-book ako ng taxi, I'd already scanned the apps kung may available pa but there is none! I get frustrated. Naiiyak na ako! Literal na umiyak na ako!

"Why are you still outside? Bakit hindi ka pa pumasok sa loob, the party is about to start, and you're presence is needed there" it was Clyde who spoke at my back. Hindi ko paman nalilingon ay alam kong siya iyon. I wiped my tears before facing him.

"Are you crying?" He asked in his soft and gentle voice. Common Heavly! You can't cry! My make-up will ruin! Not in front of him! Not ever!

"Silly! No, I'm not crying! Napuwing lang ako" I make my voice more jolly para hindi niya mapansin na nagsisinungaling ako.

The place was a bit dark so I can't really see his face and what exactly he's wearing. Maybe inside? But duh! Hindi nga ako makakapasok kasi wala akong partner! Sino ba kasi ang poncho pilato ang nag-organized nitong party at kailangan pang may partner!? Whoever she/he is I literally and really curse her/him!

"I may know you in a short time but I know you're not good in lies" Obvious ba talaga?

"H-hindi nga, ano ka ba!"

"Tss.." he hissed, must be pissed because of me.

"Tell me a lie, and I will really kiss you torridly"  tinakpan ko agad ang bibig ko dahil sa sinabi niya. His really gonna do it!? My cheeks started to burn in hot and it must be red as tomato now, I also feel the sensual tingling of my stomach, the flying butterflies.

"Hindi nga!" I'm sure he won't do it, pananakot niya lang yun.

Nanglaki ang mata ko ng may lumapat na malambot na bagay sa labi ko. He kissed me! I... I thought it's just a joke! Like what he said it's not a simple smack kiss but really torrid. He start to move his lips. Napapikit ako sa kakaibang pakiramdam. The kissed lasted for I guess 15 seconds. Should I be thankful to myself for learning how to not breath in minutes? Nagkakasense din naman pala iyong mga inaral ko.

"Will you still lie?"

"Hindi ako pinapasok kasi.... Wala akong date sa party" sabi ko at pinalobo ang bibig. I avoided my gaze in his blue eyes. Sa gitna ng madilim na kalawakan nangingibabaw parin ang kislap ng mata niya at ang nagpuputiang balat na taglay niya.

"Is that all, hmmm?" He lifted my chin.

"Oo" kinakabahan ako sa lapit ng mukha niya sa mukha ko.

Bakit ganito? Naguguluhan ako. I just know him in just a short time but why my heart really have to react this way? Bakit ganito ang nararamdaman ko pag malapit siya sa'kin? Why I just let him kiss me that easy!? Bakit hindi ko siya magawang sawayin o sampalin? Why I love the feeling of being call baby when it's him? Bakit.... Bakit ganito? Do I need to visit  doctor or otherwise psychiatrist? Hindi naman ako baliw! Naguguluhan lang.

"Who says you don't have a date this night? Because I am here. I can be your date and always be" nakaramdam na naman ako ng pakiramdam na hindi naman dapat. Kinilig na naman ako.

He encircled his hands on my waist that makes me feel uncomfortable. Hindi na tinanong ng nagbabantay kung may invitation ba kahit na kakarating lang naman ni Clyde. Flashed of the cameras are everywhere, that I need to cover my eyes because of too much lights. We stopped in the middle of the carpet for a picture. I feel uneasy.

Hinapit niya pa ako lalo palapit sa kanya na parang takot siyang maagaw ako ng kung sino. Sinalubong kami ng iba't ibang mga klase ng negosyante, lalong-lalo na ang kasama k because he is well-known for being the youngest multi-billionare. The reasons why I can't let him go out of my company because of his influence. Simula noong naging parte siya nang kompanya ko ay dagsa-dagsang investors ang dumating sa kompanya ko.

We settled in a table that is occupied by him and his friends. Nandoon pa si Kurt ay Kadey ang ex-boyfriend at best friend ni Chantalle. They must be friends.

All throughout the event ay kasama ko lang siya. He never leave my side isa sa pinagpapasalamatan ko dahil wala din naman akong kakilala doon maliban kay Kurt at Kadey na may mga sariling mundo.

To be continued...