DATE THY ENEMY | ES:1

18

Here's an update! Been wanting to write this already, and I only typed on my phone. So, I apologize if there are typographical errors. Please bear with me.

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Chapter 18
''Looking''

I was blowing my hair when Marya went inside my room after knocking. Hindi ko na kinailangang linungin dahil kita ko naman siya sa salamin. She looked at me then back to the door. Tatlong ulit niya iyong ginawa kaya napahinto muna ako sa ginagawa.

''What is it, Marya?''

She looked hesistant to answer. ''Pinapatawag ka ng Lolo mo, Miss.''

''Right now?''

''Opo.'' she nodded.

''Tell Lolo I'll see him after this.'' I said then went back to blowing my hair.

''Pero miss-- ''

I sighed. Tumigil ako at nagtama ang mga mata namin sa salamin. Nakita ko ang bahagya niyang pag-atras, tila gulat sa kung ano man. I tried to smile at her, trying to remove the tension she's feeling.

''S--sige, sasabihin ko, Miss Vernaise.''

Marya hurriedly went out to send my message. I might have already a guess as to why Lolo wants to talk to me. Pero kailangan ko munang magbihis at mag-ayos. Ngunit nanatili ang isip ko sa reaksyon ni Mayra kanina. Kinalaunan, hinayaan na lamang.

I walk to my closet to find a suitable dress for this night. Ilang beses kong pinasadahan ang aking mga damit bago nakita ang isang babagay sa okasyon ngayon. I pulled out a sexy but still decent burgundy dress. I paired it with a stiletto sandals. Sinuot ko iyon at tiningnan ang sarili sa salamin.

It's a one shoulder sleeveless cut out burgundy bodycon dress. My right arm is covered while the other is not. It's also showing a little skin in my right waist part but not too showy. It's not that too short, it's two inches above my knee. This is perfect.

I didn't put a lot of make up because it isn't really necessary. Napatingin ako sa aking repleksyon sa salamin. My hand reached for the mirror as if I'm touching my face. And here finally, I found one the answers to my question on why people seemed to be so intimidated by me. I remember few people who doesn't want to be my friend because they're kind of intimidated.

I let my hair on loose like I always do. Mahaba iyon, tuwid, at itim. When I painted my lips with a red velvet lisptick, it produced enough color for my face. My somehow siren eyes makes my face strong, along with my arched eyebrows, and high cheekbones.

I remember Solenn saying I look wicked and snobbish. But my lips makes my face a little bit softer and playful.

I sighed looking at myself while putting a stud earing. Unlike Solenn, I really don't have that soft innocent feature. But it's fine. I was raised to be as strong as my features, it complimented just well.

''Lolo, you wanted to see me?'' I asked Lolo, when I went down to meet him.

Isang beses siyang umiling nang makita ang aking damit. Ngunit wala namang sinabi tungkol doon. My mother wouldn't mind this. But if my father see me right now, I don't know tho.

''Why do you suddenly want to go there?'' he asked in a serious tone.

''It's Javier's birthday, Lolo.'' I smiled at him knowingly. ''Shouldn't I be there?''

Hindi siya nagsalita. Tumitig lamang at mukhang may malalim na iniisip. I kept my mouth mum.

I've been meeting Javier countless of times, even before the day in the municipal hall. But I didn't tell Lolo anything about it.