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Kabanata 27

Kabanata 27

"Malapit ka na maging legal."

"Illegal ba ako dati?" mataray kong tanong kay Gio.

"Grabe ka naman, sinabi ko lang kasi alam kong tatanungin mo kung pwede ba ako maging kasama sa 18 roses mo. Syempre ang sagot ko ay oo kung may shanghai."

He winked which gathered laughter from my classmates. Inaasar kasi nila ako dahil nga malapit na ang birthday ko.

I puffed my cheeks as I remember my birthday. Ang araw na inaabangan ng halos lahat ng kakilala ko. They were looking forward for it. I, on the other hand, cannot really see what's the hype is about.

My birthday is on September 8. Which is a week from now, kaya naman kahapon pa ako tinatawagan nila Mama kung ano ang balak ko. Of course, there's a freaking party. I'm their only daughter.

I'm really grateful that they are planning for it. Pero hindi ko kasi talaga gusto magkaroon ng party - rather I really don't want to do the planning for it. Hassle lang ito para sa akin.

"18 blue bills lang talaga inaabangan ko sa birthday ko." I said, honestly.

Tumawa sila sa akin. Kumunot naman ang noo ko. Akala ba nila nagbibiro ako? I really like the idea of eighteen thousand for your eighteen birthday. Easy money.

I had to set the invitations. I decided to just invite those I know and I had interactions with. Pero kahit pala ito na lang ang mga imbitado ay kulang pa rin. I really need to extend my social life, huh?

Of course, some of my classmates were also invited. Some declined since it was past their curfew and others had things to do that day.

"Ano pa bang mahihiling mo sa buhay? You have Sath." Melay asked, probably asking me what I want for a gift.

"Pera." I said while doing the money sign using my hand.

"May Church ako sa araw na 'yon pero pipilitin kong makahabol," sabi naman ni Bea.

I also decided to invite those who I think I'm close with.

"Pwede ka na mag-nomi! Ako magpapakilala sa'yo sa mga alak!" Arrisea clapped her hands, she was obviously amused.

"Arri, don't scare her like that." Adren chuckled and I notice his right hand was on her waist.

I never really saw Adren looked at someone like that- he was looking at her like she was his world. She got him whipped for her. I know Arrisea's really pretty but she's really good at her game because I know how hard it is to get into Adren's circle.

Kaibiganin nga lang si Adren parang suntok na sa buwan. Jowain pa kaya?

Even those who are not from my strand are invited. Including Sath's friends and even Philomena Gracia who I met a few times.

"Titingnan ko kung papayagan po ako. Pero reregaluhan kita, promise." Philomena said while fidgeting her fingers. She was really shy, I got to know her because of Iscalade. Medyo close kasi sila.

She's honestly so cute and if someone dates her, I hope it will be someone who really dotes on her.

I opted to invite Sath's friends since I had to complete the eighteen roses. Adren and Gio were the only ones that I consider to be my guy friends.

"Sure! Sasama ako! Gusto mo ako pa maging mascot e!" Iscalade agreed to go.

"Can I bring someone along? I have a date that day but I think she'll like go to a party too," Cae asked for my permission.

Tumango naman ako. I don't really have a lot of friends so I don't mind if someone is tagging along.

Lumingon ako kay Sath. He looked troubled, agad naman akong lumapit sa kanya para tanungin kung bakit.