Angel on Lend

9

After hearing those words from Brianna, napaisip talaga ako halos buong gabi. Did I do something wrong with her? Did I not give enough attention to her? Halos pigain ko na ang utak ko kakaisip. Manhid about what? Those thoughts drift me to sleep.

Days gone by so quick 'di ko namalayan na halos a week na lang before Brianna's debut. I felt guilty rin because I didn't even find a dress pa. Medyo busy rin sa acads and yes double ang effort ko because isang week na rin simula ako si By. There is still no switching.

I felt my phone's ringing sa pocket ko kaya kinuha ko 'to at sinagot.

"Wanna go to our house? Nagta-try ako makeup for my debut. Nandito makeup artist," bungad niya sa call.

"Isn't that suppose to be a suprise? Bakit papakita mo sa'kin?" I replied.

"Hala oo nga pala! Btw naka-pick ka na ba dress? I'm so tampo sa kuya ko, wala pa siya suit like balak niya ba um-attend?" Her voice is making paawa, I'm guiltier now.

"Loves, I am super sorry halos nakalimutan ko rin. Try ko maghanap bukas," I'm trying my best para 'di siya lalo magtampo.

"Great!--" I'm shocked sa narinig ko.

What, is she glad now?

"I mean, are you even my friend? Sabay na lang kayo ng kuya ko tomorrow. 9 am sharp," she sounded a bit excited?

Kaya I've set an alarm for my appointment tomorrow.

Nagising ako and stretched a bit. Nagbasa na rin ako notes ko, ang tagal ko na palang nawala? Buti By managed to study all our lessons. I'm proud of her already.

Nag-ayos na 'ko and pababa pa lang sana when Brad appeared instantly sa harap ng pinto ng kwarto ko.

"Let's go?" He said while smiling from ear to ear.

We went to a fashion boutique, I've learned that Brianna's party will be a week away kaya I needed a dress. When we entered the boutique, I was mesmerized by its size because it's really spacious compared when you look at it from the outside.

"Tulungan mo muna 'ko sa suit. 'Di ako magaling dito eh," Brad insisted.

"Parehas lang tayo 'no. Tsaka malaki ka na?" I laughed at him.

Pero hinigit niya pa rin ako sa mga suit.

"Dapat ba 'kong magpatahi? Kaya naman daw eh," sabi ni Brad.

"I guess so? Para perfect ang fitting sa'yo," I suggested.

He told me to pick a design dun sa book. Halos pare-parehas lang naman 'to kaya pinili ko 'yung medyo may design. I picked a royal blue suit na may black detail sa may collar. It's a three piece suit meaning may vest din sa loob. And I suggested din na huwag na mag-tie and just open the first 2 buttons of his shirt dress. It'll fit Brad well. I can even imagine him boasting about how good he looks. I chuckled with the thought. He can be cute sometimes.

"Miss ano sa'yo?" An employee approached me.

"Uhm a dress or long gown perhaps for a debut?" I replied.

She showed me the way to the ladies' area. There is a little platform in the middle and she told me to stand there. Sabi niya mas maganda na tahian ako kasi petite raw ako hirap hanapan ng perfect fit for all areas.

She got her measuring tape. Parang medyo uminit sa lugar, I'm feeling things. She's measuring my shoulder length kaya nakapatong yung tape sa may collar bones ko. It's really getting hot in here, bakit medyo nahihirapan ako huminga? Nagpaypay tuloy ako gamit kamay ko. Now she's measuring kung gaano kahaba ang arms ko and then the bust area. Tumigil siya para isulat sa notebook niya 'yung mga measurements. I took a deep breath, parang nasama pakiramdam ko? Is it because of what I've eaten?