'This is stressing me out. I haven't seen him for days!' Kung hindi sobrang aga nitong umalis sa bahay ay napaka late naman nitong umuwi. Pakiramdam niya ay iniiwasan siya ni Muel. She was expecting that they will talk about it. After what happened he started avoiding her.
'That kiss.'
Ramdam niya ang biglang pag iinit ng mga pisngi niya. That scene is still on her head.
Wake up Tammara! This is not the right time to think about that!
She heard a knock on the her door.Nagmamadali syang buksan ang pinto sa pagbabaka-sakaling ito ang makikita nya. She felt a bit disappointed ng makita ang katulong sa harap. May iniabot itong sobre at sinabing ipinadala mula sa office ni Muel.
"You are invited to the annual celebration of the company's growth. See the theme details below..."
"I got invited! I must look for a dress for this."
Dali-dali siyang naghanda para lumabas. It was written that they will just come pick her up tonight.
'I have not attended a party in a while. I will be able to see Muel then.' Napangiti siya ng maisip na makikita niya ito.
* * *
Kunot noo ang receptionist na sumalubong sa kanya sa hotel. It was six sharp when the driver picked her up. Mukhang nasorpresa din ito ng makita siya. She chose a really fun costume for the party. Base sa imbitasyong natanggap niya ay kailangang sumunod sa dress code. It was any cartoon character.
And she chose to be a 'cat woman'. She is wearing a skin-tight black catsuit, made of leather, with quite a lot of shine. The catsuit definitely shows off her curves, but also makes her cat burglaries easier. She partnered it with a long black boots.
She was so satisfied after seeign herself in the mirror. It feels like she will be attending a Haloween's party.
Narinig niya ang pagtikhim ng receptionist na kanina pa nakatitig sa kanya.
"Is there any problem?"
Tila naman ay natauhan ito pagkasabi niya.
"Uhm... Nothing po. Please follow me", at nagsimula na itong maglakad patungo sa entrance ng party.
What she remembered after that is how the door slowly opened. It felt like the time stopped. Everyone gazes focused on the door. She tried to move but her body doesn't want to lister to her mind. She must leave immidiately, right?
'What the hell is happening?'
Everyone is wearing dresses and suit.
Then she saw Muel at the center stage. Nakakunot ang noo nito habang nakatitig sa kanya.
Hilig niya ay sana'y lamunin na lang siya ng lupa at mawala sa oras na iyon. She started hearing murmors and laughter. She knew it was for her.
"I-I.. I-Im s-sorry", she felt embarrassed in and out.
Then someone grabbed her arm.
"You really know how to make an entrance Tams."
It was Ethan.
"Let's go?", he asked.
Pakiramdam nya ay nakakita siya ng anghel sa lupa sa tanong nito.
"Please", tanging nasabi niya rito. He held her hands tightly and started to walk.
* * *
He looked at her while Ethan is taking her outside. She was wearing that skimpy suit and now another guy is holding her. He felt as if something heavy is pressing his heart. He doesn't like what he is feeling right now.
"Explain how she ended here?" He looked at the woman sitting in front.
She gave him a sweet smile. "Oops, I must have mistakenly sent out our halloween's invitation next month."
"Don't give me that bullshit, Kate."