Kabanata 31

Napabuntonghininga ako habang nakaupo sa isang puting metal na upuan sa loob ng mamahaling restaurant sa BGC. I looked around the place and saw people smiling and talking, obviously delighted while eating. The place was cozy and quiet for special appointment and good time but for me, it didn't help to lessen the raging beating of my heart.

I heaved a deep breath and bowed. Tinanggal ko ang shades na suot at inilapag sa salaming mesa. I saw my reflection to it and realized how awful I look. The make-up I was wearing didn't help to hide the result of my sleepless nights and self reflection from the past days. Halatang malaki ang inihupyak ng mukha ko at ang walang kamatayang eyebags na litaw pa rin kahit pinatungan ko na iyon ng concealer.

"Ma'am? Ano pong order niyo?" Umiling akong muli sa tanong na iyon ng waiter. Alanganin itong tumango sabay kamot sa ulo. "Sige po." Lumayo ang waiter sa akin.

Napailing na lamang ako at m