Sought To Love You

Chapter 10 First trial

I spent my whole night watching the movie clips na binigay ni Miles sa akin. Marami yun, it was consist of different movie clips from the 80's and 90's base on the graphics of the movie.

Mas napahanga ako sa kalidad ng movie noon. It's cinematography and execution of the artist are well made kahit sa kabila ng kakulangan ng teknolohiya it came out good. The storyline is also perfect as well as the fashion sense ng mga actors dati.

Totoo pala yung sinasabi nilang iconic ang style noon. What we had now was derived from the past, ini-enhance lang ngayon with the help of technology. Kumbaga nothing beats the classic.

Dahil napahanga ako sa aking nakikita, my interest was awaken, it gotten my attention. I'm so eager na ma-witness lahat ng ibinigay sa akin ni Miles. Tinandaan ko lahat ng tips na aking napagmasdan. I even rehearsing and copying it while watching the movie. Ang dami kong natutunan.

I was tied with what I saw, I fall asleep around 4 in the morning and woken up around 9am. Pagkatapos kumain I think about sa aking susuotin mamayang gabi.

Naghalungkat ako sa mga damit ni Ate, wala akong magarang damit dahil di naman kailangan sa probinsya. I never attended any party or event kaya di ako napapabili ng mga pormal damit.

Ate Allie has a good taste in terms of style and type of clothing. Nakita ko sa wardrobe niya ang aking kailangan like what Miles told me at sa aking nakikita sa movie. A seductive simi formal dress.

Nagresearch din ako sa internet like blogs, documentaries at sa YT what a bar looks like, how bar goers behave inside para may idea ako sa aking gagawin. Lahat yun tinandaan ko at kinacalculate sa aking isipan.

Around 5pm I received a message from Miles.

"Dia, do not forget our plan for tonight. We will see each other at the bar around 9pm and do not forget we are strangers back there and you are there to lure me in. Show me what you got. See you later and good luck to your first task."

I can't help myself na kabahan, kahit kalkulado ko na ang aking gagawin but still it's Miles, he has high standard. Di ko alam if I can pulled it through.

At 7 o'clock in the evening I started fixing myself. I do my make up first. Kahit make up pinag-aaralan ko kanina though my alam ako pero iba parin ang propesyonal at palagi mong gamit. I go for a no make up look, nude style. Yung simply lang tingnan but it highlights my facial features. Kahit gabi I made sure na I look classy and stunning.

Nang naisuot ko na ang aking damit di ko mapigilan mapahanga sa aking sarili. Di makapaniwala sa aking nakikita sa kabuoan. I feel the new me. With my overall look halos di ko nakilala ang aking sarili.

My dress hang perfectly around my body. It accentuate each curves. Di siya masyadong pormal tingnan. A party goer look but classy. Plus my make up and accessories complement on it. I let my hair fall down in the side.

"Hmm may ibubuga pala ako kapag pinagtuonan ko ng pansin ang aking sarili. Let see Miles kung mapahanga ba kita sa aking suot tonight." I utter it to myself.

At 8:30pm I started walking out of the door. Naghihintay na sa labas ang taxi na aking pinakuha sa guard ng subdivision para ihatid ako sa bar.

When the driver pulled me sa tapat ng isang magarang building na may maraming light, that's when I knew na nakarating na ako sa aking destinasyon. Nakita ko ang malaking signage na Royal Bar ng nasa harapan na ako.

"This is it. It's time for the show." I inhaled and exhaled muna to release some tension.

"Tonight I will be a simple party goer with a mission of seducing a man. I am now Adie, the different side of me." Tinandaan ko lahat ng utos ni Miles, relax and focus.

I walk inside elegantly with stoic expression at nakachin-up ang mukha. I look around to see if I can find Miles pero di ko siya nakita then I proceed to the center to sit down. I do it in a slowmo movement, walking like a model.

May waiter na lumapit sa akin once I settled down in my preferred table. He ask kung ano daw ang orderin ko. I just ordered a red wine. Ayaw kong malasing. Like what Miles said a drink is just for a show, I don't need to drink it all just a sip. I studied the surrounding.

"So this what a bar looks like. Alam kong may kaya ang mga narito. Hindi ito isang ordinaryong bar lang pero alam kong mas class pa dito ang bar na pagmamay-ari ni Andrew base sa sinasabi ni Miles.

Di naglaon somebody approaches me.

"Hi beautiful, can I sit next to you? You seems need a company." Magalang na sabi ng isang lalaki.

I look at the man infront of me. He looks good. Alam mong may sinasabi sa buhay but as what Miles said, I need to shoo them away coz once I entertain them di na sila aalis and it will distract my mission.

"Oh sorry, your offer is nice but I'm actually waiting for someone. Sorry about that." May ngiti kong sabi pa, a subtle way of dismissing him.

"Ohh that sad. I thought we can hang out together. Anyway if you need company just hit me up, I'm just over there." Tinuro niya ang table near the counter. I just nod at him.

As soon as the man gone another one coming asking me if he can join in my table. I do the same.

"Maybe next time I can be your date if you come here often coz I am here always;" sabi pa sabay kindat sa akin. For sure ang isang ito ay babaero kasi palaging nasa bar. I just smiled at the guy. Then another one coming and invited me to join their table and I decline them one by one.

So totoo pala ang sinasabi ni Miles na may lalapit sa akin as soon as I came in.

Ganun ba ako ka alluring tonight for them to flock into my way? I can say na maganda ako tonight but it's my own opinion, I'm still not sure what others may view on me. Mas effective if it came from other people.

I look around for a bit to see if Miles is in the crowd but sad to say di ko siya nakikita. Did he abandoned me? May usapan kami. I have been here for almost an hour at marami ng lumalapit sa akin. I have a hard time na tangihan sila as some are persistent.

"It seems di ka siniput ng iyong kadate? I have been observing since dumating ka. I can accompany you instead para di ka na lapitan ng iba while waiting for him." Says the guy nong unang lumapit sa akin.

Dahil sa inis ko kay Miles I accepted the man's offer kaysa magmukha akong tanga at baka isipin nila na namimili ako ng kausap. He seems nice and gentleman.

"Yeah sure. Di ko alam kong sisipot pa siya actually. I'll be gone kapag di siya dumating in an hour from now." Sabay tingin sa aking relo na suot.

"Seems a plan, no worries I'll go when he comes. I'm Jules by the way. Do you come here often?"

" It's Adie here, ngayon lang ako napasyal rito actually. Ikaw?"

"I rarely come here, only if I have a client to treat with or hang around with my friends or minsan palipas ng oras."

"Ah good for you. You must be loaded para maging libangan ang lugar na ito. As I heard this place came with a price."

"Di naman, nagkataon lang;" pahumble niyang sabi. Naging magaan ang aming pag-uusap parang normal lang.

We are on that chat when suddenly somebody came into our side.

"I believe she is my date Man." Saad ng isang baritong boses that made us stop and look at the man talking. It's Miles na may seryosong mukha. He look at Jules with intimidating aura.

"Ah sorry Man, I just accompany her while waiting on you as she's alone at marami lumalapit." Sagot ni Jules as he stand up to give way to Miles.

"Nice meeting you Adie. I have a good time."

"Thanks Jules for accompanying me. It's nice to talk to you as well." I smiled at him. He is a good guy, he doesn't deserve to be talked like that. He gives me a simple nod at umalis na sa aming kinaruruonan.

"You seems to have a good time with that man." Di ko mapoint kung he is just telling me of what he saw or he's being sarcastic. Di ko alam kung bakit bigla siyang naging ganito ka seryoso.

"Yeah thanks to him kasi ang kausap ko akala ko di na ako sisiputin. Nagmukha akong tanga dito sa kahihintay." Pasaring ko ring saad. He knows na di ako sanay sa ganitong lugar and I need him pero matagal siyang sumipot.

"Well Dia this is your plan, you don't expect me to be there always to rescue you." What this man meant to say? Napaarko ang aking kilay sa narinig.

"Well, I think I'm doing alright here, until you came. I have successfully shoo all those guys that tried to approach me." Di ko patalong saad. Di ko alam bakit bigla kaming naging ganito, maganda ang usapan namin kahapon.

"So our plan working then?" Di ko na-gets ang sinasabi niya. My mind went spiral dahil sa kakaibang kilos niya.

"What do you mean?"

"As you step inside, everyone is looking at you. You captivated their attention, that's why most of them flocking into your way like a bee." Ibig sabihin kanina pa siya narito at di nagpakita.

"Nakita mo yun?"

"Yes, I was here the moment you walk in."

"Bakit di mo ako nilapitan agad. Kanina pa ako naghihintay sayo." Frustrated kong sabi.

"Dia, this is what our plan right? You will be capturing every man while waiting for the certain person to approach you. But you entertain one of them that I clearly said you would shoo them away." Matatag niyang sabi.

"Dahil I feel awkward to be alone here at nahihiya akong palaging sinasabihan silang may hinihintay ako but it turn out na wala as the minutes passed. I keep looking around di naman kita nakikita." Open ko sa kanya ng aking naramdaman.

"I'm pretending to be Andrew right? He is like that, you can't see or recognize him instantly. I was there observing your actions."

Ohh how could I forgot that, it's part of the plan. Ako ang nalihis ng landas. Bigla akong nahiya at the same time disappointed sa nangyari.

"So how was it? Did i met your criteria? Did i passed your trial? Did I accomplished my mission tonight?" I feel indifference towards him too. The atmosphere suddenly changed. My eagerness and excitement was gone.

"Let see as the night goes. But so far you did a great job. You lured me in, that's why I came to you." Pabulong niyang sabi na nagpapakilabot ng aking mga nararamdaman while looking at me strangely.

"By the way, you look gorgeous tonight na halos di na kita nakilala. And I hate those men looking at you like you are some piece of meat, eager to devour you." Nabigla ako sa mga naririnig sa kanya.

He acts differently tonight. Di ko siya maintindihan, one time he is serious and cold then suddenly becomes playful. What this guy up to?

We may have a distance between us pero ramdam ko ang tensiyon sa aming dalawa. The way he looks at me ay kakaiba. Di ko mapoint ang ibig niyang iparamdam sa akin.

"So Dia tell me what's your impression of me?" Nagtataka ako sa kanya. Are we still in an act? Is he still acting as Andrew?

"Miles are we still acting?"

"What do you think Dia? It's what we came here for, right?" Napahiya ako sa kanyang sagot.

How could I forgot that. I'm so foolish to be believe in my own thought. He was just acting, a part of the plan.

I gathered myself together and put my mind back to the game. I look at him closely. Tonight this man is stranger to me. This is what I came for. Challenge accepted. I have to ease my first trial.