Eliz's Point of View
Tonight is the night, as in Ruhan Night Pedraza. You're really going to get it from me. Argh!
"Why do I have to wear this again?" I asked while staring at a black and red gown in front of me.
It's mainly black with red linings and some diamonds. There were also some fancy necklaces and other accessories that matched the gown, along with a pair of black 6-inch high heels.
"Sweetie, because you have a party, remember? You're the Queen, remember?" Mom said as she touched the gown, marveling at its beauty, which Grandpa Sev bought for me.
"Argh! Why did that jerk Ruhan have to choose me as Queen?! He could have picked someone else, there were so many girls there!" I complained, lying on the bed and staring at the ceiling.
Is there nothing I can do about this? Am I really the one? There's no changing the results???
"Come on, it's fun to be Queen! Hurry up, Eliz, take a bath already, your King will be arriving soon," Mom said excitedly before leaving.
Ruhan is picking me up later? Oh no! Why has my life become such a mess since I came to the Philippines? This shouldn't be happening!
I thought I was done with stress in my life but—Ruhan is such a troublemaker!
I quickly got up and went to the bathroom. I showered quickly because I'm not used to bathing at night, duh~ it's so cold.
"Tss, why is this gown so big? I don't usually wear large dresses, I only wear cocktail dresses!" I grumbled to myself while putting on the gown.
I adjusted it and thankfully, I could reach the zipper at the back. I faced the mirror and put on the fancy accessories and the heels—should I just wear rubber shoes?
Right, Eliz!
I looked at the black rubber shoes in the closet and quickly took off the heels. Duh~ the gown is long enough, no one will see what I'm wearing on my feet. Hehehe!
Just keep this a secret, okay? I don't want my feet to hurt.
*Beep beep!
A loud honk echoed from outside the window. What the? I pulled the curtain aside and peeked outside.
A blue Ferrari entered our garage. I saw a guy in a black tuxedo get out and Mom greeted him.
"Are you Ruhan?"
"Yes, Ma'am Cortejo."
"Don't be so formal, just call me Tita! You can also call me Mommy, hehehe."
What the f?
"Okay, Tita, where's my Queen?"
"Ayieee! She's upstairs, getting all dolled up for you~"
What the? Why do they seem so close? And...who is she getting dolled up for?! Him?!
I sat back in front of the mirror and started applying makeup. I kept it light because I didn't want to look ridiculous later.
But I have to say something...just between us, okay? Ruhan looks so handsome! He looks even more handsome tonight! Is he really my King? He could be my dream guy if not for the bad first impression...
Knock! Knock!
"Sweetie, hurry up, Ruhan is waiting for you downstairs," Mom said before quickly leaving.
"Okay, Mom, just a moment," I replied and applied some lipstick.
Once I was sure my makeup was good, I grabbed a black shoulder bag from the closet.
"Where's my....Aha!" I said, grabbing my phone from the bed.
I brought lipstick and face powder in case my makeup faded. I also brought my power bank.
After making sure everything was ready, I went downstairs because my King was waiting. The King of darkness.
I walked down the stairs slowly to pretend I was wearing heels. Of course, to make it look realistic. I can't be walking down like a thug.
"Wow Eliz! You're so beautiful!" Mom commented.
Ruhan was just staring at me—no, he was gawking...he walked over to the stairs and took my hand to help me down.
"You two look perfect together! Maybe you'll end up together in th—"
"Mom! We're not!" I yelled.
End up together? Ewww! He's handsome but that's not what's important to me—I want someone kind! KIND. Got it?
"We'll be going now, Tita," Ruhan said, opening the door.
"Okay, drive safely," Mom said.
Ruhan's Point of View
"Why are you so quiet?" I asked Eliz.
"Heyy," I teased. It's strange that she's quiet.
We were currently in the car, driving to the campus. Maybe five more minutes and we'll be there.
"You're still guilty, huh? Why did you have to choose me as Queen?!" she suddenly yelled, startling me.
She's so cute when she's angry, that's why I keep teasing her. I'm not blind, I know Eliz is beautiful.
"Because I want to, and there's nothing you can do about it," I said, focusing on driving.
"Tss, why didn't you choose Bella, huh?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
Bella? It wouldn't be bad to choose her but there's something they don't know about us. The campus thinks there's something between us but we've been over for a long time.
"Why? Are you jealous?" I teased, and her face darkened—oops.
She didn't say anything more because I knew she was about to explode.
"Bella and I broke up months ago," I said, making her look at me.
"But...that's not what I've been hearing on campus, and didn't you help her last time?" she asked.
"Those were just rumors because Bella didn't want to let anyone know we were over...and besides, I like someone else now," I said, glancing at her.
"Whoever that unlucky girl is," she retorted, fixing her hair.
Is the girl I like really unlucky? No matter what, this girl's attitude is just bad.
"You're the unlucky one," I muttered, knowing she wouldn't hear me clearly.
"What did you say?" she asked, not understanding.
"I said nothing," I replied, and she glared at me.
"You said something," she insisted.
"Nothing," I repeated.
We didn't speak again until we arrived at the campus. Many students were already there, wearing gowns and tuxedos.
I got out and went to the other side to open the door for Eliz.
"Ruhan is so handsome!"
"He's such a gentleman!"
"Look! Eliz is stunning!"
"They look perfect together!"
"They said we look perfect together," I whispered to Eliz, pointing at the girls.
"They're lying," she replied emotionlessly, adjusting her gown.
I linked my arm with hers. She didn't complain and we walked inside.
The noise filled the entire hall until we reached the Hall.
"Let's all welcome the Campus King and Queen!"
The host said and a spotlight was directed at us.
"Are you okay?" I asked her because she seemed uneasy.
"Y-yeah, I'm just nervous," she admitted.
She's nervous in this situation? Why would she be nervous?
"Don't worry, I'm here if anything bad happens," I said, looking at her.
She blushed slightly, I don't know if it was because of what I said or if it was just hot in the Hall.
"You're on your own! Duh~" she snapped and walked away from me.
Fvck? What was that?