Preparing For The Yule Ball Novels & Stories

“Ano na naman ba ang gagawin mo sa akin Nathaniel Yao?!” Napakindat ito sa akin bago hinuli ang isa kong kamay. “May kailangan tayong puntahan bilang isang mag-asawa.” Saka ako nito kinaladkad palabas. Sinalubong kami ng butler niya at si Mrs. Dorris… “May pupuntahan kaming charity ball, at ang babaing yan ayusan niyo bilang isang Madam Yao.” Napangisi ako kay Nathaniel. “Ah, kaya pala kailangan mo ako kaladkarin papunta ulit dito para ipakita sa Old Master Yao na ayos tayong dalawa?”

“Pero may pupuntahan lang ako ngayon. Kailangan ko sana ng magbabantay kay Atlas.” Saglit na natahimik si Rechelle sa kabilang linya. “Wait… sandali po,” biglang sabi niya na parang may naisip. “May meeting po ba kayo? May na-miss po ba akong schedule—” Napailing si Yvee kahit hindi niya nakikita ng kausap. “Kumalma ka, Rechelle. Wala kang nakaligtaang schedule ko. Biglaang lakad ‘to. Kailangan ko kasing maghanap ng masusuot at magagamit na mga sapatos at alahas para sa annual ball ng mga Revamonte.”

Yumuko ng maliit si Jessica, tila elegante at madaling pakisamahan tulad ng dati. Muling nagpalakpakan ng malakas ang buong ballroom. “At ngayon, nagsisimula na ang annual charity ball ng Stuart Holdings!” Tumunog ang mga cracker at popper pagkatapos itong sabihin, umulan ng mga confetti sa hall. May nakakasabik na tugtog na tumunog sa speakers, napuno ng pagkasabik ang ballroom.

Mula sa kanyang trabaho hanggang sa pag-aaral ng kanyang anak ay maganda ang pasok ng blessings sa kan'ya. "Don't mention it," anang Zayne saka luminga-linga sa paligid. "We're here. You need to dress up and change into a nice gown because the party we're going to is a masquerade ball." Nagulat siya sa tinuran nito subalit wala na siyang nagawa pa nang huminto na ang sasakyan sa tapat ng isang 3-storey building.

Para narin makahanda kaming mga seniors sa event. I wore an navy blue off shoulder cocktail dress with a slit on the left. I finish off with glittery silver strap stilettos. I fixed my hair in a bun and intentionally left some strands of my hair in both sides. I applied make up that highlighted more of my physical features, especially my eyes. I brought the black purse and sprayed minimal amout of perfume Auntie Yuri gave me. The Senior Ball will start at seven and I'm ten minutes advance. While walking at the red carpeted floor at the center, I can't help to not admire the simply of the venue.

Unti-unting naging mapang-akit ang tugtog ng chamber orchestra, mula sa masayang ritmo patungo sa isang banayad at mapusok na Valse o Waltz. "Ladies and gentlemen, a dance for the future bride and groom!" anunsyo ng host. Sa gitna ng ballroom, nakita ko si Arielle na umiikot kasabay ng kanyang fiancé. Hindi ko mapigilang mapangiti nang may halong pagmamalaki. Ang suot niyang gown na ako mismo ang nagdisenyo ay tila sumasayaw din. Ang bawat tahi at kislap nito ay sadyang ginawa ko para sa gabing ito. Pero ang saya ko ay panandalian lang.

he shouted as I step my foot inside the living room. Napangiti na lang ako sa tinuran niya. I even chuckled when I heard him excitedly calling someone to prepare everything. Payag akong maging date niya para sa ball, baka mamaya may ayain pa siyang iba. But that's not the Alex I know, he would probably attend the ball even without a date. Well.....I trust my man but there still some woman who would do everything to get man's attention and I'm going to attend the ball to keep them off of my man. Masyado pa namang guwapo ang fiancee ko.

The annual grand ball for the celebreties is one week away from now. Lahat ng mga staff na involve sa pag-aayos ng naturang pagtitipon ay walang pahinga sa kanilang trabaho. They had to make sure that the event will be a blast, and that there will no mistake.

Parang panalo na siya. The gala was a world of old money and polished grace, a stark contrast to the chaotic reality of their lives. It was held in a grand ballroom, with crystal chandeliers that glittered like a thousand stars. Isabel was in her element. She took Aiden's arm, a possessive gesture that made Chloe's stomach clench. "Everyone's been asking about you," she said, her voice a soft, practiced purr. "Come, my friends are dying to see you."

“Oh, kaya pala…malamang iyong iba ay napilitan lang na pumunta.” “Sinabi mo pa…” “What's her name? Is she really coming to the ball? I mean the goddaughter.” “She hasn't arrived yet, we'll see when she gets here.” Felicity listened to their conversation, followed by some gossip, chatting for a good ten minutes before leaving. Felicity put away her cosmetics and left the changing room, then called her mom, wanting her to come over and help her with her zipper, otherwise it wouldn't look very elegant. Baka mamaya pa ay mahubaran siya ng damit at maging pulutan ng event.