His Punishment by Pia Marie Page B

accidentally bump into James. And that is the last thing she wanted at
the moment.
    A week after the midterm exams,
there were Legislative Assembly representatives going around the campus and
distributing flyers on the upcoming graduation ball. Of course all graduating
students and their dates are invited to it.
    It will be held in Imperial Manila
two weeks from today. The LA Reps are busy sending out the invitations to every
classroom and asking who are coming. When it was their turn to enter Tara’s
class, everybody was so excited about it. Except her. She has no date. And she
has no intentions on bringing someone.
    But then her eyes lit up when she
remembered Lyn and Christian. Since their relationship is still a secret, she
thought she’d just bring Lyn to the Grad Ball with her. Christian is also
graduating with her and she feels it’s impossible that he would bring a date
with him aside from her best friend. But she was sure Christian would not ask
her yet because they are still mum about their relationship.
    The perfect plan was formed in her
mind. She went out of the class and dialed.
    “Hon, where you at?” Tara said once
Lyn answered her call. She knew she is with Christian at the moment as he isn’t
in their class.
    “We didn’t go to the mall as other
kids might see us there. We’re just in a restaurant nearby,” she said.
    “Oh, would you mind if I’ll be
third wheel today? Just for today. I have a very brilliant plan for you and
Christian for Grad Ball.” Tara told her.
    “Hmmm… naturally I would say no,
but I want to hear your idea. Come spring up.” Lyn invited her and gave her
address to where they are.
    ***
    “Hon, here are your key cards.”
Tara handed them to Lyn.
    Tara’s parents are members of this
hotel so they have perks and one of those is discounts on the published room
Rates. She booked the suite for her and Lyn. Her plan is to go to the ball with
her.
    Christian is still hesitant about
her plan. Tara thought that she could talk to him during the ball and somehow
“introduce” Lyn to him and he can have a couple dances with her so it won’t be
too obvious. The point is they will get a chance to be together at Christian’s
graduation ball.
    Of course the suite reserved for
Tara and Lyn comes with the plan. The suite has two bedrooms. The lovers now
officially going steady could have their privacy in the other room. Tara’s only
note is to keep it down for her to not hear any sound.
    Christian already told his friends
including James of course that he is checking in at the hotel so they won’t ask
him to go out somewhere or stay too late at the bar afterwards. Tara and Lyn
also had plans of taking a few shots after the party to celebrate her upcoming
graduation in two weeks.
    “Miss, can you keep the keycard for
someone? His name is Christian Aquino and he will be here in an hour to get the
keys from you.” Tara heard Lyn say as she hands the keycard to the girl at the
reception.
    “Okay Ma’am,” the friendly
receptionist replied.
    The two girls are both excited.
Tara’s helper is trailing behind them bringing their gowns and her driver is
carrying her make up kits. They are both used to putting on make-up and fixing
their hair. They love getting fixed up. They even enrolled in some basic
courses for personal make up application.
    They are in their room and her
helper and driver left the two already. They are so excited to shower and get
dressed for the ball that’s happening in five hours.
    ***
    Tara and Lyn entered the ballroom
at seven pm after they registered.
    Both of them are wearing black
evening gowns. Lyn’s gown is a simple Grecian style long evening gown. Tara was
complaining that her dress is too simple for the occasion but she resisted in
wearing something fancier than she is wearing. She explains that it is not
actually her graduation ball and she doesn’t want to overpower the other kids.
    Tara on the other hand is wearing a
classy black tube dress.