It was only six in the morning when I arrived at the hotel where Aira’s bridesmaids were staying. She had told me to come early because the makeup artists who would get us ready were arriving soon. There would also be a photoshoot with the bride.
Pagdating ko sa silid kung saan naroon ang makeup artist, sinalubong ako ng isang magandang babae.
Nakangiti siya sa akin. “Maria Sienna, ikaw na ba ‘yan?”
Pinagmasdan ko siya at saglit kong inalala kung saan kami nagkita.
Ngumiti ako. “H-Hello,” tipid kong sagot.
Lumapad ang kanyang ngiti. “You probably don’t recognize me because I’ve changed a lot, but it’s me—Dobella, your nerdy classmate.”
“My gosh! That’s really you? I didn’t recognize you at all! You’re not even wearing those thick glasses anymore.”
Ngumiti siya. “Yeah, I’ve changed m
