Kinaumagahan, may dumating na pormal na sulat sa aking apartment. The early morning sun had barely begun to filter through the blinds when I heard the distinct rustle of paper sliding against the floor.
Pormal ang dating nito at sadyang napakagarbo ng pagkakagawa. It was a heavy, cream-colored envelope that felt significantly more expensive than any ordinary mail. May mga gintong dekorasyon sa gilid ng sobre na kumikinang sa ilalim ng mahinang ilaw ng aking sala. The intricate gold foil patterns bordering the edges gave it an air of aristocratic importance and undeniable power.
Binuksan ko ang sobre nang may halong pag-aalinlangan at kaba. Inside was a formal invitation for the upcoming charity gala hosted by the De la Cruz Foundation. Isang linggo mula ngayon ang itinakdang petsa ng na
