A Taste of Her Sweet Mistake (Mistake Series #4)

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WITH SHAKING HANDS, heavy breathing, and silent prayers, Xhyraine finally found her position on the Victoria's Secret fashion show back stage.

"Ten minutes!" sigaw ng staff na naka-antabay sa kanila. "Stand by, everyone!"

Xhyraine was already wearing her powder pink wings with a white see-through clothing that was flowing along her back when she walked. Inayos niya ang suot niyang oozing red two-piece lingerie at tumindig nang maayos. Bumuga siya ng hangin at pilit na kinalma ang sarili.

Alright, Xhyraine Zoe. You can do this!

Ilang sandali pa ay dumagundong na ang buong dome dahil sa lakas ng party music sa labas. Everyone in the backstage yelled and cheered, releasing the nervousness they are feeling.

Naki-sigaw rin si Xhyraine at nakitalon kasama ang ibang models na naroon. They known each other for a couple of years already kaya open na sila sa isa't isa.

Nasa bandang likuran si Xhyraine, the last model to walk, to be exact. Nagulat nga siya dahil siya ang gagawa ng closing ramp na matagal na niyang gustong mangyari.

"Next time, you'll be the opening," ngising wika ni Eva, isa sa mga Angels na kaibigan niya.

"Yes, girl! I'm sure they'll put you on the opening position next season," gatong ni Miranda.

"Gosh, girls! Don't hype me too much." Xhyraine giggled. "I'm still feeling this moment. Let's enjoy this show first before thinking about the future shows!"

One of her goals in modeling already happened. Ngayon naman ay gusto na rin niyang masubukan ang maging opening ng show. It is one of the most important parts in a show. Aside from the closing.

Umayos na silang lahat nang muling sumigaw ang staff na nakabantay sa gilid ng stage. Last five minutes na lang daw, magsisimula na talaga ang show.

When the music started, everyone was on hype. Lalo na nang nagbigay na ng signal ang staff para simulan na ang catwalk ng nasa opening position. Everytime na may papasok at matapos sa catwalk nito ay nagsisigawan sila.

"Xhyraine! Stand by!"

Pumikit nang mariin si Xhyraine. She do her usual breathing exercises while waiting for the staff to give her the cue.

"Go!"

Xhyraine held her head high and straighten her back. Hinawi niya ang buhok saka tuluyan nang pumunta sa starting point sa gitna ng stage.

"Alright, Xhy. Let's do this!" she mumbled under her breath before turning to face the front.

Thousands of people welcomed her sight. Dancing white lights filled the whole dome and confettis are slowly falling down everywhere. Tanaw niya ang isang pamilyar na international singer na nasa gitna ng runway habang kumakanta. She flashed her sweetest smile and started to walk confidently.

Palakpakan at sigawan ang maririnig sa magkabilang gilid ng runway habang naglalakad siya. When she reached the middle, Xhyraine did a 360 degree turn with her high heels. Nagpatuloy siya sa paglalakad hanggang sa dulo ng runway. Hinatid pa siya ng singer sa dulo bago siya iniwan doon. Xhyraine did a few pose and twirled once more before blowing a flying kiss.

Bahagya siyang natigilan nang literal na nagsalubong ang mga titig nila ni Agathon na naka-upo mismo sa pinakaharapan. He really did got the VVIP seat because he was sent by Yasha as the representative of Alpha Suarez Design group.