dusk beneath the city lights | Buenvenidez Series #4 [COMPLETED]

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"What a day..."

Saka palang ako nakahinga ng maluwag nang matapos ang huling shoot ko para sa araw na 'to. We had a hard time doing the photoshoot because we're trying to get some natural lightings para maganda ang bawat kuha. Since it's a make-up line and this will be a spring campaign, the shoot happened in a set location.

Mabilis akong nagpack up pagkatapos ng shoot. Since wala akong sariling sasakyan dito sa New York, I will take a cab going back to the hotel. Babalik muna ako doon bago kami magkita ni Caly. He offered a ride last night so pumayag na ako, tutal celebration niya naman 'yon.

I immediately went to the bathroom to take a bath. I don't have enough time anymore since nakapag lay-off na sina Caly. I decided to wear a black longsleeves turtle neck and black leather skirt. I matched it with a knee-high boots and a trench coat since it's still winter here. I didn't put too much make up. Just some blush on, concealers, eyeliner and red lipstick.

Pagkatapos noon, minessage ko na si Caly.

Rich Dela Vega: Okay na ako

Caly Mikhail: Okay rin ako hahahahahhaa

Napairap ako nang basahin ang message niya. Maya maya pa, nagmessage na ulit siya na nasa lobby na siya kaya bumaba na ako. I rode the lift and when it opened on the lobby, nakita ko kaagad si Caly na nakatayo sa may entrance.

He's also wearing a black trench coat, black shirt and black pants. His hair is in updo. May kung ano din siyang tinitipa sa cellphone niya kaya napansin ko ang leather watch na suot niya.

My phone beeped and I saw his name. Hindi ko na inopen 'yon dahil nakita niya na rin naman ako. I walked towards his direction and smiled a bit to greet him. Kailangan ko munang maging mabait dahil birthday celebration niya 'to at mga kaibigan niya ang makakasama namin.

"Happy Birthday!"

"Belated." Pagtatama niya.

Automatic na umirap ang mga mata ko sa kanya na dahilan kung bakit siya humalakhak. Kinunutan ko siya ng noo pero umiling lang siya bago niya ako igiya palabas ng hotel.

A valet immediately went to him for the car keys. Pinatunog niya 'yon saka kami naglakad patungo doon. He opened the front door for me kaya nagtataka ko siyang tiningnan.

"Si Candice?" I asked.

His brows shot up.

"'Yung girlfriend mo? Hindi mo kasama?" Tanong ko pa.

I was actually expecting his girlfriend to show up! Syempre, birthday niya kaya dapat nandito diba?

"Get in.." He urged me.

Wala tuloy akong nagawa kung hindi ang sumunod sa kanya. I entered his car and he closed the door before going towards his side. Pagpasok niya, tinanong ko ulit siya.

"Nasaan si Candice?" Ani ko habang nagsusuot ng seatbelt.

Well, as much as possible.. I don't want to get linked with him especially kung may girlfriend siya. That's inappropriate as I always say. Pumayag lang naman ako ngayon dahil birthday celebration niya.

"We broke up." He said.

My lips parted and looked at him. Nakahawak na siya ngayon sa steering wheel.

"What?"

"We broke up, Rich." Ulit niya pa.

"Ha? Bakit?" Tanong ko pa.

Suminghap siya saka tamad na bumaling sa akin bago nagsimulang magdrive. Wala sa itsura niya ang sasagot sa tanong ko.

"So single ka na ulit o may bago kang girlfriend?" Tanong ko.