Behind The Camera

Chapter 40

Weeks after settling in the beach house, we had to come back to the Metro for the final promotion of their upcoming movie. Hindi siya sumasama sa previous na promotions but he has to go for this one.

They're doing a formal conference. It's a stur studded cast kaya lahat ng artista under sa network inimbita. Expected na ang media coverage sa event na iyon.

We're staying at my parent's house again, dito ginustong dumiretso ni Siobhan. Nandoon siya ngayon sa kapitbahay m nakikipaglaro kay Cyrill. Maraming tao ngayon sa bahay ng mga magulang ko.

Mom and Lola are talking with the wedding planner that they hired for the wedding. Usually, Silas and I would be there too but not today. Nandito kasi ngayon iyong stylist para sa isusuot namin ni Silas para sa conference.

Silas actually didn't want to go. Na-stress nanaman sa kanya si Robert na bumisita sa amin nitong nakaraan. Turns out, Silas has been blowing him. He's really turning into quiete a diva. Wala na ata talagang pakialam sa career niya. He insisted that I should come thus our dilemma.

Two days is not enough for a custom dress lalo na sa designer na ito. Sikat kasi siyang designer, patok sa mga artista kaya sigurado akong hindi na maisisingit ang akin. Sure, I could look for another designer but I just love this designer. Alaga na ako nito simula nang umuwi kami dito sa Pilipinas.

It's the same designer who made my gown for the national pageant. Siya rin iyong sa para sa international but we all know how that turned out. Alam na alam na niya ang mga gusto ko. He's bringing dresses from his previous collections. Off the rack, much to Mom's dismay but I'm sure they will be great.

Hindi man ako maisingit para sa custom, naisingit naman parang maitailor fit ang pipiliin ko. It's easier for Silas, he could wear a classic suit for a black tie event and no one would bat an eye. He's fitting into one right now, actually. They're finishing the fit for his tailor fit suit.

"Should I bring out the dresses?" Marc, the designer, asked when he finished putting pins on Silas' suit. He just need to remove the suit and he's done with the fitting. "My favorite muse is back and she's ready to rock the world with my designs."

Natawa ako sa sinabi niya. "You flatter me too much, Marc. Show me the dresses before Mom could sneak in. Magrereklamo nanaman iyon na off the rack lang ang isusuot ko." He snapped his finger and the two other assistants moved to get rack that holds the dresses that they brought.

Matapos nilang hilain iyon ay dali-dali silang lumabas at nang pumasok ulit sila'y magkatulong na naghahawak ng malaking box. I wonder what that is. Usually off the rack dresses are on garment bags.

Marc, seeing my eyes on his assistants holding the box, called my attention. "Should we check the dresses?" Tumango ako. Marc took one bag from the rack and opened it in front of me.

He pulled out a red dress. I like the shape of the dress. Mermaid dresses complements my body well so I tend to always go with that outline. Ang ayaw ko lang sa dress ay kiong kulay. It's red, close to the shape of the red carpet that I know we'll be walking.

Parehas kami ng mukha ni Marc, he knows I don't like wearing red when walking on red carpets. Magmumukha akong lumulutang na ulo at kamay. "I know, I know. Let's just see if you still like the outline. Change into it and decide."

Tumayo ako para kunin ang inaabot sa akin pero may biglang umagaw. "You can't change in front of them."

"I'm not, kukunin ko lang iyong bag. I used to but not anymore." Silas' jaw ticked from my words. "Halika na nga, samahan mo akong magbihis. Kinuha niya ang nilahad ko na kamay. Hawak-hawak niya pa rin ang garmet bag habang naglalakad papaunta sa bathroom. There's no room for me to change into here in the first floor.