Being on top is second nature for the renowned supermodel, Mireia Aguero. She literally needed to be on top to get where she is now. On top of a bed? Sports car? Billiard table? Kitchen counter? Mini bar? Name it.
Her world expanded in the same way...
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CHAPTER 21: GOING, GOING, GONE
MIREIA'S POV
"A lot has changed, but this place looks like it hasn't been affected by time."
It feels weird to be here right now. Isa 'to sa lugar na kahit kailan ay hindi ko naisip na balikan. This place held so much of my broken dreams... and my broken heart.
"When was the last time you've been here?"
Nilingon ko si Axel. It's the first time I've looked at him since we left home. Noong makita ko kasi siyang lumabas ng kuwarto na suot ang itim niyang three piece suit ay parang nagkakasala ako. I never understood the thing women have with vests, until I saw Axel wearing one.
"Before I turned eighteen," I told him.
Something crossed his eyes, but he instantly concealed it from me. He's sticking to his words. He never tried to make me tell him what happened years ago; Why I lied... and why I left him.
"Ikaw?" tanong ko.
"I was too busy." His hand felt warm on my naked back when he guided me up the few stairs leading to the center of the two concave buildings in front of us. Tumikhim siya at parang napaso na inilayo niya ang kamay niya. "What made you decide to attend the alumni event tonight?"
Nagkibit-balikat ako. "They contacted my agent months ago. Technically, I'm not an alumni, but they sent an invitation. They said they're having a fundraising and the recipient would be the Philippine Cancer Society. The university sent a procurement packet, and I donated. Nakalimutan ko na ang tungkol dito sa daming nangyari nitong mga nakaraan at hindi ko pa maaalala kung hindi ko lang nakita ang invitation mo sa opisina mo."
Nakaugalian ko na kasi nitong mga nakaraan na tumambay sa opisina niya lalo na kapag nagtatrabaho siya sa gabi. I learned that Axel's a bit of a night owl.
"Were you not planning to go?" I asked.
"I always donate money every time the university has a fundraising event. Hindi lang ako pumupunta." Nilingon ako ng lalaki. "Lia donated one of the vintage guitars she owns, and the dress that a famous designer made for Belaya is up for auction too."
"I know that dress. Iyon 'yung regalo sa kaniya ng Italyano niyang manliligaw noon. Nag-iisa lang ang damit na 'yon sa buong mundo."
"Yeah. That's why my brother is more than happy to let her donate it."
Of course. "I like that dress."
"Should I bid for you?"
"Much as I want that dress, hindi iyon magkakasya sa akin." I waved my hand to gesture my body clad with a tight fitting white bodycon dress. Hanggang tuhod ko iyon at konserbatibo ang pagkakadisenyo. Except for the back because it doesn't have one. "Mid-thigh dress iyon na ginawa para lang kay Belaya. She's a munchkin. If I wear it, I'm going to give people either a crotch shot or a full view of my girls."
