Heartlines of Time [Celestia Series #1]

XX - 20

The airplane landed at exactly 10:35am in the US, my gay manager Veky is already there para sunduin ako, he's half American and half Filipino. Inaantok na ako sa sobrang pagod sa byahe and 24/7 na rin akong hindi natutulog but I need to fight it because mamayang gabi ang show.

"Veky, can't I sleep atleast 2 hours?" I ask my manager pouting.

"Na-ah-ah precious, you still need to make sukat the dress you will wear later" he said shaking his head.

"Ok then, pag nahimatay ako bahala ka!" Pananakot ko sa kanya.

"Oh no dear, you can sleep for 1 hour!" Mabilis na pagbawi niya. I smile at him then pumasok na sa kotse.

Habang nasa byahe, I text my mom that I'm already in the US but I didn't get a response kaya ibinalik ko nalang yung phone ko sa pouch.

Nakarating na kami sa hotel na pag stayhan malapit sa venue, when I saw the bed para akong hinihila nito para matulog and later did I know nakatulog na pala ako.

Nagising ako sa yugyug ni Veky.

"Aquila Tiffany, you need to wake up now!!" He gently squeeze my arms. Nag inat lang ako at bumangon na sa pag higa, I quickly take a half bath while Veky order some food for us to eat.

"Full ba schedule ko this week Veky?" I ask while eating.

"Yes dear, tomorrow you have a photoshoot for allure magazine, the next day you are invited to the press conference, the next day again you are invited to a Gala night party"

"Can't I skip one of them?" I ask but he shake his head, meaning hindi pwede.

Matapos kumain ay pumunta na kami sa venue ng fashion show, binigay ni Veky sakin yung mga susuotin ko para masukat and good thing kasya naman lahat sa akin. Tatlong aesthetic dress yung sinukat ko that means tatlong beses akong rarampa sa carpet.

Around 7pm, everyone is ready! I saw a lot of models, some of them greeted and hug me while others doesn't seem so friendly. I'm not nervous because this is not the first time na gagawin ko to.

"Everyone, gather around! In 5 minutes we are starting our fashion show so be ready ok?" One of the organizer said while clapping his hand.

We can hear the crowd cheering us when the show started.

"You go in, Aquila!" the staff said, a que na ako na susunod pumasok.

Naglakad ako sa carpet while looking straight to the audience, I remain fierce containing my best posture. The crowd complimented me for how good I am. After I do my walk, Veky help me change my clothes for another walk, this time I slowly walk head up high, umikot ako ng bahagya at tumingin sa mga tao, they seems hypnotized with my walk. Last outfit for this show, is a crystal clear gown na tinatakpan lang yung boobies at private part ko and as I walk to the audience, mas lalong titig na titig sila sa akin, they are so focus on what I'm doing in front, I blow them a flying kiss and wink before I exit the stage.

"You look so gorgeous Aquila, I can't help but to mesmerized your beauty" one of the model said.

"Thank you, you too!"

Lumapit sa akin si Veky para e retouch yung mukha ko.

"Ang ganda talaga ng alaga ko! Pera! Pera! Pera! Here we come!" Veky shouted na parang kinikilig pa.

"Shut up Veky! Baka marinig ka!"

"Hindi naman sila makakaintindi dear! Sshhh!"

After the show, I ask Veky to drop me at the restaurant because I wanted to eat. Hindi ko na kailangan mag control sa pagkain since tapos na naman ang show.

Umupo ako sa may window at kitang kita ko ang view sa labas, nag hihintay lang ako sa order ko when I spotted someone. It's Enzo's sister, I try to avoid my gaze kasi ayoko makipag usap sa kanya dahil sa nangyari sa amin ni Enzo at hanggang ngayon galit parin ako sa Ina niya. But it's too late dahil lumapit na siya sa akin, she's with her child siguro.

"Hey, you look familiar! Aren't you Enzo's Girlfriend?" Cassy said.

"Ex Girlfriend po!" I corrected her.

"Ow, sorry! How are you? It's been 7 years right?"

"I'm doing great po!" I answer coldly, I want her to feel na ayoko makipag usap sa kanya.

"I saw a lot of your pictures here in US, you also have a big billboard! Can you gave me an autograph?" She jokingly ask. I'm not in the mood for her jokes and whatever she wanted to talk about.

"I'm sorry, but I have someone with me kasi and she's on the way, mind if you go back to your table po! I'm not in mood, sorry" I said as I try my best na hindi magtunog masungit.

She's shock of my attitude but then she slowly nod like she understand why I'm acting this way.

"I see, your still mad at our family!" She said and walk away.

The food I ordered arrived kaya mabilis akong kumain para makaalis agad sa lugar na yun. Nag book ako ng cab para makauwi sa condo ko at makapag pahinga since marami pa akong gagawin bukas.

Habang nakahiga ako sa bed, I remember the last word ate Cassy said.

"Still mad at your family? I'm not just mad but I'm freaking hate all your genes!" I whisper. Ilang minuto pa akong nag mumuni muni at dinalaw na kaagad ako ng antok.