You Belong With Me

Eight.

My attention was all on Shanty who's posing in front of the cameras. She really is a natural!

"Pors, ilan nga ulit kailangan nating model?"

I breathed hard when I heard his nickname for me. He started calling me that yesterday and no matter how I scream and scold him, he still calls me that. Unbothered!

"Five."

Nasa studio kami ng isang agency. Today is the audition for the Montano-Divesta collab. The judges for this screening are Chandler, Seth, Mrs. Tala and me. Mrs. Tala replaced me as the VP for Marketing in Divesta Inc.

"Shanty is good, Portia," kumento ni Seth nang matapos si Shanty sa harap.

"I agree. Hindi rin mukhang pilit ang galaw!", said Mrs. Tala.

Chandler didn't say anything but I noticed he was taking notes. Surprisingly, he's quiet today. Baka naubusan na ng boses sa sobrang pag-iingay.

"Next, Dia Ang!"

At first, I was looking around, already bored, when a tall, chinita girl stood in front. Wow! She is damn pretty and elegant! She's wearing a blue fitted crop top with petal sleeves and a mini skirt that matched her top! Hindi rin masyadong mataas ang heels niya kaya mahahalata talaga na matangkad siya.

"That's more like it!", my brows furrowed when Chandler spoke. Tatlong models na ang lumipas pero rito lang siya namangha.

The photographer and the director for the commercial went on with their directions. She was good like Shanty! Actually, she's more natural than Shanty. She looked like she really enjoyed the drink even when she's not actually drinking it.

"Okay, last. Wink at the camera."

I almost scoffed. Why is that even needed? When she did it, I heard Chandler gasp so I looked at him.

"My heart went oops," aniya. He held his chest and bit his lip.

"Gayshit," bulong ko.

Seth teased him too but he didn't care. In fact, when the Dia girl went out, he immediately followed her.

"Looks like someone's unfit for the position...", pasaring ni Seth.

Sumandal ako sa upuan at itinaas ang kilay. Is he referring to Chandler? He chuckled and crossed his arms.

"Admit it, Portia, he's immature."

Chandler may be annoying and stupid but I don't think he's immature. I saw him work and he knows what he's doing. He is fit for the job. Palabiro lang talaga at isip-bata. So, I beg to disagree with Seth.

Hindi ako umimik hanggang sa bumalik si Chandler. After that chinita model, he became very giddy.

Natapos ang screening bandang 4pm. I already voted for my top 5 and Mrs. Tala will tally it and we will discuss on Monday the final models we will be hiring.

We need five because the TVC will be about friends on a daily basis. Arguing on where to eat and what to eat. And that's when Montano Group's fast food chains and Divesta Incorporated's drinks get in the picture.

"Pors, merienda tayo!"

Chandler tailed me after I went out of the studio.

"Humanap ka ng ibang pepestehin. I want peace," masungit kong sagot.

I confidently walked on my YSL heels and Dior dress. Naaninag ko na ang sasakyan sa labas kaya nilingon ko si Chandler.

"Please..."

"Why do you want to eat with me? Invite Yoyong or Dodi instead!"

"Busy yung dalawa! Hinire ko kasi sa pabrika para naman may pakinabang. Kaya sige na, libre kita!"