Shoutout to myself for finally learning how to make a GIF! Yep, i made that moving picture in the multimedia! I'm so happehhhh! Why so hot lance? emeghed! haha
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Chapter 29
Lance’s POV
I woke up hearing something loud.
“Where the fuck are my sandals? Argh”
I slowly opened my eyes and stretched.
Umupo ako at nagkamot ng ulo.
Sino ba yung maingay na yun?
“Cassy?” I asked, clearing my throat after hearing my hoarsey voice.
I saw her froze.
She turned around and stared at me.
Then I noticed her cheeks.
She’s blushing.
Bigla kong naalala lahat ng nangyari sa’min kagabi.
Shit.
“Aalis ka agad?” Tanong ko since nahalata kong wala siyang balak magsalita.
“Di ba obvious?”
Great.
Balik na naman siya sa dating Cassandra.
“Bakit ka ganyan umasta? Parang walang nangyari kagabi ah” I mumbled.
She frowned and slowly walked towards the bed.
Napansin kong medyo stiff siyang gumalaw.
“Look asshole. Siguro nga nakuha mo yung virginity ko and we both had fun last night but that’s it. Let’s just say, I regret it and I don’t want that to happen again. So can you do me a favor? Itikom mo yung bibig mo about this. Forget this happened and move on”
Nagulat ako sa mga sinabi niya.
Last night was something.
She was mumbling things I always wanted to hear and she’s too emotional.
Dahil ba sa lasing siya kaya niya lang nasabi ang mga iyon?
“I don’t want to forget what happened” I muttered. “But I will move on”
Gusto kong tumayo para makaligo na kaso nakatingin pa siya sa akin.
Nakakabastos naman yatang ibalandra ko itong katawan ko sa mga mata niya diba?
“Lance…can I ask something? Did you ever had sex with that poop?” She whispered.
I looked at her eyes and I saw her red face.
Alam kong hiyang-hiya siyang magtanong pero nagpapanggap siyang sanay siya sa mga ganitong bagay.
“Her name is Chelsea, and she’s not a poop”
She rolled her eyes and looked at me again. “So are you ever gonna answer my question?”
I smirked and grab her waist para lumapit siya sakin.
Nanlaki ang mga mata niya.
“Why do you wanna know?”
“Get your hands off me!” She pushed me away para makatayo siya ng maayos. “Don’t act as if we’re lovers or something”
“Aren’t you my girlfriend?” I asked, smiling widely at her. “And I had my hands all over you last night, remember?”
She stomped her feet which made me laugh a little.
Just like a spoiled brat.
“STOP BEING A PERV! Fine! Don’t tell me! Alam ko namang bestfriends kayo ni Chelsea at imposibleng walang mangyari sa inyo dahil lagi kayong magkasama at sobra yung closeness niyo”
“Are you jealous of my bestfriend?”
“Shut up”
I laughed but then, stare at her. “No. Kahit kailan walang nangyaring ganun samin ni Chels. She’s like my little sister. But you are different”
“Oh…okay” She looked away and blushed even more.
“Wag ka muna umalis. Sabay na tayo magbreakfast” I told her, hoping she’ll say yes.
“I’ve got things to do” She said picking up her purse. “Have you seen my sandals? I can’t wear heels sa sand”
I laughed at her. Maliit na bagay, pinoproblema. “You left it downstairs. Nagpaa ka na nung nalasing ka na”
“Hmmm”
She just turned around and walked out without even saying goodbye.
Bakit ganun?
Siya yung babae pero parang hindi siya affected na may nangyari samin kagabi.
And to think first time niya pa iyon.
Samantalang ako, apektadong-apektado.
Bakit di man lang siya naging attached sakin?
Bakit bumalik na lang siya basta-basta sa dati?
Cassandra’s POV
I can’t think straight.
Naaalala ko si Lance kahit anong pilit kong kalimutan siya.
Shit Cassy!
You’re such an idiot!
When he kissed you, sobrang nagsisi ka.
Now that you had more than that, parang di ka pa nagsisisi!
Yeah, I admit.
Nagenjoy ako!
Ganun pala yung feeling nun?
He was so good----GOSH CASSANDRA!
STOP THINKING OF THAT!
I blushed even more as I enter the elevator which is a mistake dahil NANDITO SI ALISHA!
Shet! Hindi niya alam na nagstay si Lance!!!
“Morning bitch” she said, laughing at how messy she looked.
“Maligo ka na nga. Bababa ka, ganyan itsura mo” Pabirong sabi ko, checking my missed phone calls and new text messages.
Work is stressful!
“Later. Tignan ko muna mga sisters natin. Baka mamaya, may natutulog pa sa baba, pipicturan ko lang HAHA”
I just rolled my eyes.
Di na ko nagsalita dahil ayokong madulas pa at malaman niya yung kalandiang ginawa ko.
Naginat ako dahil sobrang stiff ng katawan ko at medyo masakit pa nga-----“Bitch, what time umuwi si Lance?”
Natigil yung mga iniisip ko nung nagsalita siya.
ASDFGHJKL!
BAKIT AKO TATANUNGIN MO?
MAY ALAM KA BA? HA?
“I don’t know. Umuwi na ba siya? I thought he’ll stay”
“Really? Asan siya?”
“Sabi ko nga, I don’t know diba? haha”
Medyo dahan-dahan akong naglakad kasabay niya palabas ng elevator.
“Bakit ba parang hirap ka maglakad? At bakit nakapaa ka?”
Tangna!
Wag ka nga Alisha!
Paka-tsismosa mong babaita ka!
“Naiwan ko nga kasi sandals ko dito. Ayoko namang makatapak ng kung ano kaya ganito ako maglakad”
“HAHAHA tulungan na nga kitang maghanap”
Medyo nakahinga na ko ng maayos dun.
Peste, di na talaga ako uulit!
Always remember cassandra:
Wag magpapadala sa emosyon.
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Fashion Show - Launching of New Designs Day.
After all the hardwork, finally, mape-present na namin ang works namin in public.
In just an hour, mag-start na ang pinakahihintay na launching ng new designs ng ‘Cassy’ fashion line.
“Omg bitch! I’m so proud of you! Di ka pa college student pero sobrang galing mo na!”
I hugged Alisha back as we both stared at the models in front of us.
“Where’s my niece?”
Nanlaki ang mata ko nung narinig ko ang boses na iyon.
Napaikot ako at ng makita ko ang Tita Sharmaine ko ay niyakap ko agad siya.
“GOSH! TITA! I’M SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE!!!”
Siya ang tita ko na tumulong sakin na matuto ng pasikot-sikot sa industry na ito.
She’s THE EXPERT.
Without her, di ko naman makakaya itong fashion line na ito.
I’m just a teenager.
Pero parang ginawa niya kong genius sa mga itinuro niya sa akin.
“I am so glad to see you too! Ang laki na ng pinagbago mo ha, you look blooming!”
I laughed at that. “Blush on lang yan tita”
“No, you really are blooming. Anyway, I looooveeee the new designs! You’re so smart! Manang-mana sa akin! How did you came up with neon green highlights?”
Naalala ko bigla si Lance at ang rubber shoes niya.
“I saw someone wearing neon at school”
“That’s it?”
“Yeah, pretty much”
“Whoah. No wonder, hindi nabagsak ang company mo”
“Thank you so much tita! Sana makapagstay ka pa po ng mas matagal dito sa Philippines para mai-guide niyo pa ako”
“You still need me?”
“Tita, hindi pa ko expert dito. You’re the professional one. Hindi pa ko nakakapag-take ng college, remember?”
“Haha! I’m sure you don’t need a college degree anymore. That’s just for formality. Your knowledge and skills are far better than what your teachers can teach you in school. That’s what makes you a Monteffiore!”
I hugged her again for her praising words.
She loves me so much and I adore her.
She’s like a mom to me.
“Hey Alisha! I love your dress as well!” Tita Shar called to Ali.
“Thanks tita! I love your boots!”
And they both talked about fashion again.
I excused myself since kailangan ko na talagang asikasuhin itong mga ito.
Nag-hands on ako sa pagtulong sa mga models pati sa pagteterno ng mga isusuot na jewelry doon sa damit, nakitulong na rin ako magayos.
“Hey there beautiful”
I groaned hearing that voice.
Iniiwasan ko siya ever since something happened between us pero lapit naman siya ng lapit kaya di ko magawang layuan siya.
I looked around and saw Lance walking towards me.
Nanuyot yung mga labi ko when I saw his look.
Nagayos talaga siya for this.
He’s wearing a tux.
“Hi” I whispered.
Not even sure, why.
“Wow, you look stunning” Staring at my outfit then back at my eyes. “As always”
“As always” I agreed.
He suddenly held my hand and kissed it, making my stomach twist.
How can you do that to me?
Iba talaga yung effect mo sa akin and I hate myself for that.
I know exactly what this means.
Maybe I’m starting to fall for you.
Pero ayoko.
At hindi pwede.
I pulled my hand away and glared at him. “You have you own hand. Yun ang halikan mo” Pagtataray ko kay Lance.
“Come on baby, wag kang magsungit ngayon” He put both his hands on my waist and pulled me closer to him, making my heartbeat thump louder. “Aren’t you supposed to be so happy dahil ito yung most-awaited-day of the year mo?”
Tinitigan ko siya at hindi ko sinasadyang mapatingin sa lips niya.
Gosh, those lips…
Is it really bad to feel like I want to lean and kiss him?
Yeah. It’s bad.
“I am happy a while ago. Why are you here? Paano ka nakapasok backstage?”
“Ali gave me permission”
“Alisha?”
“Yeah. Pinapasok niya ako dito”
I looked around to find Ali pero sa sobrang laki ng place na ito, malamang di ko nga siya makikita.
“Anyway…” Lance continued. “Namiss kita”
Tinignan ko siya at alam kong nagblush ako.
Ang hirap pa sa mapuputi, kitang-kita sa mukha mo pag namula ka.
“Di ka ba nagsasawa sa mukha ko? Ako kasi, sawang-sawa na sayo” Biro ko.
“Actually, hinahanap-hanap ko nga yang mukhang yan”
He bit his lip while he was smiling kaya mas lalo akong nawala na sa sarili.
Mygosh! I would seriously gonna kiss him right now kung walang pipigil!
“CASSY! CASSY!!”
YOWN! THANK YOU FOR DISTRACTING ME!
SINAPIAN NA YATA AKO KANINA!
Napatingin ako dito sa baklang ito. “Why?”
“We need another model”
Napalayo ako kay lance at hinarap ko na talaga itong worker ko.
O___O
“Call the agency!”
“I did! Hindi nila kayang magpadala dito ng model in less than an hour!”
“So what the fuck are you suggesting? Hindi natin ilalabas ang isang design just because nagkulang tayo ng model?”
“Well I was wondering if…your friend can do it????”
Sinundan ko yung itinuro niya at napatingin ako kay Lance.
Teka…ano???!
“What are you saying?”
“Look at your friend---”
“Boyfriend” Pagko-correct ni Lance.
Putspa ka!
KAILANGAN IPAGSABI?!
This is my work!
Iba ang work sa personal life!
DUH!
Kita kong nagtaka yung bakla pero nagstay siya as a professional.
Ngumiti lang siya at medyo natawa.
“Okay, sorry for the mistake---Look at your boyfriend, Ms. Cassandra. He have a well built body! Gwapo pa! Matangkad siya at mukhang naggi-gym. We’re running out of time and if you could just make him say yes, it would be great to have him as one of our models for tonight”
“No” Sabi agad ni Lance.
I took a step away from him para titigan siya.
Pero di ko na dapat pala ginawa yun.
Oo, maganda talaga katawan niya.
Nakita ko nga lahat-lahat diba?
SHET!
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Bakit ganito ako magisip? Huhu.
“Lance, please?” I asked.
“No. Ayoko nga. Madami namang iba diyan, wag na ako”
“Sige na naman” Lumapit ako sa kanya at nagpuppy eyes. “Please baby, for me!!!”
He groaned pero umiling. “Di mo ko madadaan sa ganyan Cassandra”
“Sige na naman oh! Isang rampahan lang naman and then you’re out”
“Tapos ano? Magiging laman ako ng websites and magazines”
“Babayaran ka naman namin. Pasweldo kung baga. Tsaka ayaw mo nun? Malay mo makilala ka because of this!”
“Ayoko pa rin”
Tangina nito ah!
Pa-chicks pa putek!
“Fine. Wag mo na ko lapitan kahit kailan ah” Inirapan ko siya at lalayo na sana ako pero hinawakan niya kamay ko.
“Ang sama neto” He murmured.
“Talaga!”
“Iba na lang kasi, ayoko nito”
“Kung gusto mong bumait ako sayo for this day, gagawin mo ito. I really need you! Wala na kasi talaga kaming ibang choice”
I pouted and tried to be cute para bumigay siya.
Natawa na lang siya at umiling.
“Fine”
“YEY!”
“In one condition”
Tumango agad ako at naglean siya para bumulong sa tenga ko.
“Yayakapin mo ko after this”
I rolled my eyes. “Yun lang ba? Deal!”
“Deal”
Natawa na lang ako nung hinila na siya nitong si bakla at kita ko sa mukha niyang medyo badtrip siya.
Why am I happy seeing him here?
Bakit natutuwa akong part siya ng event na ito?
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The catwalk started.
Everyone is clapping their hands and applausing every single product the models are wearing.
Kabadong-kabado ako while watching the show.
Kita ko sa mga mukha ng mga audience na nakangiti silang lahat.
May mga artista pa nga at highly known people ang nanunuod at tuwang-tuwa.
When it was Lance’s turn, mas lalo akong kinabahan.
Please don’t trip.
Please don’t make weird poses.
Please don’t do anything stupid.
And he didn’t.
Nung naglakad siya, I was surprised na parang trained siya dito.
Siguro ginaya niya lang yung mga nauna sa kanya but damn! He is so good!
Naghiyawan pa nga yung iba dahil ang gwapo gwapo daw.
Napangiti tuloy ako lalo nung nagwink siya sa akin before turning around.
Gosh!
Paano kung may makahalata?
Ayoko nga ipagkalat sa mundo na boyfriend kita!
You are such a jerk!
“Who is he? And why did he winked at you?”
“Huh?” Tinignan ko si Tita na nakangiti sa akin.
“And why are you smiling like that? Is he your boyfriend?”
OH SHIT SHIT!
“Uhmmm....”
“He’s cute!” Tuwang-tuwang sabi ni tita, obviously teasing me. “And look at those biceps!”
“TITA!”
Tawa siya ng tawa kasi hiyang-hiya na ko.
“Boyfriend mo?”
“Opo” pagaamin ko.
May deal kami pero as real boyfriend ko na siya ngayon kaya it’s no good kung idedeny ko pa.
“Naks naman! Ipakilala mo sa akin mamaya ng makilatis ko ha”
“Tita---”
“I promise I won’t be a witch”
“Haha okay po, I will”
We continued watching the fashion show until it was time for me to went to stage and walked.
This is traditional na rin naman kaya di na ako kabado.
Every launching ng new products at may fashion show na gaganapin every year, maglalakad ako at the end of the show and received the bouquet of flowers.
Syempre needed itong part na ito dahil pipicturan din ako for the articles and such.
After the event, madaming lumapit sa akin.
They all congratulated me.
May mga naginterview din sa akin.
“Hey cassy”
I looked at Lance na nakapagpalit na pala ng damit.
“Look at that smile! Tuwang-tuwa oh!” I said, teasing him.
“That was hella fun! But where’s my hug?”
Tatawa-tawa akong yumakap sa kanya and he gave me a huge teddy-bear-like hug.
“I’m so proud of you baby”
“Thank you”
He kissed my hair before letting me go.
I returned his smile and let him held my hand.
Ewan ko ba, ang comfortable kasi na hayaan lang siya gawin ito.
“Tita Shar!” Tawag ko sa napakabusy na tita ko.
“Oh!!! Is he the---”
“Opo, siya yung kanina” Inunahan ko na siya.
Baka kasi kung ano pang sabihin ni Tita. “Tita Sharmaine, si Lance Aiden Grimshaw po. Lance, this is my Tita. Siya yung nagturo sakin on how to handle this business. She works in New York”
Nakipagkamay si Lance gamit ang right hand niya pero yung left hand niya, hawak pa rin ang kamay ko.
“Nice meeting you po” Lance said.
“Now I could say, marunong nga pumili ang niece ko” We all laughed at that. “What does your parents do?”
Medyo sumeryoso ako dun.
“Ang mom ko po----”
“Tita, is that Mr. John?” I asked her immediately.
Ayoko kasing malaman ni Tita ang totoo.
Just like my mom, I have this feeling na hindi siya matutuwa sa klase ng estado ng buhay ni Lance kapag nalaman niya iyon.
Tumingin si Tita doon sa tinuro ko at agad-agad lumayo.
Lumapit siya kay Mr. John, isang kilalang designer abroad at nakipagkwentuhan na siya.
Nakahinga ako ng maayos nung wala na si tita.
“Next time, wag mong ipagsasabi kung kani-kanino ang work ng parents mo”
“At bakit?”
“Kasi iba ang takbo ng isip nila. They don’t want me dating guys like you”
“Fuck them. Masyado silang mapanghusga. Bakit? Lahat ba sila nagsimulang mayaman na agad? Di’ba nagsimula din naman sila sa mababa----”
I tiptoed and kiss him lightly.
“Chill”
Tinitigan niya ako at alam kong nagulat kasi siya sa ginawa ko. “Basta ang mahalaga, iba ka sa kanila. Ayokong maging katulad mo sila” I said.
“Cassandra…” Speechless siya sa sinabi ko at kahit ako nagulat na sinabi ko out loud yung mga salitang iyon.
“But that doesn’t change the fact that I still hate you”
I pulled my hand and walked away.
I was smiling since I know, hindi naman niya makikita iyon.
I know I have this scary attraction to Lance.
Gosh, I’m starting to like him!
I can’t help it!
Sana lang wag na lumalim pa yung nararamdaman ko dahil ayokong masaktan ulit.
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Lassandra is love haha
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Nerdyirel.