CHAPTER X
After the dinner with my family, I intend to sleep early because my flight tomorrow would be early also.
Early in the morning, my family wanted to drive me to the airport. I wore simple outfit consists of a boyfriend tee, two-toned cargo pants and sneakers then tied my hair in a high ponytail.
“Ingat ka doon anak, ha?”
“Yes, mommy.”
I gave them a hug and cheek kiss before I was called for my flight.
I am with my co-models.
“Keesha!” I greeted my friend who is seated beside me.
“I miss you so much, Isla! I haven’t seen you since like forever. Busy ka kasi sa love life mo.” Nagtatampo niyang sabi.
“You’re also busy kaya.” We both laugh at my statement.
I tried calling my boyfriend before we take off but he doesn’t pick up. I was thinking he was in a rehearsal or something.
Our flight took like eternity. It was exhausting to sit on the plane for hours. But I enjoyed it though, Keesha and I had watch our favorite Netflix movie.
The pilot announced our landing and I wore a sunglass. We might be expecting reporters and numbers of paparazzi.
“Ready?”
“Uh-huh.”
We step out of the plane and as expected, flashes from cameras, welcomed us.
I thought everyone is getting some reporters but I was shock when the whole crowd immediately went closer to me, pointing their microphones.
“Miss Isla, any comments about the recent dating rumor?”
“Miss Isla, what can you say about Kade?”
“Miss Isla, are you okay right now?”
“Miss Isla, what is your reaction about Kade Doyle and Coleen Heart in Washington, D.C?”
“What is your statement that Kade was seen cozying up with actress, Coleen Heart?”
The last question got me frozen, literally. I just stood there, unmoving. If Keesha hadn’t pulled me away with the help of the bodyguards, I would still be there, shocked.
“Are you okay?”
Umiling ako. “I don’t know, Keesh. I don’t know.”
Everyone had question how I feel when we were on the bus provided by the company. They had known about the issue since it had taken the internet by storm.
Keesha and I are roommates. When we entered our room, I just broke down. Face down, I cried on the bed. I was shouting, trying to ease the pain that my inside was feeling.
It felt like my heart broke down.
“Why?!”
Keesha hugged me so tight.
“What was that photo, Keesh? Let me see it please.”
“No, Isla. I won’t let you.” she resisted.
“Please, please. Let me see it in my own eyes.” I pleaded.
She ended up giving up after multiple times of me pleading to her. I just wanted concrete evidence. In this industry we are in, issues and rumors are already like tagged to every personality. I need any concrete evidence to believe those things.
Keesha scrolled something on her phone and showed me a photo of Kade and Coleen in a hotel restaurant, kissing. Lips to lips.
“Kade wouldn’t do this to me. Maybe this is edited. He will call or text me later to ease my worries. I know Kade would.”
She sighed and just hug me there. Comforting me.
A lot of questions are running through my head. I don’t know what to do or to say.
For the whole night, I was waiting for Kade’s name to pop on my phone but to my disappointment, none came.
The next few days were hard for me as the issue is still on fire. I couldn’t walk the streets of Paris like my other co-models as reporters and paparazzi’s would come and bombed me with questions.
Keesha wanted to stay here with me but I forced her to have fun exploring Paris. I don’t want to ruin her fun. I was just in our room, in the bed, watching the news about the issue, slowly unfolding.
‘Singer Kade Doyle has release a new music in his YouTube channel during his tour. Fans speculating that the song is for supermodel, Isla de Catalina. The whole song tells about apologizing to the other half of his love affair. The lyrics ‘I’m sorry that I fell in love tonight’ might be indicating that he has fallen out of love to the supermodel and fell in love with the actress. The song also implies how the persona fell in love with the new lover. Could this be the story of the hottest love triangle right now? The press also wanted to have statements from the supermodel but she wasn’t spotted with the co-models for the Paris Fashion Show. Even her close friend Keesha Martinez is silent about the issue. This is Gracia Heinz, your showbiz chick reporting!’
I rummaged through my phone and listen to his latest song. It was just a lyric video.
I’m sorry that I fell in love tonight.
I’m sorry if I cut you out of line.
I’m sorry for the pain I bring
But still, I’m sorry that I fell in love tonight.
Before the next verse hit, I stopped the music and throw it to the wall just right after Keesha entered the room.
“What happened?”
I stared at her and cried. My chest is constricting. My heart shattered into millions of pieces and I couldn’t utter any word but just sobbed until I am okay.
But it seems like the world has a different plan for me. I was there, crying for the whole night and got puffy eyes the next day.
“Fix yourself, Isla. Huwag mo munang isipin ang jerk na ‘yon. Focus!”
Fourteen days went okay. I am focus on my goals. I have pick up my broken pieces and taped them temporarily.
Today is the show day. We woke up early to get started.
We are about 44 models and there are 70 people for our make-up, hairstyle and nail care.
A few minutes before the show, his name pop on my phone. Shaking, I open it.
‘Let’s break up - Kade’
I was teary-eyed but I told myself.
“I will not cry. It’ll ruin my make up!”
I dab a handkerchief on my eyes slowly to remove the few tears that formed.
I had a retouch then I conquered the runway.
Sorry Kade but I won’t let you ruin my temporary glued pieces.
CHAPTER XIIt has been a six months since I arrived from Paris. I pretty much didn’t allow an interview. I took a break and focused on my hobbies more. I painted, tried gardening and cooking specialties that are exotic.I kept myself occupied for the past weeks since I don’t want to think about him again.I took some language class and learn five languages. Russian, French, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.After having done those things, I decided to work again and get every job offered. There is no room for resting for me.“Are you okay, Isla?”“Yes, mama Honey. I’m fine.”“Ayaw mo bang magpahinga?”“Ma, I have been resting since I arrived from Paris and that was months ago.”“Pero-““I’m okay lang po, mama.”I had endorsements shoots and offers for a runway show in New York. I had taken them all plus I am started
CHAPTER XIIFive months.I’ve been preparing for another fashion show for about five months. This would be the biggest show for me and I’ll be flying to New York.I am now painting something for a customer. I am on a break from school and I have been taking serious art classes since we arrive from Maldives and I’ve been posting these works on my website. The proceeds are donated to a shelter where they take the babies whose parents are not yet ready to take the responsibility or cannot afford to raise the kid.Luckily, a lot of people buy my paintings, my artworks and I have a big sum to donate plus I also add half of my income to the donation.“Ate, si Kuya Louise daw susundo sa’yo sa airport.” My brother barged in.“Noted.” I informed him. He went inside, closer to my paintings.“Ang gaganda, ate.”“Well, thanks. Ginagalingan ko para sa mga bata sa orphanage.&r
CHAPTER XIIIIt is D-Day!We’ve been in this room since 6 o’clock in the morning. We had salads and tea for lunch and early dinner.Louis is not part of the team but he was invited to be in the front-row of the show. My parents are also here. They arrived yesterday but I was not able to meet them as I was too occupied about Kade’s reaction.While I was munching my leafy salad, Louis came to me.“Let’s have some pics. Mommy wanted to see you and they cannot attend because of a business trip.”“Sure!”He had his front camera open.“Say money!”“Moneeeey!”I had a piece sign and tongue out while he had a pout.“This is perfect!”“By the way, I’m going to post it on Instagram.” He continued.“Sure,” I agreed.I asked my make-up artist.“Who will be the guest star fo
CHAPTER XIVTwo years later“Let us welcome the highest paid model and actress, Isla de Catalina!”I walked towards the center stage and shake hands with the host.“Have a sit, Isla.”“Thanks,”The audience were screaming my name. It was bustling in the studio. I can’t believe how time flies swift.“So Isla, how are you?”“I’m fine, Michelle.”“So glad to hear that!”“How about your reality show?”“I am kind of M.I.A in the show because of constricting schedule. But I am ecstatic that people actually love the show.”The audience then screamed before I can continue.“Sorry to interrupt. I’ll just hand Isla her drink. She might cry.”I cackle and accepted the lunch box.“Bye, everyone.”Applause followed.“That
CHAPTER XVMorning came. I am off to a movie interview for a movie in which I am one of the main characters.I was served some pancakes, bacon and eggs. The cameras are rolling right now. It is the third season of our reality show. Mom was the one who cooked the dish I am eating.“Where are you going today, honey?”I first swallowed the pancake before answering.“Interview and then photoshoot.”She kissed my forehead.“Good luck, hon.” My mom now went upstairs and one camera man followed her.I did my thing and didn’t mind the cameras.After I was done with everything, I went to the garage.I put my things inside the black Chevrolet trailblazer which I am going to use for my appointments today.I am in my Plaid Lapel Collar Blouse and an acme de la vie (ADLV) retro track pants paired with Valentino Garvani climbers.I started the car engine and started drivin
CHAPTER XVII’m seeing the pain, seeing the pleasureNobody but you, ‘body but me‘Body but us, bodies togetherI love to hold you close, tonight and alwaysI love to wake up next to youIt was a video of Kade singing that a fan has sent to me.‘Kade is definitely still into you!’I don’t want to associate with him anymore but faith has another plan for me.He keeps on dm-ing me and I later found myself replying to his messages.Seconds turn into minutes and hours. I just couldn’t stop myself from replying to his every message. I just realized that I still do love him.‘I love you, Isla.’‘I love you too.’ Just like that, I fell on his trap again. I hope he doesn’t do the same to me again.The nex
CHAPTER XVIIIt was an exhausting week for me. News about me and Paul have been on the TV for weeks. Mama Honey advised me to not say anything. I just stayed at home.Kade would sometimes visit me but he always makes sure that no one will see him.“Kade, hindi ba nagagalit si Coleen?”“Coleen and I are over. We ended things between us silently to avoid the ruckus.”He was feeding me some chocolate ice cream while I am eating fries.“What are your plans for your birthday?”“I plan to celebrate it early with my family and maybe with you on the day of my birthday.” I said hopefully.“Why don’t we travel abroad? Like Hawaii or Maldives?”My face lightened up.“Yes, sure!”He is with me the whole day. We spent it by eating, watching movies and goofing around. It was like before.We also look up to some things we need for our tri
CHAPTER XVIIIThree o’clock the next morning, we exited his building and rode to the airport. He calls someone to get the car from the airport.We were in the air for hours. A private plane took us to Hawaii and we rented a car to take us to our villa in Kona, Hawaii.It was another few hours sitting in there until we reach a gigantic place.“Wow,” that was the first word I uttered as I stare at the villa. It was a huge one painted with white and some black on its sides. We entered the house to see that it has a grand piano near the tube-like elevator.“This is so beautiful and huge, babe.”“All of this, just for ourselves.” I gave him a quick kiss in the lips.“Let’s go to our room!” I exclaimed. We rode the elevator and we arrived at maybe the master’s bedroom. The king-sized bed is filled with rose petals. The wide glass door leads to a balcony and a large pool is be