The weeks flew in a rush. I am now preparing for a runway fashion show with a famous brand.
But I have to of course, watch my body figure. After preparing for a workout, I headed to my personal gym, my home gym. I first had pilates. I have complete materials here. I don't need and instructor since I am already doing it for years.
I did wheel pose, dancer's pose and etc.
Then, I did a dance party workout from Madfit. I do my own dance workout but I am not satisfied with them. I also don't release endorphins since I don't enjoy it.
I did five dance party workout videos for an hour and a half.
My whole body is releasing sweat. My workout clothes is wet and I feel like drinking a gallon of water. After, I had myself prepare a "healthy" breakfast. An avocado toast with sunny side up egg and tomatoes as toppings plus Sriracha chili hot sauce with coffee.
"Hello, Reese?" I answered the call while munching the breakfast I, myself made.
"Miss, needed na daw kayo rito sa studio."
"Okay, I'll be there in an hour." Then hanged up.
I spent thirty minutes on shower and wore a white lace up front shirred Cami top, a high waist high stretch skinny jeans and a white lace up boots.
I rode my Jeep Wrangler to the studio.
"Good morning, Miss Isla!"
Bawat nadadaanan kong staff at binabati ako.
" Good morning! " Which I returned with a good morning and a sweet smile.
'Ang ganda talaga niya 'no? '
'Ang swerte siguro ng boyfriend niya. '
'Ang sexy niya tapos ang ganda-ganda pa! '
'Mapapa-sana all ka na lang kapag nakikita mo si Miss Isla. '
Ignoring their remarks, I hugged the director of the fashion show.
"Hi, Vanessa! I am sorry for being late. I am so busy." I commented.
"It's okay, Isla. It's such an honor to have you in this fashion show. By the way, you'll be the finale. "
I nodded and proceeded to the backstage and was listening to the staffs instruction.
" My god! Napaka-VIP talaga. She's not worth it naman to be in the spotlight. "
A co-model of mine grumbled.
*Ilya Hail Gomez*
Well, I can't call her my enemy because she is the one who sees me as her enemy. I see her as my friend.
Ever since I stepped into the spotlight of fame, she was always there to point out my flaws, thinking that people would judge me. But it does not seem like it.
"Start na po tayo!"
It was now my turn to stride in the runway.
I release a breath and entered the stage.
I walked with confidence. Just letting my body do its job and smiled upon reaching the middle.
When I reached the backstage, the brand's Chief Executive Officer, welcomed me in a tight hug.
"I'm so glad to see you here, Isla! It's really a pleasure to work with you. I'm sure trending ka na naman!"
I returned the hug and kiss her cheeks.
" No, Madam CEO. It's MY pleasure to work with such a prestigious and famous brand. And that trending stuff, my fans made those things possible. "
" So humble! "
I laughed.
We were told that the company also invited a singer that would serenade us while we kill the runway.
As I exited the studio, I remembered once again the man I've bumped into a few weeks ago at the TV station.
I was so curious that I even researched what perfume was he using. I went to perfume stores, making an excuse of buying it for my little brother but I had no luck.
"Ate, may regalo ka daw na perfume sa akin? I saw an article on the internet. Sayang surprise 'te."
" Yeah, sayang nga." Pagsakay ko sa sinabi niya. I don't want to expose myself, duh.
" Sikat na sikat ka kasi. Konting galaw mo lang, may mga article na plus added the fact na trending pa lahat. Pati ata sanitary pad mo alam na nila." He followed it with a laugh.
The bad side of popularity is that you lose your privacy.
Everytime na pupunta ako ng mall, I need to disguise myself in something that would blend in. Something na hindi kahina-hinala. But it always fails. Makikilala ako ng mga fans at paparazzi.
The next day, I had to do another photoshoot so, I got to get up early and prepared myself for another day full of me being in front of the camera.
It was an I*******m inspired photoshoot. They applied I*******m filters to me through makeup.
"Ang ganda mo talaga, Miss Isla."
"Opo, para kang diwata!"
"Shocks. How to be you po?"
I just shrugged my shoulders to them and continued posing for the shoot.
It ended around six in the evening.
"Miss Isla, may family dinner po kayo sa Lynn's table."
I didn't drive kasi sinundo ako ng family driver. My parents and brother are already on the restaurant.
Pagkababa ko ng kotse, flashes blinded me. May mga iba pa nga na gustong magpa-interview but I had the bodyguards to cover me up until I got inside.
My dad wanted to rent the whole place but I refuse. I wanted to be ordinary. Ayoko yung pa-VIP. Gusto ko ring makipag-socialize sa mga tao.
Lahat naman kasi tayo, pantay-pantay lang. Walang nakaka-angat at walang nasa ibaba. God created us equally and we should put that in mind. Hindi ibig sabihin na mayaman tayo ay nakaka-angat na tayo.
"Good evening, parents!" I both kiss their cheeks.
"Good evening din, anak."
We ordered a gigantic meal.
"Kain lang kayo. You shouldn't restraint yourself from food lalo na't marami kayong ginagawa." Mom reminded.
" What are you currently doing, Aidan?" I questioned my little brother.
" Just studying." He said plainly but dad continued.
"And partying too!"
Mom then explained. "He's been partying every night and he came home one time with a girl in his arms. Pinagalitan ng daddy mo pero hindi pa rin tumigil."
I frowned.
He raised his both hands as a sign of surrender.
"Whoa! In my defense, I do party to relieve my stress from school."
We spent dinner full of beautiful things.
"Excuse po, restroom lang."
I stood up and made my way towards the restroom when a man came out of the man's restroom with his hood that he kept up passed beside me.
The scent once again invaded my system and my heart went frenzy.
"Who?"
I tried to catch my eyes to him but when I turn my gaze, he was gone.
"Okay, girls. The show is about to start. Kapag nasa second line na ang singer, papasok na. Okay?"Everybody agreed, understanding what was the instruction.The music blasted from the speakers then a baritone voice came next.One by one, my co-models started invading the runway with their killer moves.As the last model in the backstage, I started doing my thing but as I was behind the man singing, the familiar scent once again attacked.*I'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 you*My heart went haywire and I almost stumbled but when he held my hand, I almost fainted. He smiled at me then kissed my hand. Gusto kong sumigaw sa kilig pero pinipigilan ko lang. Tha
Sa takot ko, I didn't reply to his dm. The news about Kade and I dating has spread like wild fire.It was everywhere."Girl, you didn't tell me you're dating Kade pala.""Nasa Maldives ka na pero nakaabot pa sa'yo yan?" I sputtered." Duh, social media atsaka you two are the hottest thing right now. Imagine, yung dalawang pinaka-attractive na tao sa buong mundo, dating. That is so lit!" She squealed." Stop it, Reiv. Your my best friend tapos you're bullying me. I told you, I thought it was my dummy account!"" You're so tanga naman kasi. What happened next ba? Did he dm-ed you?"" Yes. " I whispered.Then I heard her squeals from the other line." What did you reply?""Uh, nothing. Dapat ba meron?"Suddenly, she just hanged up.
Chapter VI didn’t know what to respond but minutes later, I found myself inside his car. It took us about an hour to reach the studio.Everyone were wide eyed as we entered the studio.“The perfect couple is here!” the director, Laema addressed us.The brute beside me laugh and I had to pinch his sides to stop him.I didn’t pay attention much to the people around us uttering how sweet is ‘my boyfriend’.The glam team casts their magic on me for about hours. I had to fit into the outfits they prepared for me.There is a biker shorts, pin heels, a hoodie that matches the shorts color and a matrix style cardigan as a first one which my hair was styled in a messy bun.I had to pose on the camera for about minutes.“Th
Chapter VIAwkward silence.I avoid looking at his eyes again and brought up a topic.“I-It’s getting dark. I think we should go home.”“Right.” He drove me home and I wasn’t able to say good bye nor good night because I was so embarrassed!I just finished my skin care routine when I decided to open my phone and it was bombarded with messages and notifications.I clicked one and it was an article published about Kade and I.Kade Doyle and Isla de Catalina, our ideal couple!April 14, 20**Singer Kade Doyle and supermodel Isla de Catalina had been spotted on a famous restaurant sporting a matching look plus photos of their perfect sunrise kiss at the beach was captured by a fan.It was weeks ago when Miss Isla accidentally posted a picture of her television where one of Kade’s music video is playing. ‘I love your music so much, love!&rsq
Chapter VIIA year had passed like a blur.Kade and I have gone stronger. Right now, we are in his condo and are cuddling with each other. We are not really in a relationship. We are in what they call mutual understanding but we consider ourselves as a couple already.I am currently staying in with him since its weekends. During weekdays, we have to sleep in our own place. He also sometimes sleeps in my place. We cook meals together and literally do everything together.“Hey, I got a package coming. Would you like to help me build it?”“Sure!”After a few minutes spent on the bed, we got up as someone was outside the door. He came back to the bed with a yellow combined with blue box.“What’s that?”He opened the box and it was a photo of a movie cartoon character. Kade is really adorable so I decided to take a video of what we are doing.“Girlfriend?”“Ye
Chapter VIII‘Good luck for tonight, baby. @NotIslaRae’It was really sweet for him to tweet something like that. I am currently preparing for a fashion show by Bailey Sabrina Gutierrez clothing line. She is basically Michael’s stepsister. We were called that day because Miss Bailey wanted me to be on her fashion show. He even showed me the designs for her latest collection and I just fell in love so I said yes.And now I am here, preparing to take over the stage.Kade, my boyfriend will also be here as an audience at the front row.I’m kind of nervous. It’s a big event.Rare Beauty is a well-known clothing line, locally and internationally. Every fashion show is sold out and the most awaited brand every year to launch their fashion show. They set trends and styles. And this year, they also extended their business to cosmetics.With the release of new designs of clothes, they would also be releasing the c
CHAPTER IX“How are you and Kade?”I am currently on a show interview by Giovanni Magazine.“My boyfriend and I are so fine. We spend a lot of time together and even looks out for each other.” I happily told the interviewer.“So, photos of you and Kade wearing the same clothes are all over fan accounts. Are you getting two of each clothes or the other way around?”“Actually, we really love to share clothes. I rummage through his closet and he does to mine.”“What do you usually have from his closet?”“I do mostly shirts, polo’s and head wears.”“What does Kade usually have from yours?”“I have a huge sunglasses collection and he would always go for about two in my collection to match his outfit.”“We basically steal clothes from each other.” I added.The interview lasted for about an hour and a
CHAPTER XAfter 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 t