"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 pleasure
Nobody but you, 'body but me
'Body but us, bodies together
I love to hold you close, tonight and always
I 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. That would be unprofessional. Siguro mamaya na lang sa backstage or sa bahay.
Those brown eyes that melts my insides. His grey dyed hair got me plus the tattoos on his neck and hands.
It looks hot on him! God, save me from being a laughing stock.
*So we'll piss off the neighbours
In the place that feels the tears
The place to lose your fears
Yeah, reckless behavior
A place that is so pure, so dirty and raw
In the bed all day, bed all day, bed all day
Fucking and fighting on
It's our paradise and it's our war zone
It's our paradise and it's our war zone*
Shuta!
Thankfully, I did return to the backstage without stumbling.
I released a loud breath when I got to the dressing room.
The show ended in a blast. I was invited to the after-party but I rejected it nicely. I am so tired and I just want to end the day by getting a good night sleep.
"Reese, lahat ba pupunta sa after-party?"
"Hindi po, miss. Yung singer po hindi. "
Since hindi naman pupunta ang taong gusto kong makita, hindi na rin ako pupunta.
"Do you know who is that singer, Reese?"
Shock expression is visible in her face.
" Tao ka pa ba, miss? "
" Yes. I think so. Bakit?"
"Yung lalaki kanina ay si Kade Edward Doyle. A famous singer! "
I nodded.
" I don't know him though. " I stated.
Via Chevrolet Corvette, I was able to reach home. I live alone since college. It was my decision all along and my parents just agreed.
After having shower, wore my night dress and did my skincare, I opened the laptop and search for Kade Edward Doyle.
The results were millions. There were a lot of articles but what interested me the most was the music videos. I clicked one which led me to YouTube.
It was the song he sang earlier. I was enjoying that I didn't know I had fallen asleep already with his voice, humming me to sleep.
The next day came and I was so energized. I have a free schedule so, I'll spend the day by watching movies, eating, reading and of course, listening to my latest favorite man, Kade.
I made myself a heavy breakfast which includes bacon, hotdog and a sunny side up egg plus garlic rice. I ate a lot actually then of course, I did purge again. As I always do.
Next, I picked a soda from my refrigerator and snacks from my snack cabinet plus I made some burgers with melter cheddar cheese.
I sat on my cozy sofa and held the TV remote in my hands and push the buttons to choose a movie. In the end, I choose to watch the Loud House cartoons new release episodes.
"I miss you, Linky." I talked to Lincoln, the cartoon character.
I was munching the chips and burger then drinking the soda until I burped loudly.
I covered my mouth. "Oops. Excuse me!"
For half a day, I spent it by watching the same cartoon show. Then, it was lunch time which I ordered from a fast food chain.
I got jolly hotdog, yum burger, sundae with Hershey's, large fries, a supermeal and an iced coffee and cola.
"Thank you po!" I told the delivery guy then handed him the payment for the foods.
I placed them on the living room's mini table then connected my laptop to the TV. I once again typed Kade Doyle.
I first pressed the latest music video of his then champed on the foods.
It took me almost three hours. I then had my snacks. I downloaded his songs and played to them over and over again.
I couldn't get enough of him.
I opened my phone and decided to make a fan account for him.
I was too engage in his music that I picture the TV screen then added the caption, 'Your music so cool, love.💙💙' then posted it on Twitter.
I went to make myself another snack which is avocado toast with tomatoes and Sriracha and coffee. When I came back, my phone was blasting. It looks like it's going to blow in any second.
I calmly sat down and check my phone booming with lots of notifications from fans and celebrities.
I opened one that is from my brother .
'Why didn't you told us na may boyfriend ka na? @IslaDeCatalina'
I scrolled up to see that I posted it on my real, verified account!
Sana kainin na ako ng lupa, Lord. Ano ba 'tong kahihiyan na pinasok ko?
The whole time, I thought it was my dummy account. Ang lakas pa naman ng loob kong tawagin siyang love.
Paano na 'to ngayon? Baka may jowa na 'yon tapos magbreak sila dahil dito. God, the guilt would be on me.
Another notification popped. It was from @KadeDoyle.
'Glad you like it, love.💙'
Mommy! What am I gonna do? Nakita na niya tapos nagreply pa siya.
Marami na akong article na nakikita about a possible dating rumor of me and Kade.
How stupid of me na hindi tignan kung anong account ang ginagamit ko!
I manage my account. Not my manager nor Reese. I want to be in contact with people here pero ngayon, Ewan ko na lang.
I received lots of emails from TV shows wanting for me to guess and talk about this dating thing.
I called Mama Honey, my manager.
"Mama, sorry!" I whined.
"Is this about what you posted?"
" Opo. I thought it was my dummy account. I swear!"
She laughed on the other line.
" What am I going to do po?"
"Just stay quiet. Don't answer any of their questions and I'll decline every TV guestings. Okay?"
" Opo." Then I hanged up.
I never wanted to open social media again but a message pop on my I*******m.
'Hi? Kade here.'
And I died.
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
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