Chapter VII
A 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?”
“Yes?”
“Minions make me happy.”
I giggled.
“I just f*cking love them so much!”
We both laugh at how silly he was and I ended the video.
“You do have a very dirty mouth. Lean closer boyfriend and I’ll clean it.” Kade gave me a naughty smile but obeyed my instructions.
I can smell his minty breath and kissed his lips fully.
When I really his lips, his ears and neck are red.
“Are you blushing?”
My boyfriend immediately covered his face.
“Are you blushing?”
“No. I am not.” He uttered and I just sat there trying to hold my laughter.
While I was looking at him, my phone rang. The caller is Mama Honey.
“Mama?”
“May photoshoot ka bukas, Isla. It’s at 9 o’clock.”
“Noted mama.”
I ended the call.
“You have a schedule tomorrow?”
“Yes, my boyfriend. I have one at nine.”
“I’ll come with you, okay?”
“Sure. Whatever you say, boyfriend.”
The next few hours were with us trying to build the lego minion. We were done at around 10:00.
I did my night routine then had a glass of water on the bedside table.
“Sleep now, my girlfriend.”
I crawled and settled myself on top of him. I always make him my pillow. Thankfully, he doesn’t complain.
“Good night, my girlfriend.”
“Good night.”
“I love you.”
“I love you.”
Then he hummed a song to make me fall asleep.
6 o’clock in the morning.
I was awoken by my boyfriend granting kisses all over my face.
“Good morning!”
“Morning.” Then he gave me a kiss on the lips.
“Hey! I didn’t brush my teeth yet.” I covered my mouth. I think my breath smells awful in the morning.
“I don’t mind. I love kissing my girlfriend.”
After that bed scene, I showered and choose a very simple outfit. An oversized shirt and a two-toned cargo pants and a pair of chunky shoes. I just let my hair down since it’s still wet and I’m kind of lazy in drying it using the hair blower.
My boyfriend just entered the bedroom with his cute minion apron.
He has obsession with them.
“Aren’t you gonna dry your hair?”
“I’m lazy.”
Kade stride to get near me.
“Let me do the work.”
He plugged in the hair blower and did dry my hair. It took us minutes to finish. He was gentle and patient.
“There. All done.”
“Thanks!”
“Don’t I receive a rewards?”
“Okay!” I gave him a quick lip kiss.
“Is that it?”
“Geez, babe! Go and get ready now.” I said while laughing and pushing him towards the bathroom.
“Ready your lips. I’ll eat it for breakfast.” I rolled my eyes.
At 8 o’clock, we were done with breakfast. But we decided to first pass by Starbucks. I ordered my usual iced coffee and a banana bread while he had a caramel macchiato.
We were welcomed by lots of paparazzi on the way out. My boyfriend was there to make sure I got in safe.
“They are crazy!”
“That’s why I came with you.”
“You are the most gorgeous bodyguard I ever had.”
For about thirty minutes, we were on the road.
We arrived at exactly nine. The staffs help us get inside as those paparazzi swarm outside our car.
“Our ever-so-gorgeous, Isla de Catalina!”
I had about twenty outfit change.
It was tiring but Kade was always there to cheer me up. The management treated us lunch.
By the way, I’ve been seeing a doctor for my eating disorder. I’ve been going on medications and Kade was always there for me.
He was the one who caught me purging after a meal with him at my place. We had a chill conversation. I confessed to him and he encouraged me to see a doctor. The next day, I immediately seek medical attention.
I undergone some test and I have some rules to follow. I have gained a few weight since I stop binging and purging. Kade was there to be my workout buddy and to bring me genuine optimism.
After my photoshoot, he handed me a chocolate drink.
“Thanks!”
“No problem!”
We had a long break. We were called in the CEO’s office. The people in there were literally taking photos of us.
Kade is friends with the CEO of the company.
“Mr. Doyle, Mr. Gutierrez is still at a board meeting. You can wait inside the office. The essentials are already prepared inside as per instructed. “
We entered at office and the interiors are glorious.
There are some bondpapers and pens on the table for visitors.
“Come, let’s draw!”
“Won’t Mr. Gutierrez be mad?”
“Nah. Michael is okay with it. This is really for me. He knows what are my essentials when I visit his office.”
We sat on the carpeted floor. I don’t mind sitting on the floor and so those my boyfriend.
“Let’s draw each other!” I suggested.
“Game!”
We were seriously in the mood when a flash of camera interrupted.
“Singer Kade Doyle is found drawing and sitting on the carpeted floor with his supermodel girlfriend, Isla de Catalina.”
A man in his business suit sat on the CEO’s chair.
“Hi, Miss Isla. I’m Michael Ashton Gutierrez, the CEO.”
“Oh, hi!”
He motioned us to seat.
Kade pulled me to seat on his lap.
It was awkward, I tell you!
“Jealous ma, are we?”
“My girlfriend sits on my lap and you can do nothing about it.”
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
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