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 cosmetics of Rare Beauty and we are so lucky to have the first try on the kits.
They have well pigmented kits and the shades are amazing!
Just the last time, our picture going out of the Starbucks and us, drawing and sitting on the carpeted floor went through the internet by storm. The photo from Starbucks was posted on Twitter and I*******m by a fan account and the latter was posted by my very loving boyfriend.
He captioned, ‘Drawing game with my favorite person. @NotIslaRae’
“Okay everyone, listen up. The show is about to start. Make your formations, now.” She then clapped her hands.
Miss Bailey entered with her latest dress from the collection and knee length boots.
“I believe in everyone. Go team! Show them, the rare beauty!”
The music started pumping our moods. One by one, we exited the backstage and kill the runway.
The first person my eyes landed to is my boyfriend with his big smile while looking at me. I tried so hard not to smile and thankfully, I did it successfully.
It was a successful event and as a treat, Miss Bailey had an amazing after party. She even granted Kade and I a yacht getaway.
“You are the lucky charm for this year and I’m very glad that you accepted my invitation.”
“That was nothing. I am a fan of your works and this is actually a dream come true.”
“Accept this yacht getaway gift for the both of you.”
“Thank you so much for this! This is too much.”
“It’s nothing, Isla.”
After three days, we consummate the yacht getaway. It was only the two of us.
“You look really good in that bikini, babe.”
“Thanks.” I replied calmly but is actually in so much heart race inside.
He never fails to make me feel super in love.
“What shall we do now?”
“Cuddle? Or we could swim.”
“Let’s cuddle later and swim now.”
He removed his shirt. Those rock-hard abs are saying ‘hi’ to me.
“You love a man with abs?”
“No. I go for personality and not abs. I appreciate every man’s body type.”
I immediately jumped to the cold blue salty sea.
When I was about to go up, someone grabbed my waist and I tried hard to resist but my attacker is stronger.
“Hey, it’s me.” he hushed me.
I was calm and we were so close to each other.
“I thought someone has got me.”
“Sorry for that. I didn’t mean to.”
“It’s fine.”
“For you. But for me, it’s not. I should not play like that again.”
I kiss him to erase the guilt he is feeling.
“I’m fine with it, okay? Let’s just have fun.”
I once again kiss him but it goes beyond more. We are already making out!
We were catching our breath as we separated our lips.
“That was hot, babe.” I commented, still catching me breathe.
“We should not do that again.”
“Why?”
“I respect you so much and I want to do it after we seal ourselves with bands.”
“Like a condom and pills?”
“No. Wedding rings. I also swear in front your dad that I would do the deed if were married already.”
Isn’t he sweet?
“Fine.”
He pinched my nose and I removed myself from his hold and swam far away from him.
“Come and get me!” I cheered.
He shows great enthusiasm and smirked.
“Uh-oh.”
He was a fast swimmer and I had to tried harder.
We spent the whole afternoon, him chasing me.
After dinner, we were seated outside, watching the bright, night sky. The night sky is undeniably full of stars.
The three days on the yacht was enough to fully energized us to start working again. It’s was a short vacation. Like a break for us to not feel burnout with our work.
Upon getting back to work, I was immediately on a photoshoot by a magazine featuring summer vibes.
They also did a question and answer with me.
“So, if you were stuck in an island or forest, who would you most likely to be with?”
“If I would get stuck in an island or forest, I’d like to be with my boyfriend. “then gave them a sly smile and wiggled my eyebrows.
My boyfriend was so happy about that. We went skating the next day, just inside the village to prevent the paparazzi from interrupting us.
“Our supplies are running short. Should we go shopping?”
I instantly agreed.
We were holding hands while walking on the grocery department of the mall.
I was pushing the cart and he was also pushing the cart behind me. Sometimes, he would put his chin on the crook of my neck and would often smell it, giving me chills.
Kade let go of me when we are in the meat section. He’ll chose what meat should we buy.
Upon spending thirty minutes on the meat section, we headed to the next one and I had the urge to kiss him. So when we are already at the spices section, I pulled him closer to me and kissed him. Our lips are connected to each other for about 0.2 seconds and I pulled away.
My boyfriend’s so handsome. Can’t blame me for too much PDA with him.
That was a sweet quick kiss, I will never forget.
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
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