Perfect Fake Lovers

Chapter 8

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Chapter 8
Fake

Once again, the news about my relationship with Sic created a huge buzz. The picture of mine which he posted on Instagram was being shared on every social media accounts. And like it was a very important scoop, articles were even published about it.

For other people who weren't aware of our agreement, they must be thinking that it was a very sweet move. Sic became known as a proud boyfriend which fed the fantasies of his hopeless romantic fans. They dreamed of taking my position someday. They envied me for being his girlfriend. But I could also tell that they were just being playful.

Napailing na lang ako sa mga reaksyon nila. Kilig na kilig sila sa ginawa ni Sic samantalang ako ay punong-puno lamang ng iritasyon. I would have admired his proud boyfriend role if only he didn't send me a message which popped my happy bubble.

From: Sic
Your angry picture is all over the internet, love. Sabi ko sa 'yo cute ka roon.

From: Sic
*Lav. Sorry about the typo again. Naiinis na rin ako sa auto-correct na 'to.

He even dared and sent me a screenshot of one article from a famous media company―Prima Media. Aside from our pictures during the press con, they also included a Sic's post on Instagram just like what the other articles did.

Naisip kong talagang sinadya niya 'yon. Alam na alam niyang kakalat ang litrato ko kapag pinost niya. He just really wanted to tease me after all.

Sweet and proud boyfriend my ass. He's nothing but a tease and a jerk.

"Lavi, we're here," Ritchelle announced once we had arrived at the studio where my first project with Sic would take place. Hindi ko namalayang nakarating na kami dahil abala ako sa pag-i-scroll sa aking cellphone.

Mabilis kong inilagay sa loob ng bag ang cellphone at lumabas ng sasakyan. Kasabay kong naglakad si Ritchelle. Mula sa basement parking ay umakyat kami sa third floor kung nasaan ang studio. Medyo magulo pa pagkapasok namin dahil patuloy pa rin sa pag-aayos ang mga staff. They really wanted everything to be perfect since it wasn't easy to book the two of us for a project.

For the endorsements we signed, we made sure that it would be all project-based. Given our agreement, we couldn't commit ourselves as long-time ambassadors of brands. Fortunately, the brands agreed to our requests.

Mr. Joel spoke with brand representatives along with Ritchelle. Naalala ko pa kung gaanong kahanga sa kanya si Ritchelle. She told me that he was really a powerful manager. Madami siyang natutunan sa pagsama sa mga meeting na kanilang pinuntahan.

"Ito po ang isusuot ninyo sa photoshoot."

Hinila ng stylist ang clothing rack at saka kinuha mula roon ang aking damit na isusuot. It was a white sports bra and red cropped bomber jacket. The tops were partnered with sporty leggings with the same color as the jacket. Overall, it was going to be a sporty look.

"Sabihin ninyo lang po kung may gusto kayong iba," dagdag ng stylist. "Puwede po kayong mamili ng iba na nandito sa rack."

I shook my head and smiled at her. "No need. I'm already fine with that. Thank you."

Napangiti rin naman siya at agad na rin akong pinagpalit para maumpisahan na ang pagma-makeup sa akin. Kailangan ding ayusin ang aking buhok kaya maaga akong pumunta sa studio.

Pursing my lips, I looked to see my phone placed on top of the vanity. The makeup artist was done giving me a fresh color on my face. She did great with the natural look she was going for. Ang hairstylist naman ay abala pa sa pagkulot ng aking buhok na itatali rin naman.