Scars And Stars |✓ (Dela Vega Series #3)

Simula

Simula

"Are you sure? Uuwi ka talaga sa Pilipinas?"

I pouted and nodded at my best friend who's now, for what can I see on my screen, doubting what I've told her. Bukod sa sabog pa siya dahil kakagising niya lang nang tawagan ko siya, bakit nga ba niya ako paniniwalaan kaagad e nangako ako na hindi ako babalik doon?

"I will not stay there for too long." Kung hindi lang para sa trabaho at para sa mga kapatid ko, hindi ko babaliin ang pangako na 'yon. "Ikaw? Wala ka bang plano na sumama sa akin?"

Mabilis niyang inilingan ang sinabi ko. "You know I'm taking care of my son and I am living my life now. I don't want to go back if it means being caged and losing my freedom again."

Tumango na lang ako. I understand her. I have been through a lot that led me to migrate here in New York. Ganoon din si Bea. Pareho kami pero alam kong mas malala ang pinagdaanan niya. Besides, what's the point of going back if she already has freedom in South Korea with her husband and son.

I envy her.

"You have two schedules in Batangas. As soon as we land, diretsyo na tayo sa interview mo. Always remember that in case they ask you personal questions, divert the topic or lie for publicity,"

I sighed and kept my eyes closed. I'm too tired and sleepy to open my eyes.

"After your interview, you have a beach photo shoot at Valencia Resort. May dalawang araw kang vacant after that and I want you to rest."

"I'm trying to sleep, Guia. Aren't you tired? Mamaya mo na ako paalalahanan pagkababa natin sa eroplano," I calmly said. I'm too tired to shout or just roll my eyes at her.

"But-"

"Please."

Pagod na pagod na talaga ako.

Thankfully, hindi na naman siya nangulit. Ginising na lang niya ako noong pababa na kami sa eroplano.

After years, I'm finally back to my country!

Well, just like what I've said to my best friend, I will not stay here for long. My life is in New York. Pati ang best friend ko ay wala na rin dito. If not really for my career, I don't think I will set my foot in this country again. Especially after all what happened 10 years ago. Matagal ko ng pilit na ibinaon ang lahat sa limot. Pero mapaglaro nga siguro ang tadhana dahil kahit anong iwas mo, pilit pa rin itong gagawa ng paraan, masunod lang ang gusto nitong mangyari. Kaya here I am wearing a black cap and face mask habang palabas sa NAIA.

It was 8:00 AM in the morning and I haven't adjusted my body clock yet. I am fucking sleepy! Dalawang oras lang ang naitulog ko.

Thankfully, walang fans na nakapansin sa akin kaya hindi ako dinumog. Unlike before, I almost kissed the airport floor. My Gosh! I don't like that. Wala naman din kasi ang mag-aakala na pupunta ako ngayon sa Pilipinas. Thanks to Guia who just posted my picture with my Hollywood star friends. That was taken weeks ago, anyway. Isa ako sa pride ng Pilipinas because of my achievements as a model but 8 years na akong hindi umuuwi. Alam nilang sa New York na talaga ako nakatira.

Kaagad kaming pumasok sa isang van sa parking lot. Nagbihis lang ako ng isang simple white sleeveless tops and above the knee black skirt partnered with a designer white shoes. Napaka init naman kasi dito sa Pilipinas. Natural make up lang ang inilagay ko sa mukha ko dahil inaantok pa talaga ako at bagay rin naman ang natural make up look sa outfit ko. I have a make-up artist but unfortunately she forgot her passport. Nalaman niya lang noong paalis na kami kaya naiwan siya. Susunod naman siya rito but for now, ako muna ang mag-aayos sa sarili ko.