Wild Lenses (Profession Series #2)

Shoot with Tim

"After the class sabay na tayo mamaya sa studio. Direct Martin said we should be on time, I'm so excited.... Z.... Hey... Are you listening to me?"

I was still clouded by the memory of that party when Tim slightly caress my cheeks na nagpabalik sa akin sa reyalidad. We were here sa cafeteria to talk about the shoot yet hindi ako makapag-concentrate dahil sa mga pictures na pumapasok sa isip ko.

"A-ahm yah. Where are we?" I immediately cleared my throat to ease the tension I was feeling before plastering a sweet smile na nagpakunot sa noo ni Tim.

"Are you okay? May sakit kaba? You looked... pale" Javier also said that yesterday nang makauwi ako sa condo. Hindi na niya ko tinigilan sa mga tanong niya, yet I still managed to give reasonings na I'm just exhausted with the shoot. But I know him, hindi siya maniniwala sakin lalo na't buhay ko na ang pagngiti sa camera.

"I'm okay. Anyways going back, I didn't expect na mag-aaudition ka for male position. I thought ayaw mo pang pumasok sa industry?" He smiled shyly and I don't know but I find it cute. Who would have thought na mahiyain pala ang isang Timothy Dixon.

"It just happened na my friend called me for this audition and of course when I heard about your name ay umoo na agad ako. You know what, my mom wants to meet you. She's a fan. Palagi ka niyang tinatanong sa akin" really? I never thought that mommies would love me. I mean, products for teens lang ang ineendorse ko, but I'm grateful, at least now I know na may parents din na sumusuporta sa akin.

And Tim, hindi malabong magbloom din ang pangalan niya sa industry, he has a looks, plus he's an athlete, complete package for a well define body.

"One of these days pakisabi sa mom mo na makikidinner ako sa bahay nyo. Kung okay lang say---"

"Of course I do. That's one of my dreams. Thank you. I assure you babalikbalikan mo yung cooking skills ni mom" bakas sa mukha nito ang saya and I was amazed how simple things matters to him.

We were just talking about his childhood nang may tumikhim sa likuran ko. It was Javier and buti nakaabot pa siya dahil sobrang busy nila ngayon sa plates. Actually kanina ko pa siyang hinihintay, pero hindi naman ako nag-eexpect na darating siya dahil na rin sa nagsabi na din siyang baka hindi na siya makakarating.

"Plates done? How was it?" I hold his hand tightly na siyang ikinalingon nito sa akin. Tsk! Why is he so grumpy?! Mabilis namang nawala ang kunot sa noo nito ng panlakihan ko siya ng mata. Hayy. Someone's jealous.

"Hindi pa. Kumain kana ba?" Actually no. I haven't eaten anything yet. Kahit anong pilit sakin kanina ni Tim ay tinatamad talaga akong kumain but now he's here, I already have my appetite back.

"Hmm. Dude mauna na rin ako. Z. Kitakits mamaya." Tim wink and I know na katarantaduhan na naman ang iniisip niya. So far, mas nakikita ko na sa kanya yung similarities naming dalawa. We both had an not so enjoyable childhood. Lumaki din siyang taong bahay katulad ko. And for some reason ay nakakarelate ako sa kanya.

"Bilis ahh. Close na kayo?" What? Agad na umupo si Javier sa inuupuan kanina ni Tim sa unahan ko. Nakahalukipkip ang mga braso nito at parang ano mang oras ay babalatan ako ng buhay. Damn! He's creepy in a way na meron pa ring sex appeal. Gosh! Ang halay.

"Why? I don't see any problem about it. Besides baka nakakalimutan mong one day pa lang naging magbest friends na tayo"

"That's different. Hindi ako nakipagkaibigan sayo. Ikaw yung nagconclude na magkaibigan na tayo"

Wow. I'm done. All these months that we've been through, hindi niya pala ako kino-consider as his friend. Grabe. Kung pwede lang bigwasan si Javier ay nagawa ko na.