Behind the Camera

Prologue

"OKAY, TAKE A REST FOR THE LAST SHOOT."

Nakasanayan ko na ang linyang 'yan simula ng pumunta ako dito sa France.

Well... I'm a fashion model now.

After what happened in the past, ito na ako ngayon. I've grown up and become the best version of me. Dito wala akong masyadong iniisip na problema. Maliban sa 2 to 5 hours na tulog at hectic na mga schedules for shoots. Wala ng iba.

I am currently covering a famous Clothing Company. Gucci. Yeah, you read it right.

"Sir, your dad is calling." Anisha handed the phone to me. She's my personal assistant since I started my modeling career here.

"Thanks." I smiled at her. Then she bowed before turning her back at me.

"Yes, dad?" I cleared my throat before asking another question. "What's the matter?" Business niya na naman siguro ito.

I'm still sitting on a high chair, facing a vanity mirror, while some of my staffs are fixing something on my cutie face.

"Well, son... when will you coming back?" For years, he's manly voice didn't change. "It's almost 3 years simula ng umalis ka dito sa Pilipinas. Any plans of coming home?!" Bakit excited ang boses niya?

Huminga ako ng malalim.

"Dad, diba sabi ko busy pa po ako sa mga projects ko dito, and I have schedules pa for summer collections. Why don't you try to convince kuya for that training?" Napa irap ako. "Bakit ako pa?"

He laughed. "Son, I didn't mention any about business. Besides kaya ako nag tanong because your Mom's birthday is coming."

I paused. Oh di ko naalala. Well, alam niyo na.

"Oh, Sorry Dad, I thought it's about that..." I glared. "Oh, by the way Dad, pag iisipan ko pa po if makakadalo ako, because I will be busier these coming weeks." I sighed. "Well, I'll try to talk to mom as well 'bout that."

He sighed. "Okay, okay. Pahinga ka naman sweetie. Inaabuso mo katawan mo diyan sa career mo."

I glared again. "Dad, nag papahinga po ako. Besides, ngayon lang ulit ako bumalik sa work kasi nag bakasyon ako sa Hawaii."

"Hawaii, huh? That's great!" He laughed sarcastically. "Oh, by the way, have you heard the news about the engagement of Amber Justin and Jessica?"

Oh the faggots. I glared again.

"Yeah, congrats and best wishes for their upcoming wedding." I smirked. 'Di sila na. 'La akong pake.

"Son..." He sighed.

"Dad, I moved on. Okay na ako. Kung hindi dahil sa ginawa nila, hindi ako magiging ganito ngayon. I'm okay now. I'm healed. I've become the best version of myself. Besides wala na akong nararamdaman sa lalaking 'yan."

Memories begin to pop up in my mind. Ito na naman 'yung mga putang inang alaalang 'yan.

I composed myself.

"Okay, sabi mo eh. Actually 'nak we're invited on their wedding. It's happening this coming September." He sighed. "But your kuya rejected their invitation."

My forhead creased. "Why? wag niyang sabihin hanggang ngayon galit pa siya sa lalaking yun? Eh ako nga na ex, ito naka moved on na."

Duh. What's the reason of  kuya for not accepting their invition? Eh for me, okay lang naman sakin na invited family ko. Beides their company is one of the biggest partners of our company too.

Malay ko ba kung pagdating dun puro business na naman ang mga topic nila.

Kasal, tapos puro business pinag uusapan.