Montergo Series I: Dancing With Fire

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

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Pinagmasdan ko ang loob ng opisina kung saan kami magsho-shoot para sa workplace ng bida. It looks neat, grey ang theme ng opisina o building, light grey sa taas at dark grey naman sa baba ng pader. I took a zip from my water bottle and stood up when I heard the sound of steps coming towards us. Paglingon ko sa entrance ng opisina ay bumungad sa amin ang isang medyo may katandaan ng babae.

"Good morning, everyone." Bati sa amin ng isa sa ka collab ng M Ent at Studio Panda.

We greeted her back.

"I'm the chief executive officer of Chisamax. Due to some circumstances hindi na si Direk Sivalo ang magdi-direk ng penikulang ito. So before we begin the shoot, let me introduce to you our new young, found talented director- Direk Felicity Rose Arellano." She announced and clapped her hands.

Nagsipalakpakan din kami, ngunit nanlaki ang mata ko ng makita ko ang babaeng tumulong sa aking makapunta sa bahay ni Tita Christinia noon. Nasa likod ako habang siya naman ay nasa harap namin, nakatayo.

"Thank you." She said, hindi pa nabaling ang tingin niya sa akin kaya sigurado akong hindi niya pa alam. "I might be young to be a director, but I promise you all that I will do my best for this tv series." Dugtong niya, we clapped our hands once again.

"Maraming salamat sa warm welcome niyo." She roamed her eyes while smiling and thanking us for welcoming her until our eyes met. Mas matangkad ako kaysa sa iba kong kasama sa set kaya madali niya lamang akong makikita kahit na nasa likod ako ng mga nagkukumpulang tao.

She smiled and waved her hands at me. I waved my hand back. After Felicity's introduction, it was the cast turn to introduce themselves.

I was the first one to introduce myself.

"Good morning, my name's Xochiquetzal Valmorida, but y'all can call me Xochi. I am playing Nicole Liluanez, one of the main cast." I bowed my head down.

Ang sumunod naman ay ang katabi kong lalaki, I guess he's the male lead.

"Good morning, I'm Basil Portez, also known as Asi. I am playing Jude Nemherbe, the Male lead's love rival." Saad nito na ikinalaki ng mata ko.

I thought he's the male lead. I look around nagbabakasaling may iba pang cast na dumating.

Halos lahat kami ay nagpakilala na ngunit hindi ko man lang narinig o nakita man lang na magpakilala ang kapares ko para sa penikulang ito.

We rehearsed for a while before starting the shoot. Hours passed, but there was no trace of him. It's not that I care or anything, I'm just curious, the staff didn't mention anything about my partner in the job.

"Let's all take a break." Anunsiyo ni Felicity or should I say Direk Arellano.

I walked towards ate Kisha. She had already prepared everything when I arrived at our table.

"Thanks, Ate Kisha." I thanked her as I sat down in the chair provided for us.

Nakaupo na ako at sumubo ng vegi salad, when someone suddenly sat beside me. I looked at the person beside me, and to my surprise, it was Felicity.

"So you're an actress." She giggled and poked my cheeks.

Napangiwi ako sa ginawa niya. Ibinaba ko ang tinidor sa plato at saka ko siya hinarap.

"And you're a film director." Ani ko, I can see from my peripheral vision ang paglipat-lipat na tingin sa aming dalawa ni Ate Kisha.

"You know each other? Magkaibigan ba kayo?" Sunod-sunod na tanong ni Ate Kisha habang nakatingin sa akin.