CAPTURED MEMORIES (Buencamino Cousins Series 2)

chapter 18

ME, BEING a popular actress, was used to the constant attention from paparazzi whenever i went out.

"Samahan mo ako, Azel... I want a foot spa, I want to go to salon! I want a make over." Sabi ko sa nakahiga sa aking hita na si Azel.

"Oh well kung ayaw mo edi si Den nala- WAAHHHHHH!!" napatili ako nang biglang humarap sa tyan ko si Azel at mahina akong kinagat.

Ilalayo ko na sana ang ulo niya sa pamamagitan nang pag tulak pero agad itong lumayo saakin at umupo na.

"Wait lang kasi! Wag kana mag pasama roon sa lalaking iyon!" Sabi niya pa at nakanguso. Tinawanan ko tuloy. Mas lalong nakunot ang nuo niya na parang nag tatampo.

AS WE STEP OUT of Azel's house, I took Azel's arm and smiled warmly. "Today, we're just enjoying some quality time together. Let's have a great day, Baby."

The absence of bodyguards immediately caught the attention of the paparazzi nearby. Camera flashes started going off, and reporters began to swarm around them, eager to know more about Ivel's companion.

I keep my cool and faced the reporters confidently. Itinago ko pa sa likuran ko si Azel para hindi makita ang mukha nang binata "Good morning, everyone. We appreciate your interest, but please give us some privacy to enjoy our day."

The reporters, intrigued by the mysterious companion, bombarded me with questions. "Who is him?! Are you dating him, Ivel?! We need an answer Miss Guevara! Please! Give us!" Aggressively yelling.

Natawa ako sa tanong. "Azel is my dear friend, and that's all you need to know. As for our relationship status... well, we're just friends enjoying each other's company." Sinabi ko nalang at hinila ni si Azel papalayo sakanila.

With that, Sabay naming niluwas ang lugar, ignoring the persistent calls from the reporters.

As we tried on different outfits and explored various stores, hindi namin naiwasang i-enjoy ni Azel ang kalayaang naramdaman namin nang wala ang mga bodyguards ko.

Nagkwentohan kami, pinuri ang mga pagpipilian ng isa't isa. Kasama na roon ang pagtawa ko sa mga pinapasukat ko sakaniya.

The paparazzi, eager to capture every moment, followed us from a distance. As we continued our adventure, Azel and I found ourselves running through the streets, our laughter echoing in the air. Siguradong kalat ang mga pictures and videos naming magkasama. Susko.

"Can you believe this, Azel? We're like characters in a movie!" I exclaimed between breaths, tingin ko nga ay kumikintab ang mata ko sa sayang nadarama.

Azel, her heart pounding with exhilaration, couldn't help but smile. "I know, Ivel! This is incredible. Sabi ko naman sa'yo 'di ba? Pag nandito ako, ligtas ka"

Our daring escape and genuine connection attracted the attention of not just the paparazzi, but also the people around us.

Some recognized me and cheered for me, while others were intrigued by our friendship or relationship.

Despite the chaos surrounding us. Me and Azel remained unfazed. We're in their own little world, kaming dalawa lang. Walang guards, walang paparazzi. Kami lang.

Our relationship and the joy we found in each other's presence overshadowed everything else.

Finally, after a few hours of running and laughter, we managed to find a quiet spot away from prying eyes. Umupo kami sa bench na naroon at hinihingal na napatingin sa isa't isa. Napatawa nanaman tuloy kami.