WARNING: R18
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I became even more busy in the second semester as there were a lot of requirements I needed to pass. In a few more months, I would be graduating, and I actually couldn't believe that I had to finish my studies after all the hard work. To think that I even had my modeling. Hindi ko lang akalain na nakaya kong pagsabay-sabayin ang lahat and I still got good grades.
I knew that I would pass this sem. Hindi ko naman pinabayaan ang pag-aaral ko even after everything. I just had to complete all my requirements. I actually got more inspired to finish my studies as Devlin was helping me. I wanted to show him that his efforts to teach me didn't go to waste.
As for my internship, the university allowed me to get my grade from my modeling. I just had to get my evaluation from my manager, who was Arty, which I was sure would give me a passing grade. He started accepting projects for me again. Although mostly ay mga runway shows as it doesn't take a lot of time, I could still have time to attend my classes and do my requirements, unlike sa photoshoot na kung minsan ay ilang araw ang inaabot and I even have to travel somewhere far for the location. Isa pa, I'm a runway model so mas focus talaga ang career ko sa fashion shows.
It was actually unfair, and I was aware of that. My modeling wasn't even related to my business course, but I think my dad pulled some strings. I could just apply for the internship at our company, but I had a feeling that Dad didn't want me to do anything with our company. He wouldn't let me inherit it. Because if yes, he should've started training me how to handle our business long ago. Kaya rin siguro until now, Dad wasn't against my modeling. I think he even wanted me to make it my career.
My relationship with Devlin remained a secret. Hindi na naman namin need na masyadong mag-effort sa pagtatago as I really did become busy. Pag-uwi ko ay deretso rest agad ako as I knew my tomorrow would be hectic as well. I was just glad that Dad allowed Devlin to drive me around, and those drives were the only time that we were alone together.
I felt sad, though. I missed him kahit na araw-araw ko naman s'yang nakakasama. I just want to be with him kasi without worrying about anything. 'Yung sa kanya lang ako naka-focus.
"Are you ready to close the show, Yeliz?"
Pinasadahan ako ng tingin ng designer. He gave me a satisfied smile when he looked at me and fixed the strand of my hair that got out of its locks. Agad namang umalalay ang hairstylist, and she fixed my hair in no time.
I was the last model to walk down the runway to close the show. It wasn't the first, but I couldn't help but feel nervous, as I knew all the attention would be on me. And it was basically like the designer was telling everyone that I was the model he liked the best sa mga kinuha n'ya para sa fashion show na 'yon.
I smiled at him and nodded.
"Of course."
Hinawakan n'ya ang mga kamay ko. He was already a well-known designer pero ramdam ko ang panginginig ng mga kamay n'ya. Mariin ang pagkakatitig n'ya sa 'kin.
"I'm counting on you."
I nodded as I squeezed his hands, assuring him that I would do my best. Pinapila na ang mga model to do their final lap while I was just waiting for my cue.
The designer was making sure that everything was fine with me. Hinayaan ko na lang s'ya and I watched as the models went backstage one by one. Nang bumalik na ang huling model, the floor director gave me a signal, and I put my model face on.
I didn't smile as I walked down the runway. Nakakasilaw ang mga ilaw but I remained walking with poise, like a cat, without any care in the world. Nakatingin lang ako sa harapan kahit na ramdam na ramdam ko ang mga tingin ng lahat sa 'kin. I even noticed some camera flashes, but I continued walking. Mataas ang heels na suot ko but it was as if the shoes were part of my body. Hindi ako nahirapan sa paglalakad.
