"What? There's no way I will agree with that, Dorothy!" kontra ko sa aking manager. Inirapan ko ang babae na nasa screen ng laptop.
"There's no alternative, Violet. If you don't want to lose all the brands you endorse, you better do it!"
"For heaven's sake, Dorothy, I've been single since my modeling career began. Where on earth am I supposed to find what you're talking about!" Halos mag-ugnay na aking kilay.
"Allow me to take care of everything here. We need to cover up the scandal you're involved in, or else it could spell the end of your career."
"But-"
"No more excuses; we will both go hungry if we don't resolve this issue. If we just let it be, the other party will sue us for the damages-"
"Why me? The paparazzi are the only ones who made that issue."
"Yes, I'm aware, but there are additional photos of you two together from a different day and time," she sighed. "Only you can provide an answer to that."
Napabuga ako ng hangin. "Yes, I acknowledge that Stephen Warren expressed interest in me, but I know my boundaries. I have declined his proposal."
"Why did you meet in the first place?"
"I don't."
"Then, how would you explain the photos that were leaked?"
"He followed me to my place, Dorothy," giit ko sa babae dahil iyon naman ang totoo.
"Good heavens, Violet! We must find you a husband immediately to address this scandal," Dorothy proposed.
"No way!"
"You are causing me a headache, lady. We need to find someone to pretend to be your spouse immediately. That's the only solution."
"I disagree with that idea-"
"Some company has already terminated their contract with you."
"Oh Fuck! What should we do now, Dorothy? I can't afford to lose more endorsements."
"Yes, I am too. Whether you agree or not, Violet, you must understand. Mr. Wilson is about to launch his new clothing line, and you are the face of it, remember?"
Ang tinutukoy ng babae ang may-ari ng isang international clothing Industry that has been contracted with me for almost three years now.
"Then, what's your plan?" Tinaasan ko ng kilay ang babae.
"Before the scheduled launch we need to find a partner to announce that you are married at the launch itself."
"I am not sure about that idea-"
"You need to be sure."
"What else is there to do... just find someone. I don't want to lose my career... but ensure it's a contract marriage, Dorothy," paalala ko bago pinutol ang usapan naming dalawa.
BINABASA MO ANG
Violets Are Blue
Short StoryViolet Ramirez, the epitome of perfection, comes from a wealthy background. She's breathtakingly beautiful, brilliant, and alluring, yet she's also fiery, bold, and has a reputation for being a capricious seductress. Her name is synonymous with flee...