Starstruck Melody (Completed)

Chapter 3

Kinagabihan, tumawag sa akin si Tita Ara para ibalita sa akin ang pag uusap nila ng manager ni Ethan.

"I already sorted things out, Serena. Just make sure na hindi na ulit 'to mangyayari. You're a rising star, anak. Alam ko kung gaano mo 'to pinahirapan at ayaw kong masayang 'yong mga sacrifices and efforts mo para sa career mo."

"I understand, Tita. I promise, I'll try my best not to let this happen again," paghingi ko ng pasensya.

Ever since I started my career, Tita Ara was always there for me. Of all people na akala ko magtitiwala sa akin, sila pa 'yong minamaliit ako ngayon. But Tita Ara stayed loyal to me. I was really lucky I have her as my manager.

Kahit minsan napapagsabihan niya ako, alam ko iniisip niya lang kung ano mas makakabuti sa akin.

"Oh, before I forgot. We were invited to a charity gala tomorrow," she said from the other line.

My eyes widened in shock. "Really? Sino naman po ang nag invite sa atin? I mean this is the first time they invited us," I excitedly said.

"It was from Stellar Agency."

Nawala agad ang excitement ko nang marinig ang sinabi ni Tita Ara. It was the agency where Samantha works as the producer.

Kung pupunta ako bukas, I'm sure Samantha will be there too. I don't want that to happen. She really gets on my nerves everytime I see her. It's like she always reminds of my mother's infidelity to my father.

"Pero Tita...doon nag ttrabaho si Sam 'di ba? I don't want us to cross path again."

"I know, Serena. But this is a big opportunity for us para makilala ka pa nila. Kung magkikita man kayo ni Sam, you can just ignore her right?"

I let out a heavy sigh. Looks like I don't have a choice. I ended the call after saying yes to her. I also went to sleep right after that.

It was already eight in the morning when I woke up. Naligo ako kaagad at nag skin care pagkatapos.

Maya-maya ay narinig kong tumunog ang doorbell kaya kaagad akong bumaba. It was probably the dress that I will wear tonight. Tita Ara called me earlier and said she'll get the dress delivered this morning.

Pagkabukas ko ng pinto ay si Julie ang bumungad sa akin at may dalang malaking paper bag at maliit na maleta kung saan nakalagay ang mga make up niya.

"Julie, pasok ka. Sayo ba pinadala ni Tita Ara 'yong susuotin ko mamaya?" tanong ko sa kanya pagkapasok.

"Yes, Ma'am. Para dito na rin daw kita ayusan."

Pinaupo ko muna siya sa sofa habang nagluluto ako ng tanghalian since maaga pa naman. 5 pm pa ang call time namin mamaya.

Kung nagtataka kayo bakit wala akong katulong dito sa bahay, it was really because I just want privacy. Ang hirap para sa akin kumilos nang merong ibang tao na nakapaligid sayo.

My mother even sent one of the maids from our house before but I eventually sent her out. I realize I can take care of myself. Hindi na naman ako bata para maghire pa ng katulong. For god sake I'm already twenty five!

She got mad at me because of that.

"Julie, let's eat first," aya ko sa kanya habang nilalapag ang ulam sa lamesa. Nagluto lang ako ng sinigang na hipon kasi kahapon pa ako nag ccrave dito.

"Ano julie pwede na ba ako mag asawa?" pabiro kong tanong sa kanya.

She laughed and gave a thumbs up. "Pwede na, Ma'am pero hindi pa pwede kay Tita A."

I playfully rolled my eyes and made a face. "You know I can always convince her."

"Oo nga, Ma'am. Malakas naman kayo do'n baka siya pa ang magpakilala sa inyo sa pogi."