Starstruck Melody (Completed)

Chapter 27

I stood in front of my walk-in closet, choosing clothes I should bring to our La Union trip. Meron kasi kaming schedule ng shooting three days from now. But, Xav and I decided na mauna na lang kami doon for us to spend time with each other.

I picked out a few outfits, which includes comfortable clothes for the beach and some casual evening wear. Dalawang bikini lang ang dinala ko dahil hindi ako pwede lumangoy masyado. Mayayari ako kay Direk kapag nagkataon na nangitim ako bago ang shooting.

Habang nag iimpake ako ay naalala ko si Tita Ara. Hindi niya pa rin alam ang tungkol sa amin. I decided to call her to inform her of the change in plans. I dialed the number and waited for her familiar voice to answer.

"Hello, Serena! How's the packing going? Ayos na ba ang mga dadalhin mo?" Tita Ara greeted cheerfully.

"Hi, Tita. It's going well. But, I need to tell you something..." I trailed off.

"Ano 'yon?" mabilis niyang tanong.

"G-Gusto ko lang sabihin na...mauuna na muna kami ni Xav sa La Union. Naka-schedule ang flight namin mamaya 6pm," nagmamadali kong sabi. Kinakabahan kasi ako sa magiging reaction niya.

"Oh? Bakit maaga? May sinabi ba si Direk tungkol diyan?" she asked with a hint of curiosity in her voice.

I took a deep breath. I'm not yet ready to tell her but, I don't have a choice. She'll know about this sooner or later. Ayaw ko naman malaman niya pa 'to sa iba.

"Well, we...we just got back together. Naisip lang nami it would be nice to spend some time together before the shoot begins?"

Ilang segundo siyang tahimik sa kabilang linya bago nagsalita. "Are you sure about him, Serena? I thought you already moved on from him?"

I let out a sigh. "Tita, I was lying when I said that. And yes, I'm sure of him. What happened between us was just a misunderstanding. Pero okay na, Tita. Nag usap na po kami tungkol sa aming dalawa."

"Nag aalala lang ako, Serena. Baka may mangyari na naman sa inyong dalawa tapos bumagsak ka na naman. We can't afford another loss," she said, her voice sounded concern.

I nodded my head. I understand where she's coming from. Simula noong naghiwalay kami noon ni Xav, I wasn't able to focus well on my acting. It wasn't long before I was able to regain my pace again.

"Don't worry, Tita. I'll make sure to balance everything," I assured her.

Hindi pa siya kumbinsindo sa desisyon ko pero hinayaan niya na ako. Huwag na lang daw muna kami magpapakita sa mga tao na magkasama. I continued packing after the call. Naligo na rin ako at nag ayos pagkatapos.

I simply wore a pair of tailored black skinny jeans, and a crisp white button-down shirt tucked neatly. Nagsuot rin ako ng charcoal gray cardigan para sa eroplano mamaya.

My hair was pulled back into a low, loose bun, and I wore a pair of large, dark sunglasses to hide my face. Mahirap na baka may makakita pa sa amin.

Later that afternoon, Xavier arrived to pick me up. Tinulungan niya akong buhatin ang maleta ko at inilagay 'yon sa likod ng kotse kasama ng mga gamit niya.

He gave me a quick kiss on the cheek. "Are you ready?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Ready," I replied, smiling.

Inangat niya ang kamay niya para sana guluhin ang buhok ko pero pinigilan ko siya. Mas matagal pa kaya akong nag ayos ng buhok ko kesa mag make-up.

"You'll ruin my hair," I said, pouting. He laughed at me and nodded his head.