ACCIDENTALLY DRUG THE WRONG PERSON

Kabanata 3:

Celeste's Point of view:

I walked on the street, looking at the mess all over my body. Hindi ko maiwasang mapamura. Kasalanan ito nung dr*g seller na 'yon. I asked for a drug that can make someone asleep, but i never said I wanted such drugs. 

I could still feel the pain throughout my body. The pain between my legs brought to mind the events of previous night. She hissed upon remembering that monster. He tormented me many times to the point that I fainted and could not remember anything else.

Para siyang isang mabangis na hayop na kinulong ng matagal na panahon at noon lang pinakawalan para kainin ang maliit na kuneho. Bit exaggerated? nah, I'm just saying the truth.

I could only remember the thing before that.

Flashback [before the incident.]

"Tignan mo nga 'yang sarili mo. You still want to be a celebrity? listen to your step mother. I'll find you a good family to marry into." Dad said.

Nasa gitna kami ng hapagkainan but here I am eating painful words imbes na pagkain.

"Dad you know naman na ilusyunada ang babaeng yan." Sigunda naman ng evil step sister ko, Fritz chin. 

I pretend that I didn't heard anything. Binilisan ko nalang ang kain at nagpunta sa company. Nakatanggap ako ng kontrata and I'm really excited. Minsan lamang dumating ang ganitong opportunity. After several knock, I heard director So said come in from inside. "Oh, Celeste, ikaw pala. Good thing you're here, I'm about to call you."

I cant hide the smile on my face. Maybe its about the cotract. "Is it about the contract Mr. So?"

"Yeah, I'm sorry." my forehead creased. "The company has already allocated to someone else this time. We think that your image does not suit the role." Para naman akong binagsakan ng langit at lupa. I smiled bitterly. Kailan paba ako masasanay? Lagi namang ganito. Perks of being underrated celebrity.

Palabas na sana ako ng makasalubong ko ang impakta. She has this arrogant smile on her face. Kung puwede lang burahin pagmumukha niya, tsk. She flipped her hair on my face before opening the door.

"Come in, Ms. Chin. Let's discuss about your upcoming show." I heard before the door shut close.

so that's why?

[End of flashback]

And in desperation, I did something stupid.

I bought some condiments from a drug seller that can lose consciousness. Balak ko kasing patulugin siya, to take some pictures. That will cause a great impact in showbiz industry. Iyon lang ang nakikita kong paraan para makilala. Im tired being a underrated celebrity.

I let out a deep sigh and rushed to the company. Regardless of what had happened, I  not forget that I had an audition today.

****

Celeste finally arrived at Stratosphere Studios, panting heavily as she sprinted through the lobby. Her manager, Nina, stood waiting for her, arms crossed and a look of pure fury on her face.

"Celeste! Where the hell have you been?" Nina hissed, grabbing her arm and dragging her towards the elevators. "You realize how rare this opportunity is, right? Do you want to throw it all away?"

Humingi ito ng pasensya habang naghahabol parin ng hininga. "Something came up, but I'm here now. Please, just give me a chance."

She was covering the mess on her clothes using her slim hand.