HIS FAVORITE DESTINATION (VALDEZ SERIES #1)

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୨୧ ྀི ❀ ྀི Sure ୨୧ ྀི ❀ ྀི

It was the day of Tita Joanna's fashion show, medyo kinakabahan pa nga ako eh, it's been a while na din kasi nung nag model ako. I'm sitting down on the high chair while my professional make up artist is doing my look for today. Nakaupo naman si Dominic sa couch malapit sa akin, hinihintay niya lang ako, he smiled charmingly, his dimples showing up and even mouthed "pretty celine" to me.

"Ganda naman, mahal ko." he commented.

I smiled softly at him. "Thank you, mahal".

I really can't say anything to him, grabe niya ako alagaan at asikasuhin. He woke up early in the morning around 5 am para ihanda yung mga dadalhin ko for this fashion show, he even pack up a small pouch of the make ups I use pang retouch, usually din kasi mas gusto kong ako ang nagreretouch sa make up ko even though may make up artist sa event, hindi naman din kasi lagi ako ang inaasikaso nun because there are other models din naman sa event na inaayusan niya. He even pack me extra clothes na gagamitin ko after the event. To be honest, I feel kinda embarrassed kasi I know that ako dapat ang gumagawa nun, I'm afraid na maging dependent sakanya lagi kasi nakakahiya but at the same time di rin ako makapagreklamo and I'm thankful because I need his help din naman at kusa niya naman ginagawa yun.

Oh gosh, what did I do to deserve a Dominic Valdez? Nung inulan siguro ng swerte nalulunod na ako.

After a while, my make up was done. I'm now wearing the red wine bodycon dress Tita Joanna designed, it's one of her limited collection, it's a backless dress and may slit sa right leg ko, it has diamond chains on the back as well, its very elegant yet sexy. I'm also wearing the designer heels she designed, she said it was specifically for me, the heels are color red with a glittery design, the heel itself has rubies all over it the front has rubies as well with diamonds. It's one of her limited collection as well but she haven't released this heels yet. My hair was tied into a half elegant tie.

I was looking at myself infront of the big full body mirror when suddenly Dominic gently hugged me from behind and kissed my shoulder up to my neck, I tilted my head a bit giving him more access. So what naman kung gusto kong magpalandi today?

"So fragrant, my love.", malambing na sabi niya.

Ngumiti naman ako at hinalikan siya sa pisngi na ikinapula nanaman ng pisngi niya, kilig na kilig nanaman ulit siya.

"Did you eat already, love?", tanong ko.

Mas maganda kasi kung kumain muna siya bago kami umattend sa afternoon fashion show dahil mostly mga inooffer nila dun ay champagnes at mga canapé.

He pouted and shook his head as a no. "No, I was waiting for you, gusto ko kasabay kita kumain."

"You eat na, love. Baka mamaya pa ako kumain since I don't feel hungry yet tsaka I just got my make up done po.", I sweetly said which made him pout and kiss my neck again, we sat down on the couch and of course he's hugging my waist again.

"Ang baby baby naman ng Dominic ko.", I said, ang cute cute niya kasi.

He smiled and kissed my forehead gently, "I love you po."

"I love you.", I smiled.

We arrived in the event, as expected it was very luxurious. I was still inside the car pero ang dami na ng mga photographers na nakaabang sa lahat ng models ng Elegance of Joanna. I went out with Dominic at ayun na nga nagsimula na agad ang mga nakakasilaw na ilaw ng mga camera ng photographers dito. Dominic quickly guided me inside, namumula na nga mga mata niya eh dahil sa mga ilaw nga camera, sensitive din kasi ang mata ni Dominic sa maliwanag.

We saw Tita Joanna helping some organizers, she's also giving instructions but then when she saw us she immediately went to us. Nakipagbeso kami sakanya, she looks very happy. I got shock as I saw Dad, he approached Tita Joanna at nakipagbeso rin sakanya.

"D-Dad?", I said and hugged him.

He also hugged me back and sighed, "I'm proud of you, anak. You should get ready may aasikasuhin lang ako.", he smiled then broke the hug and walk away.

Dominic kissed my forehead, "Good luck, love." He said as he pinched my cheeks.

Napangiti naman ako at pumunta na sa lounge kung nasaan ang mga co-models ko. They immediately greeted me and hugged me as they saw me. Nagkaroon kami ng kamustahan at chikahan bago mag start ang event ni Tita Joanna.

After a while, Tita Joanna approached us wearing her gold with diamond design bodycon dress, it's her own design as well, halos kaparehas nga ng sa akin eh.

She smiled, "Get ready, girls. Let's go mag-uumpisa na.", she excitedly said.

Ngumiti kami sakanya at luminya na malapit sa stage.

Tita Joanna smiled at me. "I'm so proud of you, hija."

I smiled at her as well. "Thank you, Tita."

She gave me a gentle hug and the show starts, my co-models walked one by one flaunting their beauty in Tita Joanna's designs.

It was my turn, I confidently walk on the stage with my fierce look. My angelic beauty was shown while wearing the red wine bodycon diamond long dress. Cameras flashed like crazy. I even saw Dominic sitting on the VIP seats, looking handsome as always. He was smiling and recording me looking so proud and impressed. I flipped my hair a bit as I walk back making sure the backless part of my dress is shown as well.

The second outfit I wore was a gown, a fairytale inspired gown. It was color white with diamond designs in some parts, it was a tube type gown, It has silver butterflies and flowers in some parts. I walked and show it, making sure I show a lot of the gown's details. Cameras kept flashing as I walk.

After long catwalks, the event ended. Tita Joanna gave all of us models bouquets of flowers and some free pieces of her designer bags she personally designed for each of us as a thank you. She all gave us a hug saying she's proud of us, after that she went out and went inside a car looking happy and excited.

Dominic drove us to a fancy restaurant, he said he wanted to celebrate my successful modeling career again. I made him so proud, I just know.

We ordered our favorite filet mignon and creamy shrimp pasta, and of course our favorite champagne.

"I'm so proud of you, my love. The way you walk earlier? Gosh I was almost blushing the whole time whenever I see you walk. You're so impressive! You're so elegant and graceful, bagay na bagay ka talaga maging model sa brand niya. The name of her brand is literally you, full of elegance and beauty." he smiled charmingly, his dimples showing again.

I chuckled and feed him my cream pasta and kissed his cheek. "I'm glad napakilig nanaman kita, love." I joked na ikinatawa niya din nang bahagya.

"Lagi naman po eh." he said and took a sip of his champagne.

I took a sip of my champagne as well. "I love you."

He smiled and kissed my knuckles. "I love you more, beautiful darling."

After our short date, we went back to the mansion.

"I love you so much, my love. You deserve only the best. I'm damn lucky to have you." he kissed me.

I smiled kissing him back. "I love you, Dominic."

"I wanna marry you soon, love. I'm so sure of you." malambing na sabi niya at hinalikan ako sa noo.

I smiled and kissed his cheek hugging him. "And I would love to say yes and I do to you without hesitation."