Taking The Spotlight(Revenge)

Chapter 25

Tinanong ko siya kasi wala akong maalala. He only answered me with a teasing smile on his lips.

"Really?" Tanong niya.

Ang pagkakaalala ko ay yung pangyayari...it was all just a dream, But is it really a dream? Bakit parang totoo.

I don't feel something or anything on my body at all. I'm totally fine, baka panag-inip lang talaga yun sa sobrang kalasingan ko.

The day passed by so fast. My heart was falling for him quickly, yet somehow, also slowly, with each passing moment.

One time kinantahan niya ako ng kantang despacito. The lyrics hits different in english, ang gaan ng kanyang mababang boses ng kinanta niya ito sa tenga ko.

Wild butterflys dancing around, inside my stomach.

Hinding hindi ko makakalimutan ang kanyang boses sobrang ganda pakinggan. His deep voice is soothing, diin ang bawat pagkanta niya.

He start off with an english.

~you are, my sunrise on my sunrise on the darkest day~ pabulong ito.

~Got me feelin' some kind of way, make me wanna savor every moment slowly, slowly~ his voice is deep, low and slowly.

~You fit me, tailor-made love, how you put it on~

~Got the only key, know how to turn it on~ parang sinasalita niya lang na may kaunting vocal.

~The way you nibble on my ear, the only words I wanna hear
Baby, take it slow so we can last long~ Patuloy na kanta nito habang nasa likod ko at ang kanyang boses ay nasa tenga ko.

Then he made to the chorus.

~Despacito~
(Slowly)

~Quiero respirar tu cuello despacito~
(I want to breathe your neck slowly) bumaba ang hininga nito sa leeg ko.

~Deja que ta diga cosas al oído~
(Let me tell you things in your ears)

~Para que te acuerdes si no estás con-migo~
(so that you remember when you're not with me)

~Despacito~
(Slowly)

Sa tuwing naiisip ko ang kantang yun ay umiinit ang mukha ko at...talagang iba sa pakiramdam.

Minuto minuto ko naiisip yung boses niya sa utak ko. I don't know to pull it out of my head, it's like a tattoo.

And I'm also thankful to his family's support, I decided to pursue a career as a model.

Sa unang pag-shoot, si Gage ang kasama ko buong oras. Ang lahat ng tao ay nagtingin sa akin, nahihirapan sa pag-usap sa akin, dahil laging ako ang tinitingnan niya.

Being in the spotlight is new to me. I'm typically behind the camera.

I gained confidence with every snap. All eyes we're on me.

A few days later, my magazine photos went viral. The overwhelming response led to an unexpected opportunity: I was tapped to become an endorser for a prestigious handbag brand.

Months turned into a year, and opportunities continued to pour in. I transitioned from model to grand ambassador, surpassing my wildest expectations. My online presence skyrocketed, and I became an internet sensation. My manager, Sylvia, expertly handled the influx of endorsements, emails and gratitude from fans.

Gage's behavior became increasingly possessive, but fortunately, his gentle side remained intact, balancing out his protective instincts.

Whenever Gage and I dined out, fans swarmed us. To ensure our safety, his mother insisted on additional bodyguards. This led to an unexpected benefit: sobrang close kona sa family niya. Our bond everyday is so much fun.

Under the moonlit sky, I breathed, "Thank you for all this." His warmth enveloped me from behind. "Hmm?" he whispered, his soft hum dancing across my skin.

"Thank you for what?" He chuckled smoothly.

Ewan ko kung pagpapanggap pa din ito but...I'm fucking falling. Kapag sasabihin ko ang nararamdaman ko ay masisira ang kasundu-an namin. But i think he felt the same way, hindi man niya sinabi ay ramdam ko naman ng sobra sobra.

I don't want this to end.

Natatakot akong mawawala ito lahat sa akin ng parang bula. I released my past to embrace my future.

Araw araw kong naalala yung mga taong iniwan ko, Gusto ko man kamustahin ay natatakot ako.

Sobrang makapangyarihan ang mommy ni gage dito sa espanya.

Only esteemed individuals have access to her. And even kay gage kailangan ay dadaan muna sa pahintulot ng kanyang ina kung gusto mo makausap ang kanyang anak.

May sinabi ang secretary ko nung nakaraang araw, May gusto daw maka usap ako pero wala pang pahintulot ito sa kataasan which is Gage's mother Victoria Gabriela Elena L'vade ang pronounce nito ay Li-Va-Di.

Kapag hindi ka kataasan at hindi ka taga espanya ay hindi ka talaga makaka usap sa kanya kahit lumuhod kapa.

Yung daddy ni gage, kaya pala...hindi siya makakapasok sa espanya. Galit pa din ang mommy niya dito.

But i don't know if gage and his dad may kaunting connection pa sa isat isa.

I mean his the father, dala niya ang surname ng kanyang ama.

Impossible naman atang hindi siya pwede makikipag-usap man lang dito?

Breaktime ko kaya habang nagpapahangin ako dito sa rooftop an anonymous number messaged me.

Hindi ko alam kung sino ito dahil, walang number ang naka sulat. Hindi din naman registered sa phone ko.

It only messaged "Your father is in critical condition."

Naguguluhan ako, sinong nag send nito? Paano niya alam ang number ko?

Tumingin ako sa paligid. Tanging ako lang ang andito sa itaas, sobrang hangin kaya tangay nito ang buhok ko na umaalon sa hangin.

I gazed down the city, my eyes roaming around the buildings.

Napa hinto ako sa harap na building. Hindi ito kataasan kompara sa building na ito.

It's a figure of a man that is looking outside the big glass window. And I'm sure he is looking at me right now.

Biglang nanlamig ang katawan ko, hindi ko alam kung sa hangin ba ito o ano kasi kahit malamig ang hangin ay mas lalong lumamig ang hindi ko maipaliwanag na nararamdaman.

Bumalik ang tingin ko sa cellphone, Naalala ko si daddy.

Anong nangyari sa kanya?

Tumalikod ako at agad nang umalis. I called Gage, and he picked up after just one ring.

Pinangilabotan ako sa nakita ko kanina, naka tingin talaga ito sa akin.

Should i report it to gage? Busy siya ngayun kasi nasa meeting siya pero kapag tatawag ako ay agad niyang masasagot.

Abot kaba ang nararamdaman ko. I'm worried for my dad, i don't know what happened.

It's impossible to ignore the messages lalo na at anonymous ito. What if dad is trying to contact me this past few weeks? Or in don't know maybe months? What the hell.

Uuwi ako bukas na bukas sa pinas. Bahala na kung ano ang mangyayari, gusto ko makita si dad.