ATM 2:A True Madness (FBS#1)

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New Beginning

"Last shot!"the photographer announced."Pose seductively, Louise. Look at me seductively."Terrence ordered me.

I do as he said."Good job!"sigaw niya sa aming lahat na nakatigin sa kanyang camera, probably checking all my shots.

I waited for the reaction he'll show. So when he smiled while still staring at the camera, I heaved a sigh.

I'm dead tired and I badly want to rest. This week was a hell week for me. Sunod-sunod ang aking projects in modelling. It's good that make ups were invented. I probably look like a zombie if weren't to them.

Tumalikod na ako at agad na sinalubong ng aking mga assistants at ng aking manager.

"This is your last photoshoot for this week. I know you want and need to rest."my manager, Yuan, help me to wear the bathrobe while grinning at me.

We were about to head to my dressing room when I, I mean WE, heard Terrence spoke. Since all people are silent and busy working the equipments we used in this photoshoot, his voice boomed inside the studio.

"Miss Martinez."I stopped walking but I didn't face him."Can I walk you to your dressing room?"I heard gasps and whisperings.

"Thank you."I face him with a fake smile on my face."But, no need. My manager is here to accompany me."he smiled understandingly and nod afterwards.

Tumalikod na ako at muling naglakad. Nakasunod ang dalawa kong assistants at humabol naman si Yuan na mukhang na-stunned pa sa nangyari. What's the big deal? He's just a photographer, anyway. I mean, there's nothing special. I was linked to many big personalities.

"He's really serious about pursuing you, I guess."Yuan whispered. I nearly roll my eyes to this gay but decided to not pay attention on what he's sayin' and held a poker face instead.

"You're so gorgeous, Louise Martinez!"walang pakundangang sigaw niya ng makapasok na kami sa aking dressing room. Napatingin sa aming gawi ang ilang mga make up artists ko na nasa loob pa pala.

Tinaasan niya lamang ang mga ito ng kilay, in a manly way, of course. No one knows his dirty secret but me.

Nagsiyukuan ang mga ito at hindi rin nagtagal ay lumabas. Naiwan kaming dalawa dahil pinauna niya na ang dalawa kong assistants sa van.

"Ikaw na talaga, atey! Lahat na lang ng mga lalaki ay naaakit sa alindog mo."litanya niya habang tinatanggal ko ang nakakairita at makapal na make up sa aking mukha. I wonder how make up artists make it looks like natural, but it's really heavy and uncomfortable. I was never used to this.

"So, it means you're also attracted to me?"ngisi ko sa kanya.

"Yuck, Louise! Of all people, ako pa talaga ang aakusahan mo ng ganyan? Alam mo namang mas maganda pa ako sayo e!"nandidiring saad niya."But, seriously. It's been a year since I catched you on a street here in New York. And I wasn't wrong about making you a star. Look at you now! You're always a magazine cover and such. I knew from the very start you'll earn fame and-"I was very thankful to his ringing phone.

He checked his phone and signalled me that he'll just answer it. Tumango lang ako and he headed out of my dressing room.

I resume on removing my make up. Napatingin ako sa salamin ng matanggal ko na ang mga kolorete sa aking mukha. I saw the plain girl I onced knew staring back at me. I can't help but smiled bitterly.

Inalis ko na ang paningin sa salamin at hinubad ang aking robe upang makapagpalit na. I'm looking for a dress on my bag when someone knock.

Yuan!