ATM 2:A True Madness (FBS#1)

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"Can you still manage another round?"Yuan handled me a bottled water.

"Yeah."I answered in between drinking. He drink his water, too.

"Are you sure? Just tell me if you have difficulties in breathing. You're asthma might attack you again."halata sa boses niya ang pag-aalala. We're currently jogging along the thoroughfares of New York. I need this for the upcoming catwalk.

"This is not yet a heavy physical activity, Yu. Don't worry 'bout me."

Tumango na lamang siya at matapos ang ilang minuto, nagsimula na ulit kaming mag-jog.

Lumipas ang mga araw at dalawang linggo na lang bago ang pinaghahandaan naming summer catwalk. Dahil next week ay magsisimula na ang rehearsal ko with the other models, I'm starting to get nervous 'bout it. I'm sure many high-profiled models will be there. And the fact that I'll be wearing the swimsuit of the year of Monique Line, it's really a pressure to me. All must be perfect.

"More confidence, Louise. Don't forget that you're beautiful."sabi noong baklang nagre-rehearse sa akin.

"It's just days from now, Louise, before the rehearsals with the other models."Yuan reminded. He's watching us.

"You must stand out in the rehearsal and prove all of them how good Louise Martinez can be."sapaw nung bakla. But, hey! Dalawa nga pala silang bakla dito.

I gave my best to the last walk and I heard claps.

"Very good. You're ready for the catwalk. Fully equipped."ngisi nung bakla. I grinned back at him. I want to rest. My sole's hurting. Kanina pa ako rumarampa sa harapan nila.

Sumalampak ako sa couch sa aking sala at hinayaan na lamang si Yuan na maghatid sa coordinator sa labas.

Ipinikit ko ang mga mata ko at isinandal ang ulo sa backrest ng couch.

"Tired?"I opened my eyes and look at Yuan.

"A bit."

"Eat your dinner first then you can go to your room and sleep. Don't worry about our meeting to the coordinator tonight. Ako na lang ang pupunta."he smiled and I have to smiled, too. He's this caring.

"It's okay. It's still early-"

"Wag ka nang mag-pabebe. I'll take down notes for you."he rolled his eyes then gave me a kiss on my cheek after.

"Nagpa-deliver na ako ng pagkain. Just wait it in here and make sure you'll eat it."may pagbabanta sa tono niya na ikinatawa ko. Naglakad na siya palabas ng pinto.

"Yes, sir."

Nilingon niya ako bago isara ang pinto.

"It's madamme."then the door closed.

Sinunod ko ang bilin ni Yuan at baka maghurumentado na naman iyon bukas kapag nalamang hindi ako kumain ng dinner.

It's just 8 o'clock in the evening but I'm already lying flat on my bed.

Nagising ako ng maaga kinabukasan at kahit tapos na ang rehearsal session ko, I decided to take a run.

I want to be fully ready before facing the people. Before facing the world.

I know I'll gain a worldly fame after this. And, yeah. I am d*mn scared.

Days past and our flight going to Paris, France came.

And true enough, a week before the catwalk, we rehearse.

Pinunasan ko ang pawis ko gamit ang maliit na red towel na nakasabit sa aking balikat. Nakaupo lamang ako sa isang sulok.