Today's a jampacked day for me. Ngayon nalang ulit ako gagawa ng double function, at hindi dahil gusto ko, kundi kailangan ko. I promised myself na after this favor of Tita Paris ay hindi na ako basta-basta sasang ayon sakaniya. It's not everyday that people around her would just nod at her whims.
At nine o'clock in the morning, I was already inside the car, checking my things needed for Aira's event and everything, while Nathalia is driving for me.
Pagkagising ko ng six kanina ay nagising na 'rin siya. Ganito ang nagiging routine namin lalo na kapag may event akong dinadaluhan, she's always with me. Kahit minor na event ay sasama pa 'rin siya, well bukod sa may nakikilala siyang mga lalaking kaibigan at ang iba ay kalandian, she's also loving every bit of the moment lalo na't may hilig talaga siya sa mga damit.
"Milan, could you please stop moving? You're distracting me." Ani Nathalia habang seryosong nagda-drive.
Binalingan ko naman siya kaagad, "I was just checking my things, malay mo may nakalimutan ako."
"Kagabi pa naayos natin your things, it's your fifth time rechecking everything." She said.
Napairap at napangiti nalang ako kay Nathalia, even the little things about me concerns her- annoys her. It's true that we've already packed everything since last night, pero I am always doubting it when the morrow comes na baka nawala na 'yung iba.
Pagkapunta namin sa venue ay abala na ang lahat na mag ayos at mag final check ng mga gamit. When I went inside my tent, a bouquet of red flowers is on my table, no note was left kaya naman pinicturan ko nalamang ito at inupload sa Instagram story ko. Every show or interview ay talagang nakakatnggap ng gifts from agency of even some fans na napapayagan makalapit.
My hair and make up is inspired by the soft glam nude of Aira's image that was neutralized by the mixtures of some glitters and liners, wala namang struggle si Nathalia sa pagm-make up saakin kaya ang nag ayos ng buhok ko ay natapos kaagad ng walang kahirap-hirap. They's decided to put my hair in a messy bun, in which my collarbone would be the most prominent part and also my neck. Time passes so quickly, kaya naman when we are down to five minutes ay final touches nalang ang ginawa. Kanina ko pa hindi nakikita si Aira kaya ang hinala ko ay may inaayos pa ito.
My dress is a three dimensional muted lavender colored, it is a floral plunge gown featuring a sleeveless design, a plunging neck, a fitted silhouette, a long, gathering dress. It was a very chic and minimalist approach for a very sophisticated pre-fall design. When the organizer signalled us for my entrance the other models have had the heads up.
Pagkatapos na pagkatapos ng entrance ko ng show ay dumiretso kaagad ako sa tent together with some attendees ay inalalayan ako papasok. When I entered, I saw Nathalia stressing in the corner with her cellphone on her hand. Nang mapansin niya ang pagpasok ko ay sumimangot lamang ito at ngumiwi.
"What's with the face?" I asked, nilibot ko naman ang tingin at nakitang nakaligpit na ang mga gamit namin at aalis nalang. "Let's go?"
"Kasi, you know naman how Tita Paris' pahamak na mouth can be 'di ba?" She exhaled, "She did something stupid, and now it's you who'll face the consequences of her unavoidable stupidity."
Napakunot naman ako ng noo sa sinabi niya, knowing Nathalia, she won't joke about Tita Paris having issues that will then turn to me. "Why? What happened ba?"
"Oh, may the Lord and Lola forgive her stupid ass," Tsaka niya iminuwestra saakin ang cellphone upang aking tignan.
I quickly took it from her hand at halos mawindang ako sa headline ng isang kakapost pa lamang na balita. I furrowed my brows in distate.
What in the hell is this shit?
As seconds passes by, the views and comments of the article is growing. I quickly clicked the video that is embedded at the bottom of the site and played it. At first, it was only about the show that'll take place and I can see naman na kinukwento ni Tita Paris ang mga preparations and such, but it all went down when the person behind the camera asked a question in particular.
"Oh, yes! My dearest niece, Milana, is also part of today's team. Actually, we talked and all that about her future plans, kinikilig nga ako sakanilang dalawa ni Yago! They're actually sweethearts way back their high school days, kung hindi ako nagkakamali."
"I thought they've already broken up since college?"
Giggles erupted from Tita Paris, "I hate to break this very private news for Milana, but I don't want you guys getting the wrong information. All that I can say is that, they're happily living their lives as both best friend and fiance. Kaya nga..."
Agad namang nagpantig ang tainga ko sa narinig na sinabi ni Tita. What in the actual fuck is she talking about? The last time I checked I am still my own, no one to share to and no one to have. Kahit na sabihin niya na we're a family ay sana naman she knew her limitations. I never let my father speak on my behalf lalo na sa harap ng kamera, dahil I know for a fact kung gaano kadumi magtrabaho ang ilan sa industriya.
Nananahimik 'yung tao, hindi niya na sana sinama pa.
The article was posted just about a half an hour ago pero tila walang makakapigil sa pagkalat nito dahil sa shares and everything. Muntik ko ng mabitawan ang phone ni Nathalia ng mag ring ang cellphone ko na nasa may table katabi ng make ups. Agad ko naman na inabot kay Nathalia ang kaniyang cellphone at habang nakahawak sa laylayan ng dress ay kinuha ko sa lamesa ito at sinagot ang tawag.
"Milana," Then a few more movements are heard before the line went clear, "Milana, this is Asia, what is the meaning of these articles? Anong katangahan nanaman ang ginawa ni Paris? I already told Tito Henry to watch that witch's mouth, hindi ko na nagugustuhan ang lumalabas diyan."
Agad ko namang sinapo ay noo ko. "Kasama mo ba ang Daddy? I am still at Aira's show katatapos ko lang then ito ang bumungad saakin! Kung hindi pa sinabi saakin ni Nathalia ay hindi ko malalaman."
Nakita ko namang tumawag ng security si Nathalia at ilang helpers sa labas ng tent ko, magpapatulong na siyang magbuhat ng gamit papunta sa kotse kaya naman gumilid ako habang kausap si Asia sa telepono.
"That user! Hindi na nakuntento na tinanggap sa pamilya, hindi ko na maintindihan sakaniya ha." Asia kept on rambling about things she hated the most about Tita while I am still stuck as to what to do later.
Should I clear the issue? Or should I stay quiet and let it cool down?
"Asia, I'll call you later. There's an incoming call kasi and baka si Daddy 'to or si Lola." Then, I ended the call.
Nang patayin ko ang call namin ni Asia ay tinignan ko naman kung sino ang kanina pa tumatawag. I am sure as hell that this scandal will most definitely blow for weeks, considering that Yago's now known to the showbiz life dahil sa mga artistang nalilink sakaniya. Nabitawan ko naman ang cellphone ko nang makita ko kung sino ang tumatawag. Just a few days ago, I was hell bent on blowing up his cellphone para lamang makausap siya. When I recognized that in fact it's his contact number, I froze in my spot.
It's a double shit for me.
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