Overview : Who doesn't want fierce catfights between two gorgeous women? clearly, I could say that you're about to witness another one in this chapter
Quote from this chap : Di porke't single ka eh pwede mo ng landiin kahit sinong gusto mo, tingnan mo muna kung committed na ito. Baka masapak ka ng wala sa oras. - Meg Toledo
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It was one tough weekdays at work followed by the deadlines that usually had me there on my chair for two more hours of overtime.
I hadn’t have time for Iñigo lately but still had a spare ample hour (usually it’ll be only 30 minutes of it) during lunch for some long talks through phone with him
and late at night, Iñigo would come over at Meg’s place and we’d stay all night cuddling each other on Meg’s favorite couch.
We’d watch late night shows or movies and I’ll doze off on Iñigo’s arms feeling safe under his warmth
the next morning, I’ll be surprise to find my self on my bed under the mattress still on my PJ. It became a daily-nightly routine for a week but Iñigo didn’t seem to mind, He would even prepare a glass full of milk for me
Such a sweet guy
He would even worry about my growing dark circles under my eyes so he makes sure he’ll pick me up after work (even he’ll wait for an hour) to ensure my safety
and there were days Im so worn out I couldn’t even make it to the couch or my bed and I’ll fall on my deep slumber on Iñigo’s car
It was one tough stressful days but I’m glad he understands
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It was one morning .. the last Saturday for the month of November. The same time Iñigo told me about his day-long practice on Sta. Ana racetrack, when Meg suddenly came up for me
“Nina, Guess what!”
I looked up to her face and saw how eager she was to spill something to me
“What?” I said half-paying attention to her while my other half was tryn’a focus my eyes on the movie I was watching on star movies right now
“You know Im on the celebrity and gossips department right? There’s this interview I’m about to conduct with your bestfriend”
huh? Bestfriend?
I was completely puzzled and didn’t catch what she just said to me
“Are you upto something again?”
“Pfft! SLOW!! No, ofcourse Im not.” She said firmly and sat beside me on the sofa
“I mean, I was but—ugh! Nevermind! That’s not the point”
She was about to grab a popcorn from the bowl I had on my arm when suddenly, I yanked her hands away and said
“I wont let you have it unless you’ll spill”
“A-hah! Are you learning those tricks from your racetrack boyfriend? To be conditional and somewhat sneaky? Ikaw, Nina ah?”
I just rolled my eyes at her and then I tried focusing on the movie I was watching when Meg suddenly grab the bowl from me and then hid it to her side
She was laughing hysterically when I was trying to reach for the popcorn
“Makinig ka kasi muna!” She whined
“Ano nga kasi yun, Meg? At sinong bestfriend pinagsasabi mo?”I said impatiently as I crossed my arm from the other on top of my chest
“I’m going to interview Kendra this noon”
She’ll what?
“Kendra? Kendra.. Kendra Gainsborough?” I stammered
“Yeah that leggy top model who already ramp for Balenciaga, Chanel, Valentino, Armani and Burberry? Yeah that’s her”
I was out of words from the moment and Meg seemed to be enjoying that. She smiled devilishly and grabbed my hand
“And you, my friend, my dearest nina, are coming along with me”
She said what?!
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“Don’t you think I shouldn’t be here?” I said looking around the area. It was Rogue’s photoshoot for the December cover
I’ve never been into a photoshoot before
I literally turned my head 360 degrees almost breaking my cervical area. Everyone seemed busy and there were wires and lights everywhere.
The shoot director was there with his assistant looking out on the tv-like screen about the size of a laptop. The lighting crews were given an instruction by the shoot director himself
While the photographer, who was quite the lookish, was there staring from a far. I followed his gaze and was surprise that it landed on Kendra, who was sitting there while she was whisked away by a make-up artist and hair stylist as the caterer brings her delicacies right on her face
She was treated like a goddess here
In the meantime, the photographer was there making last minute lighting and set adjustments
schmoozing the art director
making sure everything was set
rechecking the cameras
directing the photo assistant
and lastly, coming up to the Make up artist just to check on how things were going with the Kendra
She finally stood up from where she sat, I saw how beautiful she was.. really! It was like Aphrodite was now here walking around the earth
She didn’t notice me and didn’t even care that every heads were now all hers watching her movements as she made her way to the green flat form
She didn’t seem to mind
She went to change from her silky pink robe and unto some kinda red slacks, red stilettos and red Blazer with nothing else covering her chest—her boobs, but a black feathery long necklace
Holy! Seriously?!
I thought as my eyes became widely open at the fact she’s going on a shoot with nothing on her chest but the Blazer itself which, by the way, didn’t really cover up much of it
I was even startled at the moment but Kendra was calm and was still willing to pose half-naked!
That’s what high-paid top models are for
“Show time!” The photographer uttered as he clasped both of his hands and shouted at everyone else to get ready
Kendra was ready to get in front of the camera. And stood in front of the green clothe that were used to alternate the background of the model and on the large format cameras
As the shoot was now going on, I noticed that the photographer and Kendra shared this certain ‘unknown’ communication from one another.
She followed the verbal instructions of the photographer. Kendra, As a model and Mr Paulo Marvelino, a photographer worked together more and establish a touch-or-don't-touch understanding up front.
Kendra didn’t hesitate to move freely even she was half naked. It was quicker and easier for her to physically move her arms, head and legs where the photographer wants them.
and the photoshoot ended briefly when the photographer said
“Good job, Kendra! Everyone! Let’s Pack up, Clean up now!”
I watched Kendra took a long satisfied sighed as she walked out from the green-clothed wall. She sat on the chair where she took her robe and wore it
“That’s our cue”
Meg whispered to my ears and grabbed my hand as she pulled it
We walked straight to where Kendra was who’s busy on her phone
“No. Maybe later. Okay! See you? Alright. Bye” She said to the other line of her phone
She looked up at Meg and said ..
“Let’s get this over with shall we? I have a long long day and----“
She stopped when She finally took noticed of my existence before her. She frowned for awhile before she broke herself in some kinda grimy pretend smile
“Oh, Nina! Glad to see you!” She said and stood up to give me a beso
She waved her hands to get the attention of the utility crew and shouted
“Gina? I need some chairs here!”
and then darted her attention back at us. She smiled and when the chairs had arrived for us to sit ..she asked us to sit across her
She crossed her leg from the other and then said
“Let’s start”
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The interview went on. Meg would throw direct questions at her which she would answer straight to the point.
“Last question Miss Gainsborough.. Why did you kiss the phenomenal racing prodigy Mr. Iñigo Bustamante whom I believed was already committed?”
There was silence between us and I believed that people from the near vicinity sure heard that. The dead air was suffocating and I was definitely startled at Meg’s question. Then Kendra gave me the look which is too hard to read.
Before I could study ‘the look’ she threw on me, She immediately return her gazes back to Meg
Kendra chuckled bitterly before uttering ..
“Don't be sentimental enough to believe that when a girl kisses a guy it means something. A kiss can mean everything and nothing. You can kiss a lover just as well as you can kiss an enemy. It's not always love when you kiss. Sometimes, it's friendship. Sometimes, it's just for fun.”
Just for fun?
Kendra glanced at me and then smiled
“I'm single. Surely, It's fun, but I miss being attached. I miss having someone I can share my bed with.” She added with much confident as possible
I heard a loud gasp coming from the other side of the roomand for sure, by the looks of it, heard Kendra’s words
I felt my hands automatically clenched when I was slowly stabbed by her words realizing it was meant for me. Dragging me deep down to what it seems to be-- hell
Bitch!
“But, Don’t you think, Miss Kendra Gainsborough, that single is not synonymous with Desperate and its not right to taint the meaning out of it, no?”
Kendra was taken aback by Meg's words. She looked around the corner as if checking out if someone's even listening
“uhh—I”
Kendra seemed lost and out of words to utter. Meg smiled in victory as she watched the beautiful model stammered and shake.
I looked around and noticed that everyone was waiting for her answer.. and somewhat, looking at our direction.
“I think that would be all, Miss Gainsborough! Thank you so much for allowing me to interview you and get to know you more”
Meg stood up and gestured me to follow her. Meg smiled at Kendra and grabbed my hand
But before we could completely get out of the door, Meg turned around and said
“Oh one more thing, Miss Kendra Gainsborough.. you may not understand this thing but .. Di porke't single ka eh pwede mo ng landiin kahit sinong gusto mo, tingnan mo muna kung committed na ito. Baka masapak ka ng wala sa oras eh mahirap na”
Meg’s smile grew wider the moment she saw Kendra’s priceless face turned sour in confusion
She clearly didn’t understand a thing aside from “single and committed”
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(A/N: Lol! what more can I say? A bitch can only be stop by a bitch herself.. and you'd be guessing who's the bitch? ofcourse its Nina's ever forward and straight to the point Meg. Who else could it be?
and if you want to read her own story go hit the external link just on the right, below the cover photo)
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