“How’s your day?” Kristoff asked me. Pang-apat na date na namin ito sa isang linggo. I was surprised on how un-busy he is lately.
“It was fine. I visited the boutique and checked if everything was still in pieces,” I joked, though I really did go to the boutique.
I own a boutique. A clothing store, well mostly clothes and accessories for ladies. I took up Fashion Styling in college because I really wanted to design and style clothes. I even made a fashion blog when I was in college!
“That’s good, right?” he asked. I nodded and ate my panna cotta.
“How about you? Anong meron sa trabaho mo ngayon? You seem to be outside your office lately. Not that I want you there, I am happy that you’re kinda unwinding,” I told him. He laughed. Architect kasi si Kristoff and sikat ang firm nila.
“Well, my brother’s there so I have to leave him alone and get out of his way. And, I don’t have anything on my plate right now, which I’m glad because I’ve missed you and I wanna spend time with you,” he told me. I immediately blushed. Damn these hormones.
“Would you want to go on a vacation?” Kristoff suddenly asked me, out of nowhere.
“That seems great. Kailan ba?” I asked him. He got his phone and scrolled.
“Maybe next month?” he asked me. I was about to agree when I suddenly remembered something.
“I can’t come next month. I have a thing to go to.”
“What kind of thing?”
“I was invited to this fashion show and I have to design clothes for them,” I told him. He nodded while I talked.
“That’s great news, right? Kailan ba yung fashion show?” he asked me.
“It’s on June 21st sa Bora. Look, you can come na lang with me!” I said.
“But, I might disturb you from your work.”
“No, you won’t! Tsaka, mas mabuti na rin kung andun ka. I get to spend time with you more,” I told him. He smiled at my idea and decided to come with me. Yes!
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“Cassandra, can I ride with you to the studio? I left my car sa talyer so…,” Rosaline said. Rosaline was also invited to the fashion show since she was famous for designing shoes. Today’s the day we’re meeting the models. Of course, we have to interact with them. Magiging co-workers kami for about a month!
“Okay, fine. Just don’t sing, please?” I pleaded. Rosaline can sing. Well, everybody can. She just can’t sing well.
“Come on, my voice’s not that bad,” she told me.
“You’re joking, aren’t you?” I said. I can’t believe her! She seriously doesn’t know what she’s not capable of.
“Ugh, you’re such a bully! Tara na nga, baka ma-late pa tayo!” sabi niya sa akin at hinatak ako papunta sa sasakyan ko.
As we got into the studio, nagkalat agad ang mga tao. But, we were accommodated naman by one of the sponsors immediately. Then, the program started. The stylists were introduced first.
And then, there were the models.
“Oh. My. God. Bakit di mo sinabing model ka pala dito?!” agad na tanong ni Rosaline habang ako naman e hindi maka-imik.
“Well, it was supposed to be a secret. I didn’t know you were going to be here,” he said while shooting glances at me. Okay, what’s his problem?
“Still! Does Jen know?” Rosaline asked.
“Yes, she does.” Then, they continued chatting. I roamed around the studio for a bit. I even talked to the other models. Please, sana naman hindi ma-assign sa akin si Jasper. Having him next door is already torture for me. I don’t want him talking to me. I want him away from me.
“Are you enjoying yourself?” someone asked me while I was at the fire exit. I needed some fresh air. I faced the one who spoke and saw that it’s one of the models.
“Yes, I am enjoying myself just fine,” I told him.
“I’m Marcus,” he told me and shook hands with me.
“I’m Cassandra,” I told him.
“I know,” he replied with a wink. Omg, he’s flirting with me!
“Back off, Marcus. She’s taken,” I heard Jasper’s voice.
“Oh, chill, dude. I was just introducing myself to this pretty lady,” Marcus said. Who? Me?
“Shut up, Marcus. I know your ways. Leave her alone,” Jasper said. I saw how Marcus clenched his jaw but he went inside, leaving me and Jasper alone.
“Sorry about Marcus. Just don’t get too close to him,” he told me.
“What’s your problem with Marcus? He seems like a nice guy.”
“Cassandra, he fucks every pretty thing he sees! I don’t want you to be one of his girls!”
“I will not be! I am sure of that. Why are you even concerned about me? I’m surprised that you still are.”
“Yes, we broke up, Cassandra. But that doesn’t mean I don’t care about you anymore!”
“Well, you shouldn’t. I don’t need your care anymore,” I told him and left the fire exit. God. I need Kristoff.
“Hey, what happened? You disappeared all of a sudden!” Rosaline asked me.
“Can you please tell Ms. Kara that I have to go?”
“Why? Where are you going? Who’ll take me home?”
“I’m meeting Kristoff right now. Take a cab, please? Or call Mark! I really need to see Kristoff right now. Sorry, Rosaline!” I told her and immediately went out to the parking lot. I texted Kristoff that I’m going to visit him at his office. I didn’t wait for his reply and I just drove my car there. I’m stressed because of Jasper and I mustn’t feel this way! This is inappropriate!
I was about to go inside his office room when I was blocked by his secretary.
“Excuse me, ma’am? Mr. Alcazar is having a meeting right now and he strictly told me never to let anyone in. Pwede po bang maghintay na lang muna po kayo dito?” tanong niya sa akin. Sheez, bad timing.
I nodded at her and sat down. I waited, and was already getting bored when a woman got out of Kristoff’s office. She was wearing a tight red dress and killer heels. What was she doing inside Kristoff’s office?
I got inside his office and saw that he was looking out the window.
“Knock, knock,” I said. He looked surprised to see me.
“Why’re you here? Tapos na ba ang meeting mo?” he asked me. I lied and said yes. Kristoff is all about punctuality. He never misses an appointment or a meeting.
“I texted you kanina e,” sabi ko.
“Oh, I haven’t checked my phone. And it’s on silent mode. I’m sorry, babe,” he said and hugged me. I hugged him back.
“So, who was that woman who just got out of your door?” I asked him.
“What? Oh, just a client,” he told me while he was arranging his papers. I simply nodded and chatted with him some more. He’s my boyfriend. I trust him.
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