Tamed [GL-Sapphics]

Chapter 18 - Grand Variety Show

TAMED XVIII - GRAND VARIETY SHOW.

"NAKITA mo na ba IG story ni Brent? Nasa bahay niyo pala siya kagabi?"

I mindlessly borrowed Richelle's phone and gave the photo a quick scan. Inwardly, my brows raised. To make sure the photo she was showing me was accurate, I zoomed it, looking like a complete idiot the whole time. Given that Professor Sandoval was also there, I find it odd that she's not visible in this shot. Nananadya ba si Brent?

He captioned, "Spending dinner with her....family."

Did he really crop Professor Sandoval's face out of that crap?

"Ready?" Cassie held my hand.

"Ready," I replied and went out of the car.

The massive crowd and media outside waiting for us to walk suggests that the whole student body and many special guests were rooting for us. Grand Variety Show is such a huge deal that it will be broadcast live across multiple free and subscription television channels and digital media outlets, and will feature appearances by various prominent figures.

"Ti Moune aka Zamantha Abvelino is Brent Laczamana's love team!"

"Si Cassie naman daw si Erzullie, the goddess of love!"

Sumunod si Brent at sinalubong ako, lalong nagkagulo ang lahat. The hype is getting to me, especially since the performance has not yet begun, but I attribute it to the excellent marketing and promotion that our school has executed for us.

"The Cambridge University's President is also here!"

Ngunit mas nakuha ng pansin ko kung sino'ng kasama niya. Professor Sandoval was exuding confidence, elegance and beauty as she walked alongside him, holding onto his arm, while they made their way through the red carpet. Reporters were swarming around them, taking pictures and asking them questions.

"Well, would you look at that, the word on the street was actually accurate! Professor Sandoval was the mistress behind closed doors."

"Sugar daddy pala type niyan, I can't take this anymore."

What the hell are they talking about?!

"Brent sandali!" Nagpumiglas ako nang hilain niya ako kasi kung hindi niya ginawa 'yon ay baka nasagot ko na iyong mga marites sa gilid. "Didn't you hear them talking shits about your cousin?!"

"I heard them, but let the reporters reveal the truth. Things are actually under control, okay?" kalmado niyang saad.

"Attention, The Rising Playmakers Production, please report to the Theater Black Studio right now." It's Chevone, paging the whole team.

The show got off to a fantastic beginning. There were also groups of people present to back up their biases, such as academy and celebrity fandoms. Banners, giant letters, and string lights of every size and hue were strung everywhere. I have all the motivations I could possibly need, but I still feel as though there is a void within me that must be filled in some way.

"Kuya Denzel?" Tinawag ko ulit ang pangalan niya, nakatayo kasi ito sa labas ng backstage na parang wala sa sarili. Sinundan ko kung saan ito nakatingin at nagulat na lang ako nang makita ang propesora na may kausap na matangkad na lalaki, hindi pamilyar sa akin dahil ngayon ko lang ito nakita.

The man gave her a bouquet of sunflowers and some chocolates before kissing her on the forehead and stepping away.

"Oh, utol? Ano'ng ginagawa mo rito?" Tinapik ni Kuya ang likod ko, natameme rin pala ako. Nagpanggap akong walang nakita at lumabas lang para tawagin siya dahil hinahanap na siya ni Mama, umubra naman.