Aligned With The Stars (Montereal Series #3)

Prologue

This is the third installment of the Montereal Series.

You don't have to read the previous stories of the Montereal Series to read this.

NOTE: This story may contain inaccuracies with the real profession, grammatical errors, conflicting timelines, mature scenes and language which may not be suitable for young readers. Read at your own risk. Will edit once I find the time to do so.

DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

***

"Okay, good! Another one!"

Cameras flashed as I did my next pose. I showed them my half smile face and lifted my leg slightly to show the slit.

"Good, that's sexy! More fiercer!"

I crossed my legs and posed seductively. It's a shoot for an alcoholic brand. Their concept is sexy and fierce, so I had to wear a red slitted dress for that. I still feel uncomfortable doing sexy shoots but since it's huge opportunity from one of the known brands in the country, I decided not to decline. It's a good opportunity to build my career as well.

We did a few more shots, before they decided to call it a day. Buti nalang dahil pinagpapawisan na ako dito! I'm hungry!

"Those were good shots, good job everyone!" the creative director told us. He then turned to me and smiled. "Thank you, Ms. Daphne Villada."

I smiled.

"It's a pleasure," I replied.

The side of his lips rose up. I could also notice how some of the male staff are looking at me. There's no point in denying that I am incredibly pretty, but they don't have to oogle at me, you know! It's uncomfortable!

He walked a little bit closer to me so I just smiled in a plastic way. Looking at him, he's not that bad. He's tall and good-looking. Some of the female staff here likes him a lot, but not me though. Hindi siya pasado sa standards ko.

"Are you single?" he suddenly asked, like as if it's not that obvious that he's been practicing that since earlier. Kanina pa kaya siya nakatingin sa akin. "If yes, would you mind going on a date with me?" he said with a smirk as he reached for my hand and kissed it.

I cringed. I looked at him with a blank expression before smiling.

"Sorry, I'm not interested!" I told him, in the nicest way possible, pulling my hand away from him. Eww! I hate those moves! "It's also prohibited for me to date... so... bye!"

"But—"

I turned my back and started walking towards my assistant. I didn't even look back at him. I rolled my eyes as I took a look at Tracey who had a smile on her face.

"Rejected mo na naman?" tanong niya, sabay punas ng pawis ko. I nodded. She chuckled and shook her head. "Nako, ang heartbreaker mo talaga. Pang-ilan na 'yan, ah?"

"E, sa I don't like him, e. Mukhang fuckboy. I bet the only thing he likes about me is my face and body. Akala niya siguro he can get in my panties, tsk." sabi ko at lumingon dun sa lalaki na nakatingin pa rin sa akin hanggang ngayon.