Destined

Make Time

There's only one week left before classes officially starts. I was looking forward to it since this is the week following our "first kiss".

However, both our schedules were so hectic. We can't find a good time to pick up where we left off.

It sucks.

For starters, our T-Th-S workout schedule did not push through because Mari is attending an International Conference on Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography for 4 days in Sydney, Australia. Turns out, this was already booked even before we met two months ago. He took off last Sunday, and I don't even know when is his flight back.

Me on the other hand, I had three modeling gigs all scheduled this week.

The first gig was a photoshoot for Bershka, second is a whole day campaign for the new Tom Ford lipstick.

Now, the third is this music video shooting for an indie artist. Apparently, in their music video, they need someone to portray something like mother nature or an enchantress.

Sadly, the person chosen for the job is me. This could've been a cool gig if I wasn't in a bad mood.

I was now wearing a white dress, which supposed to have an angelic effect, but my face is not participating. I'm tired and I lack sleep, I am cranky and irritable. But most importantly, I am angry because a certain someone isn't answering my FaceTime calls.

Hmpff. What happened to that guy?? He said he misses me, but he won't answer phone calls?? It's 5 o'clock here in Manila, so it's just 7pm there.

The director gave us a thirty-minute break before resuming the shoot. This is a good thing, at least I can calm my nerves before we start again.

I kept looking at my cellphone if there is a message, a missed call, something or anything, but there's nothing. NOTHING.

I know he is probably just busy right now. He told me earlier today that he and his colleagues will have dinner after their conference. So, maybe he hasn't seen my missed calls?

What is wrong with me? I'm acting like a needy and clingy girlfriend. I hate this feeling for two obvious reasons. One, I was never needy nor clingy before. Two, I am not even his freaking girlfriend! I don't even have the right to demand his attention. I'm aware of that. But still..

I irritably pulled my hair. "Urghh. Stop it Eli. Stop it. You are being ridiculous!"

I decided to just mingle with the other members of the band. I went to the snack bar with them and helped myself with a glass of grape juice. Look at me. I am even drinking his favorite fruit juice.

I almost dropped my phone when I heard it ring. I didn't bother looking at who it was. I know who this is so I excitedly answered.

"Hi! Finally you called!" I answered too excitedly for my taste.

"Hey girl. Woah, someone's excited. Were you waiting for my call?" It was Mitch.

I feel embarrassed. "Oh..It's you Mitch. Sorry, I thought you're.."

"You thought I was Mari?" She chuckled. "Awww! Do you miss him already? Good thing I ship MariEli, if not I'll be really jealous. You talk to him more than me now." She's making fun of me.

"I don't miss him. I'm angry because he is not answering my calls." I defended.

"Angry? Come on. You didn't sound angry when you answered your phone. You sound excited." She is laughing hard now. Clearly enjoying this. "You know, it's okay if you miss him. I'll miss his crazy ass too if we were that close."