I woke up because of a loud ringtone. Kinapa ko ang ilalim ng unan ko para hanapin ang phone. Pikit mata kong sinagot ang tawag. I don't have the energy to even look at the caller. Antok pa ako.
"Hello." I said while yawning.
"Uhm. Ms. Jessi hinihintay ka na po dito ni sir Liam. Remind ko po kayo sa rehearsal para sa event."
I immediately opened my eyes. Oh my gosh! The fashion show! Bumangon ako at mabilis na inalis ang phone sa tenga at tinignan kung sino ang kausap ko. I saw Joy's number on it. I unconsciously glance at my digital clock. 8:00 AM? Heck no. I'm dead!
"I almost forgot!" I yelled. "Sabihin mo kay Liam on the way na ako, okay?" I removed the blanket on my waist at isinuot ang pink slippers. I was about to end the call when Joy spoke.
"M-ms. Jess?" She uttered.
"Oh? Sabihin mo sa kanya wag na magalit." meron pa naman akong isang oras para sa rehearsal. Makakaabot pa.
"Pwede po bang b-bilisan 'nyo?"
Kunot noo kong tinignan ang phone ko bago ibinalik sa tenga."Oo na sige na. Mag-aayos na ako. Bye!" Tinakbo ko ang bathroom at mabilis na naligo. It's going to be a long week again. uwu.
Nagmamadali akong naglakad at pumasok ang set. It was at the studio. I saw my co-models na busy sa pagm-makeup. Nakita ko rin agad si Liam at Joy. I waved my hand but they did not noticed me so walked towards them.
"Nag-aaway ba kayo?" Bungad ko ng maabutan silang masama ang tingin sa isa't-isa.
"No." matigas na sagot ni Liam. "Isuot mo na 'yung outfit at magready." Liam stood up. "I need to discuss something with the organizers. Assist her." Utos n'ya kay Joy. Pssh. Sungit!
"Is he having a period or something?" I asked. Umiwas lang ng tingin si Joy at kinuha ang damit na isusuot ko. Ano'ng meron?
Joy handed me my black americano. Hindi ko na nagawang magbreakfast sa pagmamadali. Inabot ko ulit sa kanya ang inumin ko dahil nagstart ng magline-up ang mga model. It was a fashion show kaya kailangan namin pumila. Panglima akong lalabas. First outfit was a long gown. Soft blue ruffled dress ang napunta sa akin. It's cute! When it's my turn already, I ramp straight to the imaginary catwalk with a stoic face. When I reached the middle stage, I walk a little and stop. I slightly lifted the lace of my dress. Patapon kong ibinagsak ang lace ng dress and fiercely pose. I heard the organizers clapped.
For the second outfit, I was told to wear a black strapped dress. The top of it was shiny while the bottom were flowing and transparent. They also change my hair style. Nang matapos akong ayusan, pumunta ako saglit sa pwesto ni Joy. I need my coffee. Gutom na gutom na ako. I still need to try 2 outfits but I'm frigging famished already.
"Joy, kape ko?" I asked.
"Wala na inubos na n'ya." She pointed someone at my back. Inubos nino? My forehead creased and turned to my back.
I saw Lance Miguel. His hands was on his pocket while silently checking me out. Anong ginagawa nito dito? He walked towards me and kissed my forehead. Like, what the heck? Itinaas ko ang kilay ko. "What are you doing here."
"Napadaan lang." he answered.
I looked at him suspiciously and crossed my arms. "Inubos mo daw yung coffee ko." I said while pouting.
"Hindi ka nagbreakfast tapos magkakape ka? Gusto mo na ba mamatay?" He hissed. Nilampasan n'ya ako at lumapit sa pwesto ni Joy. Sumunod ako sa kanya.
