The Hottest Girl in Town (Under Revision)

Part 33

Dreams

Runway.

Lights.

Fancy and fabulous individual.

Indeed.

A fashion show.

"Everyone! Please welcome, Nixsha Yale Tan! The designer of all of this gorgeous creation!" the lady who's wearing a long silver gown announced. I plastered a smile first before showing up to the stage to face all the people who's here to watch the fashion show held by Michael Gazer, the famous fashion designer I met here in Paris. He invited me again to show off my designs. This is the fourth time I got invited by him. All my designs for the recent fashion show were all sold out.

"Congratulations dear! Everyone is asking about your calling card!" excited na salubong sa akin ni Michael sa stage pero hindi halata na yun ang kanyang sinabi dahil agad siyang nakipag-beso sa akin.

"Thanks to you, Mike." sincere kong sabi. He just rolled his eyes as a response and drag me to the center stage.

Nang matapos ang fashion show ay agad na akong pumunta sa aking dressing room. And there, I was bombarded by different bouquet of flowers and some are in the basket. Nasa labas lang sila ng aking room. I scanned the notes and mostly the messages are just giving their congratulations. I didn't bother to pick them up and entered my room instead, to get my bag so that I can went to my apartment. Kakabukas ko pa lang ng pintuan ng bumungad sa akin si Michael and he's not alone.

"Dear! Here you are!" nakangiti niyang saad.

"Hi Mike, need something?"

"Nothing's particular! I just want to ask you about the after party." sabi niya with a hope in his voice.

"You know my answer to that." sabi ko giving him a knowing smile.

"I thought you'd change your mind. By the way, I want you to meet Tobin de Clare. A good friend of mine. He's been nagging me to introduce him to you." Michael said as he gave me a wink. I stared at the fine looking man who's now having a tomato face.

"Don't embarrass me in front of a gorgeous lady, Mike." Tobin said while giving me a smile.

"Hello, I'm Nixsha." pakilala ko habang nilahad ang aking kanang kamay sa kanya. He gladly took my hand and kissed it. Boys and their charms. Jeez! Hilaw akong ngumiti sa kanya at pahapyaw na hinila ang aking kamay.

"Pleasure to meet you, Nixsha of my dreams." he smoothly said. Michael faked a cough and I almost laughed.

"Nice meeting you too. As much as I want to accompany you, I can't. Maybe, next time." I said in a dismissing tone which Michael understood. May sasabihin pa sana si Tobin but I immediately gave Michael a cheek to cheek and said my goodbye.

May ilan pang bumati sa akin habang naglalakad ako sa lobby ng hotel. I just give them a practice smile and a waved. After spotting my car on the basement I immediately get inside and drove.

Half an hour drive until I reach my apartment. Nagmamadali kong ipinasok ang susi at nang matagumpay ng mabuksan ang pintuan ay agad ko itong isinara pabalik at tuluyan na nga akong mapahagulhol. I am just here, crying my heart out for missing someone so much. I can't help to stop my tears from flowing. Akala ko ayos na pero ng maisip ko na naman kanina na dapat kasama ko siya sa pag-abot ng aking mga pangarap ay sumikip na naman ang aking dibdib dahil sa lungkot at pangungulila. I cried in so much pain and agony until I can hardly breath. Iyak na ang tanging makakapawi ay makita at mayakap kahit sandali lang ang taong gustong-gusto ko ng makasama.

My phone is now ringing several times but I don't have enough energy to even lift it. My apartment is still dark since I haven't been able to turn the switch on. The ring stops for a while until it rings again. I wiped my tears but the sob is still there. I slowly stood up and went to where the switch was until the light illuminated my place. My eyes landed on my mini table which had a bouquet of baby's breath. Sobbing, I went towards it and read the note.

Congratulations! I'm so proud of you! IMYSM

My heart went wild after reading the note, and I don't know why. I don't even know kung kanino galing to. Walang pangalan na nakalagay. Tumunog ulit ang aking cellphone and this time, kinuha ko na ito mula sa bag na nakasalampak sa sahig malapit sa pintuan.

"He-hello.." sagot ko

"Oh god! Nixsha, you got me and your dad worried!"

"I-I'm sorry m-mommy." sagot ko pilit pinipigilan ang paghagulhol ulit.

"Oh my, sweetheart.. you're crying."

"I'm fine m-mom."

"Daddy! Book a flight now!" I heard mom shout.

"Mom, I'm fine. R-really. I just missed you and daddy. But I am fine now that you call."

"Sweetheart, we always miss you. Please come back home now. You're done with your study and you're now making a name in the fashion industry.. darling, we're always worried." mom said while sniffing. She's crying too!

"Alright, mom. I'm sorry for being selfish, m-mommy." sabi ko.

"Darling, I understand. Always remember that we're here for you Nix.. we love you so much Nixy." mom in her sobbing voice.

"I love you too mom and daddy.. Promise po, uuwi na po ako."

"Maghihintay kami.."

It's been four years since I decided to flew here in Paris leaving everything including my family and friends. Tatlong araw bago ako nagkamalay mula sa aksidente, ang nag-aalalang mukha ni mommy ang bumungad sa akin. Dad's holding my hand tightly while hugging my mom. Relief is written all over their face after seeing me gaining back my consciousness. Isang linggo pa akong nanatili sa hospital bago na-discharge. At sa isang linggo kong pananatili sa hospital, my friends are visiting me back and forth except for Yeshera. And every time I asked my friends about Shera and Dinesen, they're just changed the topic or divert their eyes away from me. Hanggang sa isang araw bumisita si Brook.

"I'm glad you're awake now." bungad niya.

"Thanks." nakangiti kong sabi. "Do you know where Dinesen is? My friends are useless, they're mute every time I ask them about D. And where the hell is Shera? I haven't seen her since she never visited me once." nakasimangot kong sabi.

"Uh, they didn't tell you? Dinesen was brought to America to have better treatment by his parents."

"H-huh?" napatanga kong tanong. Then, flashes of vivid memories went out. The cabin. The lake. The trip. The truck. The collison! Then, Dinesen who's face was covered by blood.. "No!" sigaw ko ng maalala ang nangyari.

"Nixsha, are you alright?" Brook in his worried voice. I wasn't able to answer him since I started crying. Nataranta naman siya at agad nagtawag ng nurse. I saw my mom enter the room and when she saw me crying, she immediately embraced me in her comforting embrace.

"Mom, it's my fault." I said in between my sobs. "He said that it's better if we stop since the rain is starting to pour but I t-told him to continue driving.. Mommy. It's my fault that we met with an accident." sabi ko sabay hagulhol.

"Darling, please calm down. It's not your fault.. Please don't blame yourself. Nawalan ng preno ang truck kaya hindi mo kasalanan.."

"No mom, kung huminto lang sana kami.. " kontra ko,

"Please, you need to rest sweetheart."

"Mommy, ang sakit ng puso ko.. I badly want to see him to make sure he's alright, please mom.." I said in a pleading voice while my tears were still flowing.

"Nixsha, please.. You need to rest. Hindi makakabuti sayo ang umiyak." may pagsusumamo sa boses ni mommy hanggang sa umiyak na rin siya. "I nearly died from heart attack when I heard the news about your accident Nixsha.. Hindi ko alam ang gagawin kong mawala ka sa amin ng daddy mo.. You're our only daughter Nixy.. So please baby, you need to stop crying." mom said. My heart broke seeing her in agonizing pain kaya niyakap ko siya ng sobrang higpit, pouring my heartaches.

I'm gonna wait for you Dinesen even if it will take forever.. Just please come back to me..