The Burning of Summer

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Thirteen

Pagkarating namin ng condo ay kumuha lamang ako ng isang handbag at inilipat doon ang phone at wallet at kaagad ding umalis.

Margaux said that I should go straight to a shop just thirty minutes away from my condo and she texted us the address. Unless heavy traffic then we will be there on time.

Hindi ko na muna iisipin ang problema ko. I'll just focus on my work for now. I don't wanna look distressed in my photos! I would rather die than looked like a zombie.

It was a good thing that Sandra wasn't asking me questions about what happened though. I don't think that I will be able to answer her anyway if ever.

House of CathEl.

I read the logo from the outside of the boutique. I know who owns this particular clothing brand. It's a Filipina designer which I met a few years ago. She already made her name known even outside of the country so let's just say that she's a famous designer now.

I've let Sandra do the talking ngunit hindi naman kami nahirapan since they were expecting us.

The lady in the front desk led us to a room, more like an office at nandoon din si Margaux.

"OMG Summer, hi! it's been a while!"

"Hello, Cath! I know, long time." She gave me a hug as a greeting before letting me go.

"Well, it is an honor and thank you for saying yes I mean, when I heard that you are here in the Philippines I immediately contacted Margaux but she said that you are having a vacation.."

"Well yes, but it's fine though." we sat on the couch inside her office.

"Well now I can see that the rumors that are circulating about you aren't true." sabi nito habang nakatingin sa flat stomach ko kaya naman natawa ako.

"Oh if I'm pregnant I would be happy to tell it to the world, but unfortunately I am not." I said shaking my head.

"You know naman, kapag sikat ka nagiging hobby ng mga tao ang siraan ka."

"That's true.." singit ni Margaux. "Which is why we are interrupting your vacation.." she said while pointing at me with an intense looked.

"I know.."

"Right!" Cath said while clasping both of her hands. "I will be having a show and will be launching a new line of summer wear this weekend and Summer you will be the finale!!" I can see how she's excited about her upcoming show.

If there's a show it means I will have to rehearse together with some of the models.

"But since Summer will be having a very busy schedule for the whole week, she will only be able to rehearse during the morning.." Margaux said like she's reminding us or perhaps Cath about it.

"Of course, we already talked about that Margaux. That's not a problem."

Nagstay pa kami doon for an hour talking about the details of the show. They took my body measurements for the fitting.

"Let's eat first, I'm famished." sabi ko dahil ngayon pa lang ako nakaramdam ng gutom.

I remembered I didn't eat breakfast and lunch and it is already four in the afternoon. We went to a nearby restaurant and eat but then I only ordered some salad and mango juice.

"Okay tell me my whole schedule for the whole week now." sabi ko habang naghihintay na dumating ang mga order namin.

"Later at six, you will be meeting with another fashion designer. They will just take your measurements again and show you their line before your photoshoot with them tomorrow at six pm again.." huminto muna ito at may kinalikot sa ipad. "And also after rehearsal with Cath, you have shoot and an interview with a fashion magazine before you head straight for your six pm shoot.. " huminto ulit ito dahil dumating ang waiter dala ang mga pagkain namin.