The Brotherhood

Chapter 12 (Part 2)

Erin

"Remind me again why I'm doing this?" It's already 6:30 PM and I can't stop pacing the hallway. 7 PM yung start ng interview and I'm still contemplating whether to go or not.

For seven years of managing these boys, I was never required to attend any event as part of the brotherhood. I've never been on TV and being part of an on-screen interview terrifies me.

"Erin, lagi ka naman uma-attend sa mga interviews namin, diba?"
Zyair said while buttoning his tuxedo.

"Attending and being part of it are two different things. Tsaka, first time ko 'to! Di man lang ako binigyan ng time makapag-ready!" I said.

"You had the whole morning to prepare. Mag-aalas siyete na ng gabi."

"I need a month to prepare my not-very-genuine smile on TV." I stomped like a petulant child.

Just then, lumapit sa'kin si Raven and held my shaking hands, "You'll be fine, Erin. Don't worry. You're perfect. They will love you."

I nodded.

I sighed when he left. Oh, Raven and his perfection. He always knows the right words to say.

Nawala yung mga ngiti ko ng sumulpot si Jaimie sa pinto. "Guys, nandito na yung limo"

Naglabasan na sila. Nagpahuli ako. Pinagmasdan ko ang reaction ni Raven nang dumaan siya sa tabi ni Jaimie.

Nothing.

"Erin..." Nagpahuli din si Jaimie. Kinabig niya ang kamay ko. I looked down at her.

"There's nothing to talk about, Jaimie. Let go of me." I removed my arm with force, leaving her astounded.

I didn't know interviews last this long. Kapag sa TV, 15-20 minutes would do. Now I know na ang dami palang deleted scenes. It's been 25 minutes and we're still not done.

The host kept on asking the boys about their next project, endorsements, and possible acting career.

Ugh, as if.

Tinanong na din nila ako ng mga boring questions. Nagtanong lang about sa career ko, when I started managing the brotherhood, and other boring questions about me being an heiress to Wyatt Academy and Wyatt Cars.

I started to feel sleepy.

Pero pinipitik ako ni Zyair sa tagiliran everytime I look bored.

"Gusto ko lang humikab, Zyair" I whispered. Pinitik niya pa ako nang mas masakit. Gago.

"Enough with your career. Everyone is dreading to know about your personal lives. Especially your love life." The host said.

I let out my 6th fake smile on TV while looking at the host. Kunware interesado ako sa tanong niya.

"Aside from Yuri and Yago's relationship, we would also like to know about the others' personal relationships. Zyair, are you dating someone?"

Pinitik ko naman siya. Bumawi siya ng kurot. Bwisit.

"Well, I have someone but I would like to keep it private."

We heard some shrieking from the audience and a lot of 'AWWW'.

Duh.

"Ang showbiz naman ng sagot. How about you, Ethan?"

Napatampal na ako sa noo in advance. Ethan answered, "Oh, I'm always available, Miss Host. If you're also available, you know where to find me." He winked at the host. FUCK!