Since childhood, we have been programmed to think that a happy ending is when the princess would marry the love of her life and live happily ever after.
While growing up, I have been fond of watching cartoons, Disney movies with happy ever after. Even seeing my parents loving each other extremely day by day. How my father would kiss my mother's lips everyday and say words of adoration and love. How he would shower her with hugs, gifts and his time.
Even my uncles and aunts showed me how lovely it is to love and be love.
I have been into crushes since the day I entered school. Too early for a kid who's primary obligation is to pay attention to the teacher, study and move to the next chapter.
"Mama, crush ko po si Justice po."
"Bakit baby?"
" Na help niya po ako kanina mag-color!"
She laughed at my response.
I didn't know if it's a real crush or something.
High school came and I was still in the trance of the definition of happy ending that I was showed when I was young and carefree.
"Anak, breakfast?" I could smell the delicious foods served on the table.
"Hindi na po, 'my. As school na lang po."
I then put my bag on my shoulder then exited the house.
Our driver was the one to bring me to school but we grab a breakfast deal at Jollibee before arriving at school.
I started walking to my classroom, the plastic of take out on my right hand.
"Hi, Isla!"
I smiled.
I was known in this school because they label me as the 'smart kid'.
When I arrived, I sat on my place and took out the food then ate.
It's not that I don't want my mom's cooking but I feel like eating from fast-foods a lot plus it's not like taking a lot of my time. I always do breakfast late and I do it at school, mostly. Sometimes, mommy would make me baon for breakfast until snack.
The school started like as always, at 8:00 am. Like clockwork.
I put out my two pencil case and my notebook.
I'm fond of designing or making my notes pretty. I have one pencil case for my highlighters and the other are for the colored pens plus correction tape. I also have a punch for my other stationery which I used oftentimes.
"Isla, can I borrow your notes later? Mga 30 minutes lang. I'll just copy yung not ko natapos."
She's fidgeting.
" Sa library lang naman ako. " She continued.
"Sure!" I agreed.
Everyone comes up to me for notes and answers but I only give them the notes.
Lunch time came and I decided to just eat a full meal since I still wasn't satisfied with the breakfast I ate.
It was a chaotic cafeteria. Everyone is busy.
Pumila ako but then before I could take another step forward, someone pushed me and a cold liquid was poured onto me.
"Wawa naman si Piggy." Bianca said mockingly.
"Dapat huli ka sa pila, freak." Dionne added.
" Beauty before pigs. " Perry their leader uttered and they all laughed.
I was left last.
"Anong sayo, miss?"
"Uhm, burger na lang po tsaka soda."
I took out my wallet and gave the payment.
"Keep the change na po, ate." I told her.
I went to the rooftop and ate my burger silently.
Ayaw kong umiyak. I'm strong. I need to be strong.
After changing my uniform, which I thankfully have at my locker, I proceeded to another class.
"Okay class, see you next meeting!"
And that was our last teacher.
I was fixing my things when suddenly, a guy appeared.
"Isla?"
"Hmmm?"
"Sorry." Then covered my eyes.
It was all darkness for a few minutes until it was removed and things were thrown to me.
"Bagay lang 'yan sayo. You don't even belong here."
"Pangit!"
"Ampon!"
" Akala mo mayaman, pokpok!"
I feel very sticky and wet. I didn't let them finish their deed and ran away. My feet led me to the garden. I sat in one of the benches there and just cried.
It was like that for a few seconds until someone covered my eyes. When it was removed, a handkerchief now lies in my hand.
I used it to dry up my tears.
"Thank you." I didn't know if he or could hear it.
Manong Caloy was shocked to see my state but didn't talked.
"Isla, anak! What happened to you?"
"Nothing, 'my." Her eyes tells me she's not convinced.
" Go and fix yourself na anak tapos sa garden tayo magmeryenda."
I nodded. I took off my dirty uniform then showered.
As I was dressing, I remembered the handkerchief.
I sat on the edge of my bed and pulled it from my uniform.
I look for any signs of who the owner might be. I will have this washed then returned.
All it has is the initials, K.E.D
Who could you be?
K.E.D was the first human I've fell in love without even seeing what he/she looks like.
The feeling's heavenly.
But what if my definition of happy ending changes as I grow older?
Click!Flashes. Cameras. Lights.I am wearing an SS20 collection bucket hat, quilted top and crochet pants with Chuck 70.I posted here and there then changed into another outfit.A floral crochet dress and a Crocs classic bae clog that is customized.The next outfit was a shit with button up collar, sleeveless knit top, ruffled skirt and an academy loafer.The fourth outfit was a puff sleeve dress and an idol worship charm boots.One-shoulder longuette dress, sequined balcony bra and a rendez vous sandals for the fifth and the final one was a tweed cropped and skit with a pearl CC necklace."Well done, Isla!"Exhausted, I changed into my comfy clothes, an oversized shirt and black leggings.
The weeks flew in a rush. I am now preparing for a runway fashion show with a famous brand.But I have to of course, watch my body figure. After preparing for a workout, I headed to my personal gym, my home gym. I first had pilates. I have complete materials here. I don't need and instructor since I am already doing it for years.I did wheel pose, dancer's pose and etc.Then, I did a dance party workout from Madfit. I do my own dance workout but I am not satisfied with them. I also don't release endorphins since I don't enjoy it.I did five dance party workout videos for an hour and a half.My whole body is releasing sweat. My workout clothes is wet and I feel like drinking a gallon of water. After, I had myself prepare a "healthy" breakfast. An avocado toast with sunny side up egg and tomatoes as toppings plus Sriracha chili hot sauce with coffee.
"Okay, girls. The show is about to start. Kapag nasa second line na ang singer, papasok na. Okay?"Everybody agreed, understanding what was the instruction.The music blasted from the speakers then a baritone voice came next.One by one, my co-models started invading the runway with their killer moves.As the last model in the backstage, I started doing my thing but as I was behind the man singing, the familiar scent once again attacked.*I'm seeing the pain, seeing the pleasureNobody but you, 'body but me'Body but us, bodies togetherI love to hold you close, tonight and alwaysI love to wake up next to you*My heart went haywire and I almost stumbled but when he held my hand, I almost fainted. He smiled at me then kissed my hand. Gusto kong sumigaw sa kilig pero pinipigilan ko lang. Tha
Sa takot ko, I didn't reply to his dm. The news about Kade and I dating has spread like wild fire.It was everywhere."Girl, you didn't tell me you're dating Kade pala.""Nasa Maldives ka na pero nakaabot pa sa'yo yan?" I sputtered." Duh, social media atsaka you two are the hottest thing right now. Imagine, yung dalawang pinaka-attractive na tao sa buong mundo, dating. That is so lit!" She squealed." Stop it, Reiv. Your my best friend tapos you're bullying me. I told you, I thought it was my dummy account!"" You're so tanga naman kasi. What happened next ba? Did he dm-ed you?"" Yes. " I whispered.Then I heard her squeals from the other line." What did you reply?""Uh, nothing. Dapat ba meron?"Suddenly, she just hanged up.
Chapter VI didn’t know what to respond but minutes later, I found myself inside his car. It took us about an hour to reach the studio.Everyone were wide eyed as we entered the studio.“The perfect couple is here!” the director, Laema addressed us.The brute beside me laugh and I had to pinch his sides to stop him.I didn’t pay attention much to the people around us uttering how sweet is ‘my boyfriend’.The glam team casts their magic on me for about hours. I had to fit into the outfits they prepared for me.There is a biker shorts, pin heels, a hoodie that matches the shorts color and a matrix style cardigan as a first one which my hair was styled in a messy bun.I had to pose on the camera for about minutes.“Th
Chapter VIAwkward silence.I avoid looking at his eyes again and brought up a topic.“I-It’s getting dark. I think we should go home.”“Right.” He drove me home and I wasn’t able to say good bye nor good night because I was so embarrassed!I just finished my skin care routine when I decided to open my phone and it was bombarded with messages and notifications.I clicked one and it was an article published about Kade and I.Kade Doyle and Isla de Catalina, our ideal couple!April 14, 20**Singer Kade Doyle and supermodel Isla de Catalina had been spotted on a famous restaurant sporting a matching look plus photos of their perfect sunrise kiss at the beach was captured by a fan.It was weeks ago when Miss Isla accidentally posted a picture of her television where one of Kade’s music video is playing. ‘I love your music so much, love!&rsq
Chapter VIIA year had passed like a blur.Kade and I have gone stronger. Right now, we are in his condo and are cuddling with each other. We are not really in a relationship. We are in what they call mutual understanding but we consider ourselves as a couple already.I am currently staying in with him since its weekends. During weekdays, we have to sleep in our own place. He also sometimes sleeps in my place. We cook meals together and literally do everything together.“Hey, I got a package coming. Would you like to help me build it?”“Sure!”After a few minutes spent on the bed, we got up as someone was outside the door. He came back to the bed with a yellow combined with blue box.“What’s that?”He opened the box and it was a photo of a movie cartoon character. Kade is really adorable so I decided to take a video of what we are doing.“Girlfriend?”“Ye
Chapter VIII‘Good luck for tonight, baby. @NotIslaRae’It was really sweet for him to tweet something like that. I am currently preparing for a fashion show by Bailey Sabrina Gutierrez clothing line. She is basically Michael’s stepsister. We were called that day because Miss Bailey wanted me to be on her fashion show. He even showed me the designs for her latest collection and I just fell in love so I said yes.And now I am here, preparing to take over the stage.Kade, my boyfriend will also be here as an audience at the front row.I’m kind of nervous. It’s a big event.Rare Beauty is a well-known clothing line, locally and internationally. Every fashion show is sold out and the most awaited brand every year to launch their fashion show. They set trends and styles. And this year, they also extended their business to cosmetics.With the release of new designs of clothes, they would also be releasing the c