Chapter 5

"Hello, mommy. What's up?"

It's been a month since I talked to my mom. It's only now that I'm here in Tagaytay. In our shooting area.

[I just missed my Princess.] I’m offended by what she said. After my wedding, neither dad nor I saw them anymore.

“Mom, we're shooting a movie here in Tagaytay. I hope you support me,” then I wink. Even she is not in front of me now.

[Sure, Darling. Your dad and I have always supported you. Why is Tagaytay so far from Makati City?]

"Don't tell me you're going to visit me here?" She laughed on what I said.

[Your dad is still busy. By the way, we are going to Australia. Katrina has given birth.] My heart was pounding.

Katrina is my adopted sister. She's adopted by my mom then. As far as I know, we are both relatives. Because mommy seems to be her daddy's cousin. Their family is poor. They are ten siblings. She fell ill in the hospital. To where my parents paid her hospital bills. In return, my parents will take her to be considered a child.

It's not mommy. It was difficult to conceive then. After she gave birth to me. So they took Katrina, and we considered her a part of our family. I was two years older than her.

In Australia, she started college. She take nursing there. Until she met an Austie and they marry to became a husband and wife. 

My family and I went there. Enjoy their wedding. She was rich because she got married. At my wedding, she did not go. Because she is having difficulty conceiving. Now she has given birth.

“You and daddy is take care always. I missed you both! When are you coming back?”

[We were there for one week.]

“One week from now, I will be at our house. I will visit you, promise!"

[Your dad and I miss you, too. I'm going to take down this call. I'm going to rinse my hair.]

“Are you rebonding your hair, mom?” she did not answer. Because she has cut our call two off.

“Did Aunt call?" I nodded at the question of her. Then she handed me a piece of paper. My script.

“You are not one of the main character. You just— have a quick appearance and then... Your exposure in the script, also fast,” then she gives me her conservative smile.

I looked at her. The brevity of my script. I'm a mistress! Then I'll just flirt with the star guy. His wife, who is my best friend, is even here to pick me up.

That's the story. Spinning on, I fell in love with a man. Until he became my ex-boyfriend. He got married. His wife is still my best friend, who is very close to me. Only later will I know.

I especially go to a Bar here in Tagaytay. Then, I saw my ex-boyfriend. The sexy of my dress to where my soul is seen. I'll carry it.

I flirted with my ex. Until we went to the motel. He needs to get drunk because of his problem with his wife. The one who led him into temptation. Until something happened to the both of us.

Honestly, it’s not true in real life that something happened to us—On the bed. The erotic scene... Just in our role. 

So, here we go! Acting our role for real.

He only wearing boxer briefs. I also have a silicone bra that doesn't see much of my nippl*s. Obviously, we both undressed, nake... The daring, really. I hate myself.

I'm already here. I don't have to back down. Especially close to the end of this movie, we are going to shoot. The duration is one and a half hours.

I just don't think I'm naked. Because I hate myself.

Like this.... The actual scene— The kissing scene between the two of us is really true. I'll just... gargle an alcohol later...

My hair stood on end as he caressed some parts of my body. Direct says, three minutes we will do it in this scene. Why the duration is too long that I feel? I want this to end. I'm really in a hot body.

“CUTTTT! VERY GOOD, EVERYONE!” The Director applauded us with pleasure. I'm just close my eyes and run with my breath that my heartbeat is so fast.

Maxine had me put on the bathrobe I was wearing before leading up to this scene.

"Are you okay?" her worried question that I smiled.

"Your husband called earlier." I frowned at her statement. She then showed me my phone with the words I missed a call from Spencer.

“I'll take a bath first. I'm getting hot,” I honestly told her and she laughed.

She accompanied me to the bathroom, and then I took a shower. I’m feeling the viscosity of my whole body, really. That bad trip scene. That's the last! I don't want to repeat.

It's hard when I'm not used to it. I really hate it!

I come out of the bathroom. Maxine handed me the cellphone. It rang, and the caller was Spencer.

[Where are you?] He asks in a bad mood. I am also in a bad mood too now...

“Here in Tagaytay. Why?” I heard he faint swearing. What's the problem with him?

[What are you doing there?]

“Why? where are you?"

[Still in Sorsogon.] I stared at what he said. I thought... he was already in Makati in his condo.

[Mommy calls. You are not in the condo. It's her birthday today. She would have liked you to go there to the house.]

"You were not there." I even saw Maxine holding back a laugh that I smiled at.

[I will return to Makati next week.]

“You said— before, you were only there for one week. You've been there for five weeks, eh!”

[What is it for you? Are you jealous? On paper—]

"YES! I know that! Don't remind me,” I'm just close my eyes. He's really irritating that my head gonna crack. I touch my temple to massage while my eyes still closing.

He always tells me like this, we're just married on paper— Paper-Paper-Paper-PAPER!

Just mine. He lied so much. It's a good thing I don't love him. Because by chance, his lie would only hurt me. He still knows more about Sorsogon. It's up to him!

I put down my phone. Even the two of us haven't finished calling.

"A wife's courage," Maxine teased me and I scolded her.

"Hi, Kara!" Marco. My scene earlier in a bed scene. It suddenly disgusted me when I saw his face. I smiled bitterly at him. Uncomfortable.

It embarrassed me to face him. I can not do it. After the meeting, the two of us had earlier. 

“Maybe you want to come with us today. We'll hang out. It's just near a bar house.” I wish I could talk more. When Maxine was ahead of me.

“Kara can't. She said— She was drowsy, earlier. Then, maybe... She's pregnant ....” Maxine said softly at the last thing she said. This woman really is. It's nice to pinch her ear.

“She's a newly wed. Then, she may have a baby in her womb. You know...” Marco nodded as if forced.

I want to laugh at what Maxine said. Able to make up a story to defend me. Besides, I'm not going with Marco. I don't know them that well yet.

“Okay. It's just us.” Marco smiled sparingly beyond his ears and then left.

My turn. I slapped Maxine on her shoulder with a laugh. This woman really is it.

“Don't go with that Marco. You two just had a scene together. He romancing you. You know? When there is alcohol, there is a plan.” I pinched her nose as she moaned.

She was right. Maxine was my overprotective personal assistant. The two of us went back to where we were staying to rest.

Tomorrow the scene will be caught by his wife. Then his wife will tweak me.

Hopefully, we'll finish tomorrow. So I can go home.

I woke up today that I forgot to wish my mother-in-law a 'Happy birthday' last night

She is probably receiving a late happy birthday. I really forgot. I was tired last night. 

“Kara. Does Spencer know about the movie you’re in right now?” I shook my head at Maxine's question to me.

We are now preparing for the next scene I hope to finish. Because I was excited about going home.

"What if he finds out?"

“I expect him to be angry. But—JOKE!” She just ignored what I said.

She brought my travel bag and together we went to the location where our next scene was .

The stars will still perform. The wife already suspects that her husband may have a mistress.

Until I entered our scene. My exposure was just as fast. The wife will just slap me. Because she caught me kissing his husband in a hotel. I felt my face getting into red after Susana (the name of the female character in the role) slap me.

Done accordingly. My role is over, my acting. Marco's role is a flirtatious man. 

"It's finally over!" Maxine exclaimed, as she could go home to her family.

"My exposure is really fast..." Her forehead furrowed at what I said.

“Are you still lacking? You’re already translating to be there in your scene with Marco. Wouldn't your husband be angry when he saw it?” it’s curiosity that she always asks me. Maybe not. What about Spencer?

"When will it be released?"

“Next year is still raw. Direct Sanchez will update us.” It's still far away.

When Spencer gets angry. I can still think of a reason for him. Why am I thinking about his feeling? Maybe he'll let me. Come what may.

Because my role in the scene is over. I said goodbye to Direct Sanchez that Maxine and I were going home. She agreed. We will meet again at Premier Night. She will just update us.

“Congratulations! I just found out that you are married. Who is Mr. Teves? ”

"Yup, Direct."

“The handsome husband of your. Isn't he planning to be an actor?” I shrugged at the question. Direct still seems to be thrilled to mention Spencer's name.

My husband is really handsome. I can throw something out.

“I hope you two have children. I'm sure your children are handsome,” she even tease me, which made me laugh.

Until Maxine and I were ready to return to Makati. I went straight to her condo. Spencer was not in his condo.

Tita Peni:

Thank you, Kara.

I wished her a late happy birthday. Even though it was late, I still greeted her. Maybe we'll go there to their house too. When Spencer comes home here. I'm embarrassed when I don't go to their house with him. Sen is still angry with me. I was ashamed of her.

Before I sleep. Spencer even called me. I did not answer. For what! We're just going to fight.

It does not thrill us with our marriage.

I am aware. The day will come. The two of us will also separate. Sadly, we just really got married.

That alarmed me to a text message I read, and I didn’t know from whom.

[phone] ****

You are already married.

Isn't that weird? Free Who did it come from?