Starlight I don't know why his words bothered me that night. Even though I'm secretly thankful that there's no reason for me to see him at school because he and Xander have both graduated, I can't deny that there's an emptiness inside me. I tried to ignore it for the past months and just focused on studying. I haven't heard from him since then, too. Not that it matters to me anyway. We noticed a commotion in the gym that day. The final exams of that week had just ended. I am hanging out with Maisie and Elize when we noticed the busy corridors and hallways. "What's up?" Maisie asked as we roamed our eyes around. We just shrugged. But knowing Maisie, she wasn't really satisfied with not knowing what was going on so she even managed to ask a student who also seemed to be in a hurry to get there. "Final requirement of Fashion Designing students, fashion show." We nodded. It's like a tradition for all fashion design students. They have to showcase their work through small runways and
Jealousy I blinked my thoughts back when I heard Ivory's voice. I felt like floating in the air as I continued walking towards the fitting room. In a split second, I noticed all the changes in him. He looked so corporate. Even with his long sleeves folded at the arm and black slacks. I even thought for a second that he was an executive of a big company. His body also grew a lot and became taller. His features are more defined now that he has aged a bit. How many years have passed since I last saw him? Three or four years? Surely he's changed a lot during those years. I wonder what he's been up to these years? Still in Malolos? Managing the plantation? I suppose so. That was his plan, wasn't it? To grow the plantation. I shook my head as I faced the mirror. I have changed too in the last four years. My rise to the top of modeling was fast compared to those who started at the same time. But I can proudly say all of these are by-products of effort and hard work and not because of my
Flowers "What the hell is your problem?!” I struggled violently to get away from him. He held my arm tighter as he continued to pull me out. He managed to take me to the parking lot. I can feel my arms hurting. I swear it will leave a mark the next day. But that's the least of my concerns now. I have to get out of his hold. "Santi, what are you doing?! Let me go!” He stopped walking but still didn't let me go. He turned to me, eyes bloodshot and angry. He clenched his jaw, holding back his anger. "What the hell is your problem?!" I shouted again. Who does he think he is to just pop out of nowhere and pull me whenever he wants? He is really so frustrating! He pursed his lips and looked away. He seems to be holding back himself. I glared at him. Now he has nothing to say? He just ruined my night totally and then he won't even talk about why he did this? Damn, bastard. I was about to turn around when he stopped me again. Now the pain in my arm is evident. "You're going back ther
Kiss "There is something you need to know about Xander," his voice dark. I was about to go past him when I got stunned by what he said. I looked at him, tired. Is this one of his tricks? Using Xander to get to me? I had enough roller coaster of emotions tonight. And his being here doesn't help at all. "What is it?" "I shouldn't be the one saying this but I just think you need to know," he sighed. "Stop beating around the bush and just say it," I crossed my arms and glared at him even more. "Xander is seeing someone." Surprised is not even enough to describe how I felt when I heard that. He's joking, right? Cause that doesn't sound like a funny joke! "Liar," I gritted my teeth. "I wish I am just lying," he said seriously, his eyes dark. "You can go home and see for yourself. I'm telling you this so you can stop wanting him to love you back. Cause that won't happen. Especially now that he's with someone already." "You!" I screamed in annoyance. I was about to rush at him when
Miserable I have everything planned out already. If I had to follow Xander every step of the way, I would. I just want to know who the girl he likes is if there is one. It was a good thing I heard from Tita Alondra he's working on a project in Baler. And I have a strong feeling that the woman Santi is referring to is there. But if she's not there, I will try to find other ways to know where she is. Xander didn't even need to know what I was going to do. And he doesn't seem to have any intention of letting me know. All I want now is to talk to whoever that girl is. I had to put on the best disguise I could get just so that what I was doing would not be recognized and would not be noticed. It was all normal until half of the day. He went on-site inspection and he also went to several meetings. Afternoon came and I just kept following him. My eyes widened when I saw where he went at nearly five in the afternoon. He went into one of the biggest universities here in Baler. I know this
Mistake I was out of focus even though I was busy with the shoots for that day. All I could ever think of is that cryptic message from Xander. I can't help but be nervous. Does he know that I talked to Aurora? Is that why he's asking to meet me? Still, I shrugged the thought. Although it's very unusual of him to text me like that and ask to meet me, I just thought he just wanted to talk. I saw him waiting for me inside the coffee shop just a short distance away. I smiled at him when our eyes met. "Hi!" I greeted him warmly. I was about to hug and kiss him when he took a step back. I stared at him for a long time and cleared my throat. I just ignored it and smiled again. He remained serious, his expression unreadable. I ignored what he did and just called the waiter for my order. I smiled at him when the waiter went to prepare my order. "What are we going to talk about?" "What did you tell her?" He asked immediately that I was not prepared. So he knew what I did. That fast? Doe
Special We boarded the plane that morning. I received a few more sermons from Bailey when I got back to the hotel that morning. He kept on asking me where I'd been the whole night. I can't tell him that I got drunk again and he will only scold me more. "I almost search the entire Metro Manila just to find you! I was worried sick!” I stared at him tiredly. I have no energy to quarrel with him. He was slightly stunned. "Can I rest for now, please? I'm tired from the flight. After all, the go-see you're talking about is still this afternoon." He chose to check in at a hotel in Tagaytay where the go-see will be held. I would have been more satisfied because the organizer chose a good resort if only what happened last night would stop bothering me. First with Xander, and then with Santi. But I shouldn't think much of the latter right? Because for me it was just nothing. “I-I'm sorry. I was just really worried because you didn't come home last night. Okay fine, take a break first. I'll
Smitten Ever since I heard their story from Grandma Gracia, although I did not experience the same intensity of pain, I empathized with him. Ever since I heard that, unconsciously I tried to understand him. As Grandma Gracia begged me. Even though there are many times when I don't really understand his behavior, I just think that's how he really is. That's how he deals with his issues. And that no matter how many times I try, I will never fully understand. Their family seems to have a lot of secrets and mysteries. I have an idea but my understanding of his family is not that deep. He was raised alone by a grandparent. It can still be considered family, but I know that somehow he still misses his parents' care. The things Elize and I talked about have not been removed from my mind. That's why I feel like I'm floating when I get home to the condo. Bailey wasn't there when I came in. He usually would lurk around my unit when we were not that busy. Either to annoy me or just entertain h