Semua Bab Bad Fan: Bab 1 - Bab 6

           “Gossip is finally in the Philippines!” announced the hologram of Miss Universe 2019 Pia Wurtzbach in the mezzanines of Mall of Asia Manila. The crowd clapped out of excitement as the virtual beauty queen disintegrated into blocks and formed a phone. On its screen was “Gossip.”  There was an uproar and lots of whistling. This event was announced a month ago, scheduled two weeks after today, but once the developers saw how excited the Philippines was, they drove it quick to this day. The earlier launch was even strongly supported by the Filipino woman in the developer’s group named Chella Molinar, who was standing now on the stage on the first floor. “Thank you, everyone, for your anticipation of our homecoming. Being the social media capital of the world, of course, the Philippines would not lie in wait anymore. We need to have the ultimate gossiping platform with its gossip-safe features. Tired of getting edited or photo-manipul

“I can’t believe we’ll be joining them!” Renee screamed. The marble wall and ceramic tiles made it louder. “That’s five freaking hot men a few rooms apart us! Oh my gosh, I’ll lose myself in the halls.” She said and wiped her forehead with the back of her hand. “That was just so embarrassing. Most embarrassing of everything that happened to me,” stated Mary Ann, still blushing and staring at nowhere. She’s probably imagining them looking at her face. And innocently, with absolutely no bragging tone, she added in a whisper, “Good thing I’m naturally pretty.” Mea pulled her eyes away from Mary Ann, almost disgusted by how starstruck the supposedly-shy girl was. She turned to Pamela when she screamed. “Oh my god, it’s true!” The two daydreaming women looked at Pamela’s screen. Mea was right behind her as they all sat on her bed inside their hotel room. She could see the stalking girl’s screen whether she wanted to or not. Pamela was on Erric Lin’s Gossip

The star of the night sat on the poolside, softly paddling her feet on the water. Mea felt uneasy with the way Deuss stared at her. She could feel it even without glancing twice at him. But she’s thankful she hasn’t made a move, unlike Kent.“So. You really have this side.”Mea sighed. “Yes, one more question and I’ll stitch your lips shut.” Too bad she stopped at yes and continued the rest in her imagination.She’s holding on to Renee’s lectures. The next few days will be her polite days. “Don’t keep asking the same thing,” she said kindly instead.A smile formed on Kent’s face and sat closer to Mea. “I have another question.” Mea never heard him talk in that voice before—a whisper, more like a low growl, coming in stronger than he looks. Maybe he’s showing his true colors now. She listened but pretended not to be inquisitive.“What if you d