Table for two, Ma'am?
I frowned at what the hostess said. I am certain that I came here alone. When I turned at my back, I saw Daron smirking.
"Oh my! That's Daron Wood!" The people around us kept talking about him. So he's famous? But, why do I not know him? He's also wearing sunglasses when he went to the university. That explains why the girls only described him as gwapo.
"Who's with him?" The girls kept on chatting. They were trying to make their voices soft and not loud. But, I can hear them clearly. I don't like people getting the wrong idea.
"Girlfriend? No, impossible. He never had one? Fling maybe" What? He never had a girlfriend? So, he really is a playboy. Why am I listening? No, I'm not listening because I'm interested. It's just that I can't stop my ear from hearing their talk.
Akala ko ba I can't listen when I'm focusing to something. I think it's time to focus on my order.
"No, we're not together," I told the hostess. She immediately lead me to a table. The interiors are cool. I must say the place is relaxing.
"Sorry, Ma'am, Sir. Bagay po kasi kayo. Mukha po kayong magjowa," I just smiled at her kahit na deep inside I totally disagree to what she said. Maybe what I heard is wrong. She didn't say Sir right?
The waitress immediately went near me. I saw another one coming too. She greeted me and she gave me the menu.
I ordered Zucchini Chicken Alfredo, vegetable salad, and one Pomegranate Sunrise drink.
I waited for my order and browsed in my social media accounts. I'm happy to see that most of my friends are doing good. When I heard a dragging of a chair in the table in front of me, I glanced at the table.
My mood immediately changed when I saw Daron staring at me. I immediately looked away. The hostess led him to that spot. I should not assume that he purposely requested for that to see me eating. What the hell? Do I even want that?
"Here's your order Ma'am! Enjoy your dinner!" Enjoy your dinner. That's what the waitress said. But, I'm not even starting yet. I lost my appetite. It's bad to waste money, I know. It's just that I feel so uncomfortable.
I tried to eat and enjoy the food just like what the waitress told me. I tried to ignore the stares of Daron. At the end, I successfully finished my food but I didn't enjoy it. I can't even remember how it tasted.
I saw in the corner of my eyes that Daron finished his food already. I paid the bill and got my keys. When I stood up, he stood up too. I should not give meaning to this. It's merely coincidence. If its not, then he's just playing with me! That's his image.
I walked in a normal pace. I didn't want him to think that I'm greatly affected by his presence and I want to immediately get rid of him.
I opened the door of my Bugatti and then I placed my hand bag in the shotgun seat. I turned but I stopped because of what he said.
"Hey, foreign baby! Good night," Then, he drove away not giving me the chance to respond. As if you would respond Zariyah!
This is bad.
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I usually wake up because of my alarm. But, this morning's different. I woke because of calls and messages. I saw five missed calls from Savannah and Chrixia. Then, seven calls and messages from yeah, Cairhyll.
I opened her messages.
Rhyll: Iya! Gising ka na? Bihis ka mga 6:00 a.m.
Rhyll: Nagtext yung booker nila Sav at Xia sa modeling agency nila.
Rhyll: Runway daw...
Rhyll: Punta tayo. Fashionista ka diba?
Rhyll: Baka may maganda.
Rhyll: Ouyy, ikaw kaya pangatlo sa fashionista.
Rhyll: Sama ako. Dun nalang tayo sa venue magkita.
I thought muna if shoould I go or not. Dati naman ha pag may ganito payag kaagad ako. Why doubting now?
I know he'll be there.
In the end, I decided to just go and not show any signs that I'm affected. He's just playing with me this won't get any serious. I should stick that in my mind.
I asked Chrixia for the venue and time. When she already replied, I didn't have time to sit and think of random things. I immediately showered because I would be late if I'd still take more time.
I chose to wear a beige racer top and high waist black jeans. I wore a beige watch from Rolex and beige ankle strap wedge. I got my keys inside my bag. I love beige for today, I thought when I saw that my phone case, wallet and bag are also in color beige.
I went to Ari's restaurant to take out food for breakfast. I didn't have time to eat already. I'm late!
When I entered in the venue, I saw that models are already walking in the runway. Daron walked next after. I must say that being a model fits him. Why did he choose to pursue medicine?
I was surprised when our eyes met. He winked at me and the girls near me frantically reacted because they maybe thought that was for them. What? Of course, that's for them! You're assuming Zariyah!
I should stop this.
I clapped when it was Chrixia and Savannah's turn. They're really good. I'm so impressed. I only saw six clothing that approved to my taste. The other's are also good, it's just that they're not my type.
Cairhyll and I welcomed Sav and Xia with a hug. We congratulated them, too.
"Thank you for coming!" Sav told us.
"Are you a model?" Someone asked me and I immediately denied it. I saw Xia approaching the two of us. Cairhyll went with Sav that's why I was left alone.
" This is my mother agent, Tita Kim," Xia introduced us to her mother agent. Xia's mother agent eyed me from head to foot. I suddenly felt conscious.
Tita Kim whispered something to Xia that made Xia smile to me.
"You should join the cattle call, Ija!" Tita Kim said to me.
She turned around me like she was inspecting every inch of my body.
"Your stats are what Mode Exquise modeling agency are searching for!" She exclaimed. Then, she looked at my face. Xia's already laughing at me because someone finally discovered that she has a friend that could be a model too.
"Your looks scream elegance, too. You should go this Monday," Tita Kim added.
"She actually joined a modeling workshop with me and Sav, tita. I can say she's really good at it," Xia whispered to Tita Kim. Tita Kim nodded and smiled.
"You should bring her this Monday, Xia," Tita Kim told Xia with conviction.
"I'll convince her, Tita," Then Xia smiled at me.
By the way, Mode Exquise are the french words of Exquisite Fashion, that's the name of the modeling agency where Xia, Sav and Daron work and I'll be part of the agency, too. Soon....
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Avril, Aria and Zaianne failed to go because they have pending school papers to finish. I understand that but I don't have problems with mine. I finished them fast and early but of course, I made sure I did them properly.
We tried to eat in another restaurants, not those Zai and Ari owned. They suggested a new one so I just agreed since I also noticed that we only mostly eat in diners and restaurants Ari and Zai's family owned. Their restos and diners would still be the best for me.
I just ordered Vegan Bolognese and Berry Dragon fruit smoothie. When I finished the food, I excused myself and I went to the comfort room.
I heard banging sounds and I just ignored those. But, when I heard groans and loud moans, I had an idea of what the two people inside the cubicle are doing.
"Yeah, babe....,"I heard a familiar voice. Maybe it's just the same. "This feels so good...,"
I quickly retouched my makeup, afraid that the two would stop because they knew someone's inside the comfort room.
I went back to our table waited for the two to finish their lunch and I just messaged the girls.
Me: Hey! Still busy?
Ari: Yeah....
Zai:Almost done :)
Ari: Me,too.
Me: How about you, Av?
Av: I'm done.
Sav: Let's drink. My treat!
Rhyll: Game!
Me: Finish na your tasks muna Ari and Zai para makasama kayo.
I looked at Sav and she just smiled at me. I smiled back but my smile faded when I saw Daron wearing a shirt a bit crumpled with a lady clinging into his arms. She's tall and pretty too. Her curves are on the right places. Wait, they came from the comfort room? Oh, I don't know but I felt a bit disappointed.
So, it's his voice?
He's really just playing with me, huh?
I guess I need a drink :)
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I told myself na di na dapat ako umiinom because I know the effects of alcohol to our body. But, this will be the last, last. Wala ng susunod.
I felt so excited to drink this off. I realized that I like him. I thought I've learned from this. Niloko din ako before. I built walls to keep myself away from boys, to not feel any affection towards a man. I didn't notice he was slowly breaking those walls already and I allowed him to slowly enter. I should push him back, then!
I wore a black fitting long sleeves with a string around my neck. I paired it with a black leather skirt which is above the knee. I completed the look with my long boots with heels. The outfit is revealing my cleavage and a bit of my stomach.
I brought things that are also black. I'm Miss Black for tonight. I'm so ready to get wasted!
Sav: They're there na. I'm going there pa.
Me: Same!
Sav arrived first since her condo's nearer to the bar. When I arrived, I gladly welcomed the loud music and I drank. I'm aware that I don't easily get drunk so I accepted all the drinks men offer to me. I can't anymore count kung ilan ang nasayaw ko at ang drinks na tinaggap ko.
I still can't feel the effect of alcohol so I chatted with men in the bar! My friends? I don't where are they! We parted ways! I just need to enjoy the night.
"Do you want to go somewhere else?" The man which I think is a model is touching my thighs and I didn't mind. I'm finally drunk.
"Where?," I curiously asked.
"Never mine, I'll change the question," I can feel the tingling sensation because he's slowly moving his hands upwards.
"Can I court you?," He asked. I laughed.
"Sure! As long as you get serious and you don't play with me. I'm fine!" I told him. "I hate playboys!" I shouted.
He slowly dragged me but he stopped. I'm sure he was about to say something. Why didn't he continue dragging me?
"Hey! Let's go somewhere else!" I whispered on his ear and then I giggled.
"That's enough," A man said. Wait, it's him again? Where are his girls? Is he gonna confuse me and play with me again?
" Hey!" I called the man because he followed what Daron said. He was walking away from me.
"What were you thinking?" He tried to catch my eyes.
He then eyed me from head to foot. He deeply sighed after and gave me a jacket. I won't wear that! He looks so angry!
"You're friends didn't find you! Sav called me so I drove them home. Then she asked me to find you. Then here you are?" What's wrong with him? I threw the jacket on his face.
"Wear that. We'll go home!" He said in a serious tone. I'm not intimidated for your information.
I walked and ordered more drinks. I drank them and I kept on talking about nonsense things. He has no idea I went here because of him. I'm so stupid of thinking it's true.
"I'm stupid," I told him.
"I can't believe myself. I can't believe I was easily convinced with small gestures,"
" I was hurt before. I should have learned! Why can't I learn? I'm a dean's lister, right? Am I that bobo na ba?," He heard everything but I don't know if he understands me.
"Let's go home," He tried again. Why does he have to do this? He can just go and not wait for me! He can bed all the girls he wants! Except me. I'll never let him play with my feelings again. I should not do the same mistakes thrice! That's so stupid of me! I didn't see through his intentions.
"Stop it. I'm begging," A tear dropped down my cheeks.
"Please don't play with me," I added and it made him freeze.
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A/N: Update tomorrow ;)
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