Here I come! Jodie said. Do you still remember what we used to play when we were little. Yes, of course, I added. We just ran and cuddled each other all night long since we're very tired from the running. He! He!. Jodie requested me to sleep over for the night. Even though my suite is just next to hers. I slipped out of her bed after fell asleep. Poor baby! While looking at the sleepy, tired, lovely but smiling Jodie. I know and understand even if you don't say it, fame made you unhappy and the limelight made you broken inside. You are so strong not to tell me. But I can see the sadness in your eyes. Your eyes never lie, it says how you miss me and how you long for me, your friend who understands you. I longed for you too, because you are the only person in the world who understands me too.
Shoot (Day 2). Basil and Sanjay were already up at five in the morning to fix the lights and the venue at the poolside. Wow. The pool water is so clear and blue inviting me to plunge in, while I yawn standing at the terrace looking down at my best friends, on top of I don't know how many floors I am at now, for another day of this exquisite view and beauty, Jodie.
Alexa!, a knock on the door caught her attention, it was Loren, Jodie's make-up artist. Yes!, I said while fixing my hair up pulling my pajama up. Wait up!, I opened the door.
'Jodie asked if you can join her at the pool for a bit before the shoot. I'll be doing her make-up at seven a.m., so you still have time to prepare , anyway, so?', Loren added smiling. Okay! Tell her I'll be there in 15 and eat my breakfast there, I said smiling back at the pleasant girl in her mid-twenties, with eye glasses on her light blue jacket which she wore every time I see her with Jodie. Hmm! I like her so much, as if I can talk to her about anything under the sun. I'll talk to Mr. Remi (Resort Manager) to help with that, for you! Loren added courteously. Thanks! Awwe, that's sweet! I said happily.
At the pool. Jodie was already swimming her way through the clear blue waters of Hernann Lagoon Pool, wearing a light brown tight backless, plunging chest line, one-piece swim suit. Jodie's body is perfectly carved on it as if she's not wearing one.
Oh my God. This is one magnificent morning, indeed. I uttered while watching a live mermaid at the pool.' I miss the water, remember when we had our first swimming lessons with Mr. Pee, I added in a hard laugh. Ha! Ha!, you were scared of the water then, Jodie said resting her shoulders at the side of the pool looking at me, seriously. Yes!, one of the most embarrassing moments of my life, I almost drowned.
Good thing you were there to save me!, I added sitting beside Jodie happily. But you were soooo cute, awe! Well!, you were crying like a baby...She added teasingly. I was of course so scared, I almost died....And you were there for my rescue, as always! I added moving closer to Jodie until our noses touched, and she stopped, then looked away to avoid my gaze. Thanks to you, super hero! Mwah!, I said standing up then sat on one of the chairs on the poolside and smelled the wonderful aroma of the drink then sipped the hot frothy cappuccino cup like I am on a frenzy.
Come, Alex! Join me, Jodie said inviting me to swim with her with brows flinching up and down. No! I'm good!, No, no, no! Shoots going to start in an hour. I've got to prepare for your pictorial, remember that it's going to be a whole day shoot. So go get ready, babe!, He! He!, I said with a smile. Jodie, pouting and smiling back at me in a cute manner. Loren came in with Jessica (Jodie's personal assistant). Marcus wants to send his regards Jay! He said he can't come now since he is pretty busy working on your schedule the week. He needed to move your interview with Victory Magazine this afternoon for Monday next week. He said you deserve to be pampered since you just came back from your European and Asian tour, Jessica blurted out relieved about the idea that at least she'll be joining Jodie and will have a relaxing weekend in Boracay as well.
Thanks to you Jess! I'm sure you talked him out of it to achieve success in getting my rest days, mwa, mwa, I love you!, Jodie added as if tasting freedom. So, My dear Alex, can you accompany me on my five day stay here, A... please? Jodie pleading. I was sipping diligently into my cup of choco, I got excited too when I heard about the good news. Of course, Jay, I'm all yours!, I said happily hugging Jodie who was already drying herself up with a towel. You're wet!! Yaiks, I added while she wet me with a little of the water dripping from her body.
It was seven in the morning sharp, Basil and Sanjay were already sitting near the monitor and lights were set up to go. They were eating croissants while dipping them on cups of hot chocolate and mocha-flavored coffee. Oh, I love these guys so much, hmm!, I thought to myself smiling a little bit, they were my best buddies who stayed with me through the best and worst times of my life. I was watching while they continue checking the video to be used, the lights and location for the pictorial. They are very keen about everything, so am I, and I like that about them. I want everything in the set perfect, especially my models and the staff working with me.
What would I do without you guys, MWAH! I said blowing both kisses on thin air. Basil and Sanjay looked at me jokingly feeling disgusted with what I said. Okay, we got it! Basil said almost laughing. We know, you love us! Ewe!, he added while checking on the camera Alex will be using for the shoot. For the nth time....! He, he!, Sanjay said jokingly. I want this to be perfect!, Basil exclaimed in pride while some of the staff are bringing in clothing, shoe and make up brands such as Hugo, Monet Jeans, WB and Kylie for Jodie to check and fit on later for the shoot. Sponsors started coming in when she successfully finished her Asian and European Tours with flying colors. Especially when she released her first album entitled "You & I" with hit singles, 'I Love You', which I think Jodie dedicated to me and 'Popstar'.
Okay, let's start the day fresh! Where's Jodie? I asked for we will be doing a 12-hour shoot schedule, we need to start right away! Speaking of the angel, Jodie went in wearing long sleeve Monet Jeans top, not wearing a bra, cleavage peaking, tucked in with faded blue pants, torned from knees down to the legs. Pretty sexy and cool at the same time, I thought in awe. Ehem! Let's put you on to the bed, ah! What I meant was lie down the bed and do your magic!.
Jodie showed such promise. One by one she tried the clothes such as the dresses, tops, pants, skirts and all. From the make-up to the clothing apparel, poses with facial and body expressions, she killed it.
The nine hour shoot that seemed endless was made easy and immediate. Jodie never complained, if she if she needed a breather, she will ask for a 5-15 minute break, just to rest her body and face a little. And every time she comes back from the break, she would be bursting with energy, guts and enthusiasm. Ever since we were young, Jodie dreamed of becoming a pop star, famous and beautiful. Jodie said she would always love her job and when I spoke with her 10 years ago, she said that she doesn't think of her job as one but a 'way' of life, her passion. I admire her when it comes to dedicating her time to improve her craft all the time. She never fails to impress, inspire and make her fans, audience happy, valued and loved.
Her sexy smile does all the work for her to captivate people, as if telling you, 'I want you, now, come and get me'. Just saying, I feel my hands are getting numb now, maybe from the ticking my camera and nine hours is too much, I think, I told myself, feeling a bit tired now. I think this is all good now!. It's a wrap, guys!. Everybody clapping their hands, while Alex puts her camera down near the video monitor and made some body stretches from side to side to loosen up. Jodie just stayed laying on the bed not moving when Alex advised, "we will do the night gown shoot tomorrow, okay?. Okay!, Jodie answered in a whisper.
Thank you, guys! We did an excellent work today. Let's do this again tomorrow! Everyone clapping their hands, one more time, and one by one, disappearing from the room. Jodie's family is on a vacation in the Netherlands now. And her friends are also busy with their own lives, so she is left with me, since Jess and Loren will be joining their boyfriends for the night. Vern seems to be out of the picture for the mean time. I wondered why though. Rest well Jay, okay! See you in a while!, I said while placing my camera on its bag, yet can't help but ask...Oh by the way, where's Vern?, I boldly asked in a innocent manner. He is busy with a photo shoot held in New York.