Chapter 38: Chapter 32 - NYC
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Please note that this chapter is all of what happened to Janina simula nung umalis siya sa Philippines. It’s like a continuation of her POV from the very first chapter. SPG. Mature topic. Please read at your own risk. Thank you!
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♥ Mhariz
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• JANINA NICOLE FORTALEZA •
[Province of Bohol]
“Shibby, ikaw na ang bahala sa clone ko ha? Make her as pretty as me.” I reminded him when we arrived at the Bohol airport to give the Ynna girl the offer of her lifetime.
“Sure Janina! I’ll make her look like a princess.” He said. I nodded.
“I’m really excited to go to New York.” I said happily as I squeezed Shibama’s right arm.
Madumi. Maliit. Masikip.
Those were the three words na madedescribe ng bahay ng mga Paredes. Gusto ko na sanang umatras kasi nakakadiri talaga yung lalakaran mo going there. Pero I needed to offer her my idea. I needed to pursue my dreams. That’s why kahit sobrang diring diri na ako, I have to make tiis nalang. This is going to be for today lang naman eh. I’ll make sure that she’ll say yes.
Nagdoorbell ako when we arrived on their exact location. Crazy kasi sobrang liit at sobrang dumi na nga ng kubo nila pero nakuha pa nilang magkaroon ng doorbell. Weird. But I kind of find it cute. Kasi pink yung doorbell.
Binuksan kami ng isang babaeng kamukhang kamukha ko. Madumi nga lang siya at dugyot. She looked like hindi pa siya nakakaligo for years! God! Wala ba silang water here? But anyway, she must be Alynna.
Pinapasok niya kami kasi I pretended to be her father’s friend. Uto uto ang baby girl. Funny. She called her dad pero hindi muna lumabas kasi inaantok pa daw. Kaya naman I took the chance para i-examine ang face niya. Seriously, sobrang magkamukha talaga kami. We’re like twins. Baka nga mas maganda pa siya sa akin kapag inayusan siya eh. She’s a lot thinner and taller kasi. Siguro sa genes ng dad niya yun nakuha.
Nung lumabas na yung dad niya, hindi muna naging maganda ang pakikitungo nito sa amin. But then when I offered him a lot of privileges to her daughter, privileges that he cannot give, pumayag na din siya. Kahit sinong dad na naghihirap naman kasi talagang papayag sa offer ko. It’s a bright future to her daughter. And they don’t even have to pay anything. All she had to do was to pretend. And by that, both our dreams will come true.
I let her sign some rules. Syempre, kailangan pa rin niyang alagaan ang image ko. She immediately signed it naman so I guess there’s no problem regarding that. After she signed, I introduced her to Shibama, my personal make-up artist and stylist. Si Shibama na rin ang mag-aayos ng lahat ng enrollment requirements niya. Na-brief ko na rin naman si Shibama ng mga ayos ko at mga kailangang pag-aralang sabihin ni Alynna to be exactly like me. I trust Shibama’s mentoring skills kaya naman hinayaan ko na siya na ang bahala dun.
Before I leave, iniwanan ko din si Peter, yung dad ni Alynna, ng open ticket to Manila. If incase gusto niyang bisitahin yung anak niya habang nag-aaral ito, he can freely do that. Why am I so kind? Because finally my dreams are coming true! Talk about excited!
I received a call later that evening from Cassandra Murray, my new manager, that I need to pack my things up because we’ll be flying early tomorrow. Actually, bago pa siya magtext ay ayos na lahat ng gamit ko sa maleta ko. Okay. Ganun talaga ako ka-excited. Sorry naman.
Ang kailangan ko nalang ayusin ay yung aking handbag. I put there my three iPhones, passport, other documents, make-up kit, wallet and my lucky charm… Dave’s picture. Matagal kong tinitigan yung picture niya. I even cried because I know that I’ll be missing him so bad. I just want him to understand that I really wanted to be a model since I was a kid. And this is an opportunity I can’t miss. I do love him. And kahit parang nag-break na kami on our last conversation, for me, kami pa rin. I’m coming back to you, Dave. But right now, I need to complete me. I need to be a model.
***
♪ But if you don’t dream big, what’s the use of dreaming?
If you don’t have faith, there’s nothing worth believing
And it takes one look to make the stars worth reaching for
So reach out for something more ♫
I have my earphones on, continuously listening to ‘dreams’ songs, when Cassandra tapped me on my shoulder.
“Sorry to disturb you, I just needed to give you information.” She said.
“Sure, what are those?” I said while removing my earphones.
“Once we arrive at New York, I will introduce you to Valeria, my mom, and also the founder of Murray Modeling Agency or MMA. She personally wants to meet you again because she said that when she first talked to you, she immediately wants you to be on our talent pool. She said that you’re a hidden star.”
“Uh… okay.” I nodded. Pero medyo nag-alangan ako. I mean, I don’t remember any conversation with that Valeria girl. I don’t even know how she looks like. Baka nakalimutan ko lang. Marami kasi akong masyadong admirers.
“MMA is actually our family business. My mom is the founder. I am the talent manager. I have a brother named Nick Murray, who’s the photographer - you’ll be working with him once we arrive there, and also, I have a step dad named Calvin Hansburn, he’s also one of the bosses there for his connections helped MMA to be the top Modeling agency in NYC.”
“I see.” I smiled at Cassandra.
“Well, that’s all I have to say. Welcome to MMA, Ms. Fortaleza! We are very pleased to have you as our model.”
“Thank you.” I smiled again like a crazy kid.
Eeekk! I cannot contain my excitement. Who would have thought that after waiting for 18 years, finally, I am here at New York as the newest talent of the top modeling agency, MMA! God is good! God is so good!
***
♪ It’s a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat, beatForevermoreThe lights are so brightBut they never blind me, meWelcome to New YorkIt’s been waiting for youWelcome to New YorkWelcome to New York ♫
Pag-baba namin ni Cassandra sa airplane, the song ‘Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift’ was playing and it was addressed to my arrival. I was also surprised by MMA’s welcome greeting to me. Wow. I feel like a superstar. This is heaven on earth. This is something I am craving for ever since I dreamed of being a model.
Lights. Cameras. Videographers. Paparazzi. Red carpet. Tarpaulins. Interviewers. Bodyguards. Fans.
Syempre, first timer ako sa mga ganitong bagay kaya medyo shy pa ako. I just gave them my sweetest smile while they were taking pictures of me. It’s feels surreal. Ganito pala ang feeling ng sikat na artista sa Philippines. But I am luckier kasi sa New York yung akin. Level up. I am really so happy. Parang sasabog yung puso ko sa sobrang saya. At first, medyo nag-aalangan pa ako kung tamang choice ba ang iwan si Dave at ang pamilya ko sa Philippines to pursue this career but now, after all of this, I know in my heart that I have made the best choice in my life.
Sumakay kami ni Cassandra sa isang limousine exclusive for MMA artists. Sanay naman na akong sumakay sa mga limousines na ganito pero iba talaga ang feeling kapag tungkol na sa pangarap mo ang pinag-uusapan. I can’t help but smile. Kahit ang sakit na ng cheeks ko ay hindi ko pa rin mapigilang hindi ngumiti.
“Ms. Fortaleza, welcome to Murray Modeling Agency!” squealed Cassandra when we arrived at the MMA gate.
“Thank you Cassandra.”
“Nah. Don’t be too formal. Just call me Cass.”
“Okay. Thanks Cass.”
“You just have to feel at home. We’re family in here.”
“Sure thing.” I assured her.
Pagpasok namin sa loob ng MMA lobby, pinahintay muna niya ako sa isang VIP room kung saan nakikita ko pa rin ang mga staffs na nagtratrabaho. Parang may one sided mirror. Ang ganda ng pagkakagawa. It was so modern. Susunduin daw muna kasi ni Cassandra si Valeria sa house nila to finally meet me.
The staffs were all pretty and tall. Parang mga model din yung looks nila. They are all wearing corporate attires with an MMA logo. They look so professional. I don’t know how many times I have said ‘excited’ but I am really excited to work with them and start a career here in MMA.
*TOK TOK TOK TOK*
“May I come in?” I heard a guy’s voice.
“Sure.” I replied.
Pumasok ang isang gwapong lalaking medyo kamukha ni Cassandra na mukhang ka-edad ko lang din, he must be Nick, I thought.
“Hi Janina. I am Nick Murray. Your photographer.” He introduced himself. I knew it.
“Hi, Nick.”
“So, how did you find MMA?” he asked.
“It’s nice. It’s... surreal.”
“Yeah.” He smiled. “Anyway, we’ll be having your first shoot later before Valeria comes back. You can use anything on our wardrobe. Feel free to choose. You will be assisted by our staffs.”
“Okay. Thank you!”
Nick seemed to be nice. Mas mukhang intimidating kasi si Cassandra. Anyway, pumunta na ako sa wardrobe room and ‘wow’ is all that I can say. Lahat yata ng klase ng damit ay nandoon na. Yung tipong masasabi mo na sa sarili mo na wala ka nang hahanapin pang iba. Our photoshoot will be divided into three parts. The casual, formal and swimsuit. Mabilis akong nakapili ng mga sususotin ko kasi alam ko na agad kung ano ang gusto ko. I have my own style.
Sinabihan ko agad yung isang staff na tawagin na si Nick para masimulan na namin yung shoot. Para sakto lang na pagdating later ni Ms. Valeria, done na ako sa first duty ko as their talent.
Pagdating ni Nick ay hinawakan niya ang kamay ko para alalayan niya ako sa studio kung saan kami magpho-photoshoot. Naka-orange gown na kasi ako nung nadatnan niya ako. I decided na formal wear nalang kasi ang unahin. Yun kasi yung pinakamahirap suotin. Yung casual kasi, anything under the sun nalang yun. And yung swim suit wear, hubarin ko lang lahat ng saplot ko at iwan ang pantry and bra, swim suit na iyon.
“You look really beautiful.” Nick said as he took the last shot from our swim suit shoot. Kanina pa kami natapos sa formal and casual shoot.
“Thanks Nick.”
“Nick’s right. You look really sexy and beautiful.” Said another man out of nowhere. Who could that be?
Mukha siyang goon sa movies. He looked like a maniac that way he looks at my bikini. Mataba din siya. May balbas at bigote. Maputi at blond hair. To sum it up, he looked like a man na hindi gumagawa ng matinong bagay. Well, that was just my impression.
“Umm… thanks.” I said. Syempre, kailangan ko pa ring magpakaformal. I'm new eh.
“Janina, this is Calvin Hansburn, my step dad.” Pakilala sa akin ni Nick.
“Nice to meet you, sir Calvin. I am Janina Fortaleza.” I said bago ko inabot ang kamay ko sa kanya para makapag-shake hands kami.
Inabot din niya ang kamay ko. Pero hindi niya ito binitawan. Imbis, hinimas himas pa niya ito habang naka-smirk siya. The fudge? Mabilis kong hinawi paalis ang kamay ko para sundan sana si Nick. But little did I know, kanina pa pala nakaalis si Nick sa photo studio room. I can already see him editing our shots from another room.
What the hell? So kaming dalawa nalang pala nitong maniac na ito ang naiwan dito sa VIP room? Nasaan na ba si Valeria? Where is she? I really wanted to meet her already. I don’t want her husband. Her husband and his dirty looks on my swim suit, it really annoys me. He’s not my type. And I don’t wanna mess with my future boss’ husband. No way.
“Sir Calvin, I will just have to go to the wardrobe to wear decent clothes for the arrival of Ms. Valeria.” I said with full of respect. Kahit na wala siyang respeto sa akin ay kailangan may respeto pa rin ako sa kanya.
“No need. I like you that way.” Calvin said while touching my shoulders.
“Uh, sir, what are you doing?” pa-inosente kong sagot kahit alam ko na ang binabalak niya.
“Shoulder massage.”
“Sir, no need.”
“I insist.”
“Sir, sorry but I am here for work. Not for some massage coming from you.” Sinabi ko. Naiinis na kasi ako. He’s trying to seduce me. It’s so obvious.
“You’re very straightforward.” He said. Pinanliliitan niya ako ng mata.
“That’s my attitude.”
“I want to have a secret affair with you.” Sabi niya na ikinagulat ko. Siya na ngayon ang naging straightforward masyado. What should I do?
“S-Sir, I can’t.”
“Why?” he started massaging my bare tummy. Nanginig ang kalamnan ko. Nanigas ang katawan ko.
“I-I have a boyfriend in the Philippines.”
“You are not in the Philippines right now.”
“I love him.”
“I love you.”
“I don’t love you.”
“I like challenges. I’ll pin you down no matter what. Put that into your mind.” Huling sabi niya bago siya umalis ng VIP room para salubungin ang asawa niya.
Dumating na pala si Valeria, the owner, together with Cassandra. Buti nalang. Buti nalang talaga. Their arrival saved me from the first mess I have ever gotten into in NYC. Now, this would be a little bit hard than what I have expected. Minsan mahirap talaga kapag sobrang ganda mo. Lapitin ka ng mga maniac. But I have to be ready for the sake of my dreams.
For now, I will just have to fix myself and be the good girl Valeria wants. You can do this, self!
***
Pagdating ni Valeria ay lahat ng staff ay tinigil muna nila ang kanilang mga gagawin para magbigay respeto. I was like… what the hell? What was that for? Is that even necessary? Pero since I am just a newbie, I just bowed my head too like what everyone else did.
Like what I have expected, matanda na siya. Malamang, nanay pa kaya siya nila Cassandra at Nick. Kasing tanda lang niya yung itsura ni Calvin the maniac. But she looked pretty for her age. Halatang alagang alaga ang skin niya. At halatang mayaman siya the way she walks and moves. Also, idagdag pa natin ang kanyang mga branded items sa katawan. All the top brands I know are attached in her body.
“Oh, there you are. You must me Janina!” screamed Valeria. In fairness, medyo masakit sa tenga.
“Yes, ma’am Valeria! Nice to meet you.” I answered.
“Don’t you “ma’am” me. We are family here in MMA. We call each other on first name basis. Valeria would do.” She said as she shook our hands.
“Okay then, Valeria.” I smiled.
“I was looking forward to meet you again. Good thing Cassy found your profile.” She said as she guided me to her office. Nagsmile nalang ako. Again? Because I really can’t remember our first meeting.
Sumunod nalang ako sa kanya. Pinauna na niya akong papasukin. Nagkiss siya kina Cassandra, Nick at dun kay Calvin bago niya ako binalikan sa office niya.
“Have a seat. Feel at home.” She started.
“Sure, Valeria.” I said. Feeling close.
Binigyan kami ng staff ng choices of coffee, tea and milk. Mukhang this will be a long conversation. Is this a process on how they get their talents? Should I feel lucky kasi umabot na ako sa founder? Is this the last stage I should pass? I am nervous but I kept on thinking that everything will be alright. I kept on thinking that I deserve everything that is offered to me. Kasi kung hindi ko deserve, it’s not going to be offered in the first place.
“Are you nervous?”
“No.” I quickly answered.
“You changed a lot the last time I spotted you.” She said while she’s examining my facial features.
“R-Really?”
“Yeah. Maybe because you grew older. I mean, hello, our last meeting was like a year ago? Am I right?”
“Umm…” I paused. “I’m sorry ma’am but I need to be honest with you. Right now, I really can’t remember if we have already met before. Err. Maybe it’s because of the jet lag?”
“Hahaha! Yeah. Maybe you are just tired.”
“I’m really sorry ma’am I don’t mean to---"
“No, no. It’s okay, dear. I understand your situation.”
“But Valeria, may I ask where did you spot me before?”
“You really can’t remember? Even the place?”
“Umm…”
“You even told me before that you don’t want to be a model. You told me that all of what you’re dreaming is to be a good daughter to your father. That instantly caught my attention. That’s why I told Cassy to find you no matter what.”
“Oh. Haha. Yeah. I didn’t want this before.” I lied.
“What made you changed your mind, then?”
“I-I just felt like… trying.” I lied again.
“Nice move. You’ll not regret going here in MMA. We will give you the best experience every model wannabe dreams of.”
“I know. That’s why I am stoked to be here.”
“Good.” She smiled. “I think you should rest for a while. You can’t remember things well. I am afraid you have an amnesia?”
“Ha? No. I am completely fine. I promise.” I said as I raised my right hand. She laughed a little.
“Okay. I’ll be talking to you again after you get some rest. Sleep well. You will have a lot of pictorials with Nick tomorrow in the morning.”
“Wow. Thanks.”
“Here in MMA, we prioritize talents that are spotted. And you are one of them. So don’t get surprised if you have more work than the others.”
“Noted on that, Valeria.”
“You’ll have more exposure in exchange. And of course, higher and more talent fee.”
"Yikes.” I smiled.
Valeria opened the door for me. A staff was immediately there outside to accompany me to where my room will be. But when I looked at Valeria’s face when I was about to get out, she looked bothered. She looked cautious. She looked like she’s having second thoughts on picking me as one of their talents.
Pero seriously, all of what she’s talking about earlier, I have no idea where she’d got those. Ayoko sanang isipin pero shit. Posible kayang si Alynna yung nakausap niya noon at hindi ako? Si Alynna nga kaya ang gusto niyang makita ngayon at hindi ako? Kahit na ang layo layo ko na kay Alynna, bakit siya pa rin ang panalo? Bakit na sa kanya pa rin ang lahat? Fuck my life.
Kung totoo man itong naiisip ko, it’s so funny how Alynna’s in ECB pretending to be me just to study and I am here in NYC pretending to be her just to follow my dreams. What the heck is this? Pinaglalaruan ba kami ng tadhana? Bakit ba kasi hindi nalang ibigay sa amin ang mga gusto namin? What wrong did we do to deserve this?
***
Before going to where I was going to stay for the night, pumunta muna ako sa girl’s comfort room ng MMA. Weird pero mahilig talaga kasi ako magstay sa cubicle mag-isa for a long time. Naka-upo lang ako sa toilet and doon ako nagthithink things. It’s actually my habit that nobody knows. Umupo ako doon at doon ako nag-isip ng mga possible solutions sa problem ko ngayon.
Ayoko man kasi aminin sa sarili ko pero I knew na si Alynna talaga yung naka-usap niya. I never told anyone na I don’t want to be a model because I wanted to be a model from the very beginning. And I never dreamed to be a good daughter to my father because my father himself isn’t very good at all. Yun palang, huli ko na agad. It’s not me. It’s my clone. It's my fucking sister. Ugh!
After around 5 minutes of thinking, may naramdaman akong pumasok sa girl’s comfort room. And right away, I heard two voices talking about me. And I am very sure that’s from Cassandra and Valeria.
“Cassy, are you sure that she is the girl on the picture I gave you?”
“Who? Janina?”
“Yeah.”
“Yes, mom. That’s her. I’m sure about that.”
“I’m kind of having doubts about her.”
“Why?”
“Because she can’t remember our conversation before.”
“Really? What did you talk about before then?”
“I was in the Bohol airport for a vacation. I was panicking because I thought I lost my passport. But there she was, holding it, giving it back to me, saying that I dropped it a while ago. Her smile when she gave it back to me was priceless. She didn’t help me because she knows me. She helped me from her heart. And that’s real beauty for me.”
“Uh-uh.”
“I invited her to have lunch with me since my flight is delayed but she disagreed saying that her father will be looking out for her anytime soon. Instead, I just gave her my business card. I told her that I am the President of Murray Modeling Agency in New York and I really wanted her to be on our talent pool. But she declined my offer and gave me back my business card. She said that she never wanted to be a model or to be seen anywhere on TV. ---
“She said that all she wants is a simple life with her father and her best friends. She told me that she doesn’t need the limelight to be happy. I let her go but when I arrived back in MMA, I realized that she is the one I am looking for. I don’t need beauty and brains. I need beauty from the heart. And to the fact that she’s physically very beautiful too, she is the perfect addition to our artists. ---
“That’s the reason why I asked you, Cassy, to find her in the Philippines. I wanted you to convince her to be part of us. And I am glad you did. But something about her has changed. I feel like she is a different person now. Because before, she is trying really hard to speak on English language but now, she is so good at it. And to the fact that she can’t remember our meeting before? Now, that’s the issue.” Valeria ended her speech.
“Could she be a different person? Is that what you’re trying to say?” asked Cassandra.
“It can be possible.”
“Okay. I’ll find it out, mom. As soon as possible.” Cassandra said before I heard steps going out of the girl’s comfort room. They already left.
Nang nakalabas na sila, doon lang ako nakahinga ng malalim. Hindi ko inakalang I was holding my breath kanina pa. So that’s the story of Valeria and Alynna. It all happened in Bohol. Kaya naman pala wala akong alam. Well, ngayon, may alam na ako. I memorized all of her kwentos to Cassandra para may masabi na ako kay Valeria tomorrow.
Buti na lang talaga at nagkulong ako sa CR today. Kung hindi, hindi ko malalaman ang story about Alynna and Valeria. And hindi ko rin sana malalaman na aalamin na pala ni Cassandra kung tunay ba ako or fake. I know that she’ll be observing all my moves starting tonight. I need to be alert. If Alynna can pretend to be me for a year back in the Philippines, I can also pretend to be her here in NYC.
***
A week has passed and halatang halatang naging cold ang pakikitungo sa akin ni Valeria. Kung yung una naming meeting ay winelcome niya pa ako with open arms, ngayon, super formal nalang yung way ng talking niya sa akin. Parang boss na boss ko siya tapos ako naman employee lang niya. Ganun. So nasaan na yung ‘We are family here in MMA’ nila? It’s gone simula nung nagkadoubts sila sa akin.
Si Cassandra naman, ganun din. Mommy’s girl yata. Halatang halatang naging cold din siya sa akin. Also, halatang halatang pinipilit niyang hulihin ako or madulas ako na hindi nga ako yung hinahanap nila. Buti nalang na-brief ko na ang sarili ko. Na-memorize ko na ang mga dapat sabihin at mga hindi dapat sabihin. Kaya I know na hindi talaga niya ako mahuhuli. I deserve to be in MMA. I keep on telling that to myself.
Si Nick naman, siya lang ang hindi nagbago ang pakikitungo sa akin. Mabait pa rin siya as usual. Nirerespeto niya ako sa mga shoots ko kahit na sexy shoots yung iba. You will really feel safe when you’re working with him. I wonder kung alam din kaya niya na may doubts na sa akin ang mom and ang sister niya.
Lingerie shoot ang aking next pictorial with Nick. But a staff told me that Nick will be out for today because he has an emergency somewhere else. The staff told me that another photographer will do the shoot instead. I just nodded my head. Wala naman akong magagawa. Sana lang mabait at magalang din like Nick yung papalit na photographer.
Pumunta na ako sa wardrobe at sinuot ko na ang best lingerie outfit na nakita ko. It’s a nice silver silk na nagcocompliment ng shapes ko. I look very seductive and daring today.
Pumunta na ako sa photo studio at umupo sa gitna. Ang tanging hinihintay ko nalang ay ang pagdating ng photographer ko.
After a minute, he came.
And talk about malas. Sobrang malas. Bakit siya ang mag-shooshoot sa akin? Wala na ba silang ibang photographer dito sa MMA? Last time I checked, madami silang employees ah. I don’t like him! He’s going to harass me!
“Nice lingerie outfit.” Calvin said. Maniac tone. As expected.
I didn’t answer. I just looked at him. Pinapakita ko sa kanya na everything is just work and nothing else. Hindi naman siya sumagot. Instead, nagpicture lang din siya. He took nice shots. Magaling din naman pala siya like Nick.
Pero nung matatapos na yung shoot, lumapit siya sa akin and without me realizing it, he already touched my breasts! I moaned at first pero mabilis ko na ding inalis ang kamay niya doon.
“Hey! Don’t go near me!” I shouted. Hindi naman kami naririnig sa labas kasi sound proof yung room.
“If you let me have you for today, I will convince Valeria that you are the real model she’s looking for.” Sabi niya.
“I am the real one!” I shouted again.
“Really?” tinaasan niya ako ng kilay.
“Yes!”
“Can I touch you so that I can know if you’re telling the truth?”
“No!” hinawi ko ulit yung kamay niya hahawakan nanaman sana ako.
“I want you!” sumigaw na siya nung hinawi ko kamay niya. Nakulong ako sa braso niya and he started kissing my neck. His hands were touching my body parts. I tried to let go pero sobrang lakas niya. Mukhang hindi na ako makakawala.
“Please let go!” I begged.
“No!”
Napunit na ang mga damit ko sa sobrang lakas niya. I am now naked. I know in myself na hindi na ako makakalaban pa. And I also hate how he’s so good at making me feel aroused. One week na din kasi akong hindi nagagalaw ni Dave kaya somehow, medyo hinahanap hanap na din ng katawan ko ito.
Two can play this game, I thought. I gave back his kisses and touches. If I can’t beat him, then I’ll join him. At saka kung alam talaga niyang hindi ako ang tunay, at least this affair will keep that secret from Valeria and Cassandra.
I took off his clothes and did him. I am on top. Nasarapan na din ako sa huli kasi iniimagine ko na si Dave nalang iyon.
After around 5 minutes, I heard the slamming of the door.
“Whore!”
“Slut!”
I heard Valeria and Cassandra’s voices. Shit! Nahuli nila kami. And my position, on top of her husband, is not very good at all. It's not a nice view. It's a dangerous view for me and my career. Oh no!
“GET HER OUT OF MMA!” sigaw ni Valeria.
“PUT HER IN THE STOCKROOM!” sigaw naman ni Cassandra.
“Okay ma’am.” Sabi naman ng mga guards na bumuhat sa akin. Oh no! Where are they going?!
Tinapon nila ako sa stockroom kung saan lahat ng maduduming bagay ay naroroon na. May mga insekto at mga lamok na kumakagat sa akin. Wala akong protekson kasi wala man lang akong damit. Mamaya pa konti ay naglakad ang galit na si Valeria at Cassandra sa harapan ng stockroom kung saan ako nilagay.
Kumuha ng isang microphone si Valeria at nag-annouce sa lahat ng employees ng MMA.
“This girl in the stockroom is a slut. All the male employees of MMA have all the rights to do her from now on until her contract ends. That's a year of pleasure for my male employees.”
“WHAT?!” I shouted. “YOU CAN’T DO THAT TO ME!”
“She is now out sex slave. You may now fall in line.” Valeria said bago siya umalis. She didn't mind what I said! Ugh!
Nanlaki ang mga mata ko kasi halos yata lahat ng lalaking empleyado ay pumila na para 'anuhin' ko. I can’t believe this! Why is this happening to me?! I don’t deserve this! I want to be a model! Please, someone help me! Please!!!
Pero wala na akong choice. Isa isa na silang pinapasok para galawin ako. And I cannot do anything. And guess what? I will live like this for a year. This is a nightmare. I want to die already.
For an aspiring model to a sex slave to the employees.
Wow.
So much for dreaming big. So much for making the best choice in my life. And so much for sacrificing my studies, my family and my boyfriend.
Can I please have a better ending?
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