Chapter 16

CHAPTER XVI

I’m seeing the pain, seeing the pleasure

Nobody but you, ‘body but me

‘Body but us, bodies together

I love to hold you close, tonight and always

I love to wake up next to you

It was a video of Kade singing that a fan has sent to me.

‘Kade is definitely still into you!’

I don’t want to associate with him anymore but faith has another plan for me.

He keeps on dm-ing me and I later found myself replying to his messages.

Seconds turn into minutes and hours. I just couldn’t stop myself from replying to his every message. I just realized that I still do love him.

‘I love you, Isla.’

‘I love you too.’ Just like that, I fell on his trap again. I hope he doesn’t do the same to me again.

The next day while I was preparing for the premiere night later, someone sent me a bouquet of red roses.

‘Good luck on your premiere night, babe! –Kade’

I smiled unconsciously and messaged him saying my thanks.

I asked Jamaica, one of my stylist to take a photo of me. Then immediately posted it on I*******m.

‘Thanks for this!’

The media had once again published some articles before the premiere night that me and Bill are already engaged. Based on the post I had earlier on the bouquet of roses.

“Isla, stop stressing yourself about those articles. I’m sure they’ll be over it. Tsaka we’ll have a presscon once na pinalala yan nung Bill. He’s an actor but that does not mean na lahat ng babae sa showbiz ay magkakandarapa sakanya.”

“Yeah, you’re right.”

Cameras flashing from all corners. I came with my co-star, Paul Hidalgo who is five years older than me. I was smiling from ear to ear until my eyes caught two figures.

It was Kade and Coleen. I felt like crying but I don’t want to embarrass myself.

The movie was really good. I didn’t expect to see myself on a movie screen, acting. Never in my wildest dreams.

We headed to the after party and the eye sore for me were still there. I wasn’t enjoying the whole time I was there. I just wanted to go home and rest myself.

“What’s bothering you, Isla?” It was Paul.

“I just don’t feel like celebrating. I’m not feeling well.” I answered him. He went closer to me and gave me a hug. He was caressing my back.

“I know that is not the reason. I will not force you to tell me but always remember that everything will be okay. There is always a rainbow at the end of the rain.”

A small smile escapes my lips.

My mood lightens up and decided not to deal about them right now. Maybe some other time would do?

I was hyping with the music and let myself be carefree. I can feel someone’s eyes on me the whole time though.

“Congratulations to us. For more success to come!”

The night has gone old now. I am home, exhausted. My energy was drained from all those fun. While I was removing my heels, my phone rang.

“Hola!”

“Babe,”

“Oh, hey Kade!”

“Are you okay?”

“Yes, of course. Why wouldn’t I be?”

“I’m sorry for what you have to see earlier. It was Coleen who wanted me to be with her.”

I just then found myself sobbing.

“Kade, I don’t want a relationship like this. I’m filled with jealousy the time I saw the both of you in there. I wanted to just grab you from her. I don’t like the feeling I felt earlier. It suffocates me.”

“Hush now baby. What do you want me to make you feel better?”

“I don’t know.” I continued sobbing.

“Okay. I’ll fetch you in there and we’ll go somewhere, okay?”

“O-Okay.” I dried up my tears and went to have a shower. I wore a jogger pants, a grey shirt underneath a hoodie plus sneakers.

I tied my hair in a ponytail. The make-up was removed before I took a shower and I didn’t bother putting some again.

Just as I was about to text Kade, the doorbell rang.

An attractive Kade welcomed me.

“Hi, beautiful.” I gave him a smile.

“Where are we going?”

“Roadtrip.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

I love road trips very much especially when the windows are rolled down and the wind is hitting me.

“I got everything we need. Don’t worry.”

At 1 o’clock, we were in the road. I am enjoying being out with him. We haven’t done this in a while. I was munching some chips when I noticed that he couldn’t have one because he was driving.

“Here, eat.”

“Thanks, babe.” Then bite on the chip in my hand and smiled.

I gave him water and food the whole ride.

Our favorite songs blasted on the radio and we were jamming to it.

“Remember the time when we did a little trouble in a hotel?”

“Yeah. That was really funny!”

Kade and I are laughing so hard on the things we have done in the past. Those troubles, road and food trips.

We goof around a lot especially when we are just alone.

“Getting sleepy?”

“Nah. I’m still good.”

We were back at my house at 4:30 and we decided to walk by a 24/7 coffee shop to grab an early lunch. We wore a cap and shades to hide our identities.

“What would you have?”

“A banana cake and caramel macchiato would do.”

“Noted, babe.” He first gave me a kiss in the cheeks before heading on the counter.

He got back with both our orders.

While eating, he was holding my hand like he doesn’t want to let me go.

“I love you.”

“I love you.”

It was already 6 when we both separated ways.

I don’t have any schedule so, I dozed off to sleep to catch some z’s for later.

I woke up at 5 o’clock in the afternoon. I showered and wore a cotton short and an oversized shirt with an avocado icon.

I made myself some super late brunch and snack. While I was waiting for the pork to cook, I opened a link sent by Mama Honey. It was a photo of me and Kade.

My heartbeat quickens.

‘Is Paul Hidalgo flaming a romance with Isla?’

It contains a photo of Paul and I while he was hugging me. Also, a photo of me and Kade inside the coffee shop.

I immediately texted Paul.

“I’m sorry for the articles. I’ll clear your name.”

“Nah. Let them feast. I know you and your lover don’t want some things to be public yet. Don’t worry, I got your back.” He replied.

Thanks Paul. You’re my savior.