Chapter 2

The weeks flew in a rush. I am now preparing for a runway fashion show with a famous brand.

But I have to of course, watch my body figure. After preparing for a workout, I headed to my personal gym, my home gym. I first had pilates. I have complete materials here. I don't need and instructor since I am already doing it for years. 

I did wheel pose, dancer's pose and etc. 

Then, I did a dance party workout from Madfit. I do my own dance workout but I am not satisfied with them. I also don't release endorphins since I don't enjoy it. 

I did five dance party workout videos for an hour and a half.

My whole body is releasing sweat. My workout clothes is wet and I feel like drinking a gallon of water. After, I had myself prepare a "healthy" breakfast. An avocado toast with sunny side up egg and tomatoes as toppings plus Sriracha chili hot sauce with coffee. 

"Hello, Reese?" I answered the call while munching the breakfast I, myself made. 

"Miss, needed na daw kayo rito sa studio." 

"Okay, I'll be there in an hour." Then hanged up. 

I spent thirty minutes on shower and wore a white lace up front shirred Cami top, a high waist high stretch skinny jeans and a white lace up boots. 

I rode my Jeep Wrangler to the studio. 

"Good morning, Miss Isla!"

Bawat nadadaanan kong staff at binabati ako. 

" Good morning! " Which I returned with a good morning and a sweet smile. 

'Ang ganda talaga niya 'no? '

'Ang swerte siguro ng boyfriend niya. '

'Ang sexy niya tapos ang ganda-ganda pa! '

'Mapapa-sana all ka na lang kapag nakikita mo si Miss Isla. ' 

Ignoring their remarks, I hugged the director of the fashion show. 

"Hi, Vanessa! I am sorry for being late. I am so busy." I commented.

"It's okay, Isla. It's such an honor to have you in this fashion show. By the way, you'll be the finale. "

I nodded and proceeded to the backstage and was listening to the staffs instruction. 

" My god! Napaka-VIP talaga. She's not worth it naman to be in the spotlight. " 

A co-model of mine grumbled. 

*Ilya Hail Gomez* 

Well, I can't call her my enemy because she is the one who sees me as her enemy. I see her as my friend. 

Ever since I stepped into the spotlight of fame, she was always there to point out my flaws, thinking that people would judge me. But it does not seem like it. 

"Start na po tayo!" 

It was now my turn to stride in the runway. 

I release a breath and entered the stage. 

I walked with confidence. Just letting my body do its job and smiled upon reaching the middle. 

When I reached the backstage, the brand's Chief Executive Officer, welcomed me in a tight hug. 

"I'm so glad to see you here, Isla! It's really a pleasure to work with you. I'm sure trending ka na naman!"

I returned the hug and kiss her cheeks. 

" No, Madam CEO. It's MY pleasure to work with such a prestigious and famous brand. And that trending stuff, my fans made those things possible. " 

" So humble! " 

I laughed. 

We were told that the company also invited a singer that would serenade us while we kill the runway. 

As I exited the studio, I remembered once again the man I've bumped into a few weeks ago at the TV station.

I was so curious that I even researched what perfume was he using. I went to perfume stores, making an excuse of buying it for my little brother but I had no luck. 

"Ate, may regalo ka daw na perfume sa akin? I saw an article on the internet. Sayang surprise 'te." 

" Yeah, sayang nga." Pagsakay ko sa sinabi niya. I don't want to expose myself, duh.

" Sikat na sikat ka kasi. Konting galaw mo lang, may mga article na plus added the fact na trending pa lahat. Pati ata sanitary pad mo alam na nila." He followed it with a laugh. 

The bad side of popularity is that you lose your privacy. 

Everytime na pupunta ako ng mall, I need to disguise myself in something that would blend in. Something na hindi kahina-hinala. But it always fails. Makikilala ako ng mga fans at paparazzi. 

The next day, I had to do another photoshoot so, I got to get up early and prepared myself for another day full of me being in front of the camera. 

It was an I*******m inspired photoshoot. They applied I*******m filters to me through makeup.

"Ang ganda mo talaga, Miss Isla."

"Opo, para kang diwata!"

"Shocks. How to be you po?"

I just shrugged my shoulders to them and continued posing for the shoot. 

It ended around six in the evening. 

"Miss Isla, may family dinner po kayo sa Lynn's table." 

I didn't drive kasi sinundo ako ng family driver. My parents and brother are already on the restaurant. 

Pagkababa ko ng kotse, flashes blinded me. May mga iba pa nga na gustong magpa-interview but I had the bodyguards to cover me up until I got inside. 

My dad wanted to rent the whole place but I refuse. I wanted to be ordinary. Ayoko yung pa-VIP. Gusto ko ring makipag-socialize sa mga tao. 

Lahat naman kasi tayo, pantay-pantay lang. Walang nakaka-angat at walang nasa ibaba. God created us equally and we should put that in mind. Hindi ibig sabihin na mayaman tayo ay nakaka-angat na tayo. 

"Good evening, parents!" I both kiss their cheeks. 

"Good evening din, anak."

We ordered a gigantic meal. 

"Kain lang kayo. You shouldn't restraint yourself from food lalo na't marami kayong ginagawa." Mom reminded. 

" What are you currently doing, Aidan?" I questioned my little brother. 

" Just studying." He said plainly but dad continued. 

"And partying too!"

Mom then explained. "He's been partying every night and he came home one time with a girl in his arms. Pinagalitan ng daddy mo pero hindi pa rin tumigil."

I frowned. 

He raised his both hands as a sign of surrender. 

"Whoa! In my defense, I do party to relieve my stress from school."

We spent dinner full of beautiful things. 

"Excuse po, restroom lang."

I stood up and made my way towards the restroom when a man came out of the man's restroom with his hood that he kept up passed beside me. 

The scent once again invaded my system and my heart went frenzy. 

"Who?"

I tried to catch my eyes to him but when I turn my gaze, he was gone.