Sa takot ko, I didn't reply to his dm. The news about Kade and I dating has spread like wild fire.It was everywhere.
"Girl, you didn't tell me you're dating Kade pala."
"Nasa Maldives ka na pero nakaabot pa sa'yo yan?" I sputtered.
" Duh, social media atsaka you two are the hottest thing right now. Imagine, yung dalawang pinaka-attractive na tao sa buong mundo, dating. That is so lit!" She squealed.
" Stop it, Reiv. Your my best friend tapos you're bullying me. I told you, I thought it was my dummy account!"
" You're so tanga naman kasi. What happened next ba? Did he dm-ed you?"
" Yes. " I whispered.
Then I heard her squeals from the other line.
" What did you reply?"
"Uh, nothing. Dapat ba meron?"
Suddenly, she just hanged up.
My social media is now good except that Kade has been mentioning me in his post and stories.
People are speculating even more. Releasing articles every single hour.
I had to postpone some appointments because I can't even go out of the village. Thank God, the security is high so no paparazzi or fans can get into my home.
"Ikaw talaga, miss. Hindi mo man lang sinabi na kayo na pala ni idol Kade. " She even wanted us to have a photo together. How could I do that? Hindi naman talaga kami.
The next week came and I had to face the world. Even my mom and dad were excited na may boyfriend na daw ako at the age of 21. They wanted me to bring Kade into our house for a dinner but I can't since that thing between us is just a hoax.
Today, I'll be going to my first ever photoshoot after the dating rumors have bombed.
They didn't tell me what is the concept. I was worried and so is Mama Honey but I just have to face and socialize with people again.
"Good morning, Miss Isla. " Before I could even talked, I heard giggles behind me. When I turn around, my mouth dropped because a gorgeous human being is in front of me.
"Hi, love." He uttered.
The staffs were whispering to each other.
Kade freaking Doyle just called me love! What the?
"H-Hello?"
"It's good that you're now here, Mr. Doyle. My people will now dressed you both."
I was just there, frozen.
I was more shock when he wrapped his arm on my waist, more like protecting me.
"Let's go?"
I followed him like a good puppy. We were dressed up in a stylish gown and him in a tuxedo. I was given a bouquet.
We were led to the studio styled into different rooms.
"Dito po muna kayo." A staff requested.
We followed. It was just a white sofa with flowers on the floor and on the sofa. There are also pillars on both sides adorned with roses and vines.
"Act natural. This is like a fun pre-nuptial shoot."
I was too stiff that we had to do lots of takes.
I was standing there, super behaved when Kade suddenly pulled me and I landed on his lap then I heated a shutter sound followed by a flash of the camera.
I may look dumb there.
"Perfect!"
"Chill, love."
My oxygen is now robbed, ladies and gentlemen.
I got used to him being so sweet to me so it was just now easy.
After that, they dressed me in a moon and stars print lettuce trim Cami pajama set.
The design was too cute that I wanted to take it home.
The next set-up was in a king-sized bed.
We were so close to each other that it shock me when he went on top of me, our nose touching each other.
It took us almost all day to shoot the entire thing. We were dressed up in various ways. And all the time, I was blushing red!
I couldn't help it. His stares, words and gestures are enough to make me hyperventilate. If it wasn't for some breaks I would be unconscious.
When we had our lunch, we shared a plate. He was feeding me and I was too him. I was like under his spell.
"Feed me too, love." And I did.
The people around us can't stop whispering and squealing. Mama Honey was smiling widely the whole time.
Then, you guessed it! Articles were published. Photos of us behind the camera leaked. I didn't knew who could have captured it but he or she sure has capture every moment that he was doing sweet nothings to me.
"Dating na ba talaga kayo, Isla?"
"No, mama! Siya kasi eh!"
" What about him? "
" Pinapakilig niya ako! "
Then a voice from the back mused.
There I was again, face heated up. It was of course, Kade.
" Glad that I make you feel that. You do the same to me, love."
Mommy!
I was biting my bottom lip to prevent myself from shouting because of too much feelings.
"Don't bite your lip. Only I get to do that."
"Uh," was the only thing I could say. I was damn speechless.
Yung banat na 'yon, patok na patok sa akin. Baka puso na lang ako paglabas ng studio.
I was reminiscing those while I was in bed, ready to go to sleep. He even offered to take me home but I refused. I even told him na next time na. Kapal ng mukha ko! May next time pa ba?
I was sleepless that night. I really wanted to sleep but his face, words bothers me and I can even smell him in my room.
My bags are black when I woke up the next day. I prepared myself for an appointment to my modelling agency. I was about to open the garage when a honked came from outside my gate. I exited the gate to find the very handsome, god-like Kade Doyle resting on his BMW M6 convertible.
He remove his shades and winked at me.
"Good morning, love. Would you give me the pleasure of giving you a ride?"
And without noticing I nodded.
Help me, God!
Chapter VI didn’t know what to respond but minutes later, I found myself inside his car. It took us about an hour to reach the studio.Everyone were wide eyed as we entered the studio.“The perfect couple is here!” the director, Laema addressed us.The brute beside me laugh and I had to pinch his sides to stop him.I didn’t pay attention much to the people around us uttering how sweet is ‘my boyfriend’.The glam team casts their magic on me for about hours. I had to fit into the outfits they prepared for me.There is a biker shorts, pin heels, a hoodie that matches the shorts color and a matrix style cardigan as a first one which my hair was styled in a messy bun.I had to pose on the camera for about minutes.“Th
Chapter VIAwkward silence.I avoid looking at his eyes again and brought up a topic.“I-It’s getting dark. I think we should go home.”“Right.” He drove me home and I wasn’t able to say good bye nor good night because I was so embarrassed!I just finished my skin care routine when I decided to open my phone and it was bombarded with messages and notifications.I clicked one and it was an article published about Kade and I.Kade Doyle and Isla de Catalina, our ideal couple!April 14, 20**Singer Kade Doyle and supermodel Isla de Catalina had been spotted on a famous restaurant sporting a matching look plus photos of their perfect sunrise kiss at the beach was captured by a fan.It was weeks ago when Miss Isla accidentally posted a picture of her television where one of Kade’s music video is playing. ‘I love your music so much, love!&rsq
Chapter VIIA year had passed like a blur.Kade and I have gone stronger. Right now, we are in his condo and are cuddling with each other. We are not really in a relationship. We are in what they call mutual understanding but we consider ourselves as a couple already.I am currently staying in with him since its weekends. During weekdays, we have to sleep in our own place. He also sometimes sleeps in my place. We cook meals together and literally do everything together.“Hey, I got a package coming. Would you like to help me build it?”“Sure!”After a few minutes spent on the bed, we got up as someone was outside the door. He came back to the bed with a yellow combined with blue box.“What’s that?”He opened the box and it was a photo of a movie cartoon character. Kade is really adorable so I decided to take a video of what we are doing.“Girlfriend?”“Ye
Chapter VIII‘Good luck for tonight, baby. @NotIslaRae’It was really sweet for him to tweet something like that. I am currently preparing for a fashion show by Bailey Sabrina Gutierrez clothing line. She is basically Michael’s stepsister. We were called that day because Miss Bailey wanted me to be on her fashion show. He even showed me the designs for her latest collection and I just fell in love so I said yes.And now I am here, preparing to take over the stage.Kade, my boyfriend will also be here as an audience at the front row.I’m kind of nervous. It’s a big event.Rare Beauty is a well-known clothing line, locally and internationally. Every fashion show is sold out and the most awaited brand every year to launch their fashion show. They set trends and styles. And this year, they also extended their business to cosmetics.With the release of new designs of clothes, they would also be releasing the c
CHAPTER IX“How are you and Kade?”I am currently on a show interview by Giovanni Magazine.“My boyfriend and I are so fine. We spend a lot of time together and even looks out for each other.” I happily told the interviewer.“So, photos of you and Kade wearing the same clothes are all over fan accounts. Are you getting two of each clothes or the other way around?”“Actually, we really love to share clothes. I rummage through his closet and he does to mine.”“What do you usually have from his closet?”“I do mostly shirts, polo’s and head wears.”“What does Kade usually have from yours?”“I have a huge sunglasses collection and he would always go for about two in my collection to match his outfit.”“We basically steal clothes from each other.” I added.The interview lasted for about an hour and a
CHAPTER XAfter the dinner with my family, I intend to sleep early because my flight tomorrow would be early also.Early in the morning, my family wanted to drive me to the airport. I wore simple outfit consists of a boyfriend tee, two-toned cargo pants and sneakers then tied my hair in a high ponytail.“Ingat ka doon anak, ha?”“Yes, mommy.”I gave them a hug and cheek kiss before I was called for my flight.I am with my co-models.“Keesha!” I greeted my friend who is seated beside me.“I miss you so much, Isla! I haven’t seen you since like forever. Busy ka kasi sa love life mo.” Nagtatampo niyang sabi.“You’re also busy kaya.” We both laugh at my statement.I tried calling my boyfriend before we take off but he doesn’t pick up. I was thinking he was in a rehearsal or something.Our flight took like eternity. It was exhausting t
CHAPTER XIIt has been a six months since I arrived from Paris. I pretty much didn’t allow an interview. I took a break and focused on my hobbies more. I painted, tried gardening and cooking specialties that are exotic.I kept myself occupied for the past weeks since I don’t want to think about him again.I took some language class and learn five languages. Russian, French, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.After having done those things, I decided to work again and get every job offered. There is no room for resting for me.“Are you okay, Isla?”“Yes, mama Honey. I’m fine.”“Ayaw mo bang magpahinga?”“Ma, I have been resting since I arrived from Paris and that was months ago.”“Pero-““I’m okay lang po, mama.”I had endorsements shoots and offers for a runway show in New York. I had taken them all plus I am started
CHAPTER XIIFive months.I’ve been preparing for another fashion show for about five months. This would be the biggest show for me and I’ll be flying to New York.I am now painting something for a customer. I am on a break from school and I have been taking serious art classes since we arrive from Maldives and I’ve been posting these works on my website. The proceeds are donated to a shelter where they take the babies whose parents are not yet ready to take the responsibility or cannot afford to raise the kid.Luckily, a lot of people buy my paintings, my artworks and I have a big sum to donate plus I also add half of my income to the donation.“Ate, si Kuya Louise daw susundo sa’yo sa airport.” My brother barged in.“Noted.” I informed him. He went inside, closer to my paintings.“Ang gaganda, ate.”“Well, thanks. Ginagalingan ko para sa mga bata sa orphanage.&r
EPILOGUEFive years had passed. I stopped modelling and tried cutting showbiz out of me. My business is booming and everything is going well.Akala ko nga noon, hindi na ako haharap pa sa mga tao but I was wrong. After two years since we ended our family reality show, I was casted into my very own show. A spin-off of our reality show. It was ‘Life of Isla’. Dad wasn’t okay at first but I told him that I’ll be okay.After ako nanganak ay nagstart and reality show.July 7 when I gave birth to Drake Rouge and Dream Reese, my twins. When the twins turned one, I went abroad for artificial insemination and at September 13, I gave birth to my triplets. Dustin Rage, Duke Redford and Draco Ronald.Okay naman sina dad for me to expand my family. They love kids too.It was pretty pricey for a donor insemination pero I had the money and gust
CHAPTER XXVI woke up in a white room. Mama and dad are looking at me worriedly.“I’ll call the doctor.” Daddy said.He came back with a doctor.“Mr. and Mrs. De Catalina. Wala naman pong mali sa anak niyo.”“What happened to her?”“Too much stress sent her to unconsciousness. Wala naman pong damages. The baby is okay and healthy.”“B-Baby?”“Yes, Ms. De Catalina. The baby in your womb is safe. I’ll be in my office for any inquiries.”He left the room.“Mama, daddy, sorry.” I was crying. Mama hugged me.“Shhh, makakasama ‘yan sa baby.”I stopped crying after a few moments.Dad was livid.
CHAPTER XXIVFast forward to two months later.I just finish as session with my psychiatrist.“You’re now finally healed, Isla. Congratulations!”“Thank you, doc.”There was still no news of Kade. I am allowed a phone but is retricted only to text and call, and television for only those that shows entertainment and are approved by my parents.They care so much about my mental health especially my mama.When I got home, naabutan ko si Aidan na kinakain ang avocado cake ko.“Hey, don’t eat that! That’s mine!”Pinagpapalo ko ang braso niya but he was still eating my cake.“Mama!”Mama immediately came to my rescue.“Anong nangyayari?”
CHAPTER XXIIITwo weeks have passed since Kade proposed to me.We went back to the city the night after the proposal. The issues are not yet over and he promises to fix it as soon as possible.“I thought everything is now fine.”“Something went off and I need to fix it. I promise I’ll be with you once everything is over.”“Pinky promise?”“Pinky promise.” And we wrapped our pinky fingers to each other.I am now staying at my parents’ house. They were so worried about me.“Honey, how are you? Okay ka lang ba?”“Princess, tell daddy when something is bothering you, okay? I’m willing to listen.”“Ate, need someone to keep you away from boredom? Just call me, your brother. And I’ll get you out of that boredom world in no time.”They didn’t let me back into my own house since it’s still a mess
CHAPTER XXIII woke up to the smell of antiseptic. The room was all white and I figured out that I was in a hospital.“Babe? Are you awake? I’ll just call the doctor. “He went outside the room and I saw myself with a dextrose.Ginalaw ko ang braso to find that my left wrist was wrapped.“Good morning, Miss Isla. I am Dr. Raquiza Gutierrez. How are you feeling?”“Fine.”“Your cut was deep but thankfully, Mr. Doyle was quick to send you here. You’re all fine now but you need to take care of yourself. I suggest you to consult a doctor for your mental health.”She left the room and Kade was now beside me, holding my hand.“You made me worry so much. I thought I would lose you.”“Kabit ba talaga ako?”“No. I already ended things between me and Coleen. I cleared everything and we can be together now.”“I
CHAPTER XXIKinabukasan, mas naging kuryoso ako sa kung anong nangyayari sa labas. When Kade left, I immediately got my phone and connected it to his internet.I opened the web to see lots and lots of articles about me. I clicked the latest one.‘Supermodel Isla Rae de Catalina, mistress of singer Kade Doyle who’s in a relationship with actress, Coleen Heart? It has been days since the photos of the two was leaked to the public and Isla’s house was broken out by someone the day before the two got back from their trip in Hawaii. The fans speculated that it wasn’t Paul Hidalgo in the photos before but it was Kade. The two were in a relationship two years ago before Kade confirmed her relationship with Coleen Heart on his tour. Fast forward, after the movie release of Infinite War, the two were photograph together many times which people thought at first was Isla’s co-actor, Paul Hidalgo who she was linked to. The
CHAPTER XXWe arrived late that night. I was driving home from his building. I was exhausted but enjoyed spending my birthday with him. I parked my car in my garage and exited but something feels off.There is something wrong with my house. I didn’t have with me the luggage. I left it in the car. I opened the main door and it is not locked.Have I missed checking this door is locked? I went in readying myself for any attack but none came. I turned on the light to see my house was in a mess!The sofa has been ripped, my appliances are broken even the vases. The mirror on the left side of the door has something written on it with red lipstick.‘STAY AWAY FROM KADE OR I’LL KILL YOU MYSELF, YOU SLUT!’Trembling, I dialed Kade’s number and called him.“Hey, babe. Are you home?”“B-Babe, h-help!” I cried out and dropped the phone. I just was too weak to handle and sat the
CHAPTER XIXI woke first the next morning. I showered, dressed and went to the kitchen to cook breakfast.I prepared pancakes, sausages, bacons, eggs, avocado toast and white rice plus orange juice.A pair of arms enveloped me from behind while I was putting the foods on the table. Kade kissed my neck.“Good morning, babe.”“Good morning. I cooked breakfast. Let’s eat?”He sat down and he pulled me to seat on his lap. Kade was sniffing my hair.“I’d rather have you for breakfast.” His voice was hoarse and sexy to my ears.“Che!” I was about to get up when he pulled me back.“I was just kidding, babe. Let me feed you, okay?”I nodded and let him feed me.“Hey, hey. I’m full already.”“You need to eat more. You’re skinny.”“I’m not skinny. I’m sexy!”“O
CHAPTER XVIIIThree o’clock the next morning, we exited his building and rode to the airport. He calls someone to get the car from the airport.We were in the air for hours. A private plane took us to Hawaii and we rented a car to take us to our villa in Kona, Hawaii.It was another few hours sitting in there until we reach a gigantic place.“Wow,” that was the first word I uttered as I stare at the villa. It was a huge one painted with white and some black on its sides. We entered the house to see that it has a grand piano near the tube-like elevator.“This is so beautiful and huge, babe.”“All of this, just for ourselves.” I gave him a quick kiss in the lips.“Let’s go to our room!” I exclaimed. We rode the elevator and we arrived at maybe the master’s bedroom. The king-sized bed is filled with rose petals. The wide glass door leads to a balcony and a large pool is be