"Can I pursue my fashion styling career here in America?"
“Excuse me…” I heard mom say. I assume that she excuses herself from them to talk to me alone.
“What are you saying, Alli?” Mom asked after a few seconds.
I heaved a sigh. “I want to pursue this career. I think that I have a gift in this field.”
“Are you sure that is the real reason?”
I flinched. “O-of course mom!” I wanted to slap myself because I stuttered.
“Alli, not because I was not the one who raised you, but in the few m
"I heard the news from Lance. You are not coming back?"I wasn't able to move or think. I just stared at my phone reading Andrew's text message. Is this real? Why is he asking me if I'm not coming back? Does Anne know that he sent me a message? Is it okay for me to give a reply to his message? But he was the one who texted me first. I will just answer it. I guess, no one will accuse me of flirting or ruining someone's relationship, right?I took a deep breath then I took my phone and began typing my reply.
Noah's word stuck in my head. I never dreamed to become a fashion stylist. But from the looks of it, this is where I am not heading to. And I wanted to give a shot to see if my real destiny is fashion styling.When I recall styling for Vince and Lieo, I often got a compliment from them and the people who got to see them. So maybe I really have talent on this. As I discussed with Lush, I will first establish my channel to reach a target number of subscribers before promoting Lush on my channel. They are confident that I will reach the targeted number of subscribers before they launch or promote their new collection.It took me a whole day to finally come up with solid content for my channel.
My vlog was a huge hit. I was able to achieve fifty thousand subscribers on my first episode or vlog. I was already happy at that time. But my vlog reached one million subscribers after posting my interview with Noah. I already expected that my interview with him will be a hit but to reach two million views in one day and one million subscribers in two weeks?! That is insane!I was busy looking at the comments on my vlog when my phone rang. I automatically smile upon seeing the name of the caller."My star!" "NOAH!" I screamed his name. I heard him chuckle. "I know you're happy but you don't need to shout my star." He said while laughing.
"I miss you, sweetie!" My mom hugged me as soon as she saw me waiting for them at the airport.I hug her back. "I miss you too mom!" My dad waited until my mom let go of me. He then gave me the same warm hug. Gelo, Tanya, and Dennis did the same.I was surprised and happy when I saw Dennis. My mom did not tell me that they will bring Dennis with them."I didn't know you'll come, Dennis. But I'm glad you are here. I miss your brother!" I was not able to visit my adopted family that much because many things have happened. But I made sure to call them as much as I could.
"One Media Incorporated proudly presents to you our newest magazine, STELLAR." I was overwhelmed with the response that I am receiving from the crowd when I reveal to them our magazine cover. Stellar is our newly launched magazine created by yours truly. I was inspired by all my experiences with my guests for the past six months. I was able to explore more about the industry. I collaborate with many celebrities and brands. I also experienced doing photoshoots and runways. After I feature my mom on my vlog, it became a hot topic not just in America but all over the world. My mom indeed is a legend in this industry. I experience her popularity on hand. Many brands and media contacted me for sponsorship(brands) and interviews(media). That is where I came wit
Now that I am traveling back to Manila, I can feel the exhaustion of having more than twenty-one hours flight. I can't believe that after two years of living in America, I am finally coming home. I feel excited to see my family but at the same time, I feel nervous about the thought of seeing Andrew and Anne. I don't know if two years is enough to forget about my feelings for Andrew. I am scared of what will happen to my friendship with Anne and Iya. I treated Anne and Iya as my own sisters. But with everything that happened, I don't think that we can be as close as before. I was about to call Lance when I saw them waving at me. I smiled and wave back at them. Lance walks in my direction and hugs me. "I miss you, my beautiful cousin!"
"Are you sure that Alli will be with us tomorrow and she will be here for good?" I asked Lance for the nth time. I still can't believe it. After two years of patiently waiting, finally she is back. I miss my baby so much. I can't wait to see her, even though I know that I will need to win her again. I was not aware that she went back a month after she left... actually, no one knew about her sudden return. I only found out when she send me a long message before she blocked me on her phone and all her social media accounts. I was planning to go to the US when I confirm everything to Lance but he stops me from chasing Allison. He told me that I should give the space that Alli needs. Alli was too emotional to absorb everything. I blame myself for listenin
"This time, I will not allow you to run away from me again."I feel my heart pounding hard. Am I hearing it right? I don't want to assume anything but I also don't want to play dumb. I saw Andrew looking at Lance. They don't utter any words but their eyes are talking. Lance nodded. "Guys I think the lunch is ready, let's head to the dining area." He said while giving people a knowing look."Great idea! Let's go!" Mike said to support Lance's excuse.All of them agreed and went ahead to the dining area. They are all acting weird. It was as if they all planned this.
"OMG! Are you sure you want me to join your agency?!" We asked everyone if they can free their schedule today because we have something to discuss with them. When I said we, it composes of Iya, Anne, Lance, Mike, Lieo, Vince, Andrew, and yours truly. And yes, Anne is part again of our group. I told them about my plan of launching Stellar Artist, an agency for promising artists. And I want Iya to be one of our pioneer artists along with Andrew of course, the cousin duo."Of course, you have so much potential Iya. Aside from your beautiful face that your job as a radio DJ is wasting, your way of connecting to people and giving them your advice is on a different level. You deserve more spotlight, my dear." I sincerely said to her. She looks at me teary-eyed and then she hugs me."Wait, are you only getting Iya and Andrew? What about me?" Vince asked. I just rolled my eyes. "As if I can sign you in my agency. Your network will surely help me if that happens." I said as a matter of fac
Anne keeps sending me tweets and messages from fans. I know what she is doing. She is lowkey convincing me of changing my decision to retire. One thing I like about Anne as my manager is that she's also very accommodating to my fans. She made sure to update them on all my events and plans. She always tells me that fans nowadays are like the artist's PR. They are the ones who are more eager to promote my concert and other events. They made sure that I will always in the top trending list. They even bought air-time ads to promote my album and concerts. I am feeling sorry for them because I was not able to bring back the love and support that they are giving me. "Anne I know what you are doing. But it's too late now. I already announced it and you will be leaving for Paris next month, I will have no manager even if I go back." I reasoned with her. "Alli can be your manager. I know that she will be very willing to be Anne." Anne said sounded like it was not a big deal. "Alli is too
Our names are once again on the top list of Twitter and even in the news. Andrew is more eager now to retire because of this. He wants his peaceful life to be back. Showbiz is too chaotic for him. Most Belle fans stop bashing, especially those who have big followers because Anne release a statement from Andrew's side that they will not tolerate any bashing for me. And they will surely take legal action against those who insult or threaten me. But of course, there are still a few who will bash and we can't control it anymore.I told Anne just let those bashers be. "I'm sorry, Alli but Andrew wants to sue those fans who didn't listen. He said that if we let them be, some fans will follow. It's better to give some of the bashers a lesson so that others won't follow." Anne said.Anne and I are now in her office. I visited Andrew but he was still in a meeting so I visit Anne as I wait for him. "Well, you guys have a point. People nowadays are becoming irresponsible. They are just saying
"I hear from Andrew that you are behind all this." Anne was the one who broke the silence. We are in the lounge for almost thirty minutes but no one is talking. Andrew left after Anne and I settle in the lounge area. Andrew hasn't shared with me what happened during his talk with Anne. I was hoping the whole day that he will share it with me, but it didn't come. I guess this is the reason why he did not share anything with me yet."What do you mean?" I asked so she can elaborate. "You found out the truth about my past, and you plan all this to help me." Anne's voice began to break. She looks at me, biting her lips to stop herself from sobbing. "Thank you, Alli," She said then she began to sob.I went near her to hug and comfort her. "I'm sorry for all the things I did to you. I even tried to ruin your relationship with Andrew. I am the worst person in the world." She said while sobbing. I hug her tighter and caress her back. "I understand. You are hurt that is why you got lost.
"I will fire Anne." Iya's eyes widen. "What the heck Andrew?! Don't you have any compassion in your heart? Plus, Anne was closest to you!" I chuckled. I will also be reacted like that if I didn't know the reason behind firing Anne. "Alli, how can you laugh in a situation like this?" Iya said in disbelief. Andrew and I burst out laughing. Iya is just so cute. I look at everyone and they are all confused by our reactions. "Chill guys, there is the reason why Andrew is firing her," I said."Is it because she's the one who exposes your relationship?" Mike asked still confused. "No. I would want to promote her because I always wanted my relationship with Alli to be exposed in public." Andrew said and I just rolled my eyes. "Then what's the real reason?" Iya asked a bit impatient. I took my bag and took out a calling card. Lance took the card to check on it. "What is this for?""Claire Chiuri is a known fashion designer in Paris. She works in one of the luxury brands in Paris. I me
"Here's the journalist that Anne met last night." I look at the picture that Liam showed me. I took it and smirked. I know this guy. He works at Vince's company. He is a known and credible showbiz journalist, he also has his showbiz talk show. I met him at some of the events. "I'll take it from here," I said with full confidence. "I am now convinced that you know how Anne works. All your predictions were accurate, even this." I added. Aside from Anne, he also predicted his family's move. The reason why we have paparazzi when we are in the US. He feeds them of his plan of getting back with Anne. He also made his assistant act like he is on the side of the family, but the truth is, all his assistant's information came from Liam. His assistant was the one who suggested the paparazzi to his family and sent the photos to Anne and the media. Now that Liam's family role is done. We are now focusing on how Anne will act. And true enough, Anne is planning to expose my relationship wit
Andrew and I check our phones at once. And just like what Liam said, our "relationship" is now going on the public from the so-called paparazzi. I check my Twitter and saw that my name and Liam's names are on the trend list not only in the Philippine trend list but also worldwide. I instantly check the newly uploaded video of Stellar and just as I predicted the views went up to fifty million views. This is insane! So many marites(gossipers) all around the world!"They really went all out!" I can't help but react. "We already expected this, my love. And also, this." Andrew said while showing me his phone where Anne's name was on the screen. Just as we predicted, Anne will surely react. Andrew accepts her call and put it on speaker mode."Have you seen the news today?!" Anne said without saying hello. "Hello to you, Anne." Andrew greeted her instead. We heard her fake cough. "Hello." She greeted back. "So, have you seen the news?" Anne asked again. "Yes, Liam called Alli and told
"Interview with Mr. Valencia has been uploaded."I nodded at my assistant. "I got it! Thanks, Isabel." It's been a week since Liam and I went back to Manila. We both agreed to meet every other day for a quick meeting. The agenda of our meeting is not about business but the development of our plan with Anne. Also, we are still being followed by Liam's family. We have to make it looks like we have a special relationship, in that way Anne will be triggered by the relationship that I have with Liam. I open my laptop to check the video and to check some of the comments from netizens. As expected, some trolls are commenting about our chemistry. 'These two look good together. I heard that they are already dating.''My friends in the US saw these two going out. I guess they are already in a relationship."'I saw them having dinner in BGC. They look so sweet. I think they are already dating.''I think this guy is the one for Ms. Allison. Can't wait for them to announce their relationship.'
“I know that you are angry and I know it’s valid, but promise me that you will stay calm tomorrow.” It was Andrew. Since I was having a hard time sleeping, I texted Andrew after I called Alexa. I asked him if he was busy because I want to call him. Good thing his meeting got canceled so I am free to call him. I told him everything that has happened to Noah, even the proposal. He was a bit pissed with Noah and he wanted to call him but I manage to stop and calm him down.“I can’t promise that. I still can’t over the fact that Alexa made Noah her mistress. My best friend doesn’t deserve that! She took advantage of the love that Noah has for her! I’m not even sure if I can forgive her!” I honestly said. “I know, baby. Again, I understand. But I don’t want you to say anything to her when you are at the peak of your emotion. You might say something that you will regret in the future.” Andrew calmly said.I get Andrew’s point. It’s not right to let your emotion control you. You might do