MY HEART has been full of nervousness since I got off the stage. Farrah greeted me with her tight hug.
“Just a final ramp, and we’re done!” she said to me.
I just nodded. Even wearing the gown didn’t seem to matter to me because Rexon occupied my mind, and I can’t get out of my mind the way he looked at me earlier.
“You look dashing!” she said loudly at me. I just blinked and glanced at my high-waisted gown in peach color. It has lace on the hem matched with glass shoes.
“OMG! You look like Cinderella in your style!” she exclaimed.
My lips twitched, even I can’t recognize myself now. I never imagined that I would look like this when I was wearing the gown.
“After your final ramp, Miss Cindy will join you on stage so you can go on the final walk together.”
I nodded at what she said and took a deep breath.
“Good luck!” She patted my two shoulders,
I was stunned by what Nicholas said.“Aside from being a model of the month, you will be featured in the magazine along with your modeling clothes. Plus, a personal interview regarding your background and your journey being a top model,” he said directly.I felt my throat go dry, so without warning, I drank and swallowed the wine.“Hey, how are you okay?” His lips twitched in surprise.“Y-yeah. I was just shocked by what I heard,” I replied.“You have to get used to it because this is your world now, Cherry,” he said with a smile.“I don’t know what to answer. Can I talk to Miss Cindy first about this matter?”“I already talked to Cindy about my proposal. I also heard that you are only a part-timer with her company. Well, if you want, I can also hire you as a part-timer model. I also want to talk to Rexon. Is it true that you really work for him?” he asked.
I TIMIDLY go with the flow. I don’t know how to react at this very moment. He seems to have eaten me alive.“But you have the most gorgeous pair of eyes I’ve ever seen so far,” he complimented me again.“Thanks, Mr. Galvez.”He gave me his wide smile and pulled me closer to him. I heave a deep sigh of discomfort because he was so close to me.I can’t breathe properly. I couldn’t help but tightened my grip on his neck.“Relax. I won’t eat you . . .” This time he bravely whispered his words to my ear.I couldn’t help but smile at what he said. How can he be so sure that’s what I was thinking?“Can we exchange partners?” I seemed to go back to reality when I heard the familiar voice of the man at my back.Its Rexon!“Sure!” Nicholas answered directly.I glanced at the girl slightly before she smiled broadly at Nichol
I DON’T WANT to breathe anymore and stay leaning on his shoulder. I want to hear the words he uttered. That even for a moment, I will feel special to him, but how can I believe those words when, first of all, I know he was only referring to work?“I wish I could resign,” I started. I barely moved away from him that he couldn’t resist. I also didn’t let him answer because I quickly amended what I said.“I’ll pay you, not just today.” I avoided his stares.“You got to be kidding me.” He just shook his head after grinning.“I’m serious,” I raised my voice because of his reaction.“How many times do we have to argue about this? I already said no. I won’t accept your resignation,” he replied. I feel like he was just holding back his anger when he said that to me.“If you think I’ll run—”“Enough!” He cut what
I ROLLED my eyes at him and show my frown face. “Will you shut up your dirty mind?!” I fired him a look.I stood up again because I intended to leave his room at any moment.“Yes, I have a dirty mind, and right now, you are running through it . . .” He cut off what he was saying after his gaze hovered over my body.I didn’t wait for him to say more because I had already stepped out to get out.“When you get out of here, I’m not responsible for what will happen next,” he warned me.I seemed to soften at what he had said. I faced him with weak emotion on my face.“What do you want? Because I can’t understand you anymore . . .” My voice got weaker and weaker. I was just leaning against the closed door as if giving up.I heard her violent sigh, and without saying a word, he went to his kitchen.I firmly shut my eyes and heave a deep sigh of relief since he disappeare
I WAS HURT TOO. I could feel the pain and disappointment too.“I’ve spent months moving on, and one small thing brings me back to square one whenever I am with her,” he uttered.My lashes fall down. My heart can’t seem to penetrate what he said. Because I also feel the weight of the stone running through his heart right now.“I am the one who should be there and love her unconditionally, but I wasn’t because I am not enough.”I closed my mouth and let my silence spoke for myself. I knew it’ll be going to hit me big time, but I chose to swallow the pain. What the fuck is going on with me? And why do I still get those stupid butterflies in my stomach?“I’m sorry,” I whispered.His head slowly raised, and his heart-stopping eyes pierced my soul. I saw him licked his lower lip first before speaking.“The difference between you and me is, I care, and you don’t, s
I KEEP his sweet words like old love letters. It’s been a few days since we last met. After that, nothing happened. He didn’t text me or even make a call. I admit I was hurt, but I knew I had no right. Nothing hurts more than being disappointed by the person you thought would never hurt you. But he did, he always did. I would have liked to hope that that night would have a better result. I expected something good would happen after that, but nothing. “Are you okay, Cherry?” Farrah asked me an arousing question, bowing in front of me while adjusting my dress. “Huh? Yes.” She looked up at me and stood up to stare at me with wrinkled eyes. “Are you sure you’re okay?” she asked again while both hands were on my waist. “I’m just a little sleepy. I’m sorry,” I answered back and show off my timid smile. I also turned my focus to the full-sized mirror to look at what I was wearing. A smile flashed slightly on my lips after I gl
I CAME OUT of the dressing room wearing a twisted dress and carrying a shoulder bag I had just bought. I have already received my first salary for this month. I bought only a few pairs of jeans, a T-shirt, and a dress. I also bought Dad’s food and medicine while I saved the rest in the bank. “Bye! Enjoy your date with Mr. Galvez!” Farrah teased me before I could even get out. I just laughed and left the dressing room to go to the first floor. “Ah, Lenny, where’s Miss Cindy?” I asked her secretary. “Mr. Saavedra picked her up. She just ordered that you and Mr. Galvez have lunch today.” She pointed to the couch where Nicholas was sitting comfortably while watching us. “T-thank you, Lenny.” She just nodded, and I turned around. I filled my chest with air before facing Nicholas, and he sat up. I hesitated to step closer to him out of anxiety. “So I guess it’s just the two of us having lunch now.” He stood up, so I just looked up at
MY EYES WIDENED at what he did. My heart was freezing like I was in the middle of the sea, and my knees trembled like a child.I quickly glanced at Rexon with arms folded tightly across his broad chest. The left side of his thin lip tugged upwards, creating a sly smirk on his numb face.“Yeah, I’ll see you tomorrow,” I muttered.He smiled slightly at me then turned to Rexon to pat him on the shoulder.“I’ll go ahead, Mr. Superstar,” he teased again. I haven’t seen the reaction he gave to Rexon because he turned his back on me. It was only then when I shrugged and shook my head.Rexon's face was unexplainable. I also don't know how to start talking now. I feel like we're as close as strangers since Nicholas’ car moves away."So, what's up?!" I smiled widely at him to put aside the awkwardness between us.But he didn't answer. Instead, he put on his helmet again, and I immediately backed a
“FUCK, HURRY!” I exclaimed.I don’t know how many times I’ve been devalued at relish. I feel like I’m not the former Cherry who is unobtrusive and full of bodily innocence.He awakened what had long been hidden in the corner of my being- and that was lust, hunger, desire, and horniness and eroticism.He quickly stood up and pulled his fingers to my mouth. He stood up and arranged my seat over the sink.His hand gripped both my legs to open and ties in between my legs. Then he enters roughly . . .“Aahh . . .” I’m excited but based on how he did, it gives me intense heat.He is huge, he is strong and delicious . . . And that’s what I’m craving for.“Ah, fuck, you’re so tight, baby! “ He bit my ear. He added fire to our wet bodies.Tears forming at the corner of my eyes. I can’t explain how it feels. I want to cry with so much pleasure. Damn! He&r
“YOUR PARENTS?” I said without thinking.He looked up at me then raised an eyebrow. Lower the cutlery holder and gently wipe the tissue.My snout immediately tilted. Should I keep what I know a secret first?“They’re going to watch a concert.”I didn’t comment after he said that, after all, his parents came here for him and I didn’t. . .I was shaken. What was going through my mind? What do you think, Cherry, that he is going to propose to you? TSS..wake up! Don’t dream because it will surely seem vague that it will happen again. After you turned down his marriage offer then, now what will you expect?I was nervous when his parents arrive. We are here in Dawson’s suite to wait for them.Rexon and Dawson were not there because they were on the rooftop waiting for the helicopter carrying their parents to land.“Are you nervous?” I felt Lara’s palm on my shoul
I WAS UNCOMFORTABLY sitting in my seat, not because I was next to Hannah, it’s just because Rexon was staring at me the whole time.I smiled widely at him. My heart was overwhelmed with joy and happiness. I don’t care if Hannah is jealous, as long as I’m here to support my boyfriend, nothing else.“One more time, then let’s move on to another song,” Jeff said as he kicked the guitar again.“TSS . . .Rexon can’t concentrate because of you,” she said firmly.I turned to Hannah, who was now right in front of me staring. I wait for her a little second to look at me in the eyes, but she didn’t.I looked back at Rexon. Again he looked at me in his damn serious face. It seemed to be distracted by my presence. But I have no intention of leaving. What I did is to stand in my seat, saying, “Goodluck, babe!” I cheered.I saw the shock registered on his face as their co-member tease
I WAS SHOCKED by what I heard, but I still tried to smile at them.“Oh? Hannah, yeah. She’s with us. Thanks again, see you around!” I say goodbye to them.I walked fast not to return to the bungalow but to enter the barrio of San Bartolome.I’m not jealous of what I’m eating again. I just wonder why they are all here?I first entered the market where there was a lot of tourists shopping.I was wrong to think that the Island was not yet fully developed because when I entered its navel, I saw the vibrant civilization of the area there. There are already many standing café shops and several restaurants and bars in the city row.I also spotted some hotels and resorts before I reached the destination hotel. I looked up at its large, lofty yard. Maybe you need to walk a few kilometers first before you can enter the hotel entrance.I quietly entered and was amazed at its beauty and size. I was about to to
I WOKE to the chirping of a bird to be heard from the young man. I narrowed my eyes and glanced at Rexon’s bed last night. It was no longer by my side, but the smile never left my lips.It’s hard to believe what happened, but there’s only one thing I know is true. He is no longer angry at me.I pulled out the clothes that hung on the closet door and walked out the door onto the small veranda.My lips agape when I notice the Island right in front of me. The sandbar also seems to be an advantage of the Island.“Wow!” I couldn’t help but say.“You’re awake.”I turned to Rexon, who now seemed ready to tour the entire Island. He was wearing a white polo shirt and khaki shorts dyed with brown topsider shoes.He immediately hugged me from behind and kissed me on the neck.“It’s nice here, Rex,” I said softly.“You’re much more beautiful than thi
I REMAINED standing while biting my lip. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I quickly wiped them away.That’s it? Is that it? Will he not confront me for what happened, or the worst thing is to break up with me?I quietly lay down next to him and glanced at him with his head turned to the other side of the bed.I breathe out heavily. What should I do to make him lose his temper?I leaned over and examined his wide back beside me. His strong back and broad shoulders are one of the most beautiful parts of his body. I won’t get tired of staring at it and touching it when the opportunity arises.I exhale sharply, then courageously caress his back gently.“Rex?” I mumbled softly.I moved a little and just squeezed into him. I could smell his scent and the softness of his skin underneath me.“Are you asleep?” I ask in a low voice.But there was no answer from him, so I squeezed even harder into
“REX,” I say, barely more than a whisper.“I’m glad you still remember my name,” he says under his breath and kisses the base of my neck.Of course! Even though it was slightly hoarse, I knew his voice very well. Gradually my shoulder shook as I could no longer hold back the tears.Damn it, why am I still acting?“A-What are you doing here?” I ask. I wiped the tears with my hand.I’m going to face him again. I immediately swallowed and collected the remaining energy when I look up at him. Damn! Why he’s so gorgeously hot wearing his black suit? His sensuous, sexy, statuesque body shape made my heart overwhelmed with surprise.I’m too stunned to penetrate the feeling inside me. Is this how I miss him so much?“Why? Are you not happy to see me? Are you expecting someone else besides me?”I closed my eyes and shook. Wrong question, Cher.“When did
I LOOKED UP at the five-star hotel that Cindy told me about.“Are you sure this is the venue?” I asked as we walked down the hallway.“Yes, they’re in the function room.”Before we entered, she first took me to one of the suites to get dressed.I have seen some models smile at me. They are wearing the work that Cindy herself did.I looked down at the black corset dress I was wearing. Its chest contour was slightly low, so my chest almost popped out when it tightened the ribbon on my back.“Perfect!” Her wide smile commented on me.I glanced again at the models next to me, who were wearing far away from me.“Ahm, is this really what I’m going to wear? Isn’t it too sexy?” I hesitate to ask.“It’s the groom’s request. You’re the main guest tonight, so you’re great because he’ll give you a big tip to make sure.” She re
IT’S THE SECOND week of December. It’s only a few days before Christmas. Just like the weather, my heart is as cold as it is.I heard a noise from the living room because Andrew is putting up a Christmas tree. I got up and took a shower. I received a message from Ms. Cindy.“Oh, our queen is awake!” Andrew smiled broadly at me as he faced the Christmas tree.“Are you leaving again?” Aunt Melva asked.I glanced at Dad holding some garlands to attach to the Christmas tree.“Yes, Auntie, I just have an appointment today,” I say goodbye here.I stepped closer to Dad and gave him a kiss on the cheek, “I’m leaving, Dad,” I said.“Won’t you have breakfast first?”“Not anymore, maybe at the meeting.” I turned my back on them and walked out.I went to Cindy’s boutique. It’s been a while since we saw each other, so I decided