Sandaling tinanguan siya nang manager na si Bailey bago siya umupo at nagsimula nang banggitin ang rason kung bakit nabuo itong pagtitipon.
"Andy and Tasha are having an affair while we are in a relationship. Pero ngayong ibinunyag na nga ni Andy kung ano ang estado ng relasyon namin. Then fine, hindi rin naman siya kawalan."
Nagtaas nang kamay ang isang reporter at nang tinanguan niya ito ay kaagad itong tumayo para sa isang katanungan.
"What's the truth behind the issues of you and Andy who si spreading news that he diverginized you in the famous five star hotel in Singapore." Hindi inaasahan ni Ellaine ang tanong na iyon ngunit maagap lang niya itong nginitian bago sinagot ang nag aabang na mga manonood na hindi na makapaghintay sa kanyang komento.
"Andy is an asshole. She tried many times to asked me for having sex but I resist. Yes, I do love him. but giving myself to him without the sacred ceremony held in the church is not counted for me. I treasured myself most."
"Iyon nga siguro ang dahilan kung bakit dineny niya ako when he was being interviewed because maybe he had enough for me. At siguro ay nakamit nga niya mula kay Tasha ang hindi niya makuha kuha sa akin noon pa man."
"It's hurt. I admit that. But let's be practical here. In our world with a judgemental society. If one seeks for an answer one must abide the subsidy. In short. Kung hindi man kami ang itinadhana para sa isa't isa ay may mas nakatadhana pa siguro sa akin na mas hihigit pa sa kanya."
"I won't beg for him to come back. I won't tied myself with the relationship that is lifeless. Kasi kung totoong mahal ka niyong tao, hinding hindi siya gagawa nang paraan na ikakasakit mo. Hindi siya gagawa nang isang hakbang na alam niyang sa likod nito ay may mga matang lihim na lumuluha sa kabila nang magarbo niyang halakhak."
"In my case, I know to myself that I am not that perfect. I commit mistakes, but what Andy did to me is inhumane. He's having an affair then, go. He's cheating then, fine. Because I know in the end of time. The last laugh will be mine."
"I am clear with myself that I am a typical woman. I am serious in every relationships I took a part. But this one, is kinda submissive and I felt being betrayed. But yeah, life is always been like that. Not all the time we are happy nor sad. It's diversional and cyclable."
"Now my dearest advice to the girls out there. Follow my steps and treasure yourself. Don't let a man look down your confidence. Be yourself to achieve everything to boost your words full of positivities. And for you, Andy. Please be happy with your chosen relationship now. I know you had a very hard time spending too much with me."
"I now set you free, and please don't show unnecessary movements that you think can hurt your partner one last time. Be loyal and stay in love. I wouldn't ask for more but only for your safety and unharmed life. Bear with your partner and please hear each other's perceptions. That's all thank you."
Isang masigarbong palakpakan ang namutawi sa lobby habang hindi magkamayaw ang manager niyang si Bailey na nakatingin sa kanya na sobrang proud sa ginawa niya. Naiyak pa nga ito nang isa isang nagsisigawan ang mga fans niya sa dulo na malalagpasan niya rin ang sakit.
Ellaine feel at ease knowing that she was now releasing for good with her relationship with, Andy. She felt happy and being slammed by the broken heart that is now turned into half to whole.
Pagkatapos sa isang pagtitipon ay inanyayahan siya nang manager na kumain na muna sa labas dahil may importante daw silang pag uusapan. Ellaine who is always with herself ay pinaunlakan rin ang alok bago nila tinungo ang Japanese themed restaurant na walking distance lang sa venue nang press conference niya.
"Ano ho 'to?"
Tanong niya sa manager nang may inilapag itong white folder sa lamesa niya. Her manager keeps on smiling that is why she hurriedly open the white folder and when she saw the documented statements plaster in the book. Ellaine doesn't know how to react or to comment.
"I am now letting you to take part the fashion show that is going to happen 3 days from now to Singapore. You are smart and talented, Ellaine and I want you te venture every shows related to your career now."
Hindi napigilan ni Ellaine ang sarili na tumayo at kaagad na niyakap ang manager na nagbabadya na namang umiyak. The white folder shows her contract and the leave she asked for just a simple restless nights ay napawalang bisa at ang nakalagay pa roon ay work abroad lang. She knows very much her manager who was always behind her back aside from her friend Ashley who shows countless supports while she was in the middle of her career.
Gone with so much better feeling she felt today. Ellaine rushed to her condominium to pack her things. Bitbit ang magandang balita sa kaibigan ay kaagad niyang inatupag ang mga posibleng gagamitin gaya na lamang nang passport, VISA at iba pa. She went to Ashley's house after she finished packing her clothes that is very much ready to travel on board. Ashley who is sneaking in the doorway while she's going in shows a very wide smile while hugging her wholeheartedly.
"I am so proud of you, El. Ipakita mo sa lalaking iyon na hindi siya kawalan. Oh wait! Wala bang mga media sa labas habang papasok ka rito?"
"I am in disguised today so it's safe "
"You know what, Ellaine. While watching your conference earlier. Do you know how much attention you've got while saying those words. Ay naku! Kahit siguro kung sinong tao ang tatanungin ay masasabi talaga nilang matapang ka."
"Imagine, after what your ex boyfriend did, nagawa mo pang pangaralan ang hangal na iyon. Wow! What a kind lady. Don't pray for his safety, pray for his unluck instead." Hindi napigilan ni Ellaine ang matawa sa narinig na sinabi nang kaibigan. Bahagya pa niya itong naitulak ngunit maagap rin namang nakabawi si Ashley na noo'y kumakagat nang dala niyang Vanilla cake.
"Look at your video. Hindi mo talaga alam na mas nadagdagan pa ang tagahanga mo ngayon. Even the famous Bachelor in Business Industry Blake Jenner Lacsamanan just leave a comment saying, you did not deserve the betrayal na umani pa nga iyon nang maraming likes and comments."
"Hoy girl, hindi na talaga mapapantayan pa ang beauty mo. Hanggang sa labas nang bansa ay talk of the town ka. With that beauty and Brain ay naku sure akong marami talagang maimpluwensyang tao ang palihim na humahanga sayo."
"Who is he?"
She asked granually because Ellaine doesn't know the guy her friend was talking about reason why she's being curios with that Business Tycoon Bachelor. Samantalang ang kaibigan ay pinanlakihan siya nang mata na para bang hindi makapaniwala sa tinanong niya.
"Seryoso, hindi mo kilala ang lalaking iyon? Hala siya. Tinaguriang sikat na modelo e hindi naman pala nakakakilala nang mga bigating tao."
"E sino ba kasi 'yun?"
Ashley just shrugged and positioning the laptop in her lap while Ashley's right hand mimicking the keyboard and type something then she's starting to browse a site. But nothing just appeared. Only a private one with the name, Blake Jenner Lacsamanan with no picture in it, just pure text.
"Oh shit! Nakaprivate pa ang loko. Gwapong gwapo niyon e. Nakita ko na siya noong napagawi siya sa resort. He's like territorial and full of authority. Hindi rin siya updated in social medias kaya himala at nag iwan pa nang komento sa press con mo kanina."
Ellaine just eyeing her friend when she's starting to feel something. She knew that Ashley was always digging informations that is fake kaya maagap lang niyang inirapan ang babae na kaagad namang umismid.
"Knowing you, Ash. Ay naku kutang kuta na ako sayo, ang hilig mong iscam ako e."
"Hala totoo 'yun, Ellaine. Ito naman e. Hindi mo ba talaga siya napansin noong nasa resort tayo. Nandoon siya while nagso shoot ka for a product endorsement. The staff cannot take the shoot successfully knowing that he's there because of he's presence."
"At kahit malayo siya sa venue noon ay marami parin talaga ang nangangatog ang tuhod kapag malamang umaali aligid lang siya. Atsaka ako nga ang inatasang icater ang room niya noon e. Naka VIP kasi kaya iyon ang mas priority."
Ellaine submissively remembered that shooting event. Totoo ngang palagi siyang nag uulit noon dahil hindi niya alam kung bakit parang kabado ang director sa pagso shoot. And that director was known as a perfectionist, ayaw nang isang iyon na marami ang mali while taking videos for product endorsements kaya marahil totoo na nga yata ang pinagsasabi nitong si Ashely ngayon.
"Promise, Ellaine. Hindi ako nagbibiro. Nandoon talaga siya at nagmamasid lang sa tabi tabi. Hindi ko nga alam kung ano nga ba ang pakay niya roon gayong palagi iyong namamalagi sa labas nang bansa dahil ang main target nang kompanya nito ay ang umani pa kamo nang mga bigating kompanya upang imerge sa pagmamay ari nito."
"O—okay, naniniwala na ako sayo. And maybe I don't know that Business tycoon Bachelor but maybe soon, malay mo. Makakasalamuha ko na iyon."
"Hay naku Ellaine, kung alam mo lang kung gaano ka gwapo ang isang iyon e. Though he's filled with dark Aura but he's approachable naman. Iyon na nga talaga siguro ang datingan kapag businessman ka."
Tango lang ang naging sagot ni Ellaine sa sinabi ni Ashley at nag abot nang Vanilla cake sa lamesa na nangangalahati na. Ellaine spends much time with Ashley through talking and laughing. They are having a serious talk and after a couple of minute they both burst out with laughter spreading the whole room with their clitchy laughs and talks.
Papauwi na si Ellaine gamit ang Porshe at habang pinaparada pa lang ang kotse sa parking lot ay namataan niyang parang may nakamasid sa kanya. Maybe she's too sleepy and tired reason why she's imagining things like this. Akmang pipindutin na sana ni Ellaine ang Elevator ay may bigla na lamang nanghila nang buhok niya dahilan na napaharap si Ellaine rito at nanlaki ang mga mata kung bakit narito ang babaeng ito sa mismong lot nang compound niya.
It's Tasha. Andy's current Girlfriend and also the leading lady in their movie. The woman screamed in so much anger while Ellaine can't even defend herself because Tasha grab her hair to the core.
"Die bitch! Just die! What you said in your press con earlier turns out very defending. Ano ang ipinanlaban mo ha? Na akala mo ay makukuha ko sa akin si Andy, bullshit! I won't let you do that kaya ngayon palang ay papatayin na kita."
Ellaine can't fight back. Ni hindi niya magawang hablutin ni buhok nito dahil masyadong malakas ang babae. Nang makarinig nang kumakalansing na tunog nang kutsilyo ay nanlamig si Ellaine habang hawak parin nito ang kanyang buhok. Alam niyang walang sinuman ang tao rito kasi nasa main entrance ang mga guard at hindi pa oras sa pag roaving nang mga ito.
"Die bitch!"
Nang akma itong isasaksak sa kanya ay nakarinig si Ellaine nang sunod sunod na bumusinang kotse at ang ilaw na nagmula sa kotse nang kung sino ay ang nagpapasilaw sa kanya dahilan na malayang nakatakbo paalis si Tasha. Namalayan nalang niya ang sariling napasandal sa pader habang hawak ang kanyang dibdib dahil nahihirapang makahinga. Tasha on the other hand just escaped while no one did to notice. Shit!
Ellaine can't even figured out why Tasha wants her to be dead. Nakuha na nga nito ang ex boyfriend niya e bakit sinugod pa siya ng babaeng iyon rito mismo sa teritoryo niya.