Prisoner Of My Own Pains Glow Up Series 1
"You're there na!? Wow! Congrats! Finally! Ali is there na rin if I'm not mistaken." I excitedly said as I walk through the hallway of the company."So.. what's your plan? May lugar na ba kayo ng titirhan? You can stay at my condo muna." I said as my PA wipe the sweats on my forehead.[Laura, 'wag na. May bahay din naman mga magulang ko dito sa Manila. Dito nalang kami titira.] Lory replied and I slowly nod. We exited the company and paparazzi are there waiting outside.Cameras flashing everywhere but I just fixed my sunglasses and entered my van. When the door closed I was able to sigh in relief.[Oh.. lalim ng buntong hininga mo ah. May problema ba?] Lory ask and I shake my head."Nothing, it's just.. it's almost 9pm here in New York, my work ended early. And just as I went out the company, ang daming paparazzi sa labas." I explained as I reach for my water bottle from my PA.[Yiee.. sana all sikat.] She joked and I just chuckled
lightly."Not really, nakakapagod na rin. I won't renew my contract na nga. I've been working for.. almost.. what.. 10 years already? Wait what!? A decade!? Gosh, time indeed flies so fast." I said as I look outside the car window."Hindi niyo na ire-renew maam? Sayang naman, bago palang ako na nag-tatrabaho sayo." My PA said, I look at him and smile."Yes, I won't renew it. But don't worry, you'll still work for me. I'll just have a business in the Philippines." I replied and his face lighten."Salamat maam!" He said and I smiled [Oh.. business? Anong business ang sisimulan mo? Baka pwede akong mag apply.] Lory said and I chuckled."I thought you'll apply sa bangko? I'm sure makakapag apply ka pa rin. You finished your course naman and graduated before you went to Canada diba? I'm sure you can still be an accountant." I said and I hear her hum.[Oo nga, pero malay mo hindi.] She said and I rolled my eyes."Malay mo oo. You're so negative! Kaya mo yan! Ikaw pa!" I cheered and I hear her burst into laughter.[Grabe naman po sa support Ms. Milendez. Damang dama ko dito sa bahay yung suporta.] She said and I giggled."What time is it there ba?" I ask,[Ahm ano.. almost.. 10am, bakit?] she ask,"Nag breakfast na ba kayo?" I worriedly ask,[Pfft, siya oo, ako hindi pa. Pero okay lang, nag-aayos pa ako ng gamit namin.] She said and I bite my lower lip before slowly nodding."Okay okay, ahm.. eat later na okay? I'll end the call na. Malapit na kaming dumating sa condo ko, bye! Take care!" I said with a smile on my lips.[Mhmm, sure, bye! Take care din!] She replied back and I ended the call. We entered the parking lot of the building. My PA opened the door for me and I went out. He have my make up bags and my always on the go bag and we entered the building. We took an elevator to go to my condo room. He put the my things inside and bid a goodbye and go to his room and I closed my room.
I sigh, finally! Time to sleep! Well not really, I have to take a shower first. So I did, I took a shower, brush my teeth and everything before I can finally lay down on my bed. I grab some few things in my on-the-go bag that my PA put down on the floor.Yes, Ms. Ava is no longer working for me. Its not that she got fired or did something wrong. It's just.. maybe she got tired already. She came back to the Philippines to live a normal life. She said she will just start a business to still have a source of income. But she told me she saved up enough money to start once again a new life. And so, that's when the company hired a personal assistant to me which is Mr. Zarga, my personal assistant. He told me on the first day that he preferred to be called Mr. but he's gay and I have no problem with it. He's nice and a softie. He likes to joke sometimes but not too much that I get annoyed. He's just.. okay.
When I finished scrolling through my social media I put away my phone and pull down my eye patch and drifted to sleep.
The next morning I woke up with my PA already in my room. He prepared for the clothes I'll wear which I must say he probably know my taste already. He prepared a milk for me and some fruits.
I sometimes preferred milk over coffee. Or sometimes I just like to drink milk first right after I wake up then on our way to the company we will stop by a Starbucks and I'll buy a coffee. "What's the schedule for today Mr. Zarga?" I ask while chewing on my fruits."Ay, si maam naman, Lester nalang po. Pero ang schedule mo po today ay.. bongga! 2 photo shoots for dress.. and.. an interview for a YouTube channel, then.. meeting with the boss." He happily replied and I slowly nod."They're really giving me less projects now. And probably that meeting is about me retiring." I said before taking a sip of my milk."Retiring talaga maam? Akala ko hindi lang kayo mag re-renew. Retired talaga!? Jusko maam.. Wala pa kayo ng 30, sayang ang beauty." He said making me chuckle.
"Actually.. wala na talaga akong plano sa buhay ko. Once I have ended the contract, I'll start a business like what I said, and.. YouTube is paying me good. Actually kahit sino mabubuhay na kapag nakakatanggap nung kinikita ko sa Youtube. Its not even my priority but if I'm done with modeling, I'll probably have more time for YouTube and make more contents." I said and he slowly nod."Sarap niyo rin po pala kausap minsan maam ano po? Madalang po talaga tayo magka-usap pag nasa trabaho tayo. Siguro dahil nahihiya pa rin ako sa inyo." He said and I slightly laugh."Oh please, don't be. Mas matanda nga po kayo sa akin eh. Doesn't mean I'm a model and.. uhm rich? Magmamaldita na ako sa inyo. I won't do that. So please, if we are at work, that's when you will act formally. But here.. please look at me like I'm your friend. I have a gay friend in the Philippines too. I remember him hitting my arms sometimes. I do miss him though. I miss his loudness." I said, slightly feeling sad.Here I go again.Ano kayang ginagawa nila? Probably at work. Tobi graduated years ago, so he probably have that 'Engr.' before his first name."Isa rin siguro sila sa dahilan Laura kung bakit gusto mo nang mag retired." He said and I was actually surprised when he called me by my first name."See, it's not hard to call me casually. And yeah.. when I finally retired and go back to the Philippines. At least... a small chance. I can hang out with them without worrying for fans following me." I said and he nod before taking a biscuit he have been eating for the pass minutes."What time pala ang start ng shoot?" I ask realizing that I've been moving like a turtle."Don't worry, 10am pa, it's just 8, hindi naman ganon kalayo eh." He replied and I was able to sigh in relief."But what if I just end my contract here.. but not really retired?" I ask and he look at me confusedly. "Lester you really remind me of my friend Tobi." I said and he chuckled."And cute naman ng name niya, Tobi." He said and I just chuckled shaking my head."Pero oy, anong ibig mong sabihin na not really retired?" He confusedly ask,I slightly shrug while munching on my strawberry, "Well.. you know, I'll still accept some project regarding photo shoots. Pero.. I won't accept big projects anymore such as runways. Sideline nalang I guess?" I unsurely said and he nod."Pwede naman, that's a good idea nga eh." He said and I slowly nod.
We just finished the foods we are eating before I take a shower and do my things. He did my make up which is a good thing so I was able to check my social media and we are good to go.
The first shoot are cute dresses which I really likes the yellow one I wore. The theme is also a summer vibe so we are shooting beside a pool and under the sun. It feels like a Deja Vu actually. It lasted for few hours but it was able to fit in its time schedule and we had lunch. After lunch I went to my next schedule and a photo shoots for some tops. I mean blouses, tubes, etc. it only lasted for an hour and a half before I went to the next schedule which is an interview in a famous YouTube channel here.And we the topic about my retiring became a hot topic. "So.. you're gonna settle your life in the Philippines?" The interviewer ask, I slowly nod. "Well yes, I was having thoughts if I should really stop modeling or I still take small projects for brochures and stuffs. But I'm planning to start a business in the Philippines." I said and the interviewer gasp."Oh wow, what business is that? Any spoiler?" He said and I slightly chuckled."I'm honestly not sure yet. I'll still ask advice from my friends." I replied and he slowly nod."Are those friends of ours are models too? Are you planning for a collaboration for business or something?" He ask and I slowly shake my head."No, my friends in the Philippines. The reason why I'm here. They played with my other friend's clothes and use me as a model. And the pictures turns out good and yeah, I'm here, 10 years in front of cameras and ready to take a rest." I said and the interviewer clapped his hands."And everyone, that is Ms. Laura Kassandra, clap clap everyone!" He said and the other staffs started clapping. "3.. 2.. 1 and cut!" The cameraman said and I was able to sigh in relief.I stand up fixing my dress, the host reach for a handshake and thanked me.
When my job there finished, we drive towards the company to wait for my meeting with the boss. So I just had an IG live with around 2 million viewers which I feel I so happy because they kept on asking questions and I find it fun to answer some that seems okay. But not all of course. Some are still asking about Harold. Gosh, the company already released a statement about this. I don't want to get involved into any scandal. I don't want any guys in my life. So it's better if they just shut up about it.
Around 5pm I ended the live and by 6pm, I got called to the President's office already.
"Good afternoon sir." I greeted and he smiled. "Sit down Ms. Milendez. We have things to talk about." He said and I nod.
He look at me and smiled once again while playing with his pen on his hand."So.. as we all know, your contracts ends.. in a week." He said and I slowly nod."You've come this far, I'm so proud of you. I may not be your first boss, but I saw how you grew. Being a better model and better woman in life. You're so independent that you live here at the age of 18. And now.. you're at your 20's and still look like a teenager." He joked and I just laughed at it."And I understand if you don't want to continue your career anymore. I understand that you want to enjoy your life with no cameras following you around." He said and I slowly nod."That's why.. I will only give you one last run way show for Victoria Secret and it will happen in three days. Will you still accept it?" He ask, I pursed my lips and look at my PA and the team that have been with me since the start. I look at the boss and nod."Sure sir, I'll still accept it. As my last runway walk." I said and the team cheered."That's great Ms. Milendez, you won't be having any schedules and that will be your last. You can finally have a good rest but still prepare for the runway, okay?" He said and I nod,"Of course sir, that's my last, I don't want to disappoint you." I said and he nod."But what about your plans after that?" He ask and I clasped my hands together."Well.. I'm planning to start a business in the Philippines. I already bought a lot in the Philippines for me to put my business but the business is still not sure." I said and he nod."That's a great idea. I know you have saved enough for that. I'm wishing for the success of your future business." He said and I nod."And.. maybe I can still accept some projects but not big enough. So I won't really stop on modeling I guess. Or maybe not too, I'm not yet sure about everything. But I'm sure on taking a break." I said and he nod."Okay, goodluck to that. Our meeting ends here. I just made sure it's short so Ms. Milendez can take a rest now." He said and we clapped our hands before standing up and exited the room.
I'm at my condo right now. And I don't know how to feel. No more schedules tomorrow. No need for me to wake up early or worry about work. My next and last is in three days.What's should I do tonight? It's just 7pm, gosh! And I'm ready for bed but I don't want to sleep yet.I stand there, in the middle of my room while my hands on my waist. "I'm gonna eat.. a lot." I mumbled, I got excited so much that I started hoping towards my bed to get my phone. I ordered a small size pizza, carbonara, chicken nuggets, burgers and ice cream. I'm not sure if I can finish this but I'll eat until I can.I open my laptop and was about to go to Netflix when an idea popped in my head."What if.. I call them!?" I said and immediately went to Messenger to see if someone is online.Ali is, Gwen is, Lory is, even Tobi. Heck almost all of them. Except Jax."Wait, what time is it in the Philippines? Heck I'm so selfish If I suddenly call them." I said and pick up my phone to look at my world clock.Heck, is 8am! They're probably at work. I bit my lower lip as I rest my palm on my laptop should I call them? Or they're busy? I don't want to disturb them, but I want to give it a shot.So I pressed the call button and wait for them to answer. It's Ali who answered first.[Uy.. hi, napatawag ka?] she ask and I slowly nod."Busy ba kayo? Naka work ka na ba?" I hesitantly ask.[Nasa hospital lang, pero 9am pa start ng shift ko.] she said and my brows furrowed."Then why are you there na?" I ask,She look at the cameras and shrug. [I don't know, wala lang akong gagawin sa condo ko.] she replied and I nod. When suddenly Gwen entered the call.[Hi bakla! By the way Ali nasa office ko lang ako. Mamaya na ako pupunta dyan.] Gwen said and my jaw dropped."So you two work together?" I ask and they nod. [Yep.. swerte nga ni Ali, tapos na sa residency. Ako ito, residency pa rin.] Gwen said and I slightly chuckle."May work ka na ba Gwen?" I ask and she slowly shake her head.[8:30 pa, why?] she ask and I bite my lower lip."Ah wala, what time ang end ng shift niyo?" I ask,[Ako ano.. 10pm.] Ali said and I slowly nod."You Gwen?" I ask,[10 din, kaso sa ibang hospital. Si Ali rin ganun. Why ba?] she ask and I slowly shake my head."Ah okay, I just want to talk sana tayo. But I realized the time gap between the two country is not so good so once I'm back nalang. " I said and the two slowly nod.[Wow, that's great! Babalik kana, pero we can talk naman ngayon.] Ali said but I shake my head."No no, it's fine, I'll be back within a week. I'm excited to see you na nga eh." I said and the two smiled.[Excited na rin kami. Yung pasalubong ko gaga ha!] Gwen said and I laugh."Yes yes, I won't forget that." I said, I bid them a goodbye and ended the call.The foods arrived few minutes later and that's when I watch a movie and started eating.I stayed up till 2am, eating and watching. Then I woke up at 2pm and I felt so happy that I don't have to worry about anything.I spend the two days doing nothing. And the day of my last runway game is a bit hot topic since the company released that it will be my last runway.Every time I would take the runway. The hall is filled with cheers and claps. For me, I wear the best dress tonight. It is a spaghetti strap dress that is covered in gems that made me shine tonight.I enjoyed every second of this runway. Cause it's my last and I made sure I impressed everyone.And by the time it ends, lots of cameras and mics are pointed at me. Interviewing and asking me questions that I politely answered.When the night ends, I came back to my condo. My things are already at my luggages and only few things are in my cabinet and outside my bags. 3 days, 3 more days and I'll be out of this condo that I stayed for almost 3 years. I'll be selling this condo since I won't be using it anymore.I look by my terrace door and smiled, the beauty of New York at night is so pleasing to the eyes. A smile formed on my lips."You are so nice to me New York.. but I have to go back where it all started."
lightly."Not really, nakakapagod na rin. I won't renew my contract na nga. I've been working for.. almost.. what.. 10 years already? Wait what!? A decade!? Gosh, time indeed flies so fast." I said as I look outside the car window."Hindi niyo na ire-renew maam? Sayang naman, bago palang ako na nag-tatrabaho sayo." My PA said, I look at him and smile."Yes, I won't renew it. But don't worry, you'll still work for me. I'll just have a business in the Philippines." I replied and his face lighten."Salamat maam!" He said and I smiled [Oh.. business? Anong business ang sisimulan mo? Baka pwede akong mag apply.] Lory said and I chuckled."I thought you'll apply sa bangko? I'm sure makakapag apply ka pa rin. You finished your course naman and graduated before you went to Canada diba? I'm sure you can still be an accountant." I said and I hear her hum.[Oo nga, pero malay mo hindi.] She said and I rolled my eyes."Malay mo oo. You're so negative! Kaya mo yan! Ikaw pa!" I cheered and I hear her burst into laughter.[Grabe naman po sa support Ms. Milendez. Damang dama ko dito sa bahay yung suporta.] She said and I giggled."What time is it there ba?" I ask,[Ahm ano.. almost.. 10am, bakit?] she ask,"Nag breakfast na ba kayo?" I worriedly ask,[Pfft, siya oo, ako hindi pa. Pero okay lang, nag-aayos pa ako ng gamit namin.] She said and I bite my lower lip before slowly nodding."Okay okay, ahm.. eat later na okay? I'll end the call na. Malapit na kaming dumating sa condo ko, bye! Take care!" I said with a smile on my lips.[Mhmm, sure, bye! Take care din!] She replied back and I ended the call. We entered the parking lot of the building. My PA opened the door for me and I went out. He have my make up bags and my always on the go bag and we entered the building. We took an elevator to go to my condo room. He put the my things inside and bid a goodbye and go to his room and I closed my room.
I sigh, finally! Time to sleep! Well not really, I have to take a shower first. So I did, I took a shower, brush my teeth and everything before I can finally lay down on my bed. I grab some few things in my on-the-go bag that my PA put down on the floor.Yes, Ms. Ava is no longer working for me. Its not that she got fired or did something wrong. It's just.. maybe she got tired already. She came back to the Philippines to live a normal life. She said she will just start a business to still have a source of income. But she told me she saved up enough money to start once again a new life. And so, that's when the company hired a personal assistant to me which is Mr. Zarga, my personal assistant. He told me on the first day that he preferred to be called Mr. but he's gay and I have no problem with it. He's nice and a softie. He likes to joke sometimes but not too much that I get annoyed. He's just.. okay.
When I finished scrolling through my social media I put away my phone and pull down my eye patch and drifted to sleep.
The next morning I woke up with my PA already in my room. He prepared for the clothes I'll wear which I must say he probably know my taste already. He prepared a milk for me and some fruits.
I sometimes preferred milk over coffee. Or sometimes I just like to drink milk first right after I wake up then on our way to the company we will stop by a Starbucks and I'll buy a coffee. "What's the schedule for today Mr. Zarga?" I ask while chewing on my fruits."Ay, si maam naman, Lester nalang po. Pero ang schedule mo po today ay.. bongga! 2 photo shoots for dress.. and.. an interview for a YouTube channel, then.. meeting with the boss." He happily replied and I slowly nod."They're really giving me less projects now. And probably that meeting is about me retiring." I said before taking a sip of my milk."Retiring talaga maam? Akala ko hindi lang kayo mag re-renew. Retired talaga!? Jusko maam.. Wala pa kayo ng 30, sayang ang beauty." He said making me chuckle.
"Actually.. wala na talaga akong plano sa buhay ko. Once I have ended the contract, I'll start a business like what I said, and.. YouTube is paying me good. Actually kahit sino mabubuhay na kapag nakakatanggap nung kinikita ko sa Youtube. Its not even my priority but if I'm done with modeling, I'll probably have more time for YouTube and make more contents." I said and he slowly nod."Sarap niyo rin po pala kausap minsan maam ano po? Madalang po talaga tayo magka-usap pag nasa trabaho tayo. Siguro dahil nahihiya pa rin ako sa inyo." He said and I slightly laugh."Oh please, don't be. Mas matanda nga po kayo sa akin eh. Doesn't mean I'm a model and.. uhm rich? Magmamaldita na ako sa inyo. I won't do that. So please, if we are at work, that's when you will act formally. But here.. please look at me like I'm your friend. I have a gay friend in the Philippines too. I remember him hitting my arms sometimes. I do miss him though. I miss his loudness." I said, slightly feeling sad.Here I go again.Ano kayang ginagawa nila? Probably at work. Tobi graduated years ago, so he probably have that 'Engr.' before his first name."Isa rin siguro sila sa dahilan Laura kung bakit gusto mo nang mag retired." He said and I was actually surprised when he called me by my first name."See, it's not hard to call me casually. And yeah.. when I finally retired and go back to the Philippines. At least... a small chance. I can hang out with them without worrying for fans following me." I said and he nod before taking a biscuit he have been eating for the pass minutes."What time pala ang start ng shoot?" I ask realizing that I've been moving like a turtle."Don't worry, 10am pa, it's just 8, hindi naman ganon kalayo eh." He replied and I was able to sigh in relief."But what if I just end my contract here.. but not really retired?" I ask and he look at me confusedly. "Lester you really remind me of my friend Tobi." I said and he chuckled."And cute naman ng name niya, Tobi." He said and I just chuckled shaking my head."Pero oy, anong ibig mong sabihin na not really retired?" He confusedly ask,I slightly shrug while munching on my strawberry, "Well.. you know, I'll still accept some project regarding photo shoots. Pero.. I won't accept big projects anymore such as runways. Sideline nalang I guess?" I unsurely said and he nod."Pwede naman, that's a good idea nga eh." He said and I slowly nod.
We just finished the foods we are eating before I take a shower and do my things. He did my make up which is a good thing so I was able to check my social media and we are good to go.
The first shoot are cute dresses which I really likes the yellow one I wore. The theme is also a summer vibe so we are shooting beside a pool and under the sun. It feels like a Deja Vu actually. It lasted for few hours but it was able to fit in its time schedule and we had lunch. After lunch I went to my next schedule and a photo shoots for some tops. I mean blouses, tubes, etc. it only lasted for an hour and a half before I went to the next schedule which is an interview in a famous YouTube channel here.And we the topic about my retiring became a hot topic. "So.. you're gonna settle your life in the Philippines?" The interviewer ask, I slowly nod. "Well yes, I was having thoughts if I should really stop modeling or I still take small projects for brochures and stuffs. But I'm planning to start a business in the Philippines." I said and the interviewer gasp."Oh wow, what business is that? Any spoiler?" He said and I slightly chuckled."I'm honestly not sure yet. I'll still ask advice from my friends." I replied and he slowly nod."Are those friends of ours are models too? Are you planning for a collaboration for business or something?" He ask and I slowly shake my head."No, my friends in the Philippines. The reason why I'm here. They played with my other friend's clothes and use me as a model. And the pictures turns out good and yeah, I'm here, 10 years in front of cameras and ready to take a rest." I said and the interviewer clapped his hands."And everyone, that is Ms. Laura Kassandra, clap clap everyone!" He said and the other staffs started clapping. "3.. 2.. 1 and cut!" The cameraman said and I was able to sigh in relief.I stand up fixing my dress, the host reach for a handshake and thanked me.
When my job there finished, we drive towards the company to wait for my meeting with the boss. So I just had an IG live with around 2 million viewers which I feel I so happy because they kept on asking questions and I find it fun to answer some that seems okay. But not all of course. Some are still asking about Harold. Gosh, the company already released a statement about this. I don't want to get involved into any scandal. I don't want any guys in my life. So it's better if they just shut up about it.
Around 5pm I ended the live and by 6pm, I got called to the President's office already.
"Good afternoon sir." I greeted and he smiled. "Sit down Ms. Milendez. We have things to talk about." He said and I nod.
He look at me and smiled once again while playing with his pen on his hand."So.. as we all know, your contracts ends.. in a week." He said and I slowly nod."You've come this far, I'm so proud of you. I may not be your first boss, but I saw how you grew. Being a better model and better woman in life. You're so independent that you live here at the age of 18. And now.. you're at your 20's and still look like a teenager." He joked and I just laughed at it."And I understand if you don't want to continue your career anymore. I understand that you want to enjoy your life with no cameras following you around." He said and I slowly nod."That's why.. I will only give you one last run way show for Victoria Secret and it will happen in three days. Will you still accept it?" He ask, I pursed my lips and look at my PA and the team that have been with me since the start. I look at the boss and nod."Sure sir, I'll still accept it. As my last runway walk." I said and the team cheered."That's great Ms. Milendez, you won't be having any schedules and that will be your last. You can finally have a good rest but still prepare for the runway, okay?" He said and I nod,"Of course sir, that's my last, I don't want to disappoint you." I said and he nod."But what about your plans after that?" He ask and I clasped my hands together."Well.. I'm planning to start a business in the Philippines. I already bought a lot in the Philippines for me to put my business but the business is still not sure." I said and he nod."That's a great idea. I know you have saved enough for that. I'm wishing for the success of your future business." He said and I nod."And.. maybe I can still accept some projects but not big enough. So I won't really stop on modeling I guess. Or maybe not too, I'm not yet sure about everything. But I'm sure on taking a break." I said and he nod."Okay, goodluck to that. Our meeting ends here. I just made sure it's short so Ms. Milendez can take a rest now." He said and we clapped our hands before standing up and exited the room.
I'm at my condo right now. And I don't know how to feel. No more schedules tomorrow. No need for me to wake up early or worry about work. My next and last is in three days.What's should I do tonight? It's just 7pm, gosh! And I'm ready for bed but I don't want to sleep yet.I stand there, in the middle of my room while my hands on my waist. "I'm gonna eat.. a lot." I mumbled, I got excited so much that I started hoping towards my bed to get my phone. I ordered a small size pizza, carbonara, chicken nuggets, burgers and ice cream. I'm not sure if I can finish this but I'll eat until I can.I open my laptop and was about to go to Netflix when an idea popped in my head."What if.. I call them!?" I said and immediately went to Messenger to see if someone is online.Ali is, Gwen is, Lory is, even Tobi. Heck almost all of them. Except Jax."Wait, what time is it in the Philippines? Heck I'm so selfish If I suddenly call them." I said and pick up my phone to look at my world clock.Heck, is 8am! They're probably at work. I bit my lower lip as I rest my palm on my laptop should I call them? Or they're busy? I don't want to disturb them, but I want to give it a shot.So I pressed the call button and wait for them to answer. It's Ali who answered first.[Uy.. hi, napatawag ka?] she ask and I slowly nod."Busy ba kayo? Naka work ka na ba?" I hesitantly ask.[Nasa hospital lang, pero 9am pa start ng shift ko.] she said and my brows furrowed."Then why are you there na?" I ask,She look at the cameras and shrug. [I don't know, wala lang akong gagawin sa condo ko.] she replied and I nod. When suddenly Gwen entered the call.[Hi bakla! By the way Ali nasa office ko lang ako. Mamaya na ako pupunta dyan.] Gwen said and my jaw dropped."So you two work together?" I ask and they nod. [Yep.. swerte nga ni Ali, tapos na sa residency. Ako ito, residency pa rin.] Gwen said and I slightly chuckle."May work ka na ba Gwen?" I ask and she slowly shake her head.[8:30 pa, why?] she ask and I bite my lower lip."Ah wala, what time ang end ng shift niyo?" I ask,[Ako ano.. 10pm.] Ali said and I slowly nod."You Gwen?" I ask,[10 din, kaso sa ibang hospital. Si Ali rin ganun. Why ba?] she ask and I slowly shake my head."Ah okay, I just want to talk sana tayo. But I realized the time gap between the two country is not so good so once I'm back nalang. " I said and the two slowly nod.[Wow, that's great! Babalik kana, pero we can talk naman ngayon.] Ali said but I shake my head."No no, it's fine, I'll be back within a week. I'm excited to see you na nga eh." I said and the two smiled.[Excited na rin kami. Yung pasalubong ko gaga ha!] Gwen said and I laugh."Yes yes, I won't forget that." I said, I bid them a goodbye and ended the call.The foods arrived few minutes later and that's when I watch a movie and started eating.I stayed up till 2am, eating and watching. Then I woke up at 2pm and I felt so happy that I don't have to worry about anything.I spend the two days doing nothing. And the day of my last runway game is a bit hot topic since the company released that it will be my last runway.Every time I would take the runway. The hall is filled with cheers and claps. For me, I wear the best dress tonight. It is a spaghetti strap dress that is covered in gems that made me shine tonight.I enjoyed every second of this runway. Cause it's my last and I made sure I impressed everyone.And by the time it ends, lots of cameras and mics are pointed at me. Interviewing and asking me questions that I politely answered.When the night ends, I came back to my condo. My things are already at my luggages and only few things are in my cabinet and outside my bags. 3 days, 3 more days and I'll be out of this condo that I stayed for almost 3 years. I'll be selling this condo since I won't be using it anymore.I look by my terrace door and smiled, the beauty of New York at night is so pleasing to the eyes. A smile formed on my lips."You are so nice to me New York.. but I have to go back where it all started."
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