1 Again

"Do I still have any appointments?"

"Wala na po."

"Okay, You may pack your things and go home." I sighed and massaged the bridge of my nose.

Damn! Is this the downfall of my career? That stupid review made my clinic look bad and unprofessional. I shouldn't have risked her face, but I told her so many times that it might not be suitable for her face! She didn't listen and still went on the treatment. Napapikit na lamang ako ng mariin.

Narinig ko ang tatlong katok ng secretary, We have a code na isang katok lang kung hindi naman ganun ka important. Dalawa, kapag andyan na yung nag pa appointment at tatlo naman kung sobrang importante naman.

"Ma'am! Andito po yung artistang si Sienna Cruz."

"What?! Bakit?!" What the hell is she doing here? She's off-limits here!

"Magpapafacial laser daw po." Kinikilig niyang sabi. The hell?

"Paalisin mo siya, Tell her to find another clinic." Pa facial facial laser pa siya rito baka gusto niyang sunugin ko mukha niya.

"Pero pwede niya po masalba yung clinic na 'to. Medyo tumatagilid na rin kasi yung clinic eh. Pwede niya pa po ma-endorse sa iba and we'll have our name and fame back." Tarush umeenglish, pero may point nga siya. Maybe, I can use her just like how she used me.

I stood up and fixed myself, Dermatologist ako so, I should always look my best lalo na kung siya ang katapat.

I went to the waiting area and called her.

"Sienna Cruz?"

She looked up to me and gave me a grin. She stood up and walked towards me. Okay, mukhang artista naman. But she will never beat me dahil sa mga dermatologists na katulad ko, napapaganda namin ang mga artistang katulad niya.

"Follow me." I coldly said.

"So what brings you here? Ms. Sienna Cruz?" I stared at her, waiting for an answer.

"To save your ass, Mukhang palugi na eh." Aba puta, mukhang gustong masampal neto.

"Kidding, Magpapafacial laser sana ako, I hope you won't burn my face just like you did to the last one." kung trip ko.

I fake laughed and after that we talked about everything regarding sa skin niya. I also checked how's the condition of her skin to see if the treatment is suitable and sadly, yes.

Mukhang walang rason para masunog.

"So, how's your career?" I asked.

"Successful unlike yours."

"Magaling ka umarte eh, highschool pa nga lang ata."

"True! Kaya nga nauto ko kayo eh." Proud ka pa?

"That's why you lost your true friends, napalitan ng mga ginagamit ka lang for fame."

"Anong lost? I still have those."

"Sabagay manggamit ka, kaya ganun din mga tinuturing mong kaibigan." Hindi na siya umimik. Ba't ang tahimik mo bigla? Ano? Sagot.

"We're all done." Tumayo ako at binuksan na ang pinto para umalis na 'tong bruhang 'to.

She exited and I followed her naman but someone suddenly caught my eye.

Gaius... What the hell is he doing here?! Don't tell me..

"Hey babe! Tapos na." Sienna tiptoed and kissed him in the cheek. Ouch.

I fake coughed and smiled "Thank you, Ms. Sienna Cruz."

Sienna glanced at me and smiled back while he just stared at me and slowly guided Sienna the way out.

"Ms. Sienna!" Sigaw ng staff ko. the fuck??

She looked back, "Papicture po kami hehe"

Tangina, Should I fire them??!

She went back in "Ma'am, pahawak po nung phone." Inabot ng staff ko yung phone niya. What the fuck?! Ako pa talaga magpipicture?!

They did different poses at ang mga gagang staff na 'to nagrequest pa na magbilang ako.

"1, 2, 3. Smile!"

Ang kakapal ng mga mukha, I will fire them!

Pero sino na lang matitira sa clinic mo?

Gaius went back in, Puta! Bakit hindi na lang siya ang nagtake ng picture?! Bwisit!

Tinitigan niya ako and I saw him smile at me but it quickly faded away.

I was dumbfonded for awhile, and my feet feels like it was glued on the floor. I didn't notice that they left already.

"Ma'am, Pwede na po ba umalis? Hinintay lang po namin matapos kayo."

I nodded and went back to my office. Umupo ako sa swivel chair ko. I inhaled and exhaled deeply. Tinignan ko ang picture frame na nasa gilid ng desk ko. Hindi pa rin ako nakaka

move on sayo 'no?

I suddenly remember everything that we used to cherish. I felt loneliness and a sting in my heart . So? It was true? I quickly shook my head, ignoring the sensation of my heart breaking.

Again.