Quillian

"What are you doing, J?" he said in a low voice. It's soft just like a feather-tickling her toes, but clearly, it's a warning. A deadly one.

She swallowed the lump on her throat and stood strong. Looking fierce on her strong make-up and eyeliner effect, but inside of her lies the scared little Jessica. The one who's shaking her boots.

Until, the image of him letting a random woman kiss him registered on her mind. "I am going in the Ladies Room. Bakit sasama ka?" Pumiksi siya at nilagpasan ito.

But Paulite seemed to determine of not letting her go. He chased her wrist. "We are not yet done talking, J."

She flinched when he unintentionally twisted her arm. "Bumalik ka na sa loob. Baka hinahanap ka na ng katabi mong babae."

"Who? Which one, J? I don't understand you."

Pagak siyang natawa. "I am seriously going to the washroom. Let go off my hand!"

Tumagos ang titig nito sa tinutukoy niya. Pinawalan siya nito. "Let's talk, J. I will wait for you." He sounded serious. That he doesn't give a fuck if a woman would see him waiting out there. He will wait for her.

Paalis na sana siya nang marinig niya ang boses ng malamyos na babaeng tinawag si Paulite ng Lite.

Quillian?

The woman sweetly smiled with Paulite and curled her hands around his arms. "Why you took so long? Dad and Mr. Cho are waiting for you. The vehicle is on the runway now." Hinila nito si Paulite.

She's beautiful in person. A true definition of beauty. She felt small beside, Quillian. She's filthy rich, intelligent, and talented. A woman raised with whole decency and care by her parents.

She stepped backward and observed the chemistry of the two. They have it. They looked good together.

Paulite glanced back at her. He looked annoyed and hesitant. But the event seemed huge for him, he cannot waste this one just for a lame cat-fight. She is just a matter of a small piece of burdensome, compare to his responsibility.

"Come on," Quillian said. She warmly pulled his hand.

Daig niya ang binagsakan ng malaking bulalakaw sa kinatatayuan niya nang umiwas ng tingin si Paulite upang sumama kay Quillian. She was left alone. And she can visibly see her image with Paulite being torn and replaced by another woman who will be filled her better for him.

Nag-unahan ang luha sa kanyang pisngi, pero pinalis niya iyon. This is what you get Jessica. You are pushing your limit to someone who just taught you how to love and grow.

Inayos niya ang kanyang sarili bago bumalik. She saw him talking with one of the Vixie Bachelor Head, Cho. She stayed on the side and watched the other high people socialize. She saw Jyra and Majesty on the group of their husband. Gusto niyang makihalubilo sa kanila, pero ang imahe ni Paulite at Quillian na masayang nag-uusap sa tabi nila ay inuunahan na siya ng pangliliit at hiya.

Hindi niya alam kung paano niya nagawang mag-survive roon. Marahil dahil karamihan ay mga business mogul at ibang lahing nanggaling sa mataas na lipunan ang dumalo. Silang dalawa lamang ni Jyra ang modelo na pumunta.

"Tired? Shall we go?"

Halos magningning ang kanyang mga mata sa tanong na iyon ni Von. Tumango siya at halos kaladkarin ang binata palabas. Dumaan sila sa basement exit elevator para hindi na malayo ang lalakarin nila. Von is worried about her foot. She walked on the hallway barefoot. She didn't know why but she felt a three inch Louboutin Heels hurt her foot as if she is not used on heels.

The valet there are diligent. They brought Von's Jaguar right exactly when the door of the elevator open.

"This is not good, Jessica. I will carry you."

Hinawakan nito ang kanyang baywang. Ngunit mabilis siyang umikot. "You will not do anything," banta niya rito. Nauna na sa paglabas. Ang kanyang mga hakbang ay malalaki at mabilis upang hindi siya maabutan nito.

Mukha silang naglalaro ng harangan daga hanggang sa makasakay siya. Hinihingal at tumatawa. Hinagis niya sa back seat ang kanyang heels.

"Heels are sucks," Von commented, he is panting too.

"But they were woman's favorite butt lifter." Kumuha siya ng tissue at pinunasan ang kanyang talampakan. What she is doing right now is definitely gross but Von is getting used with her.

Nilingon siya nito. "That is your opinion."

"Duh! Ask Chloe, she'll answer the same."

"I am not interested with her answer. I want to know more of your opinion to anything, Jessica." Tumawa ito. Sinimulan ng pakilusin ang sasakyan. "My sister is excited that she already spoke with Mr. O'dil about your decision," Von added. His whole attention was on the road.

Muli niyang naalala si Mr. O'dil at ang mga gawa nito. Napangiti siyang lalo. "Really? I am getting more excited. I can't wait to work with Mr. O'dil, plus the Paris. It's my dream. Every model dream that place." She bit her lower lip, thinking how tall could be the Eifel Tower. She will finally see the France where her father born. Meeting her Auntie Claudia and cousin for the first time.

While driving, Von glanced at her. He is happy too. "I can see that."

When they got home. She immediately fixed her luggage and brought some of her clothes. She even checked her passport and necessary documents. She badly wanted to take photos to it, but she remembered its secret. No one knows about it.

Hindi siya nakatulog ng gabing iyon, kaya bumangon siya. Suot ang kanyang silk night dress ay sinawa niya ang sarili sa magandang tanawin ng Beaufort Owl City mula sa veranda ng kanyang kuwarto. It's cold outside. The wind is blowing harshly her dress. Walang duda dahil pang-ilang palapag ba ang VVIP Pent house na ito ni Von?

Muli niyang naalala ang eksena kanina. Kung paanong pinili ni Paulite si Quillian. Huminga siya nang malalim at pumikit.

He let Quillian called her, Lite too. Pumikit siya nang mariin nang maramdaman ang kirot sa kanyang puso. Was that mean, you wanted to talk to me because you wanted to say good bye too? Idinilat niya ang kanyang mga mata. Tinanaw ang madilim ngunit buhay na siyudad.

"Good bye Philippines."