Through Fatal Silence (High Class Issue Series #5)

Chapter 02

Chapter 02

"The model, Rigan Imperial and singer, Yael Chavez are rumored to be dating."

My grip tightened on the phone when I read the trending topic on social media. I couldn't help but clenched my jaw because of irritation. The rumor spread quickly, even those who are supporting me also joined the dating rumors once again. They kept shipping us even though I already cleared to them that nothing's going on between us.

These happened many times already, and I'm sure the media is doing this for clout. It's the talk of the town, for goodness' sake!

I blew out a loud sigh and threw my phone on the vanity table. "I swear to God, whoever kept spreading those dating rumors, I'm going to dig their graves for them," I murmured while massaging my head. I'm sure my manager is blowing a fuse already because of another issue, but he's not the only who's having the burden. I'm lagot talaga!

"Ano naman ang sasabihin mo ngayon? May dating rumor na naman kayong dalawa ng best friend mo," biglang sabi ni Kia, my make-up artist. Kalalabas niya lang sa comfort room dahil kailangan niyang basain ang beauty blender.

It's my photoshoot day with the new clothing line of Arishavelle Alcaldes. She's a newbie on the fashion industry, but I had to look if her clothing line is worth my time.

"Puwede bang huwag ka nang mag-ask diyan? Just do your work and mind your own business," mataray kong usal at maarteng sinenyasan siya na gawin ang trabaho. Humaba ang nguso niya pero umirap na lang ako dahil sa iritang nararamdaman.

Paulit-ulit na ang dating rumor namin ni Yael pero hindi pa rin nagsasawa ang mga tao du'n. Naka-ilang statement na akong wala kaming relasyong dalawa pero panay pa rin ang buntot sa amin ng media. Mga hindi ba talaga sila makaintindi? Tss!

"Rigan Imperial!" Someone shouted, which made me startled for a bit. I hurriedly glanced to where the voice came from, and I put my hand on my chest when I saw who it was. She scared the hell out of me!

Pinagkatitigan siya ng mga staffs na nag-aayos ng set dahil sa pagsigaw niya at sa totoo lang nakakahiya 'yun lalo na't ang tinis pa nang pagkakasigaw niya sa pangalan ko. It was Kristy, my manager and she's also a transgender.

"You don't have to shout my name, Kristy. Nakakahiya!" I said with my lips slightly parted to control myself from shouting back. I plastered a fake smile to the staff and apologized, "Sorry for that. Mukhang nasobrahan sa kape ang manager ko."

Nagmamadaling lumapit sa akin si Kristy at sa ekspresyon pa lang niya ay alam ko na kung anong kinakagalit niya.

"You and Kael—Argh!" She grabbed her hair because of stress. I just rolled my eyes and took my attention away from her.

"We are from the same entertainment, so what do you expect? Just tell the entertainment not to release any statement about the rumor," I ordered, but that didn't shut her up. She was still panicking and stressed.

"Pero kapag hindi tayo naglabas ng statement, mauulit at mauulit lang 'yung dating rumor niyo," depensa niya at umupo sa tabi ko. "Paaano kaya kung sabihin na natin na kasal ka na?"