Nahahati sa dalawang footages ang balitang pinanonood ni Javier sa kanyang laptop. The right corner is showing the arrest of Maugaux's personal assistant following the video scandal posted in a porn site. The left corner footage is Margaux's live press conference.
Matapang na hinarap ng dalaga ang pumutok na issue at emosyonal na nagpapaliwanag sa media. The video was from last year, taken in one of the hotel in Macau and the guy was Margaux's on and off boyfriend. Pakana ng personal assistant nito ang pagbinbinta ng video sa porn site nang wala ang pahintulot ng actress.
"I'm into someone, that's true, a guy I had an affair with couple of years ago. But he is married now, that's why I am trying to collect myself back and start anew. I would not go this far and worst ruin my career when this is all I have right now," sabi nitong nagpupunas ng tissue sa sulok ng mga matang nakatago sa likod ng dark eyeglasses.
Itiniklop ni Javier ang laptop at tumayo. Lumabas ng work room. Naikasa na niya ang kaso laban kay Margaux ngunit hindi interesado si Roanne na ituloy pa iyon. His wife must have understood what Margaux is fighting besides she experienced the worst during her time with Rheeva. Sending Margaux to jail might justify the crime but will inflict a cycle of depression.
"Papa, where's Mama?" tanong ni Aki na kanina pa nakabihis at naghihintay sa sala habang naglalaro.
"She's still fixing up," tumuloy siya sa kuwarto nila at sumilip sa awang ng pinto.
Nasa harap pa rin ng dresser si Roanne at hindi matapos-tapos sa pag-aayos ng mukha. Sinipat niya ang oras. Late na sila sa pahabol na party para sa matagumpay na premiere night ng movie nito. Halos dalawang oras na itong nakapako roon sa harap ng salamin.
She's too feminine these days, loves to dress up always to the extent of forcing her ideas to him and Aki. Nagagalit tuwing hindi siya nagpa-participate. Napipilitan tuloy siyang mag-aral ng cosmetic art at minsan ay siya na ang naglalagay ng make-up sa asawa kapag wala ito sa mood.
"Just a moment, Pa! I'm almost done." Lumingon ito sa gawi niya at ngumiti ng matamis.
Yeah, almost. But that sweet smile is a knock out. He could feel his heart grown some wings, flipping inside his chest.
"Need some help?"
"No, no! It's fine, I can manage." Binawi na nito ang paningin at muling pinagtutuunan ang mukha.
She is wearing a gold and silver mascara for her wavy eyelashes. As if dust of fireworks showered down her face when she blinked. Nag-aapoy sa pula ang makapal na lipstick na nagpatingkad sa hugis ng labi nito. Hindi niya pagsasawaang halikan iyon habang siya'y nabubuhay.
"Si Aki, naiinip na ba?" tanong nito.
"He's in the living room." Sumandal siya sa hamba. Umabot sa kanya ang matamis na amoy ng pabangong ini-spray nito sa pulse points.
Tumayo iyo at muling umikot sa harap ng salamin. Hagip ang kutis at kulay ng balat nito sa dark red long gown na may nude base. Tumaba ito at bumukol na ang tiyan. Pero bumawi sa puwit at balakang. Sabagay, hindi nito inaalala ang nasisirang hubog ng katawan dahil alam nitong sa mga mata niya ay mananatili itong pinakamaganda at sexy.
Sunud-sunod ang alok ng endorsement dito kahit buntis. Practically, she conquered not just with her beauty but the confidence she has in front of the camera. Like phoenix, rising from ashes, spreading her wings back, and captivating the world again.
"French kiss for the beautiful lady of the night," sinaklot niya ito sa baywang at mapusok na hinalikan sa labi bago sila lumabas ng silid.
"Mm, yummy husband," she whimpered, laughing and clinging onto him. "Make love to me later after the party."
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