Nang makababa ako ng eroplano, ay bitbit ko ang aking maleta habang naglalakad sa loob ng airport. Kasabay ko si Adrian at may kausap ito sa cellphone. I'm wearing a Chanel Square Sunglasses, Black Fitted Long Sleeves, Maong Pants, and a Fathom Blue Pair of flat shoes. Naka-scarf din ako to slightly cover my face. Nasilaw ako sa flash ng mga cameras nang lumapit sa akin ang ilang reporters.
"Ezra, how do you feel that you're back in our country after 2 years?" tanong ng isang reporter na babae habang kinukuhanan kami ng video ng cameraman.
"We heard that you resign from your previous agency, do you consider continuing your modelling career here in the Philippines?" biglang sabat ng baklang reporter na matinis ang boses.
"I'm sorry, Ezra is not feeling well from the entire trip, so please stop this for now." Adrian answered the reporters on my behalf.
Napanatag ang loob ko nung tumigil sila sa pagtatanong pero patuloy pa rin ang pagkuha nila ng mga litrato. Nakasakay na kami ngayon sa isang cab pauwi. Sobrang pagod ako kahit wala naman akong ginawa kundi ang umupo sa loob ng eroplano buong flight. I checked my phone and was shocked when I saw that I'm trending on twitter.
Trending in the Philippines
5.#EzraIsBack
25k tweets
8.#WelcomeBackEzra
20k tweets
Nagpop-up ang notification ko sa messenger and saw a bunch of chats from my relatives, schoolmates and my Rainbow Squad. I sent a reply to their chats before I take nap inside of the cab.
"Hey, Ezra, we're here." Adrian whispered trying to wake me up from sleeping.
"Hala OMG! Sorry Adrian!" natataranta kong sabi dahil kanina pa pala ako nakasandal sa balikat niya.
"No, it's okay. Let's go?" he asked.
Tumango nalang ako at nauna na siyang bumaba ng cab. Siya na ang nagdala ng maleta ko papasok ng apartment namin ng family ko dito sa Makati. Sinabi nang driver ng cab na binayaran na raw ni Adrian ang pamasahe kaya bumaba na rin ako.
"WELCOME BACK EZRA!!!" sabay-sabay na sigaw nila mom, dad, Kyle, Levi at Zein pagpasok ko ng living room.
I didn't expect to see my whole squad here, sabi kasi nila sakin sa chat kanina na di sila makakapunta kaya nalungkot ako. Napaiyak ako nang makita ko ang lahat ng mga pictures ko from different photoshoots sa U.S na nakapaskil sa may wall ng living room. May mga stolen pictures ko din nung highschool ako, and all those trips that we visited before I leave the country. I'm sure Levi's the one who took it before.
Isa-isa nila akong niyakap and told me how proud they are for me. They're the one who keeps me strong when times get rough and when the things aren't going the way I want. I'm so lucky to have these amazing people in my life and I will treasure them in this lifetime.
"Tita, binabantayan ko po itong anak niyo para walang lumapit." sagot ni Adrian nung tinanong siya ni Mom kung nagkaroon ba ako sa U.S ng boyfriend.
The good thing about my parents is that, they never treated me differently. Only child ako kagaya ni Zein and bata palang ay pansin na ng parents ko na sadya akong mahinhin compared sa mga pinsan kong lalaki. Being the only child and son, alam kong mahirap kila mom at dad na tanggapin na hindi ko madadala ang apelyido ni dad dahil, hindi ko naman sila mabibigyan ng apo.
Kahit anong gawin ko, hindi talaga ako nagkakagusto sa babae. It's not like I can just take a medicine and I will completely heal from this gay illness.
"Hindi pa ba kayo nagka-developan dun sa U.S?" Levi directly asked.
Nasamid si Adrian sa iniinom niyang Orange Juice kaya inabutan ko siya ng tissue. I can't believe Levi will ask that question. Magkaibigan lang naman kami ni Adrian. He's more like an older brother to me.
"Oo nga anak, mabait na bata itong si Adrian, tsaka 4 years na rin simula nung mag-break kayo ni Felix." my Dad suggested.
"Naku dad, wag mo na kaming i-ship nitong si Adrian dahil para na kami niyang magkapatid. 'Di ba Adrian?" I turned my face to him while waiting for his answer.
"Bwahahahahahahahaa!!!" sabay na tawa nina Kyle at Levi.
"Anong nakakatawa hehehe?" tanong ni Zein habang kinakalabit si Kyle.
"O-opo, parang k-kapatid ko na po itong anak niyo." sagot ni Adrian kay Dad.
"Anak, kung magkaka-boyfriend ka ulit sana yung kagaya ni Adrian. Yung susuportahan ka sa pangarap mo." my Mom said and gave Adrian a wink.
Tumango nalang ako. I can feel that my parents like Adrian for me. I admit that he's nice and charming but, I don't feel the drive. There's no spark at all.
I stayed at home during the 1st week that I'm back here in the Philippines before I decided to visit the Versace Modelling PH. Nakasuot lang ako ng casual attire, black cap and a facemask to cover my face. Kaagad akong nagtungo sa front desk pagpasok ko ng lobby.
"Miss, I'm here for Mr. Charles Alvarez." I asked the receptionist.
She turned her face to me and I saw how she raised one of her brows.
"Why do you need him?" she asked in a cold tone.
"Well, I-I'm here to apply as a scout model." I don't like the way she talks pero I need to stay calm and be professional. I'm the one who need them after all.
"Name?" she got one application form while waiting for me to answer so she can write my name on it.
"E-Ezra Gale Carson..." I answered.
Her eyes widened from shock when she heard me say my name. I'm still wearing my cap and facemask so she probably didn't notice.
She flipped the application paper on the back and gave it to me along with the pen she's holding. She's now smiling at me.
"OMG Ezra! I'm a fan! Pa-fansign naman ako, please?" I can't believe the sudden change of her voice and expression after she knew who's in front of her. Some of the guests in the lobby are looking at her when she shouted. I just signed the paper as she requested and gave it to her.
I opened the door of the Conference Room on the 5th Floor and saw Mr. Alvarez talking on his phone. He immediately dropped the call when he saw me.
"Wow! Ezra, what brings you here?" he asked and gave me a short hug.
"I'm here to apply as your Scout Model." I happily answered.
"You made the right decision, Versace Modelling PH will help you grow." he proudly assured me.
I'm really hoping that I chose the right agency, that's what I'm pleading for.
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