Helveryst Series #2 : The Cassanova and The Hater

Chapter 42 - Long Distance Relationship

ZEKIAH XYRIEL'S POV

"Everything's ready in the set, Zeriel. Hindi ka pa ba tapos d'yan? 'Wag mo kaming paghintayin."

I gave her a bored look. Kanina pa siya nagrereklamo sa'kin na magsisimula na pero hindi pa ako lumalabas ng dressing room dahil hinihintay ko pa ang reply ni Shael. Damn him! What makes him so busy that he couldn't even type for a reply?! Nabasa niya rin kaya ang mga messages ko?

"Fine. I'm going out! Stop yelling at me!" I shouted back from inside.

Inis kong binalik ang phone ko sa table at lumabas na. They were waiting for me just like what she'd said. Pinaghintay ko sila pero hindi ko naman problema 'yon. I'm just on time. Si Caroline lang naman talaga ang gustong madaliin ako para makapagsimula na.

When we get started, I was a bit uncomfortable in the photoshoot. Hindi naman kase nila sinabi na wedding gown pala ang susuotin ko. They chose me as a bride of the most famous designer in France.

And yes, I'm in France right now.

"Zeriel, ayusin mo naman. Isipin mong ikakasal ka na at eto ang dream gown mo." Here she is again, giving some demands.

"Eh, kung ikaw kaya ang magsuot nito? There are so many products that I can endorse. Why does it have to be a wedding gown?!" I complained.

She rolled her eyes on me."Pwede bang sumunod ka na lang? This was supposed to be done with a partner. Tingnan mo nga, wala kang groom kase nag-decline ka ng offer na magkaroon. Sayang nga! Guy models here in France were so good looking."

"Well, my boyfriend is more handsome than those guys you're talking about."

'Yon ang ginawa namin buong araw. It was really tiring. The first set was in their studio. In the afternoon, we moved to the beach for the next teme. And third, we stayed up late at night in the cruise ship which was given by the sponsor. Maganda raw kase ang view pag nag-pictorial kami sa gitna ng dagat tapos gabi.

Gosh! The dress was a bit revealing and its cold in here.

"Carol! Where's my phone? I want to check if there's a message from Shael." Bumaba muna ako saglit para magpahinga sa ilalim.

We already ate dinner and since my manager was with me, Caroline picked what should I eat. At nakakainis na ang pagiging demanding niya sa mga bagay. Mas mabuti sana kung siya na lang ang nag-model at hindi ako.

@casshael: Hey, mine. Sorry for the late reply. I'm working in the company since you left to ease my boredom. Hbu?

I immediately typed for a reply. Kaya pala busy ang line ng phone niya kanina at hindi nakapag-reply. Hope he's still there.

@jazzeriel : Still doing my photoshoots. I'm tired already.

Hindi pa naka-ilang segundo ay tumawag siya. Were in a video call right now. He's leaning on the swiveling chair while I'm on my bed, resting.

[You really look tired. Bakit hindi pa kayo natatapos? Gabi na ah. Mas mabuti kung hindi na kayo matulog]

Tinapunan ko siya ng masamang tingin."Wow! Thank you for your suggestion. Nakatulong talaga, sobra!"

Tumawa pa siya sa kabilang linya kaya kita ko ang dimples niya. Gosh. I badly want to hug him and mess up his hair like what I always do.

[Joke lang. Mine, kumain ka na? I haven't eaten dinner. Maybe I'll skip it for now.]

"Gusto mo bang hindi ako umuwi d'yan?! You always like pissing me off!" I hissed.

I know that he's making fun of me again. Palagi naman siyang ganyan. He knows that I will get mad if he won't take care of himself. Kaya nga inaasar niya ako lalo na kapag magkalayo kami.