Before The Stars (Fan Series #1)

Chapter 27

"Singer-actor Zion Sanchez confirmed he'll take a permanent off from showbiz after being allegedly involved in harassing a teen star. Way back three years ago, Zion was suspectedly responsible of spreading false information about Bullets' Trey Salazar private life which the famous pop-star immediately defended."

Pinatay ko agad ang phone ko at marahang itinapon sa couch. Kagigising ko lang, nakaupo sa may sala mag-isa at sumisimsim ng tsaa ko. Bakit ba nag-abala pa akong tingnan ang balita na 'yon?

"Mga hindi na natuto." Bulong ko sa sarili.

After all what happened, did... Did your love for me change?

"It has always been there." My traitor subconscious uttered. Pero hindi iyon ang pinarinig ko sa kaniya.

"Uhm, after all what happened, did... Did your love for me change?"

Napaiwas ako ng tingin, pinaglalaruan ang mga daliri ko. "You left." Stung words rose from my mouth before I could even suppress it. I felt how his stare avoided me after then.

"I waited... I waited that night." A suffocated breathe I exhaled. "Because I was still hopeful for the both us. But I realized how useless my hope is kung ako lang naman ang umaasa." I let out a sarcastic chuckle. "It's just... I know, I'm pathetic." Another forced smile.

"No, it's not... I'm sorry if I made you feel that way, Sid. But... I came." My lips cracked a bit when I heard the last words he said. He came? Bahagyang nakakunot na ang noo kong nakatitig sa kaniya. I abruptly craved for answers.

"But yeah, you're right. It's no use anymore." He let out a wistful smile.

"Don't worry, I don't hold grudges. Nakamove-on na naman tayo, 'di ba?" Ngumiti ako, mataas na ang tono. "Well, I'm glad to meet you again, Trey. Wish you happiness on your career. Let's just continue to live forward."

I was on the verge of turning back to Trey before getting out of the car but I overcome it. Nang sumunod na araw, bumalik na kami sa Los Angeles. Binabad ko na lang din ang sarili sa trabaho.

I was working with several projects altogether at the same time. Sabay-sabay na 'yong mga responsibilidad ko. Meeting with crews, brainstorming ideas, screening movies and even casts, kahit magbisita ng set, nasasama ako lahat doon.

"Bakit dito sa golf course ang meeting niyo?" Tanong ko kay Charlotte.

"Because this is where the artist is. This is the only time we could meet him personally before the production begins. And aside, I'll check the location too! It's included in the track scenes." Sagot niya naman.

"Bakit kailangan mo pa ako isama? Ha?" Reklamo ko na naman. Napatigil siya at nagkibit-balikat sa'kin.

"I don't have a car! Remember, I had it repaired. And why should you complain? You should be thankful you have somewhere to go 'cause your date ditched you." I fake a smile at her. Pinamukha pa talaga sa akin! Maldita ng babaeng 'to!

This is supposed to be my first-date after a long time! Yes, I tried meeting other people. Pero hindi ko alam, everytime they would ask me out, palagi ko na lang tinatanggihan 'yon. Work, iyon palagi ang rason ko. Dahil na rin siguro sa mga failed relationships ko, nawalan na rin ako ng interes sa mga ganoon. Wala na namang problema sa akin kung mag-isa akong tatanda. Kaya ko naman ang sarili ko! Hindi ko kailangan ng love life para maging masaya!

Tingan mo naman ngayon. Nag-effort pa akong magbihis tapos hindi man lang ako sisipotin? Wala na. Wala na talagang natirang matitinong lalaki ngayon. Self-love na lang talaga dapat ang priority.

"Hey, Cas! Didn't expect to see you here! What's up?" A blonde guy greeted me when we arrived at the clubhouse. Another brunette came to me and complimented my outfit.