Kill Me, Archer (Alonso Brothers Series 1)

PROLOGUE

"1, 2, 3, pose!"

I posed as the photographer took another perfect shot. I smirked, faced the camera and made a fierce look. The photographer smiled, admiration was visible in his eyes.

"You're doing great!" papuri sa akin ng photographer. "Now look to your left."

I did what he told me to do. I didn't even exert so much effort just to look good. I look great without even trying.

"Perfect, Lyrae!"

"Thank you for today. Let's wrap up now," our manager clapped his hand as he walked towards me.

Namewang suya at inasadahan ako ng tingin. "You look stunning, Lyrae. Ang galing mo sa photoshoot!" he praised.

"Thank you," I smiled confidently.

Napatingin ako sa gilid kung nasaan ang ibang models. They were smiling fakely at me. I know what's going on through their mind right now.

Nakapasok lang naman kasi maganda.

I bet she seduced our manager.

She's so arrogant! Akala mo naman kung sino.

Hindi na bago ang mga naririnig kong panlalait sa akin. Pero gaya ng ginagawa ko noon, pinipili ko nalang manahimik.

I would fight them if I want to, but why would I? Nagsasayang lang ako ng oras, and they're not worth it of my time.

Better slap them with success.

"Aalis ka na?" a model approached me. She has a small and angelic face. Ang liit niya kumpara sa akin.

"Uhm, yes, bakit?" I asked as I packed my things. I need to be home early. Pagod na pagod na ako.

Magsasalita pa sana siya ngunit natigil kami sa malakas na tilian. Lumingon ako kung sino ang pinagkakaguluhan nila.

Nash, with his white shirt and jeans was walking confidently in the middle of the crowd. He was smiling widely while carrying a boquet of flower.

Umalis na ako at naglakad sa pribadong parte para hindi kami makaagaw ng atensyon. Walang nakakaalam na ako ang pinunta niya rito. I wanted to keep it private.

Ilang minuto pa ay narinig ko ang mga yapak niya.

"Hey." He kissed my cheek as he handed me the flowers. I was about to greet him when I suddenly heard a sound of a camera clicking.

Iginala ko ang mata sa paligid, kinakabahan na baka mahuli kami. Baka guni-guni ko lang 'yun?

Iwinaksi ko ang nasa isipan at hinarap si Nash. Nangingiti kong tinanggap ang bulaklak. He's my suitor. Noong nakaraang linggo lang ay tinanong niya kung pwede raw ba siyang manligaw. I refused because I don't want to get involve in him. He's an actor. May love team pa nga siya, eh.

Even though I refused, he still find his ways to see me. Hinahayaan ko na lamang siya. Maybe it's also time for me to enter in a relationship?

We talked about some random things before he left. We did our best to hide from the people. I don't want them to know about us. Lalo na't may ka loveteam si Nash.

I don't want to be called as mistress. Kahit sinabi sa akin ni Nash na walang namamagitan sa kanila. I care about my reputation. Pinaghirapan ko 'to kaya ayokong mawala nalang bigla dahil lamang sa isang lalaki.

Nagmamaneho ako pauwi nang makatanggap ng maraming text at tawag. As usual, I didn't bother to read it. I just answered the most important one, my manager's call.

"Lyrae! Care to explain me what just happened?" his voice sounded mad.

"Huh?" nalilito kong tanong.

"My God, Lyrae! You're all over the internet! Do you want me to read the caption? Lyrae, the famous model is a mistress of a famous actor, Nash Villanueva!"