Lies and Deception ✔ (Haciendero #4)

Ikadalawampu't Isang Kabanata

Kabanata 21

Child-free

I was introduced to Gareth del Mundo, the male co-star in the movie. In spite of several meetings and preparation in months, it was the first time we were properly introduced.

He is buff with a notorious good smile. Let's say, he's not bad... a very much actor-type. P'wede na.

Kapag sinasabi kasing g'wapo, my standards would be Rye. I couldn't help but compare his features with Raius. They just can't surpass his level, to even think, he's just a normal person with a completely normal life.

Masyadong pogi ang isang 'yon.

I even encountered agents asking him where agency he signed his contract for modelling. Ganoon na lang ang pagkabigla nila kapag sinabi niyang nagtatrabaho siya sa akin bilang driver.

Their reaction were totally valid. Raius has the chance to be the next big thing and wreck the industry with his face value, but here he is, busying himself as my driver. Napailing ako.

Iba rin talaga ang trip kapag mayaman.

Damn it.

Huminga ako ng malalim. Speaking of, Rye is blocking my hoe phase. Hindi ako makapagwalwal ng husto dahil and'yan siya. Buwan na akong walang dilig.

He's been occupying my mind since he arrived.

Going back to the main topic, mabait naman makipag-usap si Gareth sa harap ng mga kasamahan namin sa trabaho. Hindi pa lang ako sigurado kapag kaming dalawa lang ang nag-uusap kung ganoon pa rin ang pakikitungo niya.

First encounters don't always last.

In my years of show business, it's hard to find genuine people.

Dahil halos lahat pakitang tao. Definitely not me, people knew my nature. I am diva, I have a right to be one. Kapag sinabi kong masama ang ugali ko, it's the truth. But I am never fake.

"Coffee?"

I was a bit surprised Gareth let himself in without asking for my permission. Solo ako sa tent, I was browsing and learning the script when he suddenly showed up with coffee on his hand. The tent served as my dressing room.

After a quick glance, I focused on my documents again. I could sense he's wanting to have a conversation with me.

He cleared his throat. "You're my celebrity crush, it's my honor to work with you."

"You should be," walang interes kong sagot. "Many would die to be in your place."

Sumalampak siya ng upo sa couch. "So," he trailed off. "The rumors about you are true. Magaspang nga ang ugali mo."

"You really think those are just baseless rumors? It's totally not. I'm satan's twin." I smirked without glancing at him.

"Don't worry, that's my type. That's how I like it." Tumawa si Gareth. "Mapagmataas ka pa rin, 'no? You weren't even embarrassed after your nudes got leaked."

Nabitin ang ngisi ko sa ere. I clenched my fist. Halos magusot ang papel na hawak ko sa sobrang diin ng pagkakuyom ng aking kamao. All my blood went to my face, it was boiling hot.

One thing that men have is the audacity --- it won't be the first time I'll be treated like this by an average-looking man. I wouldn't give him any satisfaction.

"Oh, too bad. Hanggang leaked photos ka lang naman, just like everyone else. You're just gonna dream about tasting such perfect sculpture, but never gonna have it, teeny-weeny dick." I spoke with a sweet smile. "Oops."