Chapter 28 Fashion Show

Today is the fashion day. And I would probably be lying if I say that I'm not nervous, because I am. Hell. I've been in the industry for quite years now pero hindi pa rin talaga maalis sa akin na kabahan.

Joining Oliviqua's Fashion Show is something big. And it will give us a better opportunity to reach the unreachable.

"Everything's set. The even will start in 45 minutes. Are you ready?" bahagya akong napalingon kay Raf. I sighed deeply before wearing my most confident smile.

"I'm ready..." nilingon ko si Indira na nakaharap na sa vanity habang mini-make up-an. We're ready.

For the last 45 minutes, wala kaming ibang ginawa kundi ang mag-relax. It's suppose to be like that. Hindi pwedeng ipakitang kinakabahan because the whole show will be messed up.

My other models were even taking a pictures. Paminsan minsan ay sinasali nila kami ni Indira na bidang bida naman ngayong gabi. The star. Indira Silverio.

"Ang ganda naman ni Indie!" Chika, one of my model giggled habang nakatitig sa prinsesa kong todo ngiti naman sa mga compliments na natatanggap niya. Of course, mana mana lang 'yan.

"And look at her eyes oh. It really compliments her looks today! Such a cutie!"

When we were called by one of the organizers ay kaagad ng pumwesto ang mga models ko. Hindi kami ang mauuna, but then, it's better to prepare. Panghuli kaming pumwesto ni Indira. Hawak hawak ko ang kaniyang kamay at siya'y todo ang ngiti samantalang hindi pa nga nagsisimula.

I am wearing a one shoulder sequined irregular dress. It has a slit sa may bandang dibdib ko kaya kitang kita ang aking cleavage. Indira is wearing a matching outfit with mine. Hers were just a halter style. My hair was downed freely on my back, but it was curled at the ends. Indira's hair is in a bun. The light bangs really looks good on her. Hindi na maipagkakailang anak ko nga. Ang ganda e.

Raf and Miya took a picture of me and Indira. Parang naging paborito pa kaming subject ng dalawa ngayon sa kanilang pictorials e. Hindi naman na ako nagulat pa. I know how gorgeous me and my daughter is.

When an organizer came and told us that the show will start in five minutes ay kaagad na kaming sumeryoso. Gone was the smiley face of my daughter too. Para siyang professional ngayon habang nakatitig ng diretso sa harap.

"Nasa labas na daw si Tamia," lumapit sa akin si Miya at bumulong. Tumango lang ako. She then signalled that she's going out and I nodded again.

Raf is already in front of the stage, malamang. He volunteered to take a picture of us. Though, alam ko namang may mga media na doon sa stage.

"Are you nervous, baby?" mahina kong bulong sa akin. I crouched a bit para ayusin ang kaniyang bangs. I was quite surprised to see her shaking her head.

"I'm not, Mommy. You're beside me and we're gorgeous and sexy so why would I nervous? I am confident." She held her head high causing me to smile triumphantly.

I raised her well.

I was caressing Indira's small hand when an organizer signalled us that the show has already started. Rinig na rinig ko na ang boses ng emcee mula sa state habang pinapakilala ang mga kalahok sa fashion show na ito.

"Cue," The organizer again, flicked her fingers and my models started to walk on the stage, showing our freshly designed clothes.

Unconsciously, napahigpit ang hawak ko sa kamay ng aking anak. Nilingon ko ito sa gulat at bahagyang napanguso ng makitang sumimangot ito pero hindi naman nagreklamo.

I sighed.

Bakit ba ako kinakabahan? I should've get used to this. I've been in many fashion shows and runways. Sa iba't ibang lugar pa pero hindi ko alam kung bakit grabe ang kaba ko ngayon.

"And now! Let's welcome the genius designers behind those masterpieces! Rafael Del Rio, the owner of Del Rio's Fashion and Oleya Beautrin Silverio, the owner of the rising fashion brand, E. A. I. Fashion Corner. And let's not forget the star, the muse of both brands, the child of Mr. Del Rio and Miss Silverio, Eijaz Alazne Indira!"

Hindi na ako nabigyan ng panahong makapag-react pa sa huling sinabi ng emcee dahil hinila ako ni Indira. I sighed, shaking my head. I gather myself before smiling ng tuluyan na kaming makalabas mula sa backstage. Everyone cheered. Mas nangingibabaw roon ang sigaw ni Miya at Tammy na para bang nasa palengke lang kami. Gosh, this two.

Mas lalo pang lumakas ang sigawan ng salubungin kami ni Rafael ng nasa kalagitnaan na kami ng stage. Tumabi sa akin si Rafael at kaagad na hinawakan ang aking baywang habang nasa kabilang gilid ko naman si Indira. She was cutely waving her hands in the crowd.

When we reached the end of the state, the cameras almost blinded me. Halos wala na akong makita sa harap dahil sa lakas ng ilaw ng mga camera pero nagawa ko pa ring ngumiti, not letting the lights from the camera affects me.

"Nakaharap ko 'yong kakambal mo. She's here with your stupid ex. And I swear girl, malayo pa lamang ay nangangamoy na ang kakambal mo sa kalansahan. She's far from the kind woman you are talking about. She's a big fat lying bitch."

I clenched my jaw.

Sa dinami dami pa naman ba ng pwedeng ibalita sa akin ni Raf ay 'yan pa at dito pa talaga na nasa harap kami ng maraming tao.

The heck. Panirang bakla talaga 'to.

The never interviewed us for a little while before finally letting us go. We made our way to our dressing room pero kaagad along napahinto ng makita ang isang pamilyar na mukha na nasa tabi ng pintuan ng aming dressing room.

My forehead creased in confusion.

"And speaking of the bitch, here she is..." rinig ko ang mahinang bulong ni Raf bago binuhat si Indira at nauna na papasom ng dressing room ng wala man lang pasabi.

Beatriz stared at me those teary eyes. I gulped. I waited for myself to feel something pero...

Hindi ko alam kung bakit naiirita lang ako habang nakatitig sa aking kakambal. Pakiramdam ko ay hindi siya totoo.

"Twinny... I missed you," she said before caging me with her hug.

And I don't know why but I feel...

Uncomfortable.