CHAPTER XXV
I woke up in a white room. Mama and dad are looking at me worriedly.
“I’ll call the doctor.” Daddy said.
He came back with a doctor.
“Mr. and Mrs. De Catalina. Wala naman pong mali sa anak niyo.”
“What happened to her?”
“Too much stress sent her to unconsciousness. Wala naman pong damages. The baby is okay and healthy.”
“B-Baby?”
“Yes, Ms. De Catalina. The baby in your womb is safe. I’ll be in my office for any inquiries.”
He left the room.
“Mama, daddy, sorry.” I was crying. Mama hugged me.
“Shhh, makakasama ‘yan sa baby.”
I stopped crying after a few moments.
Dad was livid.
“Is Kade the father?”
I nodded.
Kade and I did have a premarital sex just right after he proposed. I gave it to him because I thought that he was the one I’ll be marrying and boy, I was wrong.
“You will quit modelling, Isla.”
“Yes, daddy.”
“Anong plano mo? Would you tell him about the baby?” Mama questioned.
“No. What Kade knows would not hurt him, mama.”
She sighed.
“Will you tell the public about your pregnancy?”
“We will end the reality show. I don’t want the media to feast on her life again.” Dad complained.
“I’ll text the director about this.” Mama added.
After I was discharged from the hospital, the paparazzi’s weren’t around anymore.
My pregnancy explains the cravings and mood changes.
Dad was furious about learning Kade’s marriage.
“Binuntis ka ng g*g* tapos magpapakasal sa iba?!”
Mama was trying to calm himself down. Wala ring alam si Aidan sa pagbubuntis ko but he keeps on texting me about Kade’s marriage.
No one in our family expected this. Even my relatives are asking how am I.
I kept the ring secluded in somewhere I cannot see. That ring reminds me of his broken promises.
‘Keeping Up with Stars director announces their last ten episodes. The director stated that the show would end because of some health concerns of the stars starring the show. It was never mentioned who among the stars is it but model, Aidan de Catalina would be out of the list. The model is currently in Milan for the preparation of the fashion week. His sister supermodel and actress, Isla declined the invite to attend the show according to a close source who told G News!’
Mama closed the T.V.
“You can’t see those things. Baka ma-stress ka lang.”
My parents were extra protective of me, now that I am pregnant.
Masaya sila na magkaka-apo na sila.
“A baby is a blessing. Masaya kami na magkaka-apo na kami but we don’t want him or her to grow up without a father figure.”
“We’ll be with you always and forever, anak.”
Honestly, my journal is now full of hatred things I released instead of stressing over Kade. I write them to let off some stream.
“Mama, may avocado cake pa?”
“Nasa fridge, sweetie.”
“Thanks!”
I went to the fridge and got two slices of avocado cake and a bottle of chocolate drink. It’s already lunch time and once lang ako nakaka-inom ng chocolate drink in five days.
“We can spoil you with avocado cake but not with the cold chocolate drink. Once in five days ka lang iinom. Understand?”
“Opo, mama.”
I opened the television to watch a new episode of my favorite Netflix show.
Aidan is still not yet home pero malapit na. He is almost done.
Uuwi na nga sana siya upon learning about Kade and my marriage pero I stopped him kasi not professional ito.
“Ate, I need to be there and kick his ass.”
“Tapusin mo na ‘yan. You won’t see him here. Baka nasa honeymoon ‘yon nila. Saan nga ba ‘yon?”
“Ate,”
“What? I’m just saying the truth.” Then laughed.
Pikon na nga ‘yon sa akin. It still hurts remembering how he betrayed me but as much as possible, I want to keep myself away from stress.
I want my baby to be healthy. Medyo may umbok na pala ang tiyan ko and I wasn’t able to see it because of akala ko fats lang siya kasi nga marami na ako kung kumain.
The last season of our reality show is now shown. Many fans are quite sad but they respect everything that we decided.
Daddy settled everything to cut my connection to showbiz. He paid the damages and casualties. I am not tied with any management or company. Yung mga staff ko from my modelling days, I gave them a job on my new business.
Under production na ang mga products and we will be releasing some in six months. May mga planned days na for photoshoot, commercial shoot and soft opening.
Tinutulungan ako ni daddy. May mga relatives akong bumibisita dito. Keesha can’t go here kasi may tinatapos lang din siya for fashion week before marrying Louis. Yes, engaged na sila. Louis proposed him when they went to Mexico for a vacation. She sent me some photos. Private lang siya noong una but when people started putting hate on Keesh, napilitan sila na sabihin ang true status nila.
Sabi nga ni Keesha, Louis wasn’t happy about those people shading her and making fun and calling her names. Their fans actually welcomed the news warmly.
She was worried about me when she knew about Kade’s marriage to Coleen but I told her I’m fine and kept my pregnancy news to myself. Not that I don’t trust her but because daddy wanted me to do so.
Some people slipped into my DM to ask me how I am. They would often open about Kade kaya I deactivate my account.
I just can’t stand them talking about him. I’m trying to be okay for my baby pero kapag paulit-ulit nilang io-open sa akin ang topic na gusto kong takas an, I don’t think I can handle it anymore.
I myself didn’t this thing coming. All I know was he is making everything okay before we break out our relationship to the public but heck, I shouldn’t have trust him.
Once is enough and twice is too much. Sobra na akong sira and I’m sure it will take time to gather my broken, puzzled pieces again.
EPILOGUEFive years had passed. I stopped modelling and tried cutting showbiz out of me. My business is booming and everything is going well.Akala ko nga noon, hindi na ako haharap pa sa mga tao but I was wrong. After two years since we ended our family reality show, I was casted into my very own show. A spin-off of our reality show. It was ‘Life of Isla’. Dad wasn’t okay at first but I told him that I’ll be okay.After ako nanganak ay nagstart and reality show.July 7 when I gave birth to Drake Rouge and Dream Reese, my twins. When the twins turned one, I went abroad for artificial insemination and at September 13, I gave birth to my triplets. Dustin Rage, Duke Redford and Draco Ronald.Okay naman sina dad for me to expand my family. They love kids too.It was pretty pricey for a donor insemination pero I had the money and gust
Since childhood, we have been programmed to think that a happy ending is when the princess would marry the love of her life and live happily ever after.While growing up, I have been fond of watching cartoons, Disney movies with happy ever after. Even seeing my parents loving each other extremely day by day. How my father would kiss my mother's lips everyday and say words of adoration and love. How he would shower her with hugs, gifts and his time.Even my uncles and aunts showed me how lovely it is to love and be love.I have been into crushes since the day I entered school. Too early for a kid who's primary obligation is to pay attention to the teacher, study and move to the next chapter."Mama, crush ko po si Justice po.""Bakit baby?"" Na help niya po ako kanina mag-color!"She laug
Click!Flashes. Cameras. Lights.I am wearing an SS20 collection bucket hat, quilted top and crochet pants with Chuck 70.I posted here and there then changed into another outfit.A floral crochet dress and a Crocs classic bae clog that is customized.The next outfit was a shit with button up collar, sleeveless knit top, ruffled skirt and an academy loafer.The fourth outfit was a puff sleeve dress and an idol worship charm boots.One-shoulder longuette dress, sequined balcony bra and a rendez vous sandals for the fifth and the final one was a tweed cropped and skit with a pearl CC necklace."Well done, Isla!"Exhausted, I changed into my comfy clothes, an oversized shirt and black leggings.
The weeks flew in a rush. I am now preparing for a runway fashion show with a famous brand.But I have to of course, watch my body figure. After preparing for a workout, I headed to my personal gym, my home gym. I first had pilates. I have complete materials here. I don't need and instructor since I am already doing it for years.I did wheel pose, dancer's pose and etc.Then, I did a dance party workout from Madfit. I do my own dance workout but I am not satisfied with them. I also don't release endorphins since I don't enjoy it.I did five dance party workout videos for an hour and a half.My whole body is releasing sweat. My workout clothes is wet and I feel like drinking a gallon of water. After, I had myself prepare a "healthy" breakfast. An avocado toast with sunny side up egg and tomatoes as toppings plus Sriracha chili hot sauce with coffee.
"Okay, girls. The show is about to start. Kapag nasa second line na ang singer, papasok na. Okay?"Everybody agreed, understanding what was the instruction.The music blasted from the speakers then a baritone voice came next.One by one, my co-models started invading the runway with their killer moves.As the last model in the backstage, I started doing my thing but as I was behind the man singing, the familiar scent once again attacked.*I'm seeing the pain, seeing the pleasureNobody but you, 'body but me'Body but us, bodies togetherI love to hold you close, tonight and alwaysI love to wake up next to you*My heart went haywire and I almost stumbled but when he held my hand, I almost fainted. He smiled at me then kissed my hand. Gusto kong sumigaw sa kilig pero pinipigilan ko lang. Tha
Sa takot ko, I didn't reply to his dm. The news about Kade and I dating has spread like wild fire.It was everywhere."Girl, you didn't tell me you're dating Kade pala.""Nasa Maldives ka na pero nakaabot pa sa'yo yan?" I sputtered." Duh, social media atsaka you two are the hottest thing right now. Imagine, yung dalawang pinaka-attractive na tao sa buong mundo, dating. That is so lit!" She squealed." Stop it, Reiv. Your my best friend tapos you're bullying me. I told you, I thought it was my dummy account!"" You're so tanga naman kasi. What happened next ba? Did he dm-ed you?"" Yes. " I whispered.Then I heard her squeals from the other line." What did you reply?""Uh, nothing. Dapat ba meron?"Suddenly, she just hanged up.
Chapter VI didn’t know what to respond but minutes later, I found myself inside his car. It took us about an hour to reach the studio.Everyone were wide eyed as we entered the studio.“The perfect couple is here!” the director, Laema addressed us.The brute beside me laugh and I had to pinch his sides to stop him.I didn’t pay attention much to the people around us uttering how sweet is ‘my boyfriend’.The glam team casts their magic on me for about hours. I had to fit into the outfits they prepared for me.There is a biker shorts, pin heels, a hoodie that matches the shorts color and a matrix style cardigan as a first one which my hair was styled in a messy bun.I had to pose on the camera for about minutes.“Th
Chapter VIAwkward silence.I avoid looking at his eyes again and brought up a topic.“I-It’s getting dark. I think we should go home.”“Right.” He drove me home and I wasn’t able to say good bye nor good night because I was so embarrassed!I just finished my skin care routine when I decided to open my phone and it was bombarded with messages and notifications.I clicked one and it was an article published about Kade and I.Kade Doyle and Isla de Catalina, our ideal couple!April 14, 20**Singer Kade Doyle and supermodel Isla de Catalina had been spotted on a famous restaurant sporting a matching look plus photos of their perfect sunrise kiss at the beach was captured by a fan.It was weeks ago when Miss Isla accidentally posted a picture of her television where one of Kade’s music video is playing. ‘I love your music so much, love!&rsq