"So.. sa apart na agency na nag reply? Saan ang gusto mo?" Ali ask as we are staring at her phone. The reply of one of the agency is flash on her phone screen.

"Ano bang gusto mo? Magazine tapos brochure lang? Runway or ano?" Gwen ask.. I pursed my lips and shrug.

"Feeling ko.. both? Runway tapos magazine." Ali said.. we all look at her.

"Bakit? Tama naman diba? Maganda both?" She said and Gwen and Lory nodded.

"Pwede, pero okay lang ba kay Laura? Baka kasi ayaw niya sa harap ng maraming tao." Gwen said before looking at me.

All of them look at me that made me nervous a bit.

"U-Uhm.. okay lang naman sa'kin kahit ano." I said, unsure. To be honest I don't know really much things about modeling. The only experience I have is that school money contest.

"Pero siyempre na sayo pa rin ang desisyon." Ali said and I frown.

I bite my lower lip. "Uhm.. both. We can go to both runway and magazine modeling." I replied and Ali nodded.

"Edi dito tayo sa isang agency. Maganda ang building nila tapos maganda rin ang photography." Ali said showing us the Facebook page of the company.

"So 'yan na? Sure na 'yan? Piste na e-excite ako para kay Laura!" Gwen said before clapping her hand and I smiled.

"Reply na ako? Sure na 'yan ha?" Ali said while holding her phone to her right hand, preparing to type.

I nodded and Ali started typing. We can only hear her phone typing and our breaths.

"Done.." She said and we were able to breath in relief.

"So.. anong gagawin natin ngayon?" Ali asked looking at us.

"Uuwi na." Lory said before standing up with her bag.

Ali's eyes widened. "What?! Hanggang hapon ang paalam ko. Kaya pwede ako hanggang hapon. Uuwi na agad?" Ali asked..

"Then.. we can.. try movie marathon?" I suggested...

Ali gasp. "Frozen 2! Dali! Hindi ko pa napapanood 'yon. Or Maleficent 2! Kahit ano don!" Ali squealed..

"Tangaris Ali! Grade 11 kana, tapos Frozen pa rin ang gusto mo?!" Gwen scolded..

Ali pouted. "'Yung Maleficent 2 pang adult." She said pouting.

"Oo nga.. hindi ko pa rin napapanood 'yon." Jax said..

"Maleficent nalang." Tobi said before ruffling his hair. He lean on the edge of my bed since we are sitting on the floor.

We look at each other figuring out if we should watch Maleficent 2.

I sigh. "Maleficent 2 it is." I said before standing up. I walk towards my tv and open it. I scan through Netflix and find Maleficent 2.

"'Yan! 'Yan 'yun!" Ali said.. I press on the movie and it started.

Jax turn off the light and close the curtains.

While watching I decided to go out and go downstairs. I grab some popcorn bags and put it in the microwave. I waited for minutes before it finished making. I put on another two bags so we will have four.

I didn't bother putting it on bowls since it's in different flavors, cheese, sweet and sour, barbecue and sweet corn.

I return upstairs and placed the popcorn bags on the floor. While watching we just ate and keep on focus on the movie.

In the middle of the movie Ali checked her phone. and she started making noises. Parang ipit na sigaw. She also started slapping the floor.

"Hoy! Wahh!" She said which made us confused.

She showed us her phone.

"If you are interested please kindly go to our main office in Quezon City, Manila. We hope to see you there. Thank you." Gwen read.. our eyes widened.

"You have to go there Laura! This is it! When agency usually told you to go to there office, you have a big chance to get accepted." Lory said while covering her mouth since it have popcorns inside.

"But when?" I confusedly ask..

"Gusto mo bukas agad?" Tobi replied.

"Kahit siguro kailan. 'Wag mo lang patagalin masyado. Baka malimutan ka nila." Ali replied and I nodded.

"I'll talk with mom later.. let's continue the movie first." I said and they nodded..

We resume the movie and continue watching.

We finished around 3:30pm. Lory said she have to go so we let her. Other stayed longer but soon leave.

I lay down on my bed and sigh. I reach for my phone and dialed Jiro's number. I waited for few moments before someone answer the call.

[Hey.. how you doing?] Jiro ask..

I smiled. "Good, by the way there's something I need to tell you." I said and he him from the other line.

[Go on.. I'm listening.] he said and I nodded.

I took a deep breath. "One agency told me to go to Manila. To maybe.. check me out or see if I am capable of being a model." I said and he once again him.

[Then go.. and I'm sure you're capable of being one. Heck you're the prettiest girl I know. I'm sure even them will get stunned but your beauty.] He said that made me blush.

"Ano ka ba? Hindi kaya. I'm not that beautiful." I said and I hear him chuckle.

[You are, kapag may nag sabi sayo na hindi ka maganda. Sabihin mo lang agad sakin. Bubugbogin ko sila.] He said and I burst into laughter.

"Ano ka ba? Hindi ka naman nakikipag-away eh." I said he chuckle.

[Edi.. handa ulit akong magpabugbog.] He said and I laugh once again.

"Grabe ka.. don't ever do that again. Sino ba kasi 'yang mga nang bugbog sayo?" I asked..

Jiro chuckled. [Wala na 'yon, kalimutan mo na. Tsaka hindi naman ako ganoon napuruhan.] He replied and I pouted.

"Pero dinala ka pa rin sa hospital." I said pouting..

He snorted. [Sus! Masyado lang nag panic 'yung tricycle driver nung makita niya ako kaya ganun.] he said and I frown.

"Kahit na.. pasalamat tayo sa tricycle driver na 'yon. Kung hindi ka niya dinala sa hospital. Baka may ma-infect or lumala sa mga sugat mo." I said worriedly.

Jiro chuckled. [My girlfriend is so worried about me. Cute.] He said that made me blush.

"Ano ba.. baka may makarinig sa'yo." I shyly said.

[Hmm.. wait lalabas ako. I'm going to tell you something.] He said and I hear few noises from his line.

[Laura?] he called and I hum.

"Yeah?" I replied..

['Wag kang magagalit dito, okay?] He said and my brows immediately furrowed.

"Okay? What is it?" I asked..

I hear him took a deep breath. [There's this two girls that these past few days kept coming back here. They kept on looking and glancing g at me. I think-

"They like you." I cut off..

[Oh calm down. Kaya ayaw kong sabihin sayo. Alam kong magagalit ka.] He said and I rolled my eyes.

"Tell me more about those two." I said. before putting my left hand under my elbow.

[Okay so.. they.. they would always go to the computer that is near the counter. Where they can see me. They would always walk to the counter to talk to me but asking about few things. Then, when I'm helping them with the computer, they would.. lean closer. And yesterday.. they ask for my number.] He said. I shut my eyes and took a deep breath.

Calm down Laura. Of course he didn't gave his number. I'm sure he don't. He won't give it to them. He won't.

"And you didn't have your number right?" I ask calmly.

[I did.]

I took a deep breath.. controlling and calming myself.

That's not a problem Laura. That's not a problem. It's just a number. Just a number, wala naman silang mapapala sa number ni Jiro. He's your boyfriend, sa'yo na siya. They can't just snatch them away from you. Of course they can't.

Wait, why am I being like this?

[And they kept texting me last night.]

My eyes snap open. If my eyes beam laser my wall probably has a hole right now.

I took a deep breath. "What time does they usually go there?" I ask, calmly.

[Around.. 2pm, why?] He ask.

I shook my head. "Nothing.. I gotta go now. Bye." I said

[Bye.. take care. Love you.] he said and I blushed.

"Okay.. love you too." I said before ending the call.

Night came and I ate dinner and take a half bath. I was brushing my hair and sat down in front of my laptop. I waited for clock to strike 8pm for mom's call.

"Hey mom." I greeted happily.

[So any news sa agency?] She ask.. I smiled and slowly nodded.

"There's this one company na pinili namin. We message it then soon it replied. They said that.. I need to go to Manila. Para siguro tingnan ako. Audition I guess."I explained.

Mom's eyes widened. [Then go! Use our car, call your dad too if you want.] Mom said but I shake my head.

"No need.. I'm grown up now mom. I can handle this. I'll ask my friend if they can go with me." I said and mom nodded.

[Have you practiced your walk?] Mom ask.. I pursed my lips and slowly nodded. This morning I actually practice for a walk. Since I have full body mirror. With the help of YouTube and some fashion shows. I practice this walk.

It's not special but when I ask Ali and Lory about it. They said confidence is a must. But the walk is fine. Now the confidence.

Me and mom talk about me going to Manila. She told me to be careful and some cautions. Then she also told me to buy some clothes that I like cause she's not sure if I'll like the clothes she'll be sending soon. But I'm not sure if I can shop. What if matagalan sa audition?

The call ended around 9pm. I directly went to sleep since I'll do some jogging tomorrow.

Getting fit.

I woke up in 5:15 am. I changed into some black leggings and white shirt. I put on some trainers and head out the house. Some maids are already outside. Cleaning the garden and in front of the house. So I wasn't really that scared to jog alone.

Around 6:30am I went inside. I ate breakfast, cereal to be a little diet. I'm going to start a diet today. To loose some weight before I go to Manila.

Around 7:30am I take a bath. Then start a practice. I practiced for 3 hours. I got tired so I sat down on my bed. I remove my heels and relax my feet.

The heels I wore on the school pageant is the shoes I'm using to practice. It's just 3 inches high heels. It doesn't really give me that struggle but I still do.

I grab my phone and scroll through my Instagram. I started following some models in Instagram thinking that I can learn some things or any tricks to them.

But guess not. Cause only selfies and some pictures of them are the only things I see on my feed. I guess I should do other things to get some tips and tricks.

I hear Lola called me from downstairs. I put on my slippers and went downstairs. We ate lunch silently. I told Lola that I'll be going to my friends house and Lola immediately agreed.

After lunch I continued my practiced until 2pm. After I finished I change into some off-shoulder dress and doll shoes. I message Tobi that if my mom call him, tell her I'm with him.

I went downstairs and didn't ask for our driver to send my to my friend's house.

I call a tricycle and tell the driver the address.

The tricycle stopped in front of a computer shop. I paid the driver and went out. From outside I can't really see the inside.

I took a deep breath, straight body, chin up, stomach in.

I entered the shop, and my brows immediately furrowed.

"Laura?!" Jiro said, shocked before standing up from his seat. He walk towards me. I smirk when I saw the two girls confused and looking at me.

Jiro stopped in front of me. But I hugged him, and I saw how the two girls gasp and look so irritated and annoyed.

"Why are you here?" Jiro ask.. I smiled at him before looking at the two girls.

"I'm visiting my boyfriend. Bawal ba na bisitahin ka? May mali ba don?" I ask.. Jiro looked at me confused before shaking his head.

Then I change my expression. "Who are these two girls? Bakit sila.. nakadikit sayo kanina?" I ask while examine the two girls.

I can sense the word.. flirt in here.

"Ah wala.. they're just asking.. uhm.. about something." Jiro replied and I nodded.

"Uhm.. pwede ba akong mag stay dito? Or bawal?" I ask with a smile.

Jiro look around while holding my hand. Actually, I'm the one not letting go of his. Gusto ko kasi na makita ng dalawang babaeng nasa harap ko na may nag mamay-ari na sa lalaking nilalandi nila.

"Pwede naman.. hindi naman nabisita si boss ng ganitong oras." Jiro said and I nodded he walk towards the counter. The two girl move aside a we walk pass by them.

"Dito, upo ka." Jiro said after he pull the chair for me.

I sat down and put my purse on my lap. Jiro sat beside me.

"Kumusta naman araw mo?" I ask before slowly run my hand to his arm.

I want to appear like a possessive girlfriend here.

Ganun naman dapat diba? He's mine, so dapat lang na ipag damot ko siya. Akin siya eh, kapag pagmamay-ari na ng iba, dapat nilalayuan na nila. They would appear just a flirt and that don't look good.

Jiro smiled. "Okay lang naman.. malakas naman ang kita ng shop. So my day is okay." He replied and I nodded. I glance up at the two girls looking at us.

"Oh.. why are you still here? I mean bakit andito pa kayo? May pinapagawa ba kayo? Yes ma'am?" I said, formally and offending at the same.

The girl wearing a pink shirt shake her head. "Wala naman.. ano mo siya?" She ask pointing at Jiro.

I look at Jiro.. and chuckled. "Boyfriend ko, bakit?" I ask in a bitch tone.

Thanks to Lory and Ali for telling me some stories about this kind of situation. Now I'm using the things they told me they would do if someone tries to flirts with their boyfriend.

The girl that is wearing the yellow shirt scoffed. "Eh? Boyfriend mo 'yan?" The girl ask before rolling her eyes.

I look at Jiro and smiled before widening my eyes.

Lory, Ali I need you here.

Pigilan niyo ako, baka makipag away ako. You know I don't fight or argue but this is a different topic. Their faces and attitudes are annoying. I hate.. their faces. Mukhang.. pang kalye lang. Or is it because sanay ako sa mukha nila Lory at Gwen and my friends na malinis tingnan. 'Yung buhok nila, looks so dry.

With one go I'll snatch the hairs of thsee flirts.

I turn my head back at their direction. "May problema ba? Ano naman kung boyfriend ko siya? May problema ba don?" I ask again giving them a smile. I want them to get pissed off. Gusto ko na mainis at maiingit sila at the same time. Cause that what Lory and Ali told me. Maganda na inisin ang nga nanglalandi. Show them who owns the man they're flirting.

The girl wearing the pink shirt shake her head. "Wala.. sige alis na kami." She said before pulling the arm of the other girl.

I kept my smile on until they leave the shop. Then my head immediately snap at Jiro's direction.

I turn into blank expression. "Ang pangit nila." I said. Jiro's eyes widened and burst into laughter.

"What the..? Laura hahahhaha what's up with you?" He ask while holding his laugh.

"Bakit? Totoo naman! Those girl.. looks.. ugh." I said making a disgusted face and Jiro once again burst into laughter.

"Grabe ka naman.. hindi naman." He said and I glared at him.

"Gusto mo sila?" I ask and Jiro's eyes widened.

He shake his head. "What?! No! Ew!" He said and this time it's my turn to laugh.

"See! So why are you defending them?! Specially the yellow girl. Her hair.. annoys me. Ugh! Tapos kung makapag tanong pa siya. Grr!" I said even making facial expression and hand gestures that made Jiro laughed.

He pull me by my shoulder and pull me closer to him. He lean my head on bai shoulder.

"Calm down.. wala na 'yon. Ngayon na alam na nila na hindi na ako pwede. They will stay away now." He said while caressing my head.

I smiled and nod. "Yes.. whenever someone tries to flirt with you. Tell them who owns you." I said before pinching his nose.

He giggled. "Okay.. I , Jiro Oliver Engrasio, 17, owned by Laura Kassandra Milendez." He said and I giggled..

Yeah that's right. You're just mine.

Is that too possessive? I think I need to stop listening at Ali's girlfriend advices. I don't know even if those works. She's single so.. we're not sure.

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