C5 5

"Stacey! In two minutes we have to go out na! " sabi ni Bella.

"Bella? Kailangan ba talagang ito ang isuot ko?" her voice is uncertain. Sobrang iksi ng suot niya. Naka-mini-dress siya na kulay puti. Hapit na hapit sa katawan. She is worried na pag-upo niya makikita ang panty niya.

Her hair was curled and nakalugay lang ito .Her make-up was lightly done. Sabi nga ng photographer, the camera loves her. Hindi daw niya kailangan ng makapal na make-up. Maganda na siya sa personal, lalo pa sa mga photos and videos. Nakadagdag pa sa kasexy-han niya ang silver strappy high-heeled shoes na pinasuot sa kanya.

"Keri yan! Palagi mo na lang i-cross ang legs mo. Tsaka yung tinuro kong sagot sayo ha? Don't forget! Hindi mo pwedeng sabihin ang totoo about yourself .Men find women with a lot of sexual experiences more attractive. Tsaka men's magazine ito! Kailangan nakaka-gising ng libido ang mga sagot mo. Besides walang maniniwala na hindi ka pa nagka- boyfriend dahil super ganda ka!" Bella said.

She pouted but tumango na lang siya. Ayaw na niyang isipin na pati ang boss niya na si Tyler mapapanuod at makikita siya sa June edition ng magazine. Lahat ng magazine may kasamang cd kung saan nirecord ang interview.

Inisip na lang niya hindi naman siya ganun sa totoong buhay. At sabi nga ni Bella, may ibang nag-pose sa magazine na ito na mga ordinaryong babae lang. Para lang siyang nakuhanan ng candid photo na naka-two piece tapos pinost sa sns. Ganun na lang ang iisipin niya.

"Ate! Ang ganda ganda mo! Mas maganda ka pa sa ibang mga artista! Tsaka sobrang sexy mo talaga! " pumapalatak na sabi ni Amy. "Kaya yang si Heather kung ano-ano ang ginagawa sayo kasi naiinggit siya pramis! Mas maganda,sexy at mabait ka sa kanya!" dagdag pa nito.

"Amy, huwag mo ng sasabihin ulit yan. Lalo pag nasa bahay tayo. Baka maring ng kapatid ko." saway niya sa kasambahay.

Tumango ito at kunway zinipper pa ang bibig. Nailing na lang si Stacey.

Nun nila narinig ang katok. Hudyat na kailangan na nilang lumabas.

Tinignan ulit ni Stacey ang sarili sa salamin. She bit the inside of her bottom lip.

This is so not me! Gosh! Sometimes the things I do for my family are too much! She sighed as she talked to herself.

(Nick)

"There she is mate! Dang!! " Billy whistled quietly ng makitang lumabas si Stacey.

He looked at Nick and was quite puzzled with what he saw.

Nakatiim bagang ang kaibigan. His eyes are narrowed at nakakunot ang noo nito.

"Mate? Don't you think that she's soooo hot??! " pabulong na tanong nito.

Nick just continued to stare at Stacey. He didn't answer Billy’s question. He can't understand why he seems to be fuming inside, knowing that the gold digger posed for a men's magazine. He can't have this feeling! She is not worth his time.

Contrary to what he is telling himself, he can't seem to stop staring at her. He can't even wait to listen to what she has to say during the interview. Naiinis siya sa sarili pero wala siyang magawa.

Fucking hell! He cursed quietly.

(Stacey)

Ipinakilala siya ni Bella sa editor na isa din sa mga big bosses ng Not Eye Candy Magazine. After that sa male interviewer at sa female director naman siya pinakilala. Nang matapos ang introductions, pinaupo na siya.

Lalo siyang naconscious ng malaman na hindi ipapakita ang mukha ng interviewer. So the camera will be focused on her for more or less 10 minutes.

"Relax. You look gorgeous on cam." bulong ni Bella bago siya tinapik sa balikat then walked away.

Umupo na din ang interviewer.

Lumapit ang director. "You just act naturally. Just imagine na ikaw lang at ang interviewer. As much as possible look seductive. Give us your sexiest smile. Isipin mo na lang that you are talking to a man that you find very sexy and you want to attract him. You look stunning Stacey! So relax lang ha?" the director instructed.

All of a sudden, pumasok sa isip niya si Mr.Sungit. Ang lalaking naghatid kay Heather kagabi. He is so sexy and extremely good-looking.

She just nodded. She rubbed her palms together. Parang pinagpapawisan ang mga ito kahit malamig. She made sure that she properly crossed her legs. Mahirap ng makita sa video ang suot niyang bikini. She inhaled and exhaled. She started to think about beautiful things and a tall hot male with stubble.

“ We got thirty seconds!" sigaw ng director as she sits on her chair.

She tried to get her eyes used to the glare of the lights. She can't see beyond the cameraman in front. Sobrang liwanag ng ilaw na naka-focus sa kanya.

"Ready?" nakangiting tanong ni Leo ang interviewer. He is a pleasant looking man maybe in his 40s.

She let out a sigh then smiled. She knows that he is just trying to make her feel comfortable.

Ngumiti ito ng malapad." I'll let you in on a secret." medyo lumapit ito sa kanya. "You are the most beautiful calendar girl I have interviewed so be confident." bulong nito tapos umupo ulit.

She said thank you in a shy voice. Hindi niya alam if he just said that para mawala ang nerbiyos niya .Importante she feels more comfortable.

Tumango lang ito habang nakangiti.

Nick saw everything. He cursed under his breath again which made Billy looked at him.

He doesn't like what he saw. That gold digger is flirting with the interviewer. He's not aware that he is clenching his fists .

"Ready in 3..2..1..Roll!" sigaw ng director.

Leo introduced her by saying her name and the type of job she has. Hindi na sinabi what company she works for which made her almost let out a sigh of relief. They had small talk as ice breaker. She felt more relaxed as he asked her about her hobbies, favorite food and the like. Kahit alam niya na hinahanda lang siya nito para sa mga matitinding tanong ,she sounded more at ease.

Kahit tinuruan siya ni Bella ng isasagot niya she prefers to give her own. Medyo over kasi ang mga itinuro nito sa kanya. Basta hindi niya sasabihin na virgin pa siya and never pang nagka-nobyo.

"Stacey when did you lose your virginity?" Leo asked.

She let out a light laugh. "Let's just say that I was old enough.Legal age na." she said as she looks at the camera.

"Ang ganda niya lalo sa video." bulong ni Billy kay Nick.

May monitor in front of the director so kitang-kita ng mga ito ang magandang mukha ni Stacey. Paminsan-minsan full body ang shot. Whenever Nick sees her exposed legs on the video, he can't help gritting his teeth .Her dress is way too short. It's not even decent. But he has to admit that she carries it well. Hindi ito mukhang bastusin. She wears it with class but he doesn't like her in such a very short dress.

"Nakailang boyfriend ka na?"

Stacey seems to be thinking.

"I haven't been in a serious relationship." she said. (Actually that is closer to the truth.No bf since birth siya eh)

"Why? "

"Maybe I haven't found the right man yet." she said huskily. Naalala na naman ng dalaga ang guwapong mukha ni Mr.Sungit.

"Well, I am sure a lot of men out there are happy to hear that. They still have a chance."

Nick isn't even aware that he is almost breathing raggedly.

So she considers her relationships with different men flings? That's just bull! he told himself.

"Do you ever sleep naked?" tanong pa ni Leo.

She flashed a very seductive smile. " It depends."

"Depends on what?"

She sexily looked at the camera. Na-imagine na naman niya si Mr.Sungit.

"I sleep naked when I feel hot..." pilyang sabi niya..."like pag summer and mahina ang aircon or blackout." dagdag niya.

The male host chuckled.

Tumango ang director while nakangiti. Stacey is witty, sexy and very smart.

Siniko ng mahina ni Billy si Nick.

"She's great mate!" sabi nito.

Nick remained expressionless.

"Are you into oral sex?"

She sighed. " I don't want to say I am into it .Let's put it this way..I am willing to do anything to give pleasure to my man." seryosong sabi niya which actually came from her heart. Kapag nagmahal siya, she will do her best para mapasaya ang lalaking magmamahal din sa kanya.

Nick felt his dick reacted to what she said.

"Dang! She is awesome!" mahina namang sabi ni Billy.

“You did great!" puri ng director.

Pati si Leo at ang editor complimented her. They tried hard to convince her na ituloy ang pagmomodelo. She politely told them no after saying thank you sa mga papuri nila.

She made it clear to Bella na tapos na ang trabaho niya. Nanghinayang talaga ito ng sabihin niya na ayaw niyang maging modelo.

Pagsakay sa kotse, she congratulated herself for doing such a great job. Although she felt so drained after pretending to be something she's not. Mahirap pala yun. Ramdam niya na hindi pala siya pwedeng artista .Hindi niya kakayanin ang matagal na role-playing. She can't wait to get home. She just wants to forget this day. Alam niya na madaming magbabago sa buhay niya after today. But that's fine. She had to do it. Kahit ano pa ang pakitungo sa kanya ni Heather, she's still her sister. She can't let her go to jail.

She almost giggled ng maalalang pasalamatan si Mr.Sungit if magkikita sila ulit. Her seductive side came out because of him. Pag naaalala niya kasi ang guwapo pero supladong mukha nito, she can't help smiling. Apparently alam naman niya that he will never be her man. Hindi nga siya type nito. Unang kita pa nga lang sa kanya parang galit na sa kanya. Yun pa ang isang hindi niya malimutan dito aside from his hot looks. Sa lahat ng lalaking nakilala niya, ito lang ang mukhang hindi intresado sa kanya.

Nick is in his bedroom staring at his laptop. He was planning to reply to some of his emails pero wala ni isa pa itong na-replayan. Mula kaninang umalis ito sa studio after ang inaakala nitong the gold digger's interview parang hindi ito mapakali.

Kinuha nito ang telepono sa lamesa.

"Jim? Set an appointment with Con Ad the day after tomorrow. I want to talk to the graphic designer face to face." He told his assistant who is also his friend.