THIRST

CHAPTER 33

Tanaw ang napakaraming ilaw sa paligid dahil sa mga camerang nakatutok sa amin,Nakangiti akong naglalakad sa red carpet kasama si Mar at Messie.

I even spotted our parents, who are already inside and waiting to start the movie. I saw how they got curious. On how they were intrigued by who I was with. Syempre, walang nakakaalam. Even our directors at mga kasamahan sa movie, they didn't know Mar nd Messie yet.

Naalala ko pa kung papaano ko napapayag si Messie para mapasoot sa kanya ang isa sa mga design ko na ginawa ng isa sa pinakamagaling na seamstress dito sa LA at ibang country. I just give the design I want and she immediately made it as a proud designer.

Dahil sa mga nagagawa kong runaway event noon, marami akong connection and even sponsored some tickets just to let the people who can't afford sa ticket. Lalong lalo na ang mga pinoy. I want them to let themselves enjoy the movie without spending money, because I know, they work hard for their family.

Mar was already okay this morning.I thought he can't be with me for this moment, but his fever was okay and his face is no longer pale. He is back the way he is, handsome and still apealing just like how I like him. Napangiti ako nang makitang bagay na bagay sa kanya ang napili kong tux para sa kanya. It was abit matchy to mine and ganoon din kay Messie na nagpapatingkad pa lalo sa ganda niya

" Love, smile", nasabi ko pa dahil nakabusangot lang si Messie at Mar kaharap ang camera.

Syempre, hindi mawawala ang mga interview. They were asking for a few words about the movie until napunta na ang usapan sa kasama ko ngayon.

" Can we know who's with you now, Mr. Rain?", naiintrigang sabi nang isa sa baklang reporter.

" This is Messie. My daughter, and my husband Mar Jin Jimenez", proud kong sabi sa kanila

Expected na yun na magugulat talaga sila since hindi naman halata na bakla talaga ako. Sa itsura ko ngayon, hindi kataka taka that I am stunning as a man.

" Really? Kaya ba nandito sila ngayon to formally introduced them to the world?", tanong ng isang filipino reporter sa harap.

" Its not that, when it comes to this kind of opportunity in my career , pamilya mo dapat ang kasama mo. Right?. I am just happy that they both happy for my achievements today. They are bith very supportive sa lahat nang pinipili ko nang Career sa buhay. ", . nakangiti kong sabi na ikinamangha rin nila. Pinisil ni Mar ang kamay ko at nakangiti akong tiningnan. Nakuha yun nang Camera at alam kong, mabo broadcast yun kalaunan.

" I heard he is one of the Young CEO who earned Trillion worldwide. Is that true?", napatingin kaagad ako kay Mar. He was hesitant to answer it pero nagulat ako nang si Messie ang sumagot.

"As far as I know, My Dada's income nor for being rich is not related to the movie. I guess choose a question that is relevant to our event today. You are asking for our own privacy now. Thank you!", seryoso nitong sabi kaya nakita ko kaagad kung paano umasim ang mukha ang reporter.

" I am sorry she is just like this. honest and uncomfortable when it comes to cameras. She is a private person, too. Please understand.", nahihiya kong sabi kaya tinabig ko pa ng mahina si Messie para umayos pero umismid pa lalo ito.

"Mar You are not force to answer it since irs not relevant, But. .. ", pinutol niya ako at agad na ngumiti sa akin.

" No, Rain, Its okay. He is politely asking me so I will answer it. " sabi niya at agad na kinuha ang microphone na hawak hawak nang reporter.

" I was featured in worldwide magazine that's why you are familiar with me. But I guess, its true. Yeah. But its all because of my father hard work. I earned it now and make it more progressive. ", nakangisi nitong sabi sa harap ng mga reporter.

Kita ko ang pagkamangha nang mga reporter. Kasabay rin non ang walang pag alinlangan nilang pagtatanong sa mga pribado naming pagsasama. They even ask.for some random question related to how it affects the revelation now about sa Movie. Para rin daw na hindi alam nang mga director, management ang status ko. But I knew, if the movie was feel by the audience, then it will surely a big hit kahit may mga ganito pang malalaman ang mga tao.

They will hate me, nor not supported me, but My family and myself is more important than to those basher who didn't with you during your lowest time. Kaya tatanggapin ko yun nang walang pag alinlangan. And its really part of my growth as an artist. The haters and the bashers.Kahit masakit at mahirap tanggapin, they can mold you individually. That's for sure.

Marami pa ang nagtanong pero tinawag na kami kaya natigil rin to.

Messie was not in a mood now. She was constantly frowning at halatang gusto na umuwi.

Nang makapasok kami, everyone was curious. Especially nasa unahan ako kasama nang Cast. Kasama naman nila Mar sina Daddy at Mommy.

" Rain, I heard your husband is here? You never told me that we are on the same page.", nagulat ako doon. Napapansin ko at nararamdaman kong pareho kami ni Lance. I never thought na tama pala talaga ang hula ko.

" Yeah, they are with our parents. Together with my daughter, Messie.",

bulong ko pa para hindi kami makadisturbo sa mga nanunood.

Kita ko ang pagkamangha niya kaya hindi ko mapigilan ang matawa sa kanyang reaction.

", Ang swerte mo.", namamangha niya paring sabi. I guess he is right. I am lucky to have them.

Tumango kaagad ako sa sinabi at nakangiti akong tinanaw ang mag ama ko. Mar was looking at me, nakakunot ang noo at parang wala narin sa mood.

Messie was sleeping kaya kumunot ang noo ko at agad na kinuha ang phone ko para matxt si Mar.

" Gisingin mo si Messie , Mahal.", I send it kaya napapikit pa ako nang lahat nang tao sa loob ay nadisturbo dahil sa message ringtone ni Mar. It was my voice, saying I love you to him.

Tiningnan ko ang lahat at hilaw na silang tiningnan. I guess it was alright since natatawa lang sila habang nakatingin sa amin.

I glare at Mar and signalled him na mamaya siya sa akin, makakatikim siya nang pangmalakasang kick out. Ngumisi lang siya at agad na ininguso ang katabi kong female star at si Lance naman sa kabila.

Tumaas ang kilay ko at agad na ngumuso. He is acting jealous where in fact, he knows I am into him. Hindi ko nalang yun pinansin at nagfocus na sa panonood.

Tinapos namin ang movie ng kontento at masaya.

Everyone was shouting, cheering for the all of us at halatang nagustuhan nila ang movie. It was overwhelming feeling, that our hard work and effort to fulfill our role in the movie was paid of. It was result on the numbers of our first day in cinema.

" Congratulation, Rain. Congratulation everyone.", nakangiti, proud na proud na sabi ni Daddy sa amin. Everyone at the venue of the party for our victory in the movie premiere are all celebrating for our success.

Syempre, nakakagulat na ang biggest sponsor namin was Daddy Leo and the company of Mar. He didn't told me since he want me to let me fly my wings as an artist.

Graveh, sinuportangan nila ako, not only the moral support , and also the financial. Kaya naman pala ang bongga nang Set nang bawat production. Malaki pala ang binigay ng sponsor just to put a calibre movie at masasarap ang foods.

" Thank you for your silent support. Talagang kahit labag sa loob mo, nakaya mo parin akong suportahan sa paraang makakatulong ito nang husto sa akin." I was smiling at Mar when we are comfortably setting in a balcony where kami lang dalawa dito.

Everyone was drunk, our parents are already went home kasabay nila si Messie dahil may pasok pa ito bukas. Ganoon din sila Mommy na may flight bukas ng gabi.

Ipinakilala ko rin sina Messie and Mar sa ibang staff and crew nang production and obviously, they were shock as they knew that I am a man. But they were so supportive and happy for me.They didin't judge me for who I am since I did an excellent Job in the movie.

Nakkabastos rin dahil ang mga father and mother in law ko pala ang sponsor.

Niyakap ako patalikod ni Mar, tanaw ang hindi mabilang na mga bituin sa langit, nalalanghap ko na ang amoy alak niyang hininga. It was mixed with mint with his soft lips touches my neck.

Nanindigan ang balahibo sa batok ko at hindi mapigilang mang init sa paraang gusto ko nalang tumahiya at lasarapin niya ako sa paraang mararamdamn ko ang langit.

" I missed you so much. Its been awhile since then , Rain. ", nang aakit niyang sabi sa akin. He bites my ear, and I feel some sensation in it kaya mas tumindi ang pagnanasang nararamdamn ko ngayon.

" Shall we go home now?", the desire to have him now was all over me.

Kaya hindi na ako nagulat nang mabilisan siyang naka booked nang hotel sa loob mismo nang venue.

........NEXT....