Lianne went into a cheap hotel. She didn’t want to go back on her aunt’s house and she might hear her aunts long lecture when she sees her carrying her belongings. She also left on the bed her contract with Zyd and she left a note that she wanted a divorce. After what happened, will she still be stupid? She was in Pittsburgh, not in the Philippines to be a martyr. Only in the Philippines is the trend fragile.
She quickly wiped the tears that came out of her eyes. No, ‘Zyd didn’t deserve her cry. Because the truth is, if she’s stupid, Zyd is even more stupid! Her ex has done it a few times, go ahead and she won't lose it. She did break her heart and hurt but that doesn’t mean she will be weak. She adjusted herself and promised she would not cry while looking in the mirror.
She only had scratches and wounds but its okay. Far from the liver, ‘non -toxic. She neglected to treat her wound, she just fell on the bed and Muning slept next to her.
The next day, she woke up as if nothing had happened. She was just calm while thinking about what to do first. First enters on her mind, open the laptop and look for work online. Sheena’s long Skype message first popped up to her, ‘she just ignored it at first.
She applied to various shops and companies but did not have the work experience required of her. She gasped in annoyance. That’s why I applied for work experience! You won’t be looking for her for a few years. She rolled her eyes and lay down on the bed. She looked at Muning who started caressing her. Wait, she didn't have any cat food with her. She got up and said goodbye to Muning to buy her fast food.
She was stranded at a nearby grocery store looking for her baby’s food. She was about to pick up the item when someone spoke in front of her.
“You’re Lianne Elhouette McClus— I mean Vergara, right?”
She frowned. Familiar to him is the gay in front of her now. Where did she see him? Ah yes, the fashion designer she met at Ms. Williamson and offered her a modeling job. Suddenly her face lit up and she smiled broadly.
“Yes, I am. Hello, Fritz!” She smiled. Suppose they are close. She remembered that she had his calling card. Why did she forget that?
She immediately jumped for joy but also calmed down immediately when someone turned to them. She quickly invited her to have coffee in front of the shop and talk for a while. Because Muning was secured in the hotel room, she immediately agreed. Now that she desperately needs a job.
She found out that he had been wanting to reach out for a long time in case but didn't have a number on her. She laughed at that part. She did not have a cellphone and did not give her Skype ID. He offered her a job and she didn’t shrink any further, she immediately accepted it. Even if she’s just a janitress or a coffee waitress, that’s no problem for Lianne. What was important to her, was having a job.
He gave her another calling card and asked her to visit his office, then she hurriedly said goodbye because her pet cat might die. If it's luck to talk about, she's probably the luckiest! Also, tomorrow morning, she will go and accept the modeling job. She’s petite, but she can slay.
"Baby Henli!" Her cat greeted her happily, "Your Moma has a job!" She immediately loaded it and swirled it in the air. If there is bad luck, there is luck. She hugged the cat tightly and cried with great joy.
Actually, she wanted to cry before but she just stopped. She is also thankful and knows her or no one really cares about her because she is a Pinay. Racists to the highest level even others.
Just this morning, she was getting ready to go to Fritz Hertford's office. She also told Muning to wait for her while she was not in their hotel room. Just last night, she was thinking about what to wear to look presentable in front of it. ‘Those equipment and shoes that Zyd bought her in Paris, she didn’t bring.
She was overwhelmed by the very tall building in front of her. She was suddenly confused as to whether the taxi driver had brought her to the right building, she still murmured. What a waste of her beauty if she won’t come in. The staff took care of her immediately when she said her name and she had an appointment with Fritz. she still can't believe that the gay person she's talking to is a Vice-President of the Beauty and You Modeling Agency.
Fritz immediately took care of her and happily dated her especially on the topic-her husband. She laughed bitterly. If she only really knew the whole story, he might laugh at it. after the chattering that you thought they were so close, given she it’s a contract.
She almost fainted. Well she was able to keep her brain cells from ‘not acting’. There is no doubt that she signed it after reading everything that was stated. Fritz hugged her happily and shook hands.
“Congrats girl! I’m looking forward for this modeling journey of yours. I can’t wait to show the world your beauty, Lianne.”
She bit her lip at what she said. This gay man is very kind. She seemed to be weeping over the great kindness shown to her. "Thank you so much, Fritz!"
"No worries, you can start working anytime you want," but he immediately came to mind when he saw the scratches on her face. “Wait-wait, who did that? I felt bothered looking those scratches.”
She laughed and Muning scratched it. He immediately believed her and reminded her to be careful next time because she said it was a waste of her beauty. She just nodded and said goodbye to Fritz immediately. She will return after 2 days because she will still be looking for a cheap apartment to move to. She did not want to go back to her aunt's house. Then she had a lot of money in the bank. She could get an apartment and live there.
She was even surprised when she met the woman cursed in her mind. She grinned. Kate Malandi Pepe. She immediately raised an eyebrow and looked at her from head to toe. When she was about to pass it, she pulled her hair which she immediately restrained her hand and also pulled the woman's hair. Tsk! What does she think? Is she just someone who knows how to pull in public?
"I'm still not done with you!" its strong promise. While preventing ‘don’t tolerate her pulling as well.
Some noticed them and looked on.
"Kate."
They both turned to call its name. They saw Fritz step seriously towards them. She was immediately embarrassed by her attitude and apologized for it.
“I’m sorry—”
“No, Lianne. The way I see it, it’s Kate who started it first.”
Kate immediately raised an eyebrow and angrily looked at Fritz. “What the hell, Fritz. You defended this bitch?”
"Her name is Lianne and she's my new princess," she answered without hesitation and looked at her kindly. “Come back anytime girl. See yah!”
She smiled and almost flipped her hair in front of Kate, who was stunned. I think she just needs to be tweaked again. With the extra thickness of its face, she noticed she was wearing the wedding ring she had thrown at it. She secretly laughed. She quickly said goodbye and left that place smiling.
Lianne looked in the large mirror and smiled. She can handle the training even if she is having a hard time. She was not a former model but because of Fritz's confidence in her and the need for a job to live here in Pittsburgh, she had to embrace that opportunity. She will prove that a Pinay like her can be proud.
As stated in the contract, in the Catalog and Commercial Model she will be placed. Because she is not tall, she cannot be in Fashion or Run Away. Lianne doesn't have a problem with that, even if she's just washing glasses and plates, it's okay with her. The rate of the dollar is high when it becomes peso.
It’s now or never! Now she will show everyone that not all Pinays can be oppressed. Every woman has a different beauty, white or dark. After all, a woman's beauty is not based on color, it is in the heart and kindness. And that gave her motivation. Fighting!
The first week was not easy for her and she was about to lose her beauty. Charrut lang! Especially once they meet Kate even the size of Beauty and You, they can’t help but quarrel. But she just settles down because she is ashamed of Fritz. As far as she knows, Kate is a Fashion and Glamor Model, so this is how she behaves to all her co-models.
“You okay? How’s the training?” Fritz asked with a laugh when she reached for his favorite coffee. He was kind of her, all the novice models she took were treated like family so maybe his modeling agency was successful and one of the biggest agencies in Pittsburgh.
"I'm slowly adapting it."
She smiled and showed her the product. “Your hair took my attention before…”
Her eyes widened. Why does she seem to excite and nervous? “You mean… You’re giving me this shampoo? I like it!” She quickly picked it up and sniffed it. Smells good! She laughed at her question. She was almost tearful and ‘she couldn’t help but laugh. Is there something wrong with her question?
"No honey," she laughed, "You're so witty!" he jokingly slapped her on the shoulder. I think they are close. “Anyway, let’s be serious. This product is your first project. Congrats!”
She was so happy, she almost hugged the gay man. The speed of blessing! Somehow, something was learned Maria Clara also has long hair. She knew that product would not be sucked, she saw its price in the market and the price list was expensive so she was excited to do her first project. Hope to be successful. Hopefully, because she didn’t want Fritz to embarrass him.
She would almost jump for joy when the product clicked on the market. Many praised and bought the shampoo she made commercial. She felt straight, her hair was so beautiful. If anything, her co-models say it's really good. Sheena and her aunt could hardly believe it but she still supported what she was going to do with her life, ‘just don’t hang yourself.
Hera and Trixie were about to drag her when she went to the Coffee Shop that day. To their delight, she pulls her hair and is very happy with her. The three of them stopped when Zyd entered and walked towards the counter. Zyd didn’t look at her and as if ‘he didn’t know’.
Her face immediately turned serious and she didn’t care to sit in a chair while the two assisted him. In the three weeks she has been out of the man's life, she admits she has felt pain and sadness. That was normal because he got used to it always being with him and talking to him and then suddenly—– she fell down. Who’s not going to get hurt, right? But in doing so, the amount she realized. Self-worth, self-love, self-respect. That she is not a pakarat, or in Tagalog, a pakantot. She is just waiting for the right time to find the right attorney but she needs to save for now.
Her eyebrows rose as Zyd looked at her without emotion. Wow, is this still the right snob to him? He just let it go and took the cellphone out of the bag when the gay called. It required her to have a phone because it was hard for him to find.
"Hello, Fritz?" she only called VP first base. He doesn't want to be called in a formal way because he's still 40 and doesn't want to grow old right away. "Okay, I'm going." She immediately said goodbye to the two women and quickly exited the Coffee Shop.
She was waiting for a taxi outside when she felt someone beside her. She didn’t have to look back, she knew who it was even before he spoke. It’s funny to think, it seems like they used to be sweet to each other and the ant is just less jealous of how sweet they are. But now? Apparently, nothing, back to strangers again.
"Congrats," she said without emotion.
She wonders if she will answer or not… She chooses no. She screamed quietly while waiting for a taxi. Is it the duration! Fritz is now waiting for her at his favorite spot of Coffee Bar. He said he will give something to her a new project. Aside from undergoing training on how to increase self-confidence, she is also taught to hone her acting skills.
“Enjoying the spotlight? Nice.”
What is his problem? She answered firmly but she held back.
"A model, not bad."
Is that a compliment? It sounds like a sarcasm. What does he want to point out? He glanced at the wristwatch she was wearing, and there was VP waiting for her.
“You were still the under contract, Elhouette. That means, you’re still my wife. A contract is contract or you gotta pay twice the price.”
There she was surprised at what he said. Wait, what?! Before she could react, Zyd turned around and immediately walked away. She was going to chase the man but a taxi stopped in front of her so she was forced to board.
Animals! It is not in their contract that she will pay double in case she does not follow their agreement. If there is, she doesn't care yet. Huh! After all he did, is he still the victim who wants to act? The thickness of Zyd's face. They will face, they will face it will see! But for now, she will face V-President first and she needs a job.
After they talked to Fritz, she immediately said goodbye. Next week she has a photo shoot and a commercial shoot so she should prepare herself. She was just out of the Coffee Bar when she met Henrik. The young man immediately approached her and briefly said goodbye to his two companions. She just shakes her head and laugh every time she meets Henrik's path. For example, she meant that they always met even though she knew it was impossible.
"Hey, Min Dam!" he smiled sympathetically at her. "Going home?"
She nodded. He once took her home to her newly photographed apartment where Muning was; her lazy cat was waiting. At first, she wondered why she didn't come home to McCluskey's house but she just smiled at the young man and he understood what she meant.
"You always follow me, don't you?" she joked with the man. In few times she speaks Tagalog, she also understands the other words he says. Sometimes he even uses a Voice Language Translator just to understand what she is saying. He also speaks a little Tagalog but stutters.
"No?" it was so scratchy and laughing he invited her to its car. "Shall we?"
She jokingly scolded Henrik, why is he handsome but without a girlfriend? Sometimes she asked this and the only answer was, not ready. Really, ‘isn’t it ready yet? It looks aloof to the woman.
"Kaen taye liver ko." It has already started to power the car engine.
While she laughed. What? It's like a grasshopper talking. “What? Your liver? Are you liver, liver?”
He laughed and seemed embarrassed and scratched his neck again. “Come on, Lianne. I’m doing my best out here trying to speak Tagalog. It’s kinda… Difficult. It's broken.”
Water! She reached its tumbler forward and drank quickly. With so much laughter she almost had a heart attack. Aba’t! It really supported the speaking of Tagalog. Another trip of a Gustavvson, eh.
"It's stuttering," she corrected. "Okay, say it again," it's also delicious because it's a trip once.
"It's shocking."
"No, it's boring."
"It's moving."
Pakshet! The tagalog training of the two of them ended in a loud laugh. It's really funny talking to Henrik, it's still good, he always makes me laugh and he's a good companion. She feels, she is special. Zyd used to, it makes him feel… Now it's someone else.