Eyes Of Destiny

It's already five in the afternoon when I arrived here in Seoul South Korea. People in the airport, was automatically moved their eyes on me when my feet landed in their country. They ran to my direction, trying to approach me but good thing that I have ten body guards to block them.

A small smile plastered on my lips as I walked. Cameras and recorders was all focus on me. Hindi nalang ako magugulat kung marami na namang mga litrato ang kumalat mamaya sa social media tungkol sa arrival ko.

It took a half of hour before we finally reached our van. It's really hard to pass the paparazzi and fans that trying to approach me.

Nang makasakay sa Van ay doon na ako nakaramdam ng pagod. We went straight to the hotel that my manager booked yesterday for us. I have ten body guards and one personal assistant to accompany me. My manager was already arrived yesterday and was on the booked hotel now.

My phone vibrate and I immediately get it on my bag. I smiled when I read his name on the screen.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Hi. You already arrived?"

"Yeah, a half of hour from now."

"I see. I just called to get an update from you. Well, it seems that you're tired."

Napangiti ako kahit 'di niya naman nakikita. "Yeah haha. I didn't expect a lot of people and paparazzi on the airport when I arrived. It's kinda hard to get out of there."

I heard him smoothly laugh. "You must not forget that you're in a spotlight now. Everything you does and everywhere you go, they'll always blocking your way to approach you."

"Yeah haha. Mahirap pala pag-sikat."

We didn't talk that much. He forbid a goodbye before he hang up. Sakto namang huminto ang sasakyan, tanda na nasa harap ng kami ng hotel. The one of my guards opened the door for me and I fight the urge to gasp when I first saw the big cameras pointing in my direction. I can also see the big banners with my name on it as the people screams on my name.

Geez, I'm not informed on this! We hide it actually from the netizens that today is my arrival but it didn't worked as what I seeing now. Oh well, I should used to this.

In my five years on this industry, I still amazed and shocked at the same time whenever I go out and people come near me to approach me.

I slightly tilt my head. I can feel a lot of eyes on me. It can make me feel anxious but I can manage it now. Unlike on my first time.

Hindi na nakasunod pa papasok ang mga tao nang makarating ako sa loob ng hotel. The hotel guards blocked them saying that they are not allowed inside. I can see sadness in their face but I fight the urge to approach them all. I'm once at their position. I'm once a fan after all.

My manager approached me wearing his apologetic smile on his face. His name is Danico. Danico in the morning and Danica in the night. He's a gay but I trust him. He's my manager for four years from now. He became a friend of mine as the time passed by.

"Sorry, I didn't informed you." bungad niya.

"No, it's okay." I answered as I smiled at him. "What's the number of my hotel room, by the way?"

"Uh, 36th floor. Room 201."

We didn't talked as we walked towards the elevator. Silence still our ambiance as we reached our floor.

"Rest well, Salve." Danico said.

"Yeah, ikaw rin-kayo rin. Hana, rest well okay? We'll surely busy tomorrow." kausap ko sa assistant ko.

She just giggle and wink at me. "Sure, madam! Kayo rin!"

I just nod at them before I entered my room. Hana is my personal assistant for two years. I thought that I don't need one but I suddenly realized that it's really hard for me to fixed my things on my own especially when I'm on a rush.

I took my heels off before I jump on the bed. I reached my bag that I put beside me and get my phone. I opened my messenger and request a video call for Leean.

"What the-IDOOOOOL!!!"

I immediately turn the volume down as I heard her screams, teasing me. Uh, this brat.

"The hell Leean?! You're too loud!"

I reached my ear phones on my bag and put it in on my ears.

"Sesh, don't the hell the hell me ah! Baka makalimutan kong sikat kang bruha ka!" I can see her wearing her white uniform which is suits her well.

"Whatever. Anyway, may duty ka?" I asked. Dumapa ako sa kama.

"Mamayang seven pa, actually."

"Seven pa? Eh six palang ah? Bihis na bihis kana d'yan!"

She just rolled her eyes on me. "Duh! 'Wag ako Salve ha?! I have plans!"

Mahina akong natawa. "Oh? May date kayo ni Jade? Na naka-uniform ka?"

"Shut up! Nagkasundo kami na maagang pumasok para magkasama kami! Parehas kasi ang oras ng duty namin!"

Napailing nalang ako. I can see happiness in her eyes. I can't believe na umabot sila nang ganito katagal ng bi niyang partner. I thought that their relationship back then was temporarily just what like they said, but they still into each other now. And take note, happily.

I sighed. I'm actually proud at them. They are now in taking the same path together. Leean was now on her last year in med school, while Jade is following her. What a perfect relationship.

"I see." nasabi ko nalang. She was about to put a lip gloss on her lips when she immediately put it back.

"I remember, day off pala ngayon ni Camille! Wait, invite natin!" then she tapped something on her phone.

It took minutes before the latter accept the request video call.

"Istorbo!" agad na bungad niya sa amin. She's wearing an eye glasses with her sleppy eyes throw on the screen on her phone.

"Gaga! Tulog ka tapos naka-open ang data mo! Ikaw na maraming load!" Leean hissed to her as she continues putting lip gloss on her lips.

"Gaga ka rin natulugan ko eh! Oh? Bakit? Anong kailangan mong bruha ka't nang-iistorbo ka?!"

I just stay silent.

"Wala naman! Na-miss kalang namin-ano, may angal?! Bruhang 'to, career na career ang pagiging writer!"

"Pake mo! Kumikita ako dito eh!"

I laughed. Nangunot ang noo ni Camille nang marinig ang pagtawa ko. Until her eyes slowly big and a small 'o' formed on her mouth.

I laughed. "Camille-ssi annyeong!" I even waved my right hand on her.

"Anak ng...Kwagooooo!!!"

Napasimangot ako. "Don't call me that!"

"Hoy! Ilang buwan na tayong 'di nagkikita ah! Marami ka nang i-ku-kuwento sa akin! Bruha ka!"

I laughed. "I miss you too!"

Nakita kong ngumisi ito. "Nice. Balita ko nasa Korea ka? At may gaganapin kang shooting d'yan?"

"Yeah, one week ako dito, I guess."

"Pasalubong namin ah?" Leean shouted.

"Oo nga, pasalubong namin! Kahit si Jimin nalang ang dalhin mo para sa 'kin." patukoy niya sa K-pop Idol.

"Gaga! 'Di ko mababalot 'yun 'no!"

"Edi bitbitin mo nalang!"

"Whatever!"

"Grabe, Salve! Astig ng mga stolen shots mo sa airport at sa harap ng hotel oh!" singit ni Leean.

Itinapat niya ang isa pa niyang cellphone sa harap namin. I gasped when I saw my stolen pictures!

"Kalat na agad!"

"Oh My-ang pangit ko do'n!"

My pictures was all stolen! There was a photo that I'm walking in the airport and when I entered the van. Even in the front of the hotel I have pictures!

"Why seemed so schock, bebs? Seriously? You've been like that for five years! You should used to it!" Camille said.

"I just can't believe it." naiiling na sagot ko.

We just talked and laugh in an hour. After that call, we forbid a goodbye to each other and promised to call again when we get some time.

I yawn. I think, I'm having a jetlag now. I was about to close my eyes when my phone beeped. I lazily get it on my side.

It's an unregistered number. I frowned when I read the message.

From: 09*********

You can't escape me. We're just getting started, honey. See you tomorrow.

That's the message. I'm trying so hard to figure where's the message came from but my head is just like a wheel, spinning like a hell. I feel dizzy, hell.

My phone vibrate again and as I checked the message, I can feel my world stop.

From: 09*********

It's me, Jin.

I immediately put down my phone. I stared at the wall blankly. I can feel nothing. But my mind keep thinking the past that makes me irritated.

Oh, that brat.