Chapter 16.1
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"Lay on your side then spread your arms like this…..."
I was trying to do what the director instructed but I'm having difficulty because of the pouring water. The theme of the music video involves water, so they made me pose under a waterfall.
"Can we maybe put a transparent platform here? Even a glass type of platform would really help."
Sir Leo asked the directors because he noticed how I'm struggling on keeping my posture. The one where I’m laying is not flat making it hard for me to control my posture. The pouring water just adds to the difficulty. I’m not sure if they want me to pose or do they want me to drown?
The directors heed to Sir Leo's request and provided a glass platform where I can lie on. Wow, I’ve been telling them how hard it is to keep the right posture, but no one is listening.
We shot the whole song in five different locations to convey the meaning of the song properly. From being lost to growth and maturity.
"Enjoy the times you can actually rest and sleep properly," Sir Leo handed me a bottled water while we're in a break. "You won't be getting enough rest for the next month because you will be performing multiple times every day.
He's right. For the next four weeks, I'd do nothing but perform in music shows. I'd even do guestings in some morning talk shows and the managers are also talking about making me appear in radio talk shows.
Thankfully, my song doesn’t need a choreography. I'd mostly sit or just stand-up. This would probably be easier than the usual performances I do with GreyArea songs.
"Break's Over! Can we all please get back to the set please," We heard the assistant director shout, so we stood up and walk back to the shooting station.
"Do you think you can cry right now?"
The director asked me because the next frame would be me crying my hearts out and begging for help for the 'lost' part of the music video. So dramatic.
"I've been trying but nothings coming out Sir, can you maybe just put some eyemo in my eyes?"
After putting eyemo in my eyes, we walked towards the location of the next scene. I think I’m really stupid because just as I was nearing the platform, I trip. Is it the water or is it my clumsiness?
"Ouch!"
The staff rushed towards me after hearing my painful shriek. Thankfully, my knees were the ones who hit the hard surface. I thought my ankle would be injured again.
"What are you waiting for? Put some ice in there!"
Sir Leo instructed the staff when he saw a red mark on my knees indicating a bruise. It’s a good thing that I’m wearing a long dress so the red mark would not be visible in the camera later. It hurts a little, but its tolerable. I mean its nothing compared to the previous injuries that I suffered. Though it really looked bad because the reddish mark is starting to turn into purple. That’s the thing about bruises. They look painful but they’re really not. The ones that are not visible hurts the most.
"I'm okay," I repeatedly answered the staff who were asking if I’m okay. They might be scared because we all will be reprimanded by the bosses because of the mess I made.
After enduring all of Sir Hades’ side comments because of the delay in the shoot, I insisted that I’m okay and that I can go back to the shoot. This time, some staff assisted me to make sure that the accident a while ago would not happen again.
After a series of forced crying and being dramatic, we were finally done. I was thankful that we finished the whole music video was finished after just a day which is unusual because GreyArea’s music videos take at least a week just for shooting and then another week for the final product.
"We'll eat out after packing up. Do you want to join us?"
"No," I smiled at one of the producers. "I'm kind of tired already and all I can think now is sleep."
She just smiled at me then proceeded to go to their hangout. After changing into comfortable clothes, I waited for my assistant to finish packing so that we can finally go home and rest.
When we reached GreyHouse, I was shocked because the living room is filled with food and drinks. Not just drinks, alcoholic drinks to be exact.
"Here comes the b***h with the out of this earth solo!"
Sassy shouted then Kesha, Leina and Raqi came out of the kitchen like a production number.
"Congrats Erina!"
They hug me one by one then made me sit in the floor in front of the center table. Even though I’m really tired and all, I tried to not fall asleep and stay energetic because I truly appreciate how they made effort to celebrate my upcoming solo. It’s rare to find friends who are truly happy with your individual success.
"You’re too excited for something that is not released yet,” I said while drinking beer.
"Stupid! Of course, we are so smart that we already know that your song will be a hit."
Kesha exclaimed then handed Raqi a drink. We already drank two bottles while Raqi’s been drinking just water, so unfair. We should all be wasted as f**k tomorrow.
"Later," Raqi shook her head as she declines the drink again. Kesha insisted so she took the glass and just put it in the table.
"You’ve been saying later for a while now. Come morning and all you drank is water. How boring Mary Raquelle!”
Leina said while eating the ‘sisig’ aggressively. I thought that’s supposed to be our food, but it looked like she’s going to eat all of that alone.
"Just let her be! Her boyfriend might get mad if she drinks tonight so let us just let her off hook.”
Sassy said while smiling like a lunatic. Is she drunk already? What the f**k, she’s so weak!
Raqi ignored all of our remarks so like an embarrassed puppy, we just continued drinking. Thankfully, we don’t have any early appointments tomorrow so even if we become wasted, we don’t have to even further kill our souls by waking up early to go to work.
"You know what Erina? Without a joke, I’m really proud of you,” Sassy was grumbling her words that I can almost not understand her word. But maybe because I’m a little drunk too that I can understand her a bit. "You have a successful career, and you have a boyfriend that loves you so much. I envy you really.”
"Destiny brough you and KSH together. Do you think I’m right?”
Kesha said while looking like she’s about to fall down any second now. Is it just me or they are too drunk for just two bottles of beer? I guess I’m tipsy, but they are so wasted already.
"KSH?" I asked feigning ignorance.
"Kiss, s*x and Hug," she sarcastically said which made us laugh. "You know what? You’re so stupid sometimes that I want to bang my head,” she added while clicking her tongue and throwing dagger looks at me.
"Destiny is not enough you know. You need patience and prayers to secure my spot in his heart,” I exclaimed while laughing. Okay, I think I’m also drunk now. I’m saying stupid things already.
"You know what, I do pray every day but still no vail! I’ve been praying for Captain America and tadah! Nothing. What a scam.”
I hit Kesha in the head because she makes no sense.
"How are you and Captain America be together when he has bigger butt than you?”
Raqi teased her while eating the grilled baby back ribs. These past few days, I noticed that Raqi eats so much. I mean we all know that Raqi eats a lot, but these past few days is quite different. She’s literally devouring all the food. Ans she’s always moody! I sometimes think that she has her period but that would mean that she has period every day for the whole month, and that’s not normal. She took the literal meaning of monthly period.
"Stupid. Don’t you know the phrase ‘opposites attract’? He’s booty and I’m flat,” Kesha replied.
"Opposites attract indeed. One perfect and the other one….” Sassy suggestively exclaimed which made Kesha hit her head with a throw pillow.
"You know what? It would be helpful if there’s a rule that says all handsome people should end up with someone average,” said Leina. She looks really serious while saying that, but we can’t help but still laugh. " My god why are you all laughing? You’re too stupid to realize that it would be really helpful to reduce the ugly population. If that happens, Sassy will be the last human who doesn’t look like one,” she added.
"So, you’re saying that Silas and I can’t be together?" I asked.
"Oh wow. That’s a lot of air coming from Ms. Erina Leila Lee,” Leina exclaimed then handed me a glass of vodka. How many of this have I been drinking? I think Leina’s trying to trick me or something.
"Excuse me, Silas is good looking, and I am too!"
"Who the f**k said that?" Raqi exclaimed.
"Me! didn’t you hear me speaking? You’re pretty but you’re deaf so nah!”
"Hmmm, you’re pretty? Really? Let me check," Raqi held both my cheeks then pinched them so hard. The f**k! Does she hate me or what? I feel like I’ll have bruises because of her pinching.
"Ouch! Stop it! The f**k is your problem dude?"
I moved to get my phone to send my boyfriend a message. I’ll tell him how Raqi is hurting me physically. Tsk, I should’ve just lived with him than these sadistic girls.
To: Honey w/o a Bee
Rqi said in ufley
Its nit truy righy babu
I was about to compose another message when my phone rang because of his call.
"Bebe! Why did you call?"
I’m not really sure but I think my voice is so high pitch that anyone would be irritated if they hear me. And why is the surrounding suddenly moving? Oh my god, is there an earthquake?
"Are you drunk?"
"Huh? Drug? I am not using drugs!" Why would I take drugs when I'm already crazy for him? Kidding!
"Please tell me you are home."
"Huh? Of course, I'm home! Why? You don’t want me to be home? Do you want me to just live with you? Yieehhhh do you miss me that mu---”
"Hi. No, this is Raqi. Yes, I didn't drink. Yeah sure, bye."
I was trying to get my phone back, but Raqi already stood up from her sit and started to fix the table. I tried standing up but damn gravity pulling me down the floor.
"I haven’t said I love you yet," I was even pouting while looking at Raqi. She just ignored at me and throw me dagger looks. Hmp, moody much.
I closed my eyes to try and ease my dizziness, but I was shocked when Raqi tapped my cheeks. The world's still moving in circles but the mess on the center table were now gone. I tried to check the surroundings, but I can’t see the other girls.
"Where's everyone?"
"They’re in the room," Raqi put my arm around her shoulder then she led me towards the bedroom.
I was about to decline and throw a fit because I want to take a bath, but my body seems to not agree with me because after Raqi put me to bed, I immediately slept.
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