  &quot;I am ready.&quot; I said when I got out of the dressing room.
      &quot;Ahmm Annie, can you cover that?&quot; At the same time, Apollo pointed at my chest.
      &quot;All right sir!&quot; Annie, the wardrobe assistant let out.
      &quot;No, it is okay. I like it this way.&quot; I said to Annie who is checking my outfit.
      &quot;That is too revealing. We are in the Philippines.&quot; Apollo explained.
      &quot;Yeah, alright!&quot; I aggreed.
      He has a point.
      Filipinos were born conservative and I know that.
      Or maybe that is what the client wants.
      I still did my best in the photoshoot.
      I have to work professionally.
      Even though the truth is I was in panic thinking that Apollo is watching me as I posed.
      From time to time I catch a glimpse of him.
      He seems to be contented watching my every move.
      Maybe in the killer pose

  FLASHBACK ...
      &quot;Adeen, you are the only person I can trust.&quot; While Akhi was holding my hand.
      &quot;Akhi, don't. You are like a brother to me. Please let us not ruin that good relationship.&quot; I headed.
      &quot;What? You are thinking I am trying to court you?&quot; He was shocked.
      &quot;Yeah! Isn't it? You always tell me how pretty I am. You protect me! You are always there when I need you. &quot;I replied.
      &quot;Crazy! Listen up! I am gay! As in G-A-Y! &quot;He finally admitted.
      &quot;What?&quot; I was shocked when he said that.
      &quot;Yes, that is true! I know you are the only person I can trust. Telling you all of this will free me from judgment, right?&quot; He is really softening.
      &quot;Of course! I was just really surprised! I just assumed that you like me as a woman. An opposite sex. I thought you wanted something from me. 

  Duug ... duug ... duuuggg ....
      I feel like Akhi heard my heartbeat as he spoke.
      Everything he said penetrated my heart. I felt every word he said.
      &quot;Please! Adeen, I hope you agree. Would you be my girl? I need an answer now. &quot;When Akhi finished what he wanted to say.
      Like a bomb my chest would explode with excitement.
      &quot;Adeen.&quot; He called me again.
      &quot;Alright then! I will be your girl.&quot; I answered him.
      &quot;Thank you so much.&quot; Akhi stood up and hugged me.
      I hugged him tightly too.
      Jazzy and Khaye and I also talked. I told them I would go home to the Philippines for sure and I would be able to attend Khaye and Gilbert's wedding. The two were very happy.
      &quot;Mommy, don't worry. I am not a girl anymore. I just need to attend Khaye's wedding. Then I will stay with Jazzy first. I also need to be wi

&quot;I am ready.&quot; I said when I got out of the dressing room.
      &quot;Ahmm Annie, can you cover that?&quot; At the same time, Apollo pointed at my chest.
      &quot;All right sir!&quot; Annie, the wardrobe assistant let out.
      &quot;No, it is okay. I like it this way.&quot; I said to Annie who is checking my outfit.
      &quot;That is too revealing. We are in the Philippines.&quot; Apollo explained.
      &quot;Yeah, alright!&quot; I aggreed.
      He has a point.
      Filipinos were born conservative and I know that.
      Or maybe that is what the client wants.
      I still did my best in the photoshoot.
      I have to work professionally.
      Even though the truth is I was in panic thinking that Apollo is watching me as I posed.
      From time to time I catch a glimpse of him.
      He seems to be contented watching my every move.
      Maybe in the killer poses I can do, he will be able to choose a cover for his magazine.
      If not, he is sti

Chapter 15 Working With Apollo