musings

ACE'S POV 

Miles read all my schedules starting from the program to my class schedules. Later on the way, I noticed Gwen wearing the uniform of our school so I made tanong to her.

"You are also going to Kingston High?" Tinignan ko naman sina Mom at Dad. Alam kong desisyon nila ito. 

"Ace, I took up all the budget for her studies, para at the same time she can watch you at school." Dad said while mom nodded in agreement. I instantly smile to Gwen. In my offense, I'm not basagulero in school kasi behave naman ako. Kahit famous ka doon sa school, people and students won't budge by your presence. 

That school is the imbakan of all mayayamang chismosa, soyalerang froggies, and those matapobreng mga naka-chanel. Oh, let's not forget the fact that they are all entitled kuno. Keysarap hampasin ng takong eh. But nah, I'm a good influence. And let's not be hypocrite, i'm one of those bratinela but I'm different. I am Ace Heartily. A model for cosmetics and nude photography. 

"I'm happy you are going with me, Miles." School can be boring at times but don't worry I don't often present myself sa paaralan na 'yun. "I have shoots and work dito-d'yan-here-there-everywhere so you also need to excuse yourself." 

I took a sip of my coffee and napakunot ang eyebrows ko when it doesn't taste like it should be. 

"I hope you know my cover-up at school. I don't like people mentioning the apelyidong Villamayor next to my first name." I know I am being rude to my last name but fuck it. 

"Alam ko na po, Ac--" Bago niya ma-end ang sinasabi niya ay padabog kong binitawan ang tasa. Mom saw it and instantly I saw her rushing to me. 

 "WHO THE FUCK MADE THIS COFFEE? YAYA DIBORAH?! I TOLD YOU TO MAKE ME COFFEE THE 'ACE' WAY! I HATE THIS!" It's a rule in this place that no sugar should be added to my coffees! This is freaking sweet! For God's sake ayaw kong ma-dead just because of Diabetes. 

I saw some of the maids who hurriedly toke care of the broken mug. Some of them  shied away from heated glare, "Where is Yaya?! Where is Rogelio?! Who on earth made my coffee?! My God the world is ending! What na?!" 

"I'm heading up. Princess" Silver interrupted after he got to finish reading his schedules. 

"KUYA!" I glared at him. He stand up at bago mag walk-away ay hinalikan niya muna ang forehead ko. 

"It's just a coffee, princess. Be careful or else you'll spill yourself the next time. Calm down and i'll buy you a gift later. Hmm?" He kissed me on the head before kissing mom's cheeks and bidding his wave to daddy. 

I pouted but nonetheless nodded at what he said. I love gifts. He really know how to calm me down or else I would be firing someone now for of a pity reason. 

"Bye, son. Be careful driving!" Mom said while Dad and I mirrored our action as we waved our hands not looking to his direction, busy on reading our schedules after I asked Gwen for it. She is just starting and this will serve as her sample for the next few weeks.

I am easily tamed when it's my Kuya Silver. Mom and Dad can't do anything if I throw a freaking disaster dahil lang sa non-sugar free coffee. 

Brat, I know. 

"Your Yaya Diborah mentioned earlier that you're not going with us. Why?" Mom asked me so I explained to her my same reason. .

"Son, can't you just tell the everyone who you really are? You know, we will be introducing you any moment from now, right?"

Dad said and I can't help but to buntong-hininga at his words. It's just that people will treat me differently if they will know who I really am. I hate the fake attention.

"I hate you for that but yeah, Dad." Dad and mom proceeded to their white Limo with their guards and driver, Gideon. 

As soon as I reached the door, Manuel open it up for me while Miles proceeded to the passenger seat.

"Good Morning, Señorito."

"Morning, Manuel. How was your night?" Tanong ko habang nag-se-seatbelt.

"Good, sobrang saya, Señorito."

"That's good to hear." I am more a talkative person to my employees to create a bond with them since I need their trust in me.

"How about you, Señorito? I've heard that you were at Paris for your birthday photo shoot." The photo shoot held at Paris was in focus to my 18th birthday and at the same time my Metro magazine cover.

"Exhausting but It was fun as I get to watch the Fashion Week."

"That surely sound exhausting to me." I can't help kung hindi ang matawa sa tinuran niya. It's true naman kasi. I guess it's a good thing that I am sanay on doing it na. 

We arrived at school and Manuel was quick to maneuver the door for me. A quick goodbye and I'm out in the field of Kingston High University, the school wherein students with spoiled attitude and Geeks of a mind studies at.

"Your first schedule is to proceed to the gymnasium for the welcoming ceremony, Ace." Miles was quick to remind me my schedule. She's beside me and she looks like she was amazed at the surrounding. well, to be fair the school is one of the best in terms of its beauty and field. 

Students are willing to pay millions to study here, that's why. 

"Okay Dokie. Let's get this party started."

"You really are famous, Ace." Miles can't help but to voice out as we were greeted with the wide doors of the Gymnasium.

"I know. No need to remind the obvious." I asked while continuing our trail to the gate where the guards are checking our school ID's.

I can hear complains from students on why they are harassed by just checking their ID's. Pathetic stupid rats. 

"People are looking at you and they are like whispering your name." I chuckled on her sinabi but I reprimanded her that it was only normal since this is Kingston High, the school for Millionaires, Actors, Geeks, Bitches and all that. 

I can see that she is not use in this kind of environment and I hope she would so, considering that she will be studying her in a row. After we passed the hellish area, Uncle Emerito was there to greet me and lead me to a table kung asaan ang mga kaibigan ko. That didn't escape from the eyes of the chismosas of course.

"Ohh! The birthday boy is here!" Archimedes, one of my friend said while suggestively wiggling his brows.

"Oh, please, Archie! Will you shut-up. We all know that since pinalabas 'yan sa Metro." Neri my other friend sushes Archie.

"Why don't you introduce your friend her, Ace?" Junjie voiced out finally since he is much of a silent type.

"This is Miles, my friend. Yaya Diborah's niece." I said and Richard was first to exchange pleasantry with Miles who were gulat from the attention she was getting. 

The conversation flow out freely and Miles was finally opening up in her shell. My group of friends are welcoming but mapili, and sila na yata ang pinaka-chismoso na nakilala ko. It consist of Richard Ranes, heirloom of the highest paid Electrical Company in the Philippines. There family is the top leading electricity provider in Asia.

Junjie, heirloom of the Marquez Cruising Company. Their company are known for having the best cruise who travel around the continents.

Neri, heirloom of Ruben Malls. They are known for their international relation towards Shopping Malls.

Archimedes Paiso, heirloom of the number one paid construction site around the Philippines and of course internationally.

Paul, heirloom of the Ebon Group of Companies who are known by their Airlines internationally.

"It's a good thing that Ace her brought you up since he was the only girl in our group." Archie said and everyone in the group laughed including Miles and I cant help to pout at them. Bully din to sila eh!

"Don't be like that, you know we are only teasing you, Ace." Junjie was quick to add but Archie didn't stop so I just kind'a go with the flow. Trust me I know their personality very well since we are childhood buddies.

"Where is Paul by the way?" I asked since he is not the 'late' type of person and Richard answered me by pointing the stage.

I looked up to the stage to see Paul at the Standee in the center. He noticed me looking up to him so I waved back to him. Paul at the same time is the School's President in the Student Bodies. I think he will act as the Master of the Ceremony for this event,

"GOOD MORNING STUDENTS, TEACHERS AN FACULTIES! WELCOME TO KINGSTON HIGH!" Paul was meet by a resounding applause. I can see students and Staffs are finally settled in the given table.

The whole gymnasium was a blast, the student council was really great in doing this. Paul was talking about the school's information for the focus of being the informants to the newbies.

"Now at this juncture, please help me welcome our magnanimous school principal, Mr. Emerito Villamayor, a round of applause please!" Students and Staffs stand to welcome the principal.

"Thank you, Thank you. Please settle down. This day is a very special to me since your back my beloved students and we also have our special guests," Murmurs were heard throughout the gymnasium and I can't help but to think that Dad and Mom never visited the school since Dad's brother, Uncle Emerito is the one who is managing the school, so this is why. They might've guessed where is this going. 

"Ehem! Students calm down, please let me finish." The students were quick to stop their musings.

"Today you will meet the boss of all the boss, the owner of the school, the Villamayor Family." Excitement were seen in the Staffs and Students Facial expression.

"Why are they so shocked about this?" Miles asked me while I fixed my sight at the stage. I saw how Tito Emerito side glanced to my direction but I remained on my poise. 

"My family never visited this institution since we stayed a lot abroad focusing on external business partnership." I explained to her since I can clearly see the curiosity in her eyes. 

"Oh, ngayon ko lang 'yan nalaman ah. Ang alam ko lang kasi ay kayo ang may-ari nitong paaralan pero 'di pala kayo ganuon kadalas dito." I re-focused my attention to see Paul stepping up the stage to introduce the visitors.

"For the first time in history, the family visited this institution. They are owners of countless companies together with the other external business they owned and that may include, University Abroad, Shopping Malls, Cruising and Ventures Corporation, Construction Sites, Airlines, Hotel Chains Internationally, Winery and Hospital Chains. They are known for their money and well endowed hearts. Multi-billionaire is not enough to describe them, so without further a do, please stand up and welcome the Villamayor Family, Mr. Kingston Villamayor together with his betrothed Mrs. Elizabeth Heartily-Villamayor." As Paul finished the speech, guards from the gates formed a way in the carpeted area and I can't help to roll my eyes and chuckle at their antics. Of course mom will demand something like this.

A marching background music was played as a White Limo entered the area. Mom and dad came out looking elegant with their white business attire, Mom's jewelry and the crest of the family at her chest, dad on the other hand is in his white suite, mirroring the head crest of the family in his chest. They walked through the provided isle as the guards bowed to them. Resounding applause is heard throughout the gymnasium.

"Man, your mom is hot." Archie whispered and I let out a growl. That's him, the only person who has hots toward my mother.

As they walk and shake hands with the other delegates, I cant help to think what would happen if people will know about me. Probably more gossips. Tsk. I hope it won't be like this. I already have so much attention from my career, how much more if the whole world will know my family. Oh, God. Masisiraan 'ata ako ng mind. 

School was great and exhausting as always but with your friends who are always there to bother your day, it's still a day to count.

Now I'm here walking to the University's parking lot since Miles texted me that she's already there waiting for me. Gwen was hesitant, she insisted to wait for me outside my classroom but I emphasized that I'm a grown up already and can take care of myself.

I got to the car and Manuel was there ready to open the door. Miles greeted me and proceeded to tell me my schedules for the night. It's a dinner party held by Dad's partner in business.