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t the clock hanging on the wall in front of me, counting the minutes until my afternoon class starts. But I'm

they all rejected me. These companies are like guys nowadays, so picky. I'm

. Yet, every place with an "urgent hiring" sign didn't accept me. They didn't directly say I was reje

even though they haven't hired anyone yet. I'm aware that my

yment. They'd think you're an ex-convict or an escapee. Some even asked if I sell drugs or used to be involved in a

lly need the money. Yesterday, my school dean told me I had to pay half of my

for years, burned down. It caused my dad's death. Everything we saved went up in smoke. Our house was also co

my dad's advice when he was still alive, it strengthens my resolve to continue my studies. He always told me that no matter wha

ce life's challenges. I know these are just trials for me, and after this, a beautiful rainbow awaits me at the end.

ed my name. The woman, probably a secretary, was peeking thr

ing up and fixing myself. As I walked towards th

h I knew they were secretly making fun of me. Well, how can they not when they're all beautiful, tall, and look like beauty queens? They're like pr

a modeling job?" the woman who called

course." I smiled

s is modeling?" she insiste

ed, "I'm very

you sure?"

m a university scholar, and my IQ is high. I can read, for your informati

know, why did

asked in

Good luck with your application." she said an

rl is thinking. She probably sees me as foolish and unable to read. Excuse me. I'

sitting at the desk in front of me. He was focused on reading what was li

, sir," I greet

e replied, "You do know that

he signboard so many times before entering your premises. I'm very much aware

didn'

beauty and a splendid body?" he asked, "Your height, Ms. Cordova, doesn't meet our qualifications. 5'4? We need a woman who is 5'8. A woman

, "So, you'

boobs are too tiny. If you're wearing a man's clothes, I could even mistake you for a man. Your butt is so puny. You have a straight body," he continued, "B

his words hurt. I kep

o now, Ms.

idding farewell and walking

exit, the sir I spoke to

e is hiding while doing a job. I am sure you would be accepted

er added insult. As I left his office, I smiled, though I wanted to cry at this moment. I've

man who would love me because of my looks. I would go home crying to Papa, and he would comfort me,

k off every insult thrown at me since then. But now that the one

tablishment insulted your whole existence. You weren't raised like that by your dad. He wanted you to become a strong and indepe

kly wiped the tears from the

o home first and look for another job later. I'm not ugly.

y to my small apartment. I'll take a shower first and change

a picture of the only man I admire. Heron Del Valle, the number 1 hottest actor in the Philipp

or a famous local clothing brand. Heron is shirtless, wearing only black pants. He's holding

ecause there's no joy in it. He just smiled. A kind of smile that doesn't contain happiness. He's the only actor in the country with that kind of smi

en though almost all women and LGBTQ+

passed by, but I was lost in my thoughts about Hero

pney finally cam

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should be smiling broadly now because your Heron is downstair

. We were waiting for our next class, and my mind was so preoccupied that I didn't realize Heron had already arrived at school. I quickly shi

on being surrounded by admirers, his bodyg

asked. "Did those idiots here at school bully you agai

ng my gaze to Janice. "I'm not bullie

"So, what's up? You look troubled a

gathering my thought

ans I need to pay P44,000. Where will I get that? I still have to pay for my rented apartment. How am I going to survive this? I might need to sell my

t?" she scolded. "Sell your body? Do you want me to beat you up

lly. I'll never sell my precious body. But kiddi

she asked. "And you should leave your apartment. Move to

"I still owe you, and I d

not to help you with your problems?" she roll

e might think that the only reason we're

s are thinking. I might just step on them," she repl

will really think that I'm only friends with you b

mates are thinking. I might just step on them,"

it. I might as well se

w, tell me, how much do

joke," I chuckled. "

y is looking for a model for the clothes they're rele

lloween costu

arm. "I think it's for casual wear.

pointed to my face. "This is only fit for Halloween. For horror themes, you know, like a

claimed. "You just don't know how to groom yourself.

are beautifu

I inherited my eyes from him. The rest, I got from my Mama, who I'

idn't tell her that I applied earlier at a modeling establishment and got rejected. It came with a bonus of insults. I didn't want Janice to ge

hy family, both her parents being models, which explains her beauty and modeling potential. I often wonder why we've been friends since the first yea

lassroom. I was bumped into by

t you're blocking the way!" one of them

apply for a job tonight. Maybe in bars? No, I won't become a

The window was open, and I saw him with closed eyes and a headset on. Heron loo

t my smile quickly faded as reality slapped me. It would never happen. Heron

girl. Who in their right mind with such charm would waste time o

e's intell

s fairy godmother were real. I wished someone

ny opportunities come your way, and

ality that there's no magic, no fairy godm

reality