Chapter 2

Ingrid's POV Indigo Cornel. Producer under media star. Below is his contact number but I don't have the courage to call him. Wait, why are you going to call him, Ingrid? No damage was done. But he needs to know that he has a child. I just don't want the idea to be mentioned here for fear that he won't accept our child. He's living his best life. Also, I'm afraid my son's attention will be divided. What if he takes the child from me? You're being selfish again, Ingrid. I just shake my head at the thought. I almost jumped in a panic because I saw Raya standing opposite me. Her face was full of powder and she was frowning. I laughed softly because she definitely lost again in the card game with his Uncles and Aunts. My sibling, on the other hand, will not really give my child a chance to win, so Raya is very used to losing. "Oh, what happened to my baby's face?" I even suppressed a laugh because she was really frowning. "Mom! Kuya Sandro's cheated!" she said almost in tears. Sandro immediately shouted and laughed. "Because when you lose, you're not allowed to talk," he laughed teasingly at my daughter. "Mom!" Raya complained so I laughed and hugged her and even pretended to scold Sandro. "You didn't even give her a chance to put powder on your face," I told them. They just laughed and tease Raya even more. They are really crazy, they know that I will still be the one who will calm Raya so they have the courage to tease her. "What did you do to my princess?" Dad asked as he arrived. My child immediately complained to his grandfather. I just shake my head because he was really biased toward my daughter. Those things he didn't do to me, he's now doing to Raya. I can say that I matured through time. Somehow I was able to forgive him but I won't ever forget what he did to us when we were younger. The days passed quickly, and the question of why Indigo was here was gradually answered when the day came for the celebrity to shoot in the area. "Ma'am Galang," Ma'am Santillan called me. I approached hee with a wide smile but that gradually disappeared when I saw Indigo who was talking to them. It also included an elderly man. "This is Ma'am Galang, she's going to assist you here. She knows something about filming," Ma'am Santillan introduced me with a smile. "Good morning," I greeted them. I could see Indigo looking at me. He even looked at me from head to toe. I bit my lip so hard and averted my eyes. I was just wearing a compy shirt and pants. Same as before. "Ma'am Galang is beautiful," a man said with a smile. I just smiled sparingly when he took my hand in order to shake hands. They introduced themselves to me one by one. I just accepted the hand of everyone who introduced themselves, as well as Indigo. "Indigo," he said as if he thought I didn't remember his name. "Nice to see you again, Indigo," I said smiling at him. I saw the way he looked at me. It's like he's estimating me right now. "Mr. Cornel is just here for sightseeing. Mr. Polido will be the one going to produce this movie," Ma'am Santillan said. I introduced myself to the producer, Mr. Polido. "Oh, nice to see you, Ma'am Galang. Are you the ones making the short film here?" he asked me. I was embarrassed to nod because of that. "Wow. So it's really real. You're good." I don't know why he turned to Indigo when he said that while Indigo was very busy with the conversations as if I was not present here either. Well, like I said we already moved on. Really, Ingrid? Why is your heart beating so fast now that he is here? Why do you look like a fool now? "Have you eaten yet? The faculty has prepared a simple banquet," I invited them. "Awwe, Ma'am Galang knows her way to boy's heart," they said so I frowned. They are no longer children to fall for the simple 'Have you eaten yet?' "Gosh, it's hard to fall with Ma'am Galang! She won't notice it at all," one of my fellow teachers said. She's just here because she wants to see the celebrities. I just shook my head because they were already teasing me. "But don't, she has a lot of lovers. Her student's uncles and fathers," Gracia said. I couldn't help but blush. We're supposed to talk about the place so why did the conversation go to me? "It's not surprising that Ma'am has many lovers. She's pretty!" and Direk Reyes. "Can I apply, Ma'am?" they asked. "Someone will get angry," I said so the teachers with me immediately laughed. They know how insulting my daughter looks to those who just try to talk to me. It really depends if she knows it just works. "Awwe, she's already taken," they said so I just shrugged. I didn't even try to correct them. It doesn't really matter at all. "Let's go to the faculty. Eat breakfast first then I'll take you around the place. You can always ask me questions," I told them with a smile. I simply glance at Indigo who was frowning now. He looks like he was in a bad mood while talking to someone on their team. I almost choked on my own saliva when he looked back at me. I just pretended to look past him. When we were in the faculty, I just guided them to the prepared food. While some of the teachers who we are with are already taking pictures with some actresses and actors here. "Mare, pass on some actors and actresses" Gracia whispered to me. "Yes to the hot producer!" She almost screamed as she secretly pointed at Indigo who was folding his sleeve up to his elbow. He noticed the way we looked at him, instead of avoiding looking at him and looking stupid, I just smiled at him. I saw him stare at me because of that. "Stupid! That's mine, Mare, find yours. You even smiled at him, huh? I'm going to tell it to Raya," she said to me so I just laughed. "I can even come with you," I said so she immediately tease me. If only the guests here at school hadn't talked to me, she might not have really left me alone. "Do you also know the mountain, Ma'am?" they asked me. "Can I come with us? I wish you can guide us there," they said, asking for a favor. "That doesn't include her job, Mr. Taguimbao," Indigo said who was just opposite me. I looked at him because of that. "I can guide you. I often go there. I don't really mind," I said. It's still a vacation. One month before classes before we work again in school so I really want to come with them. I want to watch their shoot. "Really, Ma'am? Wow! You're not just really beautiful, you're kind too!" they were flattering me with their words so I couldn't help but shake my head. When they finished eating, I guided them throughout the school. The production team also came here so they didn't have a hard time finding a place. The shoot also started immediately when some famous actors arrived. We, teachers, were amazed to watch. I also don't know why my eyes glances at Indigo who was next to Mr. Polido and Direk Reyes. I know he was on his vacation and just looking at the place but Direk Reyes was also asking him for suggestions. I stared as he watched the actors on the screen. His face is just serious. I know how professional he is when it comes to working. "Hey, who do you like there? Make sure that he meets your child's standard," Gracia whispered to me while laughing. I looked at him and pinched her side. She laughed at me because of that. "All right, I'll give Mr. Cornel to you. It seems like you like him," she teasingly said so I just shook my head for her to live me alone. She really likes to annoy me. They shoot in school all day. There were also students peeking out of the gate. I was just nervous because Jolie might suddenly think of coming here and taking Raya with her. I was so thankful when the afternoon came and no one came from my siblings. "I did dream of becoming a producer but now I just made it a hobby," I said smiling at them when they asked about some of my films. "Oh, it's not too late, from what I see, it looks like you really have a passion for filming. Why don't you train? There are workshops through zoom if you can't go or you really have a tight schedule. There's a night schedule for that," he said so I couldn't help but be curious. "Really?" I couldn't help the excitement I felt. Maybe I was still longing at holding on to that dream. I still can't help but wish that the dream of making my own movie would come true. A movie that will really impress other people. A movie that will forever hold a special part in my heart. 'Yes," he said and showed me an academy that hosts the evening workshop. "You can enroll anytime. The other instructors are also famous producers," he explained. I just nodded while listening. Ma'am Santillan mentioned to them that I really have a passion for filming so Mr. Polido asked me. He's actually nice even to his team as well as to my fellow staff here at school. By all accounts, he is only a few years older than Indigo. The shoot was over so I said goodbye to them as well. They were going to stay in one of the hotels near the school. I can't help but stare at the academy he talks about. I was too excited so instead of enrolling at home, I just sat down next to the plant and started to register. There is a monthly fee. I also have savings and I really want to pursue my passion. It was an opportunity that knocks so why should I refuse? "So you're going to study again?" I almost jumped in panic when someone spoke behind me. I was still holding my chest when I saw Indigo. Instead of calming down, my heart beat faster. Shit. I thought you were already fine, Ingrid? "Why are you giving me a heart attack?" I asked him. "You're going to continue your dream?" I nodded without hesitation. "I know you can do that," he said smiling at me. I couldn't stop biting my lips. This is not good. My chest felt tight with nervousness. "Is there someone who will be really angry?" he asked me. "Huh?" I asked while furrowing my forehead. "Someone will get angry if someone courts you?" he asked again. "Yes, someone will," I said because my daughter would really be angry. He stopped because of what I said. I can see how his jaw tightens. Just then he looked at me again before he smiled. "Oh," he said just nodding at me. "Nice to see you again, Ma'am," he greeted me. My lips felt open because of that. I can't really believe that he was talking to me and his voice was very casual while my heart almost exploded, and the butterflies were already thundering in my stomach.