“I don’t know what happened between you and Carmen the other day, but I know she is acting weird.”  Cat suddenly whispered to me.

“I don’t know what you are talking about.” I decide to play the ignorance card.

“I don’t care what’s going but just to let you know… I am not giving her up without a fight.”  She declares.

“I still have feelings for her but there is nothing going on between us. She is not that type of girl.”  I say firmly.

We continue to smile for the cameras, pretending to be best buddies.  I do not hate her, it’s just an awkward situation.

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After the photo time, Shane went into the washroom and splash some water to her face, looking at her reflection in the mirror, wondering what she is doing.  

I am standing a few feet away, starring at her. She looks up.

“Hey, sexy model!  Still not used to the flashing lights?”  I giggle, she is so adorable in that suit.

“No, not really.”  She smiles.

“Me neither.  I don’t know how Cat does it.”  I say smiling and washing my hands at the same time.

“You are looking gorgeous today.” She places her hands on my shoulders from behind, we are starring at each other through the mirror.   I look away first. 

“Cat is waiting…” I start to walk away.

“Your tattoo is gone.”  She says suddenly.  

I pause my footsteps, take a deep breath then reply “I had it removed.”  I cannot bear to see her expression.

She sighs and asks, “When?”

“When I thought I was over you.” and I walk out of the washroom.

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Day 17, 5 June

Dearest Carmen

Our paths crossed again.  I should have guessed that you would be there tonight.  Why wouldn’t you be with Cat at Hugo Boss underwear launch party?

You looked wonderful tonight, your hair was tied up the way I like it.

Guessing from Cat’s reaction, you didn’t tell her that you were at my place two weeks ago.  I am sorry that Paige busted you but I am not sorry for letting Cat know that I still have feelings for you.