CHAPTER 12
1185 Words
"You love someone but is already taken what would you do? Move on and let go or fight and win him?"
The crowd remain in silence waiting for my answer. I saw Tristan sitting beside Abby.
"Uhhm. Thank you for the question. You love someone but is already taken what would you do? Move on and let go or fight and win him.. My answer for that question will be... Both. If we are truly meant for each other, Faith will bring us together. And if not, then Move on and let go because he is already taken. We may not mean for each other this time. Maybe in the next generation our faith will cross over. And I'm going to make sure that I wouldn't miss any single chance of letting him go. Just like the this generation. I will fight for him, take risk and win him back because that's the definition of love. Pain is always part of loving. And winning the person you've love would be a lifetime happiness. Thank you. "
I gave them a satisfying smile. After the question and answer, I was about to get changed when I saw my gown has been ripped off.
" Kelly! Yung gown ko. " Mangiyak ngiyak na saad ko kay Kelly.
"Pano yan? Nako. Sino naman ang gagawa sayo ne'to. " Natatarantang inispekyon ni Kelly ang gown.
" I think I can help" Rinig kong alok ni Abby mula sa likod.
"Kung tatahiin natin yan ay di ka aabot. Let's tear it like nothing happened. Fashion Designer ako kaya may alam ako sa ganyan. " Kinuha ni Abby ang hawak ni Kelly na Gown at saka pinunit ang ibang parte ang nilagyan ng Artificial flowers yung baba.
" Since, silk ito, nilagyan ko ng flowers yung baba para maganda tiganan pag inirampa. Lagyan mo ng onteng daanan ng hangin pag rumampa ka para mag flow yung gown. " Payo niya at ginawa niya para Makita ko.
" Thank you. Di ko alam ang gagawin ko kung wala ka." Sabi ko at niyakap niya ako.
"Galingan mo" She whispered
"Lumabas kana dyan sa kwarto at magsisimula nang mag serenade. " Nag mamadaling sabi ni Kelly.
Take my hand, take my whole life too...
But I can't help falling in love with you......
I took a deep breath and began to walk nervously. I couldn't see the people In front because of the light. This man who's serenading me helps me ease the nervousness I felt. And I began to walk confidently. Everything is fine and the most awaited part is now on going. I could hear different screams and cheering their favorite candidate.
I couldn't imagine that I won this pageant. I was so scared that I might lose either cause I know classmate are depending on me.
Kelly, Amber and Trishia Went on stage to take a photo.
" OMG! I know you can do it!" Kelly giggled.
"We are so proud of you!" Amber added.
" Thank you for your support guys, Hindi ako mananalo kung hindi dahil sa inyo"- I almost cried out of happiness.
They were taking photos of me while my eyes are roaming around to find Tristan. There he is. Laughing with Abby.
When Abby saw Tristan was staring at me She grabbed the opportunity to kiss Tristan. Biglang nanikip yung dibdib ko. SO this is how it felt when you saw the person you like is kissing someone else.
I went to the locker room with Kelly, Amber and Trishia to change my clothes. We are so happy sharing what happened but wasn't happy enough after seeing what happened.
" Aila! Tumatawag na si manong. I have to go. " Sabi ni Trishia
"Sure, Ingat! Amber samahan mo na si Trishia andito naman si Kelly. Baka hinahanap kana ni tita" I suggested.
"Sure ka ha? Una na kami. You did great today! Byeeee" Then they left.
I was fixing my stuff when Kelly started talking.
" You seems a little bit sad. Aren't you happy that you won?" Tanong ni Kelly.
" Wala, pagod lang to" I lied
" Is it About Tristan?" She pause
"Sumuko ka na. May Abby na pala siya eh. Putulin mo na yang feelings mo habang maaga pa. " Bakas sa muka ni Kelly ang pag aalala.
"Hindi. Okay lang ako. Ano ka ba ang OA mo naman. " I faked my laugh
"Pagod lang to. Tara na." Sabi ko
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" Sure bang di kita ihahatid? " Kelly ask
" oo naman no! Tsaka nakabook na ako ng grab kaya no Problem. " Saka ngumiti.
" Oh Ayan na ata, Sige na sumakay kana rin sa kotse nyo" Sabi ko.
I was struggling with my stuff when I entered the grab car.
" Ms, Aila Katnis Mariano" – The driver said
" yes that's me. " Sabi ko saka ibinaling ang pansin sa mga gamit ko. Ang dami kong dala.
Napaisip na naman ako. Akala ko lalapitan ako ni Tristan after pageant.I was wrong. I closed my eyes and I smirk out of nowhere. I just Took my phone and keep scrolling. I saw Tristan's Photo with Abby. I couldn't help myself but have this feeling of being left out. I hated myself for investing my feelings with Tristan. Ang bigat ng pakiramdam ko. Ang bigat ng mga mata ko na parang kahit anong oras ay babagsak na ang mga luha ko. Binalot ko ng palad ang aking muka para pigilan ang luha.
"You okay?" Rinig kong sabi nung Driver pero hindi ko tinanggal ang palad ko.
" Here" He handed me his handkerchief.
"Okay lang po ak..." I froze for A minute before analyzing that this car is to good to be a grab car.
And this Driver isn't just a driver. Siya yung kumanta sa pageant.
"Ikaw yung " He didn't let me continue to speak.
" Yes. Stop the drama. It's annoying." He said emotionless.
" Who are you? Bakit nandito ako?? Are you a kidnapper or something? Please let me out! Wala akong pera. " I was scared and fear is all over my body. What if mangyari ulit yung nangyari? Paano kung Rapist tong lalaking to?
" Could you please stop?" He raised his voice.
" First of all. You entered my car, You cried in my car, You're being Loud in my car. And now you're accusing me? "He stopped the car.
"Stop blaming for being clumsy and Naive" He added.
I starred him. I was too preoccupied with things that I get myself out of the car. I ran away from the car. And the heavy tears in my eyes are starting to fall. I didn't realize that I left my phone and all my stuff at the car. I didn't want to go home. I was crying walking around and felt like something is pushing me to enter the bar in front of me. I was wearing red dress above the knee. I never drink before. So I think of drinking.
I seated in a High chair where there is less people sitting. Umorder lang ako ng kahit ano. I cried and drink, then cry and drink.
"I heytchu Trishhtun." I took another glass of alcohol.
I felt like I'm drunk but I know that someone touches my shoulder.
"Miss, I can help you" – An old voice from behind made me froze and scared me.
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