My Imaginary World

Chapter 8

Third Person's POV

Masaya ang lahat habang pinapanood si Credieu. Madaming humahanga sa kanyang kagandahan. Madamaming nabibilib sa talento niyang taglay. Halos lahat ng tao sa palasyo ay natutuwang makitang lumaki ng maayos ang kanilang prinsesa.

Palasyo? Prinsesa? Tama ang nabasa nyo. Si Credieu ay isang Prinsesa sa palasyong nagngangalang Amethyst.

Ngunit sa kabila ng kaniyang kagandahan at karunungan, hinding hindi maiitatago ng mata ang ang kanyang totoong nararamdaman. Hindi lang dahil sa pagsusuot ng magarang damit at paglalagay ng kolorete ang dahilan kung bakit ayaw niyang sumali sa pageant.

Noong bata pa kasi siya, hilig siyang isali ng kanyang ina-inahan sa mga pageant. Hindi rin naman sila nabibigo dahil kadalasang nananalo si Credieu. Bonding na nila ng kanilang ina ang pageensayo sa paglakad o pag pose. Hindi kumplego ang araw niya ng hindi sila nagpapractice sa tuwing may papalapit na contest.

Kaya naman ganun na lang ang kanyang reaction ng malamang siya ang isasali sa pageant. Naalala niya kasi ang ang kaniyang ina na inakala niyang namatay na.

Credieu's POV

As I step my foot at the backstage, I thought I will not be nervous since I was used to it but I was.

The pageant started and we need to walk towards the stage. It means I will be facing a crowd. It's been years since I face a lot of people. And now I don't exactly what to do because I really feel nervous. I feel like they're gonna judge me if I do even just a small wrong move. I need to do this.

Before stepping outside, a memory hits my head.

" Eia, pag lumaki ka, gusto kong makitang rumarampa ka na may ngiti sa labi. Gusto kong ipakita mo sa lahat na hindi ka lang basta matalino. May taglay ka ding talento. Mala diyosang kagandahan. Kung sakali mang mawala na ako, aabangan ko pa din ito. Ipangako mo sakin na gagawin mo ang sinabi ko. " my mom requested.

" Yes mommy. I promise. " I replied joyfully.

Mommy, this pageant is for you. Hope you will be happy of whatever the result is.

The moment I saw the pool of people, memories started flashing through my mind. I saw how I walk with confidence and a smile that can make you smile too.

That's the only thing I need to do.

Chin up, chest out, stomach in, butt out, smile widely and walk graciously as if you're owning the stage.

Without any hesitation, I started walking. Praying that this event will not make my image down and down again. How I wish my mom is still here to watch me. How I wish that my dad is here to cheer me. How I wish Chloe is- wait what?

I saw Chloe and Tita Brenda from afar. Its a good thing atleast they are here. They're the perfect substitute for my mom.

Pagtapos ng paglalakad, pagpapakilala naman ang sumunod. I was the last on the row since they registered me late. And also, I am the tallest among the 15 contestant. It's a perfect timing.

It's my turn.

" Good day everyone! I am Credieu Xandreia Grayson, 17 years of age. Cloud is my section. That's all Thank you! " before going back I heard a lot of praises. Specially Chloe's shout.

" Go Eia! "

" Omo! That's her?! I hate to say this but she's very pretty. "

" Witwiw! "

" Probably she'll be the winner! "

" I wonder what is her talent despite of being a studious woman? "

I don't really know what to say so I just stated the basic one. Atleast I have introduced my self.

After the introductions or what, the next thing that will happen is the talent portion I think? Now this is the problem. I have a talent its called singing. But, I want to show more as what my mom said, the problem is my guitar is at home. And I think the music room is not open. That's the only place where we can borrow a guitar.

" Our contestants are very gorgeous and hot this night huh? Let's see what talents they have. Let's start with contestant number 1! " the emcee announced.

" So Andreia, let us know what your talent is. " Kendra said.

" You'll know it when I perform. But before that, is the music room open? I need a guitar. " I replied.

" Definitely not. But I'll tell them to check to be sure. And borrow a guitar if it's open. "

Minutes have passed and almost all the contestants are done. Only the three of us is still at the backstage. What to do?

" Sad to say, the music room is not open. Halos lahat kasi ng teacher ay nandito sa ground. So ano na ang gagawin mo? " Kendra asked worriedly. As if we don't have nothing to do.

I was about to give up when I suddenly remember that Chloe is here. Sana dinala niya yung gitara ko. She's the only hope I have.

So I tell them to talk to Chloe and ask if they brought my guitar. I described her as a tall girl with a medium length hair amd she's a with a woman who is at early 40's. I also pinpoint them so they'll be very sure that they talk to the right person.

" Very nice talent Contestant number 14! " the emcee praised her. I am next and still I don't have my guitar.

Nagdadalawang isip ako kung pupunta ba ako sa stage o maghihintay pa din ako sa backstage. Unti unti na akong nawawalan ng gana at mas lalo pang nakakawalang gana ng marinig ko ang mga hiyawan ng kapwa ko estudyante.

" She has the beauty but she doesn't have a talent! "

" Talo ka na! "

" Be ashamed of yourself! Pinapahiya mo lang ang section nyo! "

But I'm fighting the urge of giving up. Kanina lamg, all of you are praising me, but look at yourselves rogjt now, hypocrites.

My decision is final. I will sing with or without a guitar.

As I step out, I saw how shock are they. Maybe they are thinking that I will back off. Nah! I will not do that.

" Nice young lady! Now let see what she got! "

While arranging the position of the mic. My eyes twinkle when I saw my classmates holding my guitar. It feels like my energy boost up and the negative feeling is gone.

Pagkaabot sa akin ay nanghiram ako ng upuan malapit sa emcee at tsaka nagsimula.

" Broken all the pieces I've been shaping lately "

" Focus on the things that didn't make no sense "

" Guess that growing up was never meant to be easy "

" Yeah. I used to doing everything sideways "

" Didn't really care about how anyone felt "

" Hiding my emotions down in different ashtrays "

I feel relaxed. It feels like everyone vanished for a minute and only me is in this place.

" Oh, but what is lost ain't gone "

" No, you can't just let go "

" 'Cause it's a part of you that will make you strong "

" Embrace your flaws "

My favorite part comes next.

" I'm not gonna fight back what I've become

Yeah, I got bruises where I came from

But I wouldn't change if I could restart

I ain't gonna hide these beautiful scars

I've been going way too hard on myself

Guess that it's the reason I've been feeling like hell

But I wouldn't change if I could restart

I ain't gonna hide these beautiful scars "

After my performance, I heard a lot of praises. The pageant ended and too lucky for me, I won. I didn't expect that.

Nakaramdam ako ng pagod pagkauwi ko sa bahay. Kaya nagpahinga muna ako, kumain, naligo at ang last ay matutulog.

Tomorrow, is another day yet I feel that tomorrow's day will be new. Just a feeling ha? Don't expect that much. It will just hurt you.

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Beautiful Scars by Maximillian. Kdot.