Eric Palma
IT WAS already passed 4 PM when I was walking out of the building. I was directed to the auditorium to have a glance at the candidates who were doing their practice ramp on the stage. I also have something to discuss with other officials about the event. Malaking event din kasi itong pageant, lalo na at buong department ang kasali.
I licked my lower lip when I reached inside. Mabilis kong nilapitan si Aya kasama ang ilang coaches sa harapan ng entablado.
“Pres!” Aya automatically faced me.
“Bakit kulang yung kandidata?” agad kong tanong sa kanya.
Alam ko na may kahulugan at pagdududa ang tingin sa akin ni Aya sa napansin ko ngunit isinantabi niya muna iyun.
“Isa lang naman Pres.”
“Where is she? Is she still joining the pageant? Dahil kung hindi siya magpapraktis huwag n
