Wounded Heart (Heart Series #1)

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

My eyes widened as I read his text. Sa dami ng p'wede kong mapagsendan ng picture ko, sa kanya pa talaga? Halos mamula na ang buong mukha ko dahil sa kahihiyan. What would he think about it? Damn. Baka isipin n'ya na tulad ako no'ng mga may gusto sa kanya at gusto ko lang talaga na ipakita sa kanya ang picture ko. And I am nowhere close to that type of women!

To JakeAltair:

Hey, I'm sorry. It was a wrong sent message. Peaceee.

Nakailang ulit pa 'ko ng type bago tuluyang i-send sa kanya. Nakakainis! Sino ba kasi 'yong kumatok?

"Ms. Rose?" tawag ko sa kanya.

"Yes, hija? Is there any problem with your gown?"

"Ah, nope. This gown is perfect. I just want to ask of it's you who knocked earlier?" tanong ko.

"Ah, that's one of my team. I asked her to check if you're having a hard time. Hindi ka daw sumagot kaya hindi na siya tumuloy," she explained.

"Oh, I see."

Bumaba na rin ako. I saw all of their eyes on me. Well, they are used to it. I've been joining pageants even when I was stil a kid.

"Trixie, you look beautiful in that dress, huh," Kuya Arc said.

"Only in that dress?" si Kuya Rio.

"I always look beautiful, kuyas. Hindi pa ba kayo sanay?" I joked.

"Kidding aside, you look amazing, Trixie. For sure, ikaw ang mananalo," Mom said.

Tomorrow will be the actual pageant. I can't help but to be nervous. This is not like any other pageants I used to join to because my number one opponent here si Thea. I saw her practicing her walk one time and I must say that it's impressive.

"When is it going to happen, Trix? Can we go with you?" Kuya Zyrus looks excited.

"It will be happening tomorrow, kuya."

"We're in, Trixie! Right, guys?" Kuya Rigel said with a hint of naughtiness.

"And when did you became interested with pageants, Rigel Drei?" si Kuya Arc.

Kuya Rigel has never been into pageants. He has the looks and talents but he'll rather go at the bar that join or just watch pageants.

"Why, Arcturus? I just wanted to watch, Trixie!" He sounded defensive.

"Really, huh?" nakisali na rin si Kuya Zyrus.

"Of course, Kuya Zyrus. Rigel will watch Trix but I'm sure he'll be more busy of hunting girls," Kuya Rio said.

Napapailing ako sa pang-aasar nila kay Kuya Rigel. It's really evident that he's the most appealing among the Dixons. That's what he used to girls.

"Shut up. I'll be a good boy, okay?"

Hindi pa rin natapos ang asaran nila. Natapos na ang pagsusukat ko ng mga isusuot para bukas pero hindi pa rin sila tapos. Paalis na rin ngayon sila Ms. Rose.

"Stella, we'll go now. Best of luck, Trixie."

Pumunta kami ng pool side para do'n magkuwentuhan habang nasa gazebo sila Dad. Most of it were boys things so I can't relate. I sat beside Ate Lunairre since we're the only girls here.

"Hmm, are you excited tomorrow? I'll go with Arc so I can watch your pageant."

"Well, I'm actually nervous. But yeah, I'm so excited. I'll be expecting you tomorrow, 'kay?"