Breakthroughs within Barriers (Youth Series #4)

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After the pageant, there are a lot of people who approached me and congratulated me.

"Congratulations Victoria! Number one fan niyo po ako," sabi ng isang fanboy

I smiled. "Thank you."

"Pwede bang humingi ng autograph," sabi niya at biglang tumalikod. "Pa-sign po yung t-shirt ko."

My lips parted. "Ayos ka din kuya ah," I chuckled. He gave me a marker and I quickly signed his shirt.

He then turned around to face me again and ask for a picture. I agreed. Lumapit siya sa'kin at sabay kaming ngumiti sa camera.

"Thank you po ulit!" sabi niya at nagpaalam na din

Marami pang tao ang nagpapicture at nagpa-autograph sa'kin. Kahit na pagod ay sinubukan kong isa isang makapagpicture sa kanila. They keep on showering me with compliments and I always return a genuine smile to show my gratitude. I didn't expect that a lot of my fans will come and watch me. There were kids, teens, and young adults. Lahat sila ay masayang makita ako.

"Thank you. Thank you for supporting me," I said and waved my hands to them. Tumili sila at sinigaw ang pangalan ko. I couldn't even hear my own voice because of their loud cheers.

I blew a kiss to them and smiled widely. "Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I love you! Let's meet again soon."

Umalis na din ako sa harapan nila dahil masyado silang dumadami at nagkakagulo na din silang lapitan ako. The security immediately assisted them. Humarang sila sa mga tao. Kahit na nakalayo ay rinig ko pa din ang mga tili nila.

This is the first time that I felt famous. Not to sound too narcistic but I've never felt this huge amount of support. I always talk to my fans via online. Seeing them in person and talking to them feels more real. Mas ramdam ko yung pagmamahal nila sa'kin. The way they shout my name, their genuine smiles, everything. I can feel them physically and emotionally. I'm so overwhelmed.

Habang naglalakad ay napahinto ako pagkakita kay Ross. He's standing a few inches away from me. He's wearing a black shirt, with a white denim jacket, a black leather pants partnered with a Nike Air Jordan. He's also wearing a black snapback cap. I noticed he's holding a bouquet of flowers. He smiled and walked towards me.

"Hi!" he greeted cheerfully

I only gave him a small smile. "Hey."

He looked at me from head to foot. I looked at my outfit. I'm wearing a short floral dress with puffed sleeves partnered with my heels that has a lot of straps. I'm still wearing my sash. I'm holding the trophy and on the other hand is a paper bag, inside is my slippers.

"You look so damn beautiful Tori. Wow.." his eyes sparkled in astonishment while looking at me

"Thanks."

He cleared his throat and stared at the flowers in his hand. "Uh, pinapabigay pala ni Jared," sabi niya sabay abot sa'kin

Tinitigan ko iyon ng ilang segundo bago kunin sa kanya. It was a bouquet of roses. "Where is he? Bakit ikaw yung nandito?" I said and looked at him with a blank expression

His lips parted. "Ahh. Nagtraining pa sila. Nag-extend kasi malapit na game namin."

"O? Bakit ikaw hindi ka nagtraining? Paano mo nalaman na may pageant ako? Bakit ikaw lang yung pumunta?" kalmado kong sabi

Biglang nawala ang saya sa mukha niya pagkasabi ko nun. Nakatingin lang siya sa'kin. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay habang hinihintay ang sagot niya.

"Nagpaalam ako kay coach. Pinayagan niya ako. Sabi niya hindi ko na raw kailangan mag-extend kasi magaling na raw ako."