Chapter 22 : Getting There

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"From the top! Girls, to your places!"

We gon' drink drink and take shots until we fall out
Like the roof on fire
Now baby give a booty naked, take off all your clothes, and light the roof on fire
Tell her baby baby baby baby
I'm on fire
I tell her baby baby baby
I'm a fireball

The sound of trumpets and percussion instruments from Pitbull's song Fireball echo in the function hall as we rehearse the steps and choreography for the show's opening number.

Markers on the carpeted floor outline the format of the real stage, as delegates move in and out, dancing and strutting to the beat of the selected tracks for this year's show.

Janick was holding my hand while awaiting for further instructions for the 'P' group - comprised of what's arguably one of the most exciting lineup of delegates called in order. Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal and Puerto Rico - we were a bunch of energetic and prepared girls.

"Rabiya," the Peruvian called my name.

"Hmm?"

"Thank you for being such a nice sister."

Wow, naman. Nasurprise naman ako at what Janick said.

"You're one of the kindest and sweetest delegates here and I wish you will place well", the latina said.

"Aww, babe. Likewise. We will do well here, I know we can make our countries proud", I replied.

"Okay, P group! It's your turn. Let's start with Panama!" one of the choreographers yelled.

On cue, the music track changed.

One day while my light
Is glowin',
I'll be in my castle golden
But until the gates are open,
I just want to
Feel this moment
Whoa, whoa oh oh

The girls cheered as Miss Panama walked and waved.

"Paraguay!"

"Wooo! Go Paraguay!" the other delegates cheered as Miss Paraguay smiled and strutted the carpeted floor.

"My turn" Janick winked.

"Peru!"

"Yas!! Janick!" some of the girls like Daniela were whistling. "Bonitaaaaa! Give mama a kiss!!", the girls and choreographers laughed as Janick blew a kiss at the girls who were watching our group rehearse.

Ito na, I'm next.

"Philippines!"

I smiled and sampled my hala-bira walk. Hinampas ko talaga balakang ko and tried to move gracefully like sa mga pasarela training ko.

"Go Rabiya!!" I could hear Belle and Adline cheer for me. "You look hot! Wooo!", the Singaporean yelled.

Napatawa nalang ako until my eyes landed on the woman in a bright cantaloupe sleeveless dress. To my surprise, Amanda was clapping and cheering for me too. She's one of the delegates who whistled pa nga ata.

"Poland!"

Sound of hands clapping and cheering lasted until the final delegate of the 'P' group, Miss Puerto Rico ended her walk. Kabog talaga si Puerto Rico. Nakakatakot maging kalaban.

Masaya din naman sa rehearsal even if nakakapagod, ang kukulit kasi ng ibang delegates e. Plus, with this kind of energy pumping us all up, kulang nalang mag party kami dito after.

The Queen & I (WLW)Tahanan ng mga kuwento. Tumuklas ngayon