Trials End

Chapter 92

I saw Iris and Deborah assisting the staff to check everything. Kanina ko pa silang nakikitang lumilibot sa banquet hall. Ang huling alala ko ay may staff naman kami but why are we so hands on?

Magkakasama na si Blanca, Ely at Ella sa backstage kasama ang ibang staffs and artists ng model. Rave and Asra walked towards me katabi ang ilang tauhan nila Fabian at Graig.

"Everything is clear." Asra thumbs up.

"Naglibot kayo no?" Tanong ko sa kanila at lalong lumapad ang mga ngiti nila.

"Yeah. Sinamahan namin mga tauhan nila Earl mag ikot. We're checking every corner of this damn hotel. Baka daw may bomba o makapasok eh" Sagot sa'kin ni Rave.

I smirked, confident na hindi mapapahamak ah. Actually they asked the boys a while ago if they could roam around the hotel but the boys didn't allow them. Sinabi naman ng dalawa na sasama na lang sila sa mga tauhan na nag checheck kaya ayan, natuloy sila.

Well, Rave and Asra studied martials arts. Talagang hindi lang ginamit nung nag away kami ng mga Alpha. It would be unfair, mababalian sila ng buto tapos kami kalmot lang.

Cats vs. cats.

"Where's Twilla?" Asra asked me while she's looking around.

I chuckled. "She's with Brice and Ayer. Entertaining Keith and Blanca's guests." Nagtawanan kami sandali at nagpaalam ako sa kanila. I saw one of our men talking to a guest, nagpupumilit pumasok sa hall.

"Excuse me ma'am, is there any problem?" Kalmadong tanong ko sa babae na galit na nakatingin sa tauhan namin.

"Who are you to block my way! I want to go in and reserve a fucking chair for me! Or do you want me to pay you so you'll allow me? Fucking digger!" She's raising her voice at lalo ng nagtinginan ang mga tao.

The bodyguard stood in front of me protecting me from the guest. Hindi naman sa pagiging O.A pero nagulat ako sa biglang pagharang niya.

"Sorry ma'am but we're following a strict schedule and guests can only enter at the opening time. Please wait patiently and feel free to ask our staff for refreshments." I tried my best to sound sincere.

She gasped when she heard me. "You're just a woman like me so don't order me around! Where's the owner of this hotel? Call! Call the owner of this hotel! I'll pay him so he will allow me to enter this hall! Call Alinston!"

Halos manliit ang mata ko nang marinig ang sinabi niya. I even stopped myself from rolling my eyes and clicking my tongue. I don't want to let her enter, maraming gagaya at mag pupumilit. I shouldn't tolerate this behavior.

I also don't want to call Keith. Labas siya dito.

Napatingin na ako sa mga taong nakatingin pa rin sa'min. I'm sure media will not let this go kung sakaling lumala pa ang galit nito.

"Ma'am I'm sorry but we can't call the owner of this hotel because this is Anaudia and Cardioid event. We allowed some of our guests because they are a media crew. Please understand ma'am, I can ask a staff member to lead you into the lobby and offer you refreshments." Smile Aiby, smile.

"And I'm sure ma'am we both know that we don't want to make this big. There's a lot of media here, MA'AM." Bulong ko pero diniinan ko ang pagkakasabi sa ma'am.

She scoffed. "I'll go to the lobby because I want to, not because you asked me to!"

I only offered ma'am, hindi kita inutusan. Smile Aiby, smile.

Bago pa siya tumalikod ay tinignan niya muna ako ng masama. "Remember, I can buy this whole damn hotel!" She raised her voice at galit na tinalikuran ako.

Keith won't allow you to buy this hotel ma'am. We won't allow you.

I sighed in relief. "Thank you sir." I thanked the bodyguard who let me use his body as a shield.

After hours of preparation, ready na ang lahat at nakapasok na ang mga crew ng media. The red carpet will start and with titles or none, welcome na welcome sila sa red carpet. Magkakasama kaming mag kakaklase sa loob ng hall.

A host is starting to call the guests one by one at may mga nakaready na camera for entrance. Unang tinawag ang magulang namin. Sunod sunod ang pagkasabi ng CEO at president. Kita ko ang saya sa mga mata nila mommy nang makita sila tita Cha, Keith's mom.

I also saw Kuya Keith, Kuya Ross, Kuya Stephen, Kuya Hereox and Kuya King. Pinapasok rin ang mga journalist and other related business in media.

"Let's welcome the couple from Rockwell publishing company!" The host introduced Kuya Ross' parents. His mother is smiling while his father is the typical cold CEO. That's why the full name of kuya Ross is Ross Cryo Rockwell. Cryo means cold.

"We also have here Renzo Larroco, the number 1 fashion icon in youth!" A man smiled in front of the camera and waved his hand.

Mas lalong nagging tutok ang mga camera sa red carpet. It's a live broadcast, just turn your Tv on and you can watch. Napatingin ako ngayon kila Rave na nag hawak ang phone. We're hyping the event on Twitter.

"Wow wow! The famous international models known for their friendship and healthy competition are here! Let's all welcome Bianca Smitt, Elea Crane, Cassana Trio and Kandice Hellion." The four international models that Asra invited lined up on the red carpet.

Their presence is a surprise for everyone. They're standing confidently with their chin up in front of the cameras. Hindi mapigilan ng mga tao na lingunin sila, iilan pa ay na palakpak ng mahina.

"I didn't expect this! A supermodel is here! Let me call on Asthrielle Zapanta to join us tonight." The host called the supermodel and smiled at her. Kitang kita ko ang panlalaki ng mata ng lahat. Mabilis na pagkuha ng litrato at ang mga journalist ay naalerto.

Astrielle Zapanta wore a shiny tube dress that hugged her body perfectly. Just looking at her height is enough to feel intimidated. The presence she has, the atmosphere arounds her makes you think that she's too high for someone to reach.

A goddess in red.

"Oh gosh, is this what the Heaven's Feel? We all know that the most prestigious of the runway shows is the Paris Fashion Week. Where the top fashion houses gather and display all their works. Let's all welcome the presence of the press director of the Paris Fashion Week, Elaine Taft!"

After the host introduced the press director, a woman entered the hall. The silver long gown she's wearing, the earrings dancing and her hair resting on her shoulders are breathtaking. Just seeing her in person sent shivers in my spine.

The whole hall stood up in awe to pay respect to a famous and respected person in the fashion industry. Hindi makapaniwalang napanganga ang mga media, I'm sure they didn't expect this to be big.

I looked at Blanca. She's already looking at me at tumango ito. Nakita ko naman si Brice na nakangisi ngayon habang tinitignan ang mga tao.

I, Takibi Aiby Flammia, declare that the collaboration between Cardioid and Anaudia fashion show will be big and successful.