MY DAUGHTER WANTS TO HAVE A DADDY.

Chapter 18.

"Can you bake three cakes in a row, Ms. Ranxicca?"

"No need to be formal. Celestine, call me Celestine." naiilang siyang ngumiti. "I can bake all the types of cakes. Wala bang assists sa competition? As in, we, competitors will bake ourselves, alone?" tipid siyang tumango.

"Yes, Celestine. Though you can bring some friends to watch you. The winner will have a direct contract with the CEO, which means once you win, you'll be a part of Z&S, one of the producer."

This is a nice opportunity, but a lot more busier. Kung sakali mang manalo ako, magiging abala na ako since malaki ang kompanya, siguradong marami rin ang trabaho.

I never thought of this prize. Now I can't think wise anymore.

Nahalata ata nito ang pangamba sa mukha ko kaya huminga ito ng malalim.

"But it's on the person if s/he will sign the contract. Beside from a direct contract, the winner will receive ₱100,000.00 cash." kahit sinabi niya iyon, hindi nawala ang pagkabalisa ko.

"Can I ask one more question?"

She nodded.

"What if the winner decline the contract?" now she smiled.

"They'll take the cash and a short promotion for their shop. Don't worry about losing, Celestine. The CEO decided that everyone will have a simple tour to the building and will also receive a cash for joining." oh, I get it.

Napangiti rin ako dahil nawala ang pangamba ko. I can still manage, thankfully.

"Understood, Mrs. Jeliabu."

"Okay, I should go and appoint the others. Good luck, Ms. Ranxicca." parehas kaming tumayo at nakipagkamay sa isa't isa.

Iyan ang usapan namin ni Mrs. Jeliabu nang nakaraang linggo.

Ngayon, kasama ko sina Eyra at ate Quin, wala pa rito si Bambe dahil may kaunting meeting para sa mga kagaya niya sa kompanyang inaplyan niya.

"Mommy, good luck! It's okay if you don't win but it's a lot better if you win! Hehehe. We can take the cake home, right? I want to taste the cakes you'll bake." I pinched her nose.

"Of course, baby."

Unfortunately, wala rito si Ryle. Well, he said he'll be busy with his businesses and it's not appropriate to let him go with us so I insisted that he should do the responsibilities he has. I'm not selfish!

Nang makarating na ang kinseng bakers, inalalayan kami ni Mrs. Jeliabu papunta sa loob. Sa lobby mismo ng building gaganapin ang kompetisyon. I guess they do this every year because the whole place is well-organized.

We sat on the chairs at the front of the audiences. Sa gitna ng stage, there are three chairs, for judges. Although wala pang nakaupo roon at limang minuto pa bago magsimula.

Everyone gathered and gathered until the place was filled with people. The half of the population of audiences are employee's of this company and the half are civilians.

Mrs. Jeliabu together with his husband-the top baker of Z&S, they called everyone's attention buy tapping the microphone.

"Good day, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Zulueta and Santillan Cakery or in its short term, Z&S. We gather here today like we always do once a year. New bakers, new opportunities and a new hidden skill will be showed later, who's excited?" Mr. Jeliabu hosted. Everyone cheered.

"Today, we'll be witnessing the sixteen bakers from different bakery shops to do their best to claim the prize. But we all know that they're all great! Dear competitors, don't pressure yourselves! Just enjoy and bake!" Mrs. Jeliabu said.