Pagkatapos ng event, nagsimula nang nagsi- alisan ang mga tao. I can still hear everyone talking about the painting. How can they not? That is such a huge discovery! I can even remember clearly how Senator Cortado strode his way out as soon as the event ended. His face was seething with rage. Oh, how I love seeing a politician's ego crumble and crushed. It's a sight to see!
"Tara?" Pag- aaya ko kay All Knower. Tumango lamang siya at nang papaalis na sana kami, may biglang tumawag sa akin.
"Ms. Aguilar! Wait!" When I glanced, it was Alexander's mother walking her way towards me together with her husband.
We stopped on our track and waited for them to come close. "I just wanted to personally thank you again for attending here. And I have to say, it was no regret that we invited you. You put on a show with your wits awhile ago!" She exclaimed.
"Grabe naman, Mrs. Suerte. I should be the one thanking you because despite most people underestimating me because of how still young I am in this field, you still saw me as competent and in line with the veterans. It is truly an honor to be here."
"Well, after the night, sure ako na hindi ka na nila mamaliitin. Thank you again, and to your friend----?" Napatingin sila kay All Knower na katabi ko.
"It's Mr. Altar, Mayor Suerte. I am gratefully honored na ako piniling plus one ni Scarlett." I watched him shook hands with the mayor. And I even saw him flash a smile. A FREAKING SMILE.
Nakakunot akong napatingin sa kaniya because I haven't heard him introduce himself with an actual name! And that humanly voice?!?! It sounds different compared to his dead and deep voice. Nagmamalikmata ba ako?
He gave me a side glance and raised an eyebrow.
"Guess who's got the painting????" Alexander suddenly slipping in between his parents while doing some kind of victory dance.
Napa- facepalm na lang si Mayor Suerte and said, "Why did you even bid for it? It's not like you're interested with paintings? Isa pa, hindi biro ang sampung milyon, son!"
"Well, atleast the painting didn't get into wrong hands." Sabi ko naman.
"I don't know about that..." His mom said in a low voice.
I looked frantically at Alexander na ngayon ay nakangisi. "Please tell me you're gonna take care of that painting." I pleaded.
"Who are you to tell me what I should--- Aray!!!" Piningot ni Mrs. Suerte si Alexander sa kaniyang tenga dahilan kaya napasigaw siya.
"Your manners!" At pinandilatan ni Mrs. Suerte si Alexander nang masama.
"Don't worry Ms. Aguilar---"
"Scarlett na lang po." I said.
"Scarlett. Don't worry Scarlett, we'll make sure to preserve the painting." Pag- aassure sa akin ni Mayor Suerte.
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