The Sun Sets with You

Capitulo 24

Everyone is on the edge of their seats. 'Yong iba nga ay nakatayo na dahil sa thrill.

Q&A portion na at kakatapos lang tanungin ng emcee ang pares ng candidate number 3. We clapped as loud as we can when the emcee called both Aila and Javier in front.

Naka-orange din na Filipiniana si Aila pero unlike Javier's, matingkad ang pagkaka-orange ng kanya na bumagay lamang sa maputi niyang balat. Mas nagmukha siyang maputi lalo and her makeup si flawless. She has a natural eyeshadow and a bold red lips. Nakapusod din ang kanyang buhok kaya mas nalantad ang kagandahan.

"Please pick a question," inilapit ng emcee ang hawak na fish bowl kay Aila.

Aila smiled and stuck her hand inside the bowl. Nang nakabunot ay ibinigay niya ang papel sa emcee.

"Okay! Candidate number 4, Miss Aila Agnacio, you're question is - 'What sport do you play, and how does this contribute to your living?' Again, 'What sport do you play, and how does this contribute to your living?'"

Kita ko kung pa'no lumunok si Aila. Dahil malapit lang naman ako sa stage, I tried to get her attention then gave her a reassuring smile. Huminga nang malalim si Aila saka tumango. Hindi naman kasi given ang questions para ma-assess talaga ang ability ng candidates sa Q&A portion.

"Good afternoon," she greeted in a mellow voice. Naghiyawan ang fourth years ngunit agad ding nanahimik.

"I used to dislike playing active sports because they make me sweat a lot. The board games also tire my mind. But, when I started to learn badminton, I noticed an improvement in my body coordination and reaction time. It contributes to my living by making me more active and responds faster to things that affect my life. Thank you."

Pumalakpak ako ng todo kasabay ang ibang fourth years. Nakaka-proud si Aila, grabeh! I'm glad our coaching paid off!

"Your turn, candidate number 4, Mr. Javier Ricaforte," at si Javier naman ang humugot ng tanong.

He looked at me nervously but I only smiled at him reassuringly. Wala kang dapat ikatakot, Javier. Andito lang kami. Manalo o matalo, you still put your best performance out there.

"Alright! Mr. Ricaforte, your question is - 'What is being healthy for you?' I repeat, 'What is being healthy for you?'"

Ilang segundong nanahimik si Javier at nang nabuo ang sagot sa isipan ay saka lang nagsalita.

"Good afternoon to everyone," aniya sa malalim na boses tapos ngumiti.

"I believe that being healthy is a choice and commitment to keep ourselves overall well. Being healthy does not only mean eating clean, shedding excess weight, and playing sports, but also taking care of one's mental and emotional well-being. When we are thriving inside, we'll be able to perform to the best of our capacity without the negativities to hold us back, and we'll be able to stay resilient, persevere, and push-through life motivated. To me, that's the definition of being healthy. Thank you!"

"WOOH"

"PANALO NA!"

"NUMBER FOUR!"

"NUMBER FOUR!"

"RICAFORTE!"

"RICAFORTE!"

"AGNACIO!"

"AGNACIO!"

"NUMBER FOUR!"

"WOOHHH! PANALO NA! NUMBER FOUR!"

Nagwala ang fourth years.

"Wow! What comprehensive answers from our candidates number 4, partner!" ang kausap ng emcee sa kasama niya.

"I agree! To you partner, what kind of sport do you play, and how does it change your life?"