Versailles Series Book 7: The Ballerina [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER 7

=== A L E X A N D R I A ===

Kinabukasan ay nag-jogging ako nang makasalubong ko si Carrie sa may Wallflower grounds.

"Just the person I'm waiting for." Sabi nito.

"Hey, good morning."

How can she look so fresh and chic always? Its seven in the morning and she looks like she was dressed for a runway. She even smells like one of the high end perfumes.

"Come to my office."

Medyo nahiya ako dahil nanlilimahid ako sa pawis. Buti na lang at mabilis ang elevator ng Wallflower kaya naman hindi kami nakulong ng matagal.

I sat on her couch while Waldo served us cookies and tea.

"What do you need from me?" Tanong ko rito habang umiinom ng tsa.

"I am organizing an event for the kids. Galing sila sa mga malalayong area dito sa Benguet. Its a one-day event I do every year to give back to the community. As you should know by now, the members her have their own businesses who give back to the community during this day too."

"Pero wala naman akong company, Miss Carrie. What can I give?"

"I want you to organize an intermission for the kids."

"Talaga po?" My face lightened up.

"Sure. Just let Vanity know the musical piece that you need and she'll do the music for you."

Napangiti ako dahil may ideya akong naisip. "Kailangan po bang ako lang ang dancer? Pwede po bang may backup dancers?"

"If you have, why not?"

"That's good to hear."

"And if you need any costumes, you can talk with Marceline so she can make you some. She'll just send the bill to me."

"Okay!"

I smiled when I left her office. Medyo nabitin ako sa tsa sa opisina ni Carrie kaya kumuha ulit ako ng chai tea latte sa Drunk and Sober.

"Good morning po. Ano pong skincare routine niyo?" Sabi ng kahera sa akin. She even looked shy.

"H-Ha?"

"Ang ganda po kasi ng mukha niyo. Ang liit saka ang flawless po." Tila bumulong ito. "Pinagawa niyo po ba iyan?"

Natawa ako. Some might be offended but I actually feel proud. "No. It's all natural. Hindi ako nagpagawa. But a few visits to the derma really helps. And the right diet too. Avoid fried foods and drink lots of fluids."

"Ay talaga Ma'am?"

I nodded. "What's your name?"

"Ah...Mae Santos po."

"Okay. Punta ka sa derma na kilala ko kapag nagawi ka sa Manila. Tell them I sent you there."

"T-Talaga po Ma'am?"

"Sure." Sinulat ko ang impormasyon sa papel at binigay iyon dito. "Tell them you'll have the treatment that I have."

"N-Naku hindi naman po kailangan."

"Sige na. It's a treat for you kasi hindi ka nagkakamali sa order ko." I customize my chai tea latte so much at hindi pa ito nagkakamali.

"Salamat po, Ma'am."

Inantay ko ang inumin ko bago dumiretso sa dance studio sa gym. I texted Iñigo to call his friends during our lesson today. I better brace myself for the trouble that's about to come.