El Grande Series 2: Theodore Granville|✔

CHAPTER 35

Chapter 35

Laurenz Pov

"Congratulations, Laurenz!"

Pairap akong humarap doon sa pinanggalingan ng boses. Nahanap kaagad ng mga mata ko ang may-ari n'on. My eyes rolled again when my sight landed on the owner of the voice who shouted just now.

As I turned to face Minerva, my eyes were drawn to the sight before me. I couldn't help but shake my head as I took in the abundance of delicious treats she was holding. Her right hand was weighed down by the heaping stack of pizza boxes. And in her left hand, a rainbow of brightly colored soda cans gleamed in the light, promising a refreshing burst of sweetness with each sip.

I took a laborious walk, shaking my head. Of all the friends I've made while living here in Italy, Minerva Escario is the first person, among my friends from back in San Concepcion and here in Italy, who never fails to congratulate me on every small or big win I achieve. She is always on my side."

She called the whole team, saying "Everyone, pizza and drinks!" My team, especially. Not to brag, but yeah, my team!"

There was an air of jubilation as everyone rejoiced and expressed their gratitude towards Minverva for the free foods she brought. Kilala na nila si Minerva since siya ang pinakaunang tao na nagsuot sa creation namin. Na siya eing dahilan kung bakit nakilala ang LaurenZ.

Pagkatapos ilapag ni Minerva ang mga dalang pizza at drinks sa round table ay himila niya ako ng konti bago niyakap ng mahigpit. I reciprocated her hug with an equal measure of strength and intensity, holding her tightly in my arms.

"Congratulations again, Laurenz!" she whispered into my ear. Every fiber within me rejoiced, no matter how many times I heard those words parang bago siya sa akin.

Her arms coiled around me with even more intensity, as if she were clinging to me for dear life.

"Thank you so much, Minerva!" my late reply.

She slightly pulls our bodies away from each other and looked down at me. Yeah, through the years, si Minerva pa rin talaga ang mas matangkad kaysa sa akin. Ang bagay na hindi nagbago.

"I'm so proud of you!" she said cheerfully.

My heart warms and flutters with joy. I can't express how grateful and glad I am for my very first fashion show, which was small but successful. Everything went according to plan, from beginning to end. The show was excellent! I may be overreacting, but it feels amazing to see all our hard work pay off. I feel blessed to have such a great team and colleagues who have supported me throughout this journey. Despite the sleepless nights, sweat, and tears, and exhaustion, the first LaurenZ fashion show was a success! Almost all of our dresses sold out in just a minute! Take note! Hindi pa bigatin ang mga kinuha anaming models d'yan.

But of course all of these! All of my achievements won't be possible without the people at my disposal. Kuya Harden and Kuya Walter, tita Freda, si Rielle, si Minerva at syempre ang nag-iisang angel ng buhay ko, ang tanging tao na kayang pawiin ang lahat ng pagod at pangamba ko sa yakap niya lang, my baby Tyreese. And even... Rustin. Sila ang mga taong nasa tabi ko habang pinaplano ko pa ang lahat ng ito. Sila ang mga saksi kung ano ang mga ginawa ko makamit ko ang ang bagay na ito.

I am grateful to them for their undying and unwavering support. Without them, I wouldn't have made it this far. Wala ako rito ngayon. Walang LaurenZ. Of course, aside sa team and staff ko. Hindi ko rin makakalimutan ang mga taong nagsabuhay sa mga likha ko at ang mga taong taas-noong sinusuot ang gawin ko—namin ng team ko. Soon itong fashion design team ko magiging fashion design house or firm din ito.