"If you were given a chance to go back in time and fix a mistake, would you take it? If yes, what mistake would you fix? If no why?" the MC ask me the question that I got.
I cleared my throat.
"I wouldn't risk returning to the past. I firmly believe that the mistakes I've made have shaped me into who I am today. Through those experiences, I've grown stronger and become a better person. Consequently, I am content with the individual I have evolved into. I am a result of the valuable lessons I've learned. Thank you."l smiled at the judges and at the crowd.
Almost everyone cheered for me. Lumipas ang ilang minuto at iaanunsyo na ang nanalo. Hindi magkamayaw ang aking dibdib sa kaba. Nanginginig ang aking mga kamay ngunit pinilit ko pa ring ngumiti.
"And our Binibing Pilipinas 2018 is candidate number 8!........Fiona Torres!" Well, I didn't win the title, again.
Sumabog ang napakaraming confetti sa stadium kung saan dinaos ang kompetisyon. Nawala ang ngiti ko. Sa dalawa taon kong pagsali ay hindi ako nabigyan ng korona.
Pumunta ako sa backstage kasama ang iba pang kandidata. Nagbabatian sila. I know how plastic and pathetic these girls are. They may seem friendly but they backstab each other. I went to my table and fixed my things.
"It's Cece second time joining the Binibining Pilipinas. Gosh! naman lagi na lang yang kasama sa top 10. Ayun nga lang top 10 lang talaga." Bulungan ng mga kalaban ko na ngayo'y nagtatawanan na.
The nerve of these bitches, eh kahit nga sa top 15 hindi sila nakapasok!
"I think Cece is beautiful naman. She's young and there's a lot of chances for her to win. She may not take home any crown for the past two years. But I have been a judge here for four years, I know she's more than just a beauty queen." He paused for a while and looked at me. He then looked at the two girls who laughed at me.
"I hope you don't join this competition next year. Because I'll surely give you a zero for your attitude."
I can't believe it. It's Falcon Ramirez! One of the most eligible bachelor in the Philippines at pinagtatanggol niya ako ngayon.
Natahimik ang mga kapwa kandidata ko. Laking pasalamat ko at kami na lang ang nandito, if the media are present this could've been a bigger issue. Humingi ng tawad si Maria at Ria at umalis na rin. It's their firstyear joining.
"Hey Ms. Beldua, are you okay?" He looked at me with sincerity. Lord. Bat ang gwapo ng nilalang na 'to.
"Uhm yes sir. Thank you pero sana di mo na ako pinagtanggol sa kanila." Nginitian nya lang ako at hinawakan sa isang braso.
"But I want to protect you."
Those six words made me fought for him. Pinaglaban ko sya kasi sabi nya poprotektahan nya ako at ako lang.
Meron akong lima bote ng tequila. Isang bote ng champagne. Medyo may tama na rin ako. Pero tangina di naman nawala yung sakit. Worth it naman pala ang sampung libo na bangka na binili ko sa isang mangingisda kanina. I just need some time alone. Some time to think or maybe an alone time because I need a break from reality.
"TANGENA MO, FUCK YOU!! PAK YOU!!FALCON! Isa kang gago! Narinig mo ako?! HA?! Gago ka! Tangina mo! Sa daming babae ba't bestfriend ko pa?!?" Mula sa aking pagkakaupo ay tumayo ako sa bangka, I drank the wine that's left in the bottle.
"Bullshit ka! May pa I want to protect you shit! shit! ka pang nalalaman ha! What a jerk! Sa daming babae why it's Victoria?! ha? Damn it! She was like my sister! Fuck you! Tanga ka Falcon!Pero mas tanga ako!!" Humagulgol ako at napaupo akong muli sa bangka at muling naalala ang mga pinagsamahan namin ni Falcon.
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Roman d'amour"In the pursuit of her love, I found the strength to chase my own dreams, even if they lead me away from her."
