Pageant
When I got back in Hongkong. I got an invitation for my first school pageantry. According to the letter it says 17-20 years old can join.
I'm 5'6 at my young age. And my brother is taller than me. Will, years will come I might get the same height level with them.
I don't usually go to school as a normal student does. I am home school most of my years and just go to school for my school competition or final exams if needed. That's how my life goes as I grow. I did not disagree about it. The truth is I'm okay. I understand what my dad is doing, for my safety.
When my mom knows about the letter she's very supportive and help me. She was the former Miss Bohol. I grew up seeing her crown and telling me how happy she was and her feelings that motivate me to do the things she didn't have. She got pregnant with me and that stops her dreams and makes herself a mother and she is proud.
So here I am right now meeting my pageant trainer.
"Hi grace, so ano handa kana sa iyong kauna-unahang pagsali?" Ayon niya.
He is muscular and handsome. Now, these days it is so hard to guess who are straight or not because seeing him would doubt your judgment parang si Sinon lang ang laki ng katawan pero kung rumampa na mas malambot pa sayo.
Thick eye brows, pouty lips pointed nose and bright eyes. Arrrgghhhhhh! He's a cutey.
I close my eyes for my dirty thoughts. For Christ sake he is my trainer and mom's bestfriend.
Don't get me wrong, it is just that I appreciate his beauty. Yeap you read is right. He is gay.
"Earth to Grace!" He snapped at me.
I heard his finger snap.
Nahihiya ako sa sarili. Arrrgghhhhhh!
"Opo, kuya. " Magalang kong tugon. Namumula kung tugon sa kanya.
Nanlalaki ang kanyang mga matang nakatitig sa akin, "anong opo kuya! Magka edad lang kaya tayo. " He wink. Natatawang tugon nito.
Nahuli pa ata ako!
He noticed my stares and for Christ sake his age is doubled with mine, mahigit pa ata. Yeap, he likes to wear white gowns too and he loves to sway his hips and put on make up.
We both laughed lightly. That makes me comfortable.
"I remember when your mom joined her pageant also, ang saya namin noon at kaloka nanalo siya. Kung hindi lang dahil sa daddy mo e 'di sana nasa Miss U na kami." He smiles lightly.
My mom met my dad during his business trip and that time dad is single. He has 3 sons with his First deceased wife.
"You're prettier than your mom Grace. You look mistiza Chinese. Maputi ka lang at mas nakuha mu pa kagandahan ng nanay mo, mix blooded. "
Is it a compliment right? He chuckles. I saw sincerity in his eyes. I know my face is like tomatoes now. And he is right, I heard them openly.
I'm wearing a skintone tights pant and a crop top for me to walk comfortably. Ponytail hair and Six inch shoes. Yeap that's how he wants me to wear now.
"Gosh, Grace you have a perfect body. If I'm just straight I would definitely date you. Kaya lang hindi tayo talo." Malakas nitong tawa. Nahawa na din ako.
"Okay, here we go. Stand tall, chin up. Pose.
Kamay sa balakang, sway, walk gracefully. Yong tipong nang aakit ka. Smile. Walk. Pose. Like that! " Noong sinunod ko bawat sinasabi niya.
Hindi pala madali tong ginagawa ng isang kontesira. Pero syempre lalaban ako dito. I want to be a queen. Sabi nga ni mommy sa buhay dapat alam mo kung anong gusto mo at hindi. Hindi naman lahat maaayon sa gusto mo subalit lahat ng iyon kung iyong gagawin malay mo maging sayo. I believe her.
