𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐦

Epilogue

“The winner of ‘Best Producer of the Year’ at the Asian Music Festival Award is… Brave Hearts’ producer Zinnia Natsuki Yoshida! Congratulations!”

I was supposed to clap for whoever wins the award, but I was startled when the matter of the ceremony announced my name as the winner of the ‘Best Producer of the Year’ award. I couldn't believe it because the other producers who were nominated are so good also and deserve to be on my spot. Hindi ko akalain na mananalo ako ng pinakamalaking award sa isang prestigious music award show.

Gulat na gulat pa rin akong tumayo at niyakap ang mga katrabaho ko, mas lalo na si Mary na siyang nagsilbing daan para mag-bloom ako sa industriya ng musika. After that, I walked slowly to the stage, still with an unbelievable expression on my face.

Napangiti na lamang ako nang makita ko sa screen ang Brave Hearts na masayang-masaya sa pagkapanalo ko. Kaya pala humihiyaw at sumisigaw ang mga audience dahil sila ang pokus ng monitor ngayon. I couldn't hug them because they were seated far from us. Definitely, I will come to them after the award show to also thank them. They are also one of the instruments why I won this award.

“Thank you!” I said gratefully to the MC’s. They congratulated me and gave me the award.

“Ahm…” I covered my mouth with my palm, still couldn't believe I won. Nang dahil doon ay humiyaw na ang mga audience, chini-cheer na ako. I felt overwhelmed by their warm love and support that I couldn't help but have tears in my eyes.

What made me more tearful is that… I saw my husband on the monitor. He was holding a banner saying ‘I love you, my wife, Zinny!’ He was very happy that he's jumping out of joy. Naluha tuloy ako lalo roon. Hindi na alam kung magsasalita pa ako o iiyak na lang.

Hindi ko alam na pupunta siya rito. Gabi na itong award show, kaya sigurado makakapunta siya. Pero I don't force him to come because I know how tired he was from work. Kaya ang sabi ko pa sa kaniya bago ang award show na manood na lamang siya sa TV, o ‘di kaya magpahinga na lamang. But still, if a man wants to, he will.

“Thank you so much for the Asian Music Festival Award for this ‘Best Producer of the Year’ award. I would also extend my grateful appreciation to the ones who have helped me reach this far—to the CEO of Bloom Entertainment; to Brave Hearts; to the supporters of me and to the supporters of Brave Hearts. Most especially, to my best friend, Mary… and to my very best husband in the world: My Haru Flowero.”

“Awww..!” The audiences reacted, which I giggled sweetly.

“Thank you very, very much to all the people I've mentioned. With you all, I wouldn't be as one hundred percent determined to do my job as a musician. The amount of love I had for music is also the amount of you all who are continually pushing me through. You all loved, supported, and believed in anything I can put to music.”

“I couldn't believe I would win this award… which I'm very thankful for. I'll do my very best, more of my very best, to still provide and produce the best music. Just like the name of the company I'm working for, let's bloom more in the path we are trying to make. I bloom with you all, everyone!”

They clapped their hands after my speech. Nanginginig pa rin ang buong katawan ko sa kaba at hindi makapaniwalang pangyayari. I was holding my award properly until I sat back again in my chair. Medyo nahihirapan din ako sa suot kong mermaid dress kanina sa paglalakad. I was also wearing heels, so it was hard. It was hard to be this elegant.

Since this is such a prestigious music award, I wore the best dress and shoes. I also wore jewelry to perfectly define what I'm wearing today. Malaki ang binayad ko, pero keri lang. Being able to attend an award, even if you will not receive an award, is still okay. You will still gain an exposure. And also, once in a blue moon lang itong ma-invite ako at ma-nominated. Okay na nga talaga sa akin ma-nominate, eh, lalo na ang manalo.