Nakatitig ako sa aking sarili sa isang mahabang salamin. I'm wearing a blue night gown na personal na idinesenyo pa ng isang sikat na designer. My face is beautifully painted with makeup. I look so fierce yet elegant tonight. Well, dapat lang. It's Miss Universe 2015, and I am now on the top three list. I've come too far to just lose in this competition. This is my dream. I will make sure na uuwi ako sa Pilipinas wearing that glorious crown.
"It's time, Miss Alonzo," napalingon ako sa amerikanang staff. I stiffled a smile and then nodded my head. I took one last glance at myself before heading out.
Nakita ko ang representative ng Colombia at USA. They were both undoubtedly beautiful. But I won't let that shake my confidence. Kaya ko 'to.
"And now, for the final walk... Miss Philippines!" I heared the host said. With a big smile, I walked with confidence habang pinapakinggan ang mga cheer ng mga tao sa akin. Many big people from around the world were watching. Lahat ng mga mata ay nasa akin.
I catwalked with elegance habang maya-maya ay nagseseryoso ang mukha. I smile, too, showing my pearly white teeth. Sinalubong ko ang isang singer na inaabot ang aking mga kamay. I held it out for him kaya marahan niya itong inabot at hinaplos. Nagkatitigan kami habang kumakanta siya. Pero habang nakatitig ako ay may nahuli akong kulay asul na mga matang matalim na nakatitig sa akin.
I looked away when I realized that I was losing my focus. I made a fierce look at the camera atsaka tuluyan nang binitiwan ang kamay nung singer. Kinakabahan ako bigla. Tila sinuyop ng kulay asul na mga matang 'yon ang lakas ng loob ko.
Tumigil ako sa gitna atsaka gumawa ng iba't ibang pose. Pero muli, nakita ko yung lalake sa aking harap. He's sitting with the biggest people from all around the world. Kaya hula ko ay mayaman at makapangyarihan din itong lalakeng ito. He's looking intensely at me. Wala akong makitang bahid ng pagka-Pilipino. Puro banyaga ang mga katangian niya. Strong jaw line, pointed nose, deep blue eyes... and oh, I made a turn.
Shit. Nawala nanaman ako sa focus!
Huminga ako ng malalim atsaka pilit na inalis sa isip ang lalakeng 'yon. I catwalked pabalik sa backstage.
Hindi dapat ako mawalan ng pokus. I should know my goal. I am here for the crown. I will get that crown.
BINABASA MO ANG
Drunken Obsession
General FictionPia Alonzo's dream was to be crowned as the Miss Universe. It was her passion. But without her knowing, as she catwalked with the spotlight pointed at her, someone is watching. With every sway of her hips, she unconciously feeds his lustful desire...