The Bachelorettes: The Sweet Charmer

Chapter 51

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."

— Maya Angelou

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DENNISE

"Ahm, good morning everyone." Nahihiyang panimula noong magandang babae. I was once again in awe when I hear her voice. Ang ganda ng boses niya lalo na ng pronunciation niya. She's too cute. "I am here on front of you guys because I lost a bet against this monster friend of mine." Dagdag pa nito. She also made face and cutely rolled her eyes. Natawa naman ang mga tao dito sa loob ng venue. "Anyway, as part of our deal, I am giving you guys a little graduation gift." She enthusiastically said and smiled. Biglang naghiyawan naman ulit ang mga taong naandito. "But first, I have to congratulate this certain person who tamed a monster. Ms. Whoever you are." Hindi na tanggal sa mga labi nito ang pagkakangiti at tumingin sa akin. She even winked me and grinned.

Oh my! Siya si Lisa? Lisa na nakakaasaran ni Alyssa sa Thailand? Si Lisa na sinasabi nilang kukumpleto sa barkada? Siya yon? Pero bakit parang hindi naman ayon sa itsura niya yung mga sinasabi nina Ate Gretch na makulit daw at parang bata na nakulong sa young adult na babae. 

"Congratulations, I am looking forward in working with you. And seeing you in person today, I must say that this monster is really lucky." Sabi pang muli nito. Napailing ito at muling kumindat sa akin. She also pointed at me as if she is hitting me with a gun. "I am Lisa by the way. And the monster who is going to deliver her speech at the latter part of this program is none other than, the President of the Kronos Group of Companies, Ms. Alyssa Valdez." Sabi nito at mabilis na umalis sa likod ng lectern at nagpunta sa backstage. 

The hall was filled with different music while we are waiting for the graduation gift Lisa prepared for us. Hindi naman nagtagal, biglang namatay ang ilaw sa buong paligid. Maya-maya pa ay sumindi ang spotlight at itinutok ito sa gitnang bahagi ng entablado. As the spotlight was turned on, Lisa is standing at the center part of the stage. Nakapagpalit na din ito ng damit. Ang bilis ah, in fairness. She is now wearing an all black attire. Hindi ko masyadong maaninag yung suot niya dahil nakatalikod ito sa amin. The hall was filled with the music entitled Take Me. 

(Credits to the owner of this video.)

She started dancing. Her moves was in sync with the beat of the tune. Her dancing prowess is way above normal. She dances gracefully and elegantly. She ended her performance with the music entitled Swalla. So, 'yon pala yung sinasabi nina Ara na baka daw paguwi ni Alyssa, mag-swalla na siya sa harap ko. Napailing na lang ako at natawa sa naisip ko. Hala, kailan pa naging ganito yung iniisip ko. 

Lisa ended her performance and got a standing ovation from the crowd. Parang sasabog na itong buong hall sa lakas ng hiyawan ng mga tao. She waved at the crowd before leaving the stage. 

Nakatuon ang atensyon ko sa papaalis na si Lisa kaya hindi ko napansin na may isang tao na pala ang nasa likod ngayon ng lectern. "Did you guys enjoy my friend's gift?" Sabi nito. 

Dahan dahan akong napatingin sa pwesto nito. And yes, there she is. Naandito na yung taong sa video call ko lang nakakausap nitong mga nakaraang araw. Ang taong hindi nagpapagulo ng sistema ko at ang taong nagpapabilis ng tibok ng puso ko. Nakatingin din pala ito sa akin. Believe it or not guys, everything around us becomes blurry. Each movement and sound from the environment progresses in slow motion. I though that it would only happen in a movie but swear, I am experiencing it now.