Found Myself In You ✔

01

Kabanata 1

"May I have your résumé, Miss?" the art manager said.

I'm a having now a one-on-one interview. Pang-apat na beses ko na 'tong mag-apply sa art galleries. Ako mismo ang naghanap sa internet ng empty slot nila.

It was already afternoon yet I haven't eaten lunch.

Ang iba ay hindi tumatanggap ng fresh graduates. Habang ang ibang art museum may specific university silang nire-required para matanggap ka sa qualifications nila.

"You're graduated in Otis?"

I smiled. "Yes, Maam. I've graduated two years ago."

Tumango-tango ito. "And you're course?"

"Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, Maam."

She nodded, again. Kanina ko pa tinitiis ang gutom ko. Tanging oatmeal lang ang kinain ko kaninang umaga kaya heto gutom na gutom na ako.

Sina Matha at Julie nagpaalam din na hahanap ng trabaho. Magkita-kita na lang daw kami sa Rodeo.

The art manager looked at me.

"May I see your works, Miss Tremaine?"

"Sure..." inabot ko sa kanya ang isa ko pang folder na naglalaman ng mga picture ng painting at sketches ko. Iba't-ibang texture 'yon.

Sana lucky na talaga akong ngayong araw.

Nabuhayan ako ng loob nang nakita kong ngumiti siya. She put the folder on her side and turned her eyes at me.

"You've got a great taste in arts, Miss Muriel. I'll gladly like to work with you. Your works have a deep meaning and I loved it."

"Thank you, Maam!"

Nang sinabi niya ang great taste, gusto ko tuloy uminom ng great taste white caramel.

Shocks.

She stood up. I did it also.

"Is it okay with you if you'll be in charge as an intern?" she asked.

Masaya akong tumango. Hindi na masama 'yon. Maaari akong makatulong sa mga events na gaganapin, makikilala pa ang mga staffs at saka makakakuha pa ako ng ideya. Mas matindi ay makakausap ko ang maraming tao na bibisita sa Art Gallery.

"Of course, Maam." masayang tugon ko.

"That's good to hear! You can start your job tomorrow. I'll send your duty schedule through email. My assistant will assist you and you may ask other staff if you have any questions about our museum." she raised her left hand as a sign that I have to handshake with her.

"Just call me Madam Leviste." dagdag niya pa.

I took her hand and smiled.

"Thank you, Madam Leviste. Thank you!" sambit ko.

Inassist ako ng gallery assistant palabas sa Museum. Pala-kaibigan at sa tingin ko ay magiging komportable ako na maka-trabaho siya.

Tumalon-talon pa ako ng makalabas sa Getty Center.

Thank you, Lord! Thank you!

"Uhm, excuse me, Miss. You're blocking my way..." a man voice said.

Suddenly, I stopped jumping. Nilingon ko ang nagsalita at laking-gulat ko nang makilala ang mukha niya.

Hindi ko talaga makakalimutan ang mukha ng lalaking 'to.