Found Myself In You ✔

09

Kabanata 9

I patiently waited for the comment of Mr. Montaga, one of our art valuers. He also holds the position of art historian and advisor.

Apat ang natapos ko sa painting habang tatlo naman sa sketching. Dalawa sa renaissance at impressionism. Isa ang digital portrait at dalawa sa analytic. Isang linggo ko ginawa 'yon. Kanina ko lang natapos ang reinassance.

Paulit-ulit tumango si Mr. Montaga. It seems like he appreciates my artworks. Kasama din namin sa opisina niya ang iba pang Auctioneers at Dealers.

Kinakabahan ako.

"Can you please illustrate this one?" tinuro nito ang isang analytic sketch.

"True Identity. Everyone has many different faces, but no one is ready to show their real one. People put a mask on their faces to hide their true identity and they'll disclose their true self..." I said.

They smiled.

"What about these two impressionism you paint? Tell us the deep meaning of it." Mrs. Kaithlie, one of the Auctioneers.
Kinuha ko ito at sinimulan mag-demonstrate sa harapan nila. "Beauty of Feminism believes in the power, confidence, and elegance of women just as much as they believe in the power of anyone else. To those accustonied to privilege, equality feels like oppression..." binaba ko ito at kinuha ang pangalawang painting.

"I painted this last month...I added some light colors to retouch the pictures. This one entitled Ocean of Dreams. What would an ocean be without a monster lurking in the dark? It would be like sleep without dreams. We dream in colors borrowed from the sea. Dream higher to the sky deeper than to ocean."

I gave them my best smile. Heto ang isa sa nagustuhan ko sa sining. Hindi ka lang gumuguhit o nagpa-painting para lang sa wala. Kinakailangan ay may malalim na dahilan kung bakit mo ipininta o ginuhit ang isang tao, lugar o kahit ano mang bagay.

That's the life of Art.

They clapped their hands and lend their hand to me. I took it as a sign of handshake and a good deal.

"You're amazing, Ms. Tremaine. We'll take care of this and if someone wants to buy your works. We will contact you immediately." Mr. Montaga said.

Ilang minuto pa nila akong kinausap tungkol sa dealing of works. Malaki ang makukuha kong porsyento kaysa sa kanila dahil nga sa ako ang gumawa at Artist. Binigay ko sa kanila ang bank account number ko automatic na mailalagay ang pera do'n. Sila na ang bahala sa lahat at wala na akong kailangan na problemahin.

Pagkatapos ng usapan. Sinubukan kong hanapin ang mga kaibigan ko pero wala sila.

Nasaan sila?

"You need something?"

Lumingon ako sa may-ari ng boses na 'yon. Si Dexter. Ngumiti ako at umiling. He's wearing eyeglasses, maroon polo, and black slacks. He looks really professional and attractive.

But, Ryker is more attractive than him.

Napangiti tuloy ako bigla sa pagkukumpara ko sa dalawa.

Umisang hakbang palapit sa'kin si Dexter. He crossed his arms while looking at me.

"I-I'm looking for Patricia, Violetta, and Kianna. May I ask where are they?" I asked.

"Mrs. Leviste took them to New York to help the other staff to organize the event that will be held next year of January." He said.

Ah, kaya pala.

"Oh, is that it? Thank you! Uhm...I have to go." kumaway na lang ako sa kanya at tinalikuran. Wala naman na akong gagawin dito.