"And our first runner up, Anna Pauline Sena!" When the host announced the winner, I saw Apol's face and the acceptance plastered on her face, she flaunts her smile and wave to the crowd as if only one step reaching the crown hurts her. Though she doesn't show her being affected by the result. Nat and I were expecting that she'll bag the crown but she took the photogenic award in which she deserves.
When the contest is done, we decided to walk towards the stage to congratulate Apol. Hindi agad kami nakalapit sa kanya dahil maraming kaibigan at pamilya niya ang lumapit sa kanya pata i-congratulate siya. When I got the chance to scurry my way in, she saw and immediately put her attention to me. As I got closer, I gave her a hug and utter, "congratulations, you look so awesome."
She giggles, "thank you, I thought you wouldn't come."
"Did it affect your performance?"
She just gives me a thin smile and shrugged, "I hope not, we got stuck in traffic and we try our best to get here as soon as possible. And at least we get to see you on the question and answer portion which you did great, I think that's the best answer I've heard from all the participants."
"Bola pa more," aniya. "But you said we, sinong kasama mo?'
And then I pull my sister beside me and she gave her a little wave and Apol gushed over her cuteness. I almost vomit upon her reaction to my sister but I girls know how to talk in their own way. Apol easily get fond of her, Nat couldn't stop commenting about her appearance and her performance earlier and what made me shook from her non-stop talking.
"If kuya's dating you, you will be my ate. I like you for him." she pointed out.
Apol giggled, "oh no, it is up to your kuya though but anyway I like him."
"We're still sorry if we didn't make it on time, it was my Mom's birthday so we had to celebrate it," I interjected trying to change the topic of their conversation.
Apol seemed shocked, "I didn't know it was your Mom's birthday, you could've told me."
I scratched my forehead, "well I didn't want to disappoint you so I didn't say a thing."
"You're so nice kuya," Nathalia commented.
"He is," Apol giggled. "Well, we will be having a mini celebration and if you want to come and join, you're my guest."
And before Nat could say anything, I swayed my hands to her moving her away. "That's kind of you, Apol. Thank you for inviting us but I guess we have to get home. You should celebrate your win even though it's a runner up, you still won. Be with your family."
Apol nodded, "sure, and thank you. Having your support and your presence tonight helps me, so thank you for that."
I smiled. I don't know what to say.
"See you in class on Monday?"
I nodded, "yes, see you, and congrats once again."
"Thank you, Lili."
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