The Dreamer's Plea

Chapter 1

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"THERE we witness the gorgeous ladies of RCA as they represents their beautiful designs for tonight's show. And surprisingly, the table has been turned, RCA is now on top, followed by CGC with only 0.4 difference."

"The next and last company to show their designs will be the CGC. This company is known all over the world as they remain to be on top since the day it introduce on the market. Now, let's witness if they shine again tonight."

Loud applause filled the large event hall as the fashion show for CGC started. Music starts to sing and lights starts to dance as the models started to shown up. The first line that they'll be presenting is a casual suits, partnered with the most elegant jewelries and bags. All designed by Ms. Leslie Kim.

Followed by summer wear, winter wear, and bikini wear. But.... The show starts and last for the fourth line, without the final model.

Nagsimula ng magbulong-bulungan ang mga tao, some are confused, and some are shocked. They created a show without a final model, kaya sobra ang pagtataka na makikita sa kanilang mga mata.

Every final models will be mentioned by the MC. All the designs, raw materials used, and the prices of each lines should be announce. Kaya nagtataka na rin ang MC kung bakit walang nagbibigay ng kopya sa kaniya, it's because the final model didn't show up.

Isa.... Dalawa.... Hanggang sa unti-unti nang nagsisitayuan ang mga tao. Disappointment are visible on their faces.

"Tyson what's happening?" Whispered by Ms. Leslie Kim. Besides her is Tyson Oliver Collins, the CEO of CGC. Walang emosyon ang makikita sa mukha nito habang tinitignan ang mga models na todo sa pagrampa, na para bang walang pake sa nangyayari sa paligid.

"Tyson, my design. Where's my final design?" But still, parang walang naririnig at nakatingin lang sa harapan ang binata. Nagsisimula nang dumilim ang mukha nito, clenching his jaw, and a round balled fist.

"What happened, Mr. Collins?" Besides Tyson is the CEO of RCA. Unlike him, the owner of the other company gap half of his age. In short, old man. Mula sa edad nilang magkalayo, ay sobrang magkalayo din ang relasyon nilang dalawa. Their company compete with each other, so as their lives.

He eyed him blankly, didn't bother to answer his question.

"Tyson I'm asking you. What the hell is happening?" She suddenly burst out. Malapit ng matapos ang pang-apat na design, the next will be the last line. Pero tila walang plano si Tyson, his just sitting their with his calm expression. But deep inside, nagngingitngit na ito sa galit. Inaalala na niya lahat ng mga pangalan ng mga empleyado nitong involve sa event ngayon. Funny, instead of thinking on how to get this better, mas iniisip pa niya kung ilan ang empleyadong tatanggalin niya.

"Tyson--" Leslie's words cut up by Tyson's cussing machine mouth.

"Shut the fuck up." Gigil na sagot nito. She was shock, for the first time, he cuss at her. They've been friends since they're child, and this is the first time he shout at her.

Tila nagulat naman ito sa inakto niya, he was about to say sorry when the lights started to dim. Then a silhouette of a woman appeared on the stage. She's standing on the dark spot, but they can still see clearly what she was wearing. She's wearing a beautiful gown, but they can't point out what design or color it is. Nagmistula kasi itong parang shadow lang.

Lahat ng taong nagsisitayuan para lumabas ay tumigil, when they heard the strum of a guitar. As the music began, pictures started to show on the screen. Revealing the last and final design, gowns. Lahat ay nagtataka. Instead of modelling it personally, ngayon ay ipinapakita lang ito, wear by those models.

There I was again tonight

Forcing laughter, faking smiles

Same old tired, lonely place