Chapter 104: To Take Your Loneliness Away
"What a wonderful answer." Even the host was smiling from ear to ear after he said that. "For her last appeal, contestant number 11 will show us a skit."
I received a clap making
take a deep breath. ’I just need to do well just like how I practiced.’ I thought as I looked at the spotlight above. The sounds of birds chirping started and the background of a garden behind
lit up, letting
know that I need to start my act.
I sighed just like Andy told
to do.
"If I could be free to marry just like everybody else, I wouldn’t feel so lonely."
The lines were kind of cheesy, but I trust Andy that it’ll make a huge impact on the judges.
"The prince I’ve been waiting for hasn’t appeared yet, until when should I be waiting for him to co?"
As I was about to walk towards the front, I heard a shout from the crowd.
"SOONE LIKE HER DOESN’T DESERVE TO PERFORM ON STAGE!"
I stopped due to surprise after hearing that. It was a woman’s voice filled with anger which I couldn’t understand.
"THAT’S RIGHT! WHAT KIND OF PRINCESS IS SHE? SHE HAS NO CLASS AT ALL!"
"SHE SHOULDN’T BE IN THIS BEAUTY PAGEANT, SHE’S NOT EVEN THAT PRETTY."
"ISN’T SHE NIGHT’S STALKER? SHE’S SO DISGUSTING. WHERE DID SHE EVEN GET THE CONFIDENCE TO STAND ON STAGE?"
The continuous voice coming from the audience made
flustered and I couldn’t continue my act. So of the event managers tried to make the girls that keeps booing at
go outside the auditorium but it just wouldn’t stop.
I couldn’t move as if my feet were glued to the floor— No, I was afraid to move.
That’s when all of a sudden, all the lights went out and the spotlight went to the far end of the auditorium. My eyes adjusted to the sudden brightness, and there I saw a man. He’s wearing a black butterfly masquerade mask covering only his eyes.
’Who is that guy? Is this part of the skit?’
The man was wearing an elegant all-white suit while holding a red rose in his hand. He walked towards the stage, and all eyes were on him.
’Is this a part of the event? So surprise event that even the contestants don’t know about?’ I thought as I was still frozen from where I was standing. ’Who is this person?’
His footsteps were the only thing I could hear because the audience beca quiet with his sudden appearance too. The more he gets closer to , the more I felt at ease. ’It was odd.’
When he arrived in front of , I saw a smile on his face. He kneeled in front of
and reached out his hand.
’Oh! Now I know it! Maybe this is planned by Andy.’
With that thought, I accepted the man’s hand and he imdiately pulled my waist towards him. The smile on his face grew wider as he snapped his finger, and the music started playing.
’W-Wait, we’re going to dance right now!?’
Just when I thought I’ll end up embarrassing myself, this unknown guy hired by Andy pulled
and started dancing with .
It was as if I really ca to dance with a prince, it’s magical and enchanting. Those red plumpy lips ford into a grin, it caused
to stare at him way more than I should. The way he gently touched
and spun
around causes
to feel like I’m indeed in a fairy tale, and he was the prince I’d been waiting for.
Why does it feel so familiar, even though I don’t know him?
The mont the music stopped, he bowed to
without saying a thing.
"El," I muttered subconsciously as his smile reminded
of Aziel’s, but he couldn’t be here.
He left without saying anything, and the spotlight was solely mine again. That’s when I realized that I am still standing in front of an audience, and I need to act like that was a part of my performance.
"I finally found my prince." That was an adlib as I looked at the audience once again and took a bow.
"Wow, that was such a wonderful performance!" The host said making everyone clap at
while the girls that were making a fuss were escorted outside the auditorium. "Could you believe that? It was like a scene from a fairy tale book. I was blown away." He added making
smile.
Although it wasn’t a part of the script. I wonder who that guy was.
I walked backstage as the host introduces the next contestant. "WHAT WAS THAT?" I almost fell off the stairs after hearing such a loud voice.
It was Carla, she was with Maris, Ace, and Andy. They’re all looking at
as if I did sothing incredible. "Who was that guy? When did you plan all of this?" Carla bombarded
with questions making my forehead crease.
"What do you an I planned it? Wasn’t it Andy and you guys who hired that guy?"
Andy and Ace looked at each other. "I don’t know anything about that though," Andy said making
blink thousands of tis.
Then what was that?
"I thought you planned it because the two of you danced so gracefully as if you were shooting for a movie." He added making
feel even more confused.
We did? Really? I don’t even rember. All I could rember was his smile and gentle touch. I could still feel the warmth that ca from his hand holding mine as we danced.
"You looked great with that guy though," Maris said making us look at her. "When I saw how you two danced, it made
think that he was really your prince that ca to take your loneliness away." She said.
’Loneliness? I’m not lonely when I’m with my friends though.’
"That line at the end was really great. Was that improvised?"
I nodded as I scratched my cheek. It’s embarrassing that I needed to improvise because of a sudden change. "Let’s go rest. I think your feet might get hurt if you keep standing like this." Maris suggested that we went to the waiting area to take a sit, but it bothers
that Ace isn’t saying anything while she continues watching .
"Is there a problem?"
Ace tilted her head. "I’m trying to figure it out."
"Figure what out?"
Maris and Carla went to get beverages and so snacks so it’s only the two of us here. Andy went back to our booth to check if Ryzen was doing his work well.
"About that guy." Ace said as she sat beside . "It can’t be Fuentes since he’s sitting with the judges." Why would she even think about Night? Does Night look like he’ll dance with ?
"Ah. I rember that blonde guy. The one that’s been hanging around you for a while now." Ace said as if she reached a realization. "I haven’t seen him for a while, maybe he’s that guy."
I imdiately shook my head. "El’s in Italy right now, and he has blonde hair. That guy has dark black hair doesn’t he." I said while sighing.
It makes
wonder who that guy truly is, but I also don’t want to start being curious about it. The last ti I was curious, I almost died so no more curiosity for .
"Another guy interested in you, huh?"
"How did you even know it was a guy?"
I glanced in the direction of the door and saw Andy with his arms crossed. "What if he wasn’t a guy at all?" What’s with him?
"Where did that co from?" Ace asked and the two started talking about random things while my mind started drifting away. It’s so tiring, all I want to do right now is go ho and take a nap.
I closed my eyes for a little, but when I opened them, I was already standing on the stage and in front of the crowd. They’re giving
a round of applause and I’m already holding a trophy.
’What? I don’t get what’s happening.’
"Congratulations! Our final winner for this school year’s beauty pageant, Miss Noelle Faith Alcantara!" The host said making my eyes go wide. I didn’t even notice that Night and Miss Celine were already standing beside
for the picture.
"A prince is standing beside our princess winner!"
I looked at Night beside
and saw him wearing a prince costu. No, it looks more like a knight. ’Does the host even know the difference between the two?’ I thought as I felt Night’s hand on my waist causing my eyes to go wide again.
"Oh my!"
What Night did cause the audience to squeal, but most of them looks like they were not amused with what was going on. "Could you stop doing things without my permission?" I whispered to him as we were preparing for the photoshoot since it’ll be put on the school’s social dia account.
"Like what?" Is he acting oblivious to his actions right now?
I groaned. "Just, stop forcing
to go along with your whims." This school festival will last until tomorrow, but tomorrow, it’s exclusive for the students only. Since today the school is open to the public. I’m already afraid of what will happen tomorrow.
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