BLIND DATE ( ENGLISH VERSION )

ALEXA’S POV

” Calm down, Alexa,” Ken tried to make me calm down; however, I did not pay attention to him and continued roaming around the dressing room because of what had happened to my evening gown. I was stopped when Ken held me on both shoulders.

” Listen Alexa, trust me okay? It will be all right,” Ken sincerely told me.

” How?” I lowly asked him because I felt anxious because of what had happened. Ken simply smiled at me and handed me bottled water. I accepted it and drank right away.

” There they are,” Ken said while looking at the door. I followed where he was looking and saw Rhea and Caleb carrying a gown similar to my torn gown earlier. It made me frown.

” Woah! Thankfully, you ask us to hide it,” Rhea remarked.

” You did not make a mistake, bro,” Caleb stated and put his arms around Ken’s shoulder. I was too confused while hearing their conversation. What are they talking about? Maybe Rhea noticed me while frowning, so she smiled at me before she spoke.

” Well, your boyfriend whispered ask earlier to hide your gown, and replace it with something similar. He also asked us to watch out the CCTV. It was a relief that we found a gown similar to yours. However, it was a waste that I did not watch how you model your sexy body,” Rhea explained. I unbelievably looked at Ken. He really did that.

“I will do everything for you, especially protecting you,” Ken replied while smiling. It seemed like he read my mind.

” Thank you, Ken,” I sincerely told him.

” Now, change your clothes and we will get the crown. I want to show whoever did this to you that whatever happen, you will get what you deserve,” He cheerfully comforted me.

I could not help but smile after hearing what he said. I see how sincere he is to me. I simply nodded. Then Rhea and I entered the fitting room. She helped me wear my sexy red fitted long gown.

” You look fabulous,” Rhea exclaimed.

” Thanks to all of you. I owe you all one,” I sincerely told Rhea.

” Thanks to your so called boyfriend. I really see how sincere he is towards you. Beside, it seemed like he was a member of boy scout before because he is always prepared,” Rhea replied while smiling.

” I know how sincere he is, as for the boy scout, who knows,” I jokingly replied.

” Let’s go,” Rhea energetically said.

I simply nodded in response, and then we went outside. After we went outside, Caleb and Ken automatically looked in our direction. Rhea and I laughed after a few minutes had passed, yet Caleb and Ken were staring at me intently. Our laughter maybe makes them back to reality.

” Wow! Alexa, you look so great,” Caleb amazedly told me.

” Thanks, Cal,” I shyly said.

” Great is not the right term,” Ken cut off, and he went closer to me.

” Then what?” Caleb asked in wonder.

” She looks perfect, ” Ken replied and looked at me. Our eyes met, so I smiled.

” Psh, punch line,” Rhea laughed.

” You destroy the atmosphere,” Caleb protested.

” Hep! Before you two quarrel, did you see who tore the fake gown of Alexa?” Ken asked in a serious manner. The atmosphere surrounded us also with a bit of tension. Even I were waiting for their answer. I want to know who she was and why she did this to me.

” Actually, we did not see who did it since she was wearing a hoodie,” Caleb explained.

” One thing is for sure, Tiffany did not do it because she was too busy fixing herself earlier,” Rhea continued. My heart beat fast because of nervousness after hearing what Rhea said. If it is really not Tiffany, then who is she? And why did she want to destroy me?

JAMES’ POV

I was currently sitting in the third row of the gymnasium. The last part of the pageant was delayed, so they kept showing intermission numbers, but I found it boring. Besides, I was wondering what the reason behind the delay in the last part is.

” There was someone who destroyed Alexa’s gown,” I heard a girl beside me whisper to her friend. I looked at them.

” What did you say?” I asked to clarify what I heard.

” There was someone who destroyed one of the candidates’ gown. Alexa was the contestant’s name,” She replied, which made me stand up.

” But the organizer said that everything is all right. Alexa’s boyfriend found another gown for her. She was currently retouching,” the girl nervously added.

I breathed a sigh of relief because of what she added. I sat down, but the thought of who could possibly do it to Alexa kept running through my mind. What if? I immediately stood up and went outside the gymnasium after realizing it. I dialed her number. Not a minute had passed when she answered my call.

( Surprise? )

” You did that to Alexa, right?” I angrily asked her,

( Oh, why you seemed so angry about it? I told you before, I will destroy her.)

” Can you just leave her alone?” I irritably told her.

( I can, but I will not. I am just starting.)

” I am telling you, stop this one. You will regret everything in the end.” I said to convince her.

( Nope, you will feel regret if you do not do what I asked you to do. I am coming back very soon.)

Those were the last words she said before hanging up. I harshly held my hair because of the frustration I was feeling right now. Argh, I really need to make sure that everything will be all right for Alexa.

ALEXA’S POV

After our mini conversation, Rhea and Caleb immediately left because the last segment of the pageant, the Q and A, would be starting. I was nervous, but I chose to calm myself down because it might affect the way I answered later.

One set of candidates was currently answering the judge’s question. Unlike another pageant, the question of the judges will be answered together with your partner. So, the top five girls and boys were partnered before the last segment started. Since Ken and I were paired and we both entered the top 5, the organizer decided to leave us paired it is.

” Are you nervous?” I heard Ken ask, which made me back to reality.

” A little bit,” I admitted.

” Do not worry too much, I am here for you,” He smiled while encouraging me.

” I know, thank you,” I sincerely told him and smiled at him widely.

” Last but not the least, Mr. Ken Valenzuela, and Ms. Alexandra Alcantara ”

” That’s our cue. Let’s go, ” Ken said after we heard the emcee calling us. I gently nodded to Ken before putting my arms around his arms. Together, we went on the stage. The only thing I was hearing right now was my heartbeats. I am too nervous.

” Good evening to the both of you,” the emcee politely greeted us.All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

” What are you feeling right now? ” he added.

” I feel good. I am kind of excited to ace this one,” Ken confidently answered the emcee.

” I am a bit nervous, but yeah, I am fine overall,” I replied and smiled.

” All right, we will not prolong what you feel. Here is your question,” The emcee energetically said.

” Do you believe that something that started fake can turn out as real?” The emcee carefully read the question. I was shocked to hear it. Sometimes, fate is really playful. How coincidental it could be that the question is like that.

” Yes, I do because I believe it is not about how it started but how it is going. Sometimes, we do not need to look back on how it started but to make sure that it will end real. ” Ken calmly answered.

I felt like someone was holding my hand, so I looked at him. Our eyes met, and he gently smiled. That smile assures me two things. First, everything will be alright in this pageant, and the second one is that he is confessing to me again. I smiled before interwinding our hands. He seemed surprised, but I simply smiled at him before answering the question.

” I also believe that something fake can be real, especially in love. It is about how you are willing to risk something to gain something. It is not really about how you end up being fake but how you can work out things to make it real. We just need to take a leap to see how it will go. ” I could not help but smile while remarking on those words.

The next thing I heard was the loud cheers from the audience. Ken and I politely bow at them before going back backstage since there will be an intermission number first before the announcement of the winners. The nervousness I felt earlier was erased because whether I win or not, one thing is certain, I am in love with my fake boyfriend.

TO BE CONTINUED!