Inside the auditorium, some students and teachers are rushing back and forth. They're having a last-minute check to ensure that the program they're having are without problems. There are even television crew setting up their cameras and some are already filming. The students and other faculty members that are not part of the preparation are already sitting and chatting, they seem to be pretty excited. The auditorium is about to be fully occupied.
Skye and Alicia ignored them and went directly to the waiting room. The moment they enter, they noticed that there was no one inside.
Skye sat on a chair on the corner of the room, to which Alicia follows. She was about to say something, but she kept in hesitating. Skye noticed him and he started to speak.
"You were wondering why I did that, right?"
"…Yes, young master. The others you've... judged before, you did it without them knowing you're the one who did it since you seem to hate being famous. What's different with him?" Alicia asked while holding two bottled water and gave one to Skye.
As if finding Alicia's question funny, Skye laughed.
"Nothing's different about it. It's just that later on, it would be revealed that I'm the Farra Empire Corporation chairman's grandson. He won't dare tell anyone. Even a big fish could still end up inside a whale's stomach..." He opened the water and took a sip, and he added. "And I don't hate being famous. I just don't like to be looked at like I'm an animal in the zoo when I'm outside."
The two of them then started to have a little chat. It's like the commotion earlier did not happen at all. They waited for some time before the Tom and some board of directors of Farra Empire Corporation together with Principal Labalo and John arrived at the waiting room. Principal Labalo flinched when he saw Skye, while John went to grab Skye's hands and shake it to greet and is mimicked by the directors and the principal. Tom just nod at Skye and Alicia bowed slightly towards all of the newcomers. Their greeting time only lengthened some minutes and then they went out.
In front of the stage is a long rectangular table with at least ten chairs facing the stage. Principal Labalo brought those from Farra Empire Corporation towards it and had the program facilitators deliver their snacks.
Skye was about to sit at the end of the table when Tom told him to sit in the middle with him. He was about to say something when Tom cut him off. "It was your grandfather's order."
Only then Skye sit there in the middle, sighing. Some students saw him do it were shocked and they started whispering, until almost everyone was talking about it. The TV crews filmed him sitting there. The reporters seems to be excited of what they are seeing.
Jessica who was sitting on some corner were a bit late to notice since she was chatting with her friends. When she saw Skye sitting with the guest of honors and is even surrounded by them, she was so shocked that her jaws were about to drop. She looked silly at the moment.
'No way, is he part of Farra Empire?' Jessica thought inwardly.
Everyone was so shocked that they didn't notice Mayor Gagogid entering the auditorium. Right now he looked so lifeless. He is walking towards the rectangular table but his movements stiff. He first greeted Skye but as he was ignored, he started greeting the other guest. His voice sounds dry and there is no light in his eyes. He greeted them with the same greetings as if he was on auto-pilot.
Noticing Skye ignoring the mayor, the other directors greeted the mayor superficially. Just like dogs waging their tail to their owner.
As Skye was already sitting and Tom also sat on his right, everyone also decided to sit down. Principal Labalo sat beside Tom while the directors sat at Skye's left. Mayor Gagogid, who was holding back his tears, sat beside Principal Labalo. Alicia sat at the farthest right.
And as if on cue, the host started the program.
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The program is consisting of speeches and some students showcasing their talent. Tom was asked to give a speech as he list out the donation they were about to give the school. It includes high-end desktops, laptops, entry-level virtual reality rigs, etc. The principal looked so happy.
All throughout the program, Skye felt bored. Sometimes, the directors were talking to him, and even flattering him. It was as if he was a god in their eyes. Skye answered them without motivation. He cannot even remember what he was saying. It was as if he was in auto pilot mode.
Another dance number was about to begin when Tom stood up. He then looked towards the entrance of the auditorium. Everyone then followed suit, the students, teachers, directors and the TV crew. Skye also looked towards the entrance.
What they saw was and old man on a wheelchair and is escorted by about twenty men in black suits. The old man was Kristoff Farra.
Skye immediately went towards old man Kristoff. Tom, the directors, Principal Labalo and Mayor Gagogid followed him.
"Grandfather, why are you here? Aren't you not feeling well?" Skye asked anxiously.
"Well, something interesting is happening so how can I be absent? And, I have something to tell people later." Old man Kristoff answered in an as-a-matter-of-fact tone. But then he started grinning.
Skye sighed, as if he was giving up. He then walked behind the old man and hold the wheelchair. He then started pushing it towards the front. Halfway towards the table they were met by those who were left. Another round of greetings happened.
Skye placed old man Kristoff between him and Tom. The program continued and old man Kristoff were commenting on every performance that were displayed and claps his hands every time it ended.
"Strange though, people's talent is mostly for entertainment." Old man Kristoff said as he looked at his right. Tom nodded as his response. Skye who saw everything was confused. He just kept his silence since he can't understand what's with the two.
Before ending the program, old man Kristoff was asked to give the closing remarks. He agreed and is escorted by Skye towards the podium at the right side of the stage and stood behind the flag right next the podium which made him somewhat less visible.
Old man Kristoff started speaking. He was thanking the school and the students for letting him watch some entertainment. Skye smiled wryly seeing his grandfather complementing all performing students. He also said that he'll add another batch of computers and told the students to study well. Principal Labalo looked at the old man as if he's a god.
"Oh, and lastly." Old man Kristoff said as he looked at Skye, indicating him to come show himself.
Smiling wryly, Skye walk to a spot where everyone can see him.
"I'd like to properly introduce to you, my own flesh and blood, my grandson, Skye Farra."