Rehearsal day, while the candidates are on the stage, the staff, assistants and fans are sitting in the audience to watch them. Each pair is being call in the stage to present themselves and say a short introduction about them. Each pair has their own fans and followers and it's pretty sure it will be chaos in the actual day of competition.
Every time it was Gilbert's turn to introduce himself, his fans are making a lot of cheering as soon as he enters the platform. We can hardly hear him because of the noise. He barely smiles but as soon as he finished his introduction, he looks at everyone and give a short smile. I did not actually noticed him that he presented himself because I was not concentrating until Apple whispers to me and ask, "did he just look at you and smile?"
When the rehearsal is done every one should go back in the backstage and go to their respective teams for some quick catch up or laughing and more chatting.
I was filling my bottle with water when I sensed someone was standing beside me. I was not looking but I saw in my peripheral vision a hand holding a paper cup. I can tell the person is waiting for me to finish so that he can also fill up his cup with water. When I am done, he says, "how come you are not in the competition?" I turn my head and see that the guy talking is Gilbert.
I froze and was not able to give my response right away. When I came back to my senses and about to say something, he quickly said, "hi!" I said hi back softly and try to answer his first question, "Thankfully, I am not!" He said, "why not? I am sure you will win!" My face turns red and said, "hmm, that's very nice of you but I think I don't even have the chance." "Of course, you do. I was actually expecting you to be part of it!" he said. And I said, "Well, I am still part of it. I am actually assisting our candidates." Before he said something again, I said, "I need to go back!" He said, "Sure, see you around!" and I said, "Good luck!" and I turned around and left.
While walking towards back to my team, I was shaking and just like an ice cream I am quickly melting. Gilbert is very handsome! Although, I could not directly look straight to his eyes I was staring at his lips all the time. He has red and kissable lips. I have never felt so much excitement in this competition until today.
During costume, casual and formal dress fitting of the candidates, I need to assist Miguel all the time. I need to make sure that I give him my full attention and that everything are in order, clothes must fit him very well and look perfect. We are all together in one room with the other candidates so I can get to see Gilbert as well. I cannot avoid to steal glances at him and sometimes he caught me looking. Miguel, sometimes see and notice Gilbert is staring at me and he never fails to let me know. When he does that I always tell him to shut up and stay focus but he just gives me a very naughty smile.
Actual day of competition, although every body is ready and excited we can feel how every body is feeling the pressure. The venue is fill with people. Each candidates have their own fans and followers. Fans are cheering left and right and making huge noises. It is chaos inside the gymnasium as expected.
Everyone is busy in the back stage. People walk everywhere (candidates, staff, assistant, students). We try to move fast but careful not to mess up things. Miguel and Rodelia is ready for the competition. At the moment, the pair are relaxing and we are trying to enjoy the moments despite the pressure.
The show went pretty smooth, the program was executed very well. The candidates gave a very good and entertaining performances. The audience was very supportive and very loud.
As expected, the competition was really between the junior and senior candidates because of the fans and their followers. However, we already assumed from the beginning that the senior candidates will win Mister and Miss United Nations and they did. But we are happy that Miguel and Rodelia grabbed the first runner up title respectively. Miguel and Rodelia as a tribute to me and Apple, they let us have the bouquet of flowers and we are very happy because they have appreciated us for helping them during the competition.
When the competition ended every one starts to arrange and organise their own stuff. While Miguel and I is waiting for Apple and Rodelia to come out from the dressing room I ask Miguel, "how come guys got flowers?" He said he has no idea; he said if it were chocolates, he would definitely have second thoughts to give me some and he laughs.
Miguel and I is making fun about what happen in the show when someone appears behind me and I saw he extend his arm towards Miguel and said, "Congratulations!" Miguel grabbed his hand and said, "Congratulations to you Mister United Nation!" It is Gilbert. Gilbert looks at me and said, "You are not in the competition but you received some flowers. I am pretty sure those came fro your admirers." I am about to say that the flowers came from Miguel but Miguel interrupted me quickly and said, "He is indeed very popular, popular than me, too bad he did not join the competition, both of you should be a perfect pair!" Immediately, I give Miguel a clueless face and Gilbert still staring at me and give me a huge smile.