I smiled to the crowd. But Glaiza's sharp gaze on my side couldn't help it. There were also cheering for him. But shouting my name was louder. I don't know if ADU students just have louder voices or students from other schools are also shouting my name. Either way, I don't intend to find out.
"To receive a certificate, a trophy and cash prize, the lucky winner for this year's culinary competition is…" the emcee trailed off.
My hands grew cold and sweaty even more.
"The winner is..." She chuckled. "Who do you think? Are you excited?"
"Go LIU!"
"Go ADU!"
"The winner is contestant numbe ..." I gulped hardly. "Four! Miss Elena Mongreco from Athel International University!"
I heard a deafening scream. My jaw dropped and eye widened in shock. I couldn't even move immediately when I started shaking hands with the jurors. Tears welled up in my eyes and I still couldn't really believe it.
"Congratulations, hija."
"Thank y-you po ..."
