BLIND DATE ( ENGLISH VERSION )

ALEXA’S POV

While Ken and I were in line for the final walk, I could not help but think about the possible reason for Rhea and Caleb’s quarrel. They looked all right earlier before the beginning of the question and answer portion.

” Do not think about those two too much,” I heard Ken speak, so I looked at him.

” I could not help it. I am too curious,” I replied, then laughed.

” Whatever the reason why they fight, one thing is for sure, it is not simply a fight between two friends,” Ken commented.

” How did you say so?” I asked in wonder.

” Caleb would not react that way if it simply a fight between friends,” Ken explained.

” Do you think there is something going on between them?” I asked again.

” They did before us,” Ken replied and laughed. I looked away from Ken because of what he said. Why it seemed like there is a different impact on those words?

” Do not worry too much. I will wait for you, even how many years it takes,” I heard him say, which added to my awkwardness. I am not really used to how he has been acting towards me lately. I still want his side, which irritates me each day.

” Ladies and gentlemen, our top five contestants are in their final walk. ” I heard the emcee announce. That became my cue to compose myself and prepare for my last walk. Ken held my hand and put it in his arms, so I could not help but look at him.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

‘ Few more time, Ken. It is getting nearer,’ my mind shouted.

I felt we would be next in line after a few seconds, so I shifted my attention to the stage. Ken and I started walking, and when we reached the center part of the stage, I was surprised because of what I saw. Rhea and my brother are sitting next to each other. Caleb, on the other hand, is sitting next to another girl. What is really going on between those two? I tried to remove what I was thinking because the final walk is still ongoing, but I will talk to Rhea later.

” Our contestants are really outstanding. It also seemed that we are prepared to know who the next Mr. and Ms. BEU will be,” the emcee loudly said. Loud cheers started surrounding the venue because of the audience.

On the other hand, I secretly gulped because I was nervous. I actually did not expect to win the title because I thought I get something more meaningful than it. I silently glanced at Ken, who was looking at me too. Ken smiled at me, so I gave him a sweet smile too.

” All right, we have the result already. Who among our beautiful and handsome contestants will win the crown for Mr. and Ms. BEU?” The emcee announced, which hyped the crowd but made me more nervous.

” All right, our 4th runner-ups, Mr. Dave Cruz and Ms. Lira Samonte. ” the emcee announced, followed by loud claps from the audience. Wait? Am I not the fourth place? O-M-G, how did it happen?

” Four more pairs of contestants are fighting for the crowns. Let us remove one. Whoo! ! Our 3rd runner-ups, Mr. Angelo Gomez and Kimberly Cruz.” The emcee declared. That’s it! I now can not believe what I am hearing.

” Whoo, partner, we only have three pairs and it seemed like they are too nervous for the result. So, we will not prolong their agony anymore,” the other emcee commented.

” Our second runner-ups go to Mr. Karl Villafuerte and Ms. Edgielyn Ocampo,” the emcee stated, which made my jaw drop.

” Okay, we only have two pairs and it seemed like they are showing different reaction about this one. Let us have some talk with them,” the emcee remarked.

” All right, partner. You will be there, I will be here,” the guy emcee stated and went closer to where Ken and I were standing.

” Hello there Mr. Miguel and Ms. Tiffany! How are you feeling? ” the girl emcee energetically greeted them.

” We are absolutely good. ” Miguel answered. He is the partner of Tiffany.

” And you Miss Tiffany? ” the emcee asked her.

” I am fine. I am just preparing myself to reclaim my crown,” Tiffany confidently replied.

” I love the confidence, girl. Your king will be Miguel, right?” the emcee asked again, which made me look in their direction.

” Of course not ! A queen like me only deserves a king. I believe that Miguel is a prince, but Ken is my king. ” Tiffany stated while emphasizing the word my king. She also looked at Ken.

After Tiffany said it, the audience started whispering their comment about what Tiffany stated. Even the emcee who asked her seemed surprised because of her response.

” Wow, your courage is too much, Ms. Tiffany,” the emcee commented after regaining herself.

” Well, partner, it seemed like it was hot there, so let’s go here,” the emcee said, who was standing beside us.

” Well, hello here Ms. Alexa and Mr. Ken. How are you? ” the guy emcee asked.

” I am good because I am standing beside my only queen,” Ken replied and smiled.

I could not help but look at him because of what he said. Did he just junk off what Tiffany said? Ken also looked at me, gently held my hand, and sweetly smiled. Because of what Ken said, the audience reacted in a wild way.

” Wow, his eyes only set on you, Miss Alexa. What can you say about that?” the emcee asked me. What did he think he was doing? Is he making us quarrel with the other pair?

” Well, I am flattered to be his queen. I think everyone should also know that he is only mine, I mean, my king. ” I sweetly replied to the emcee. I felt how surprised Ken was because of what I said. Well, he might not expect that I would throw punch lines.

” Yikes, the sweetness is overflowing over here, partner. It seemed like everyone is settled, so let us have the result,” the emcee said and went to where they were earlier.

” You are right, partner. So before ants start to come here…” the other emcee said and laughed after she went closer to her partner.

” All right, this is the moment of truth everybody. Are you excited about your new Mr. and Ms. BEU? ” the emcee energetically asked the crowd. The audience’s excitement is shown by their loud cheers.

” Listen carefully, the first pair we call will be the Mr. and Ms. BEU 20xx. And to the pair we did not call, they will be the 1st runner up. ” The emcee gently explained.

” Ladies and gentlemen, our new Mr. BEU goes to Mr. Ken Andrew Valenzuela.” The emcee announced. I looked at Ken after hearing the announcement. But he seemed serious even if he won the crown.

” Oh, it seemed like our Mr. BUE did not want suspense anymore, so we need to call her queen. Our Ms. BEU goes to Ms. Alexandra Alcantara.” The emcee announced.

I almost did not recognize what was happening because after the emcee announced Ms. BEU, the only sound you would hear from the stadium was loud cheers and celebration. On the other hand, I only realized that I was hugging Ken tightly.

Did I win? I really won! I am the new Ms. BEU.

‘ I wish you were here to witness this,’ I whisper, and a tear falls down my cheeks.

TO BE CONTINUED!