Chapter 73: Chapter 73

Chapter 73

Third Person P.O.V.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let us all welcome our lovely candidates from different Universities," the host from the most famous department, Emmanuel Ferry, said enthusiastically.

The spectators applauded and shouted excited to see the candidates. Audiences flocked from various universities.

The 15 Universities include the International University where Fricks Swift’s brother, Caleb Swift, is currently studying.

Many students from various Universities flocked, so the supporters filled the bleachers.

Pershey's family is sitting in the third row where their seats are reserved for them. In the fourth row are Draek, Neil, Caleb, Samuel and Fricks. Some supporters have waved flags for their representatives. At the front were jurors including Neil’s father who owns the University, Neithan Avavier de Forde Samson. In total, there are four jurors from senior departments including former Queen of all Universities year 2018, Seriene Evangie Evarquez, who is from the International Ferry Academy where Pershey’s mother, Samantha Aviona Marqueza Adejar, studied who then became a famous beauty queen when she was only 20 years old until 26 years old.

The screams grew louder again as the candidates came out and walked on stage. 60 candidates from 15 Universities.

Draek, Caleb and Samuel also shouted for Pershey who is candidate number 18. They showed off their beauty in their Traditional Gowns. After a simultaneous walk, they stopped and showed their various postures.

A candidate from University of Heart stepped forward, holding a microphone, and enthusiastically introduced herself, “From University of Heart, I am Athina Atienza, 18 years old!”

A wide smile drew on her lips as she glanced at the audiences. Her walking style forms an x. She stopped in the middle and looked at the audience again. She doesn’t take the sweet smile away from her lips.

Finally, what the University de Forde is waiting for, Pershey is the one to walk around wearing her traditional gown. She stopped and waited for the host to hand the microphone to her. She returned the host with a sweet smile when the microphone was handed to her. She took a deep breath without removing the smile from her lips.

She smiled even more before she introduced herself. “An 18 years old woman from University de Forde, I am Akishara Shane Pershey Santiago Marqueza Adejar!”

Her smile still lingered on her lips. She focused her gaze on the audience and smiled at them. She was struck by the sight of her family who fully supported her, so the sweet smile spread even more on her lips.

She walked from the right and to the left then walked back to the center. Sansa followed.

When she’s at the backstage, she hears Sansa’s introduction.

“I am Sansa Shen Victoria Buenaventura Samson from University de Forde!”

Like other candidates, she also smiled at the audiences. She even flew a kiss as her hand waved and her other hand was gently waved. She received loud shouts from her supporters.

“I am Aliha Sam Santiago from University de Forde! Thankyou! ”

They went back at the backstage.

At the backstage, the candidates are busy changing their clothes and retouching.

From Pershey's place, they were there and prepared what she would wear. She's preparing her outfit for the Fashion Show.

Orange long gown glittering color was given to her by Iries. She was already wearing it. It was close to her body but loose on the side of her leg. She was also wearing an orange long gown with a slit on the side of her thigh. The earrings she was wearing were 2 inches long and the necklace she was wearing was shades of the gown she was wearing. She was also wearing 4 inches pointed heels.

“You were great before. I love the way you introduced yourself to the audiences,” Leighden praised her as she retouched.

Pershey looked at her with a smile and then said, "Thankyou."

"Can you repeat that again?" Iries joked that made her to laughed a little weakly.

"You're so pretty," Leighden commented.

"A girl in an orange dress, you're so flawless," Iries said.

“Stop fooling me,” she said while her smile cannot erase on her lips.

"So, are you ready now?" Leighden asked.

She nodded before she spoke, "I'm ready again," then she smirked.

"You can do it!" they said

She stared at them while smiling. “Thankyou for the support,” she gently said.

They both smiled and said, "You're welcome."

Meanwhile, Draek, Neil, and others are talking. Since the other candidates had not yet finished introducing themselves, they left first and headed to El Lavish Restaurant. Draek and Neil left first and soon Caleb, Samuel and Fricks followed. There was no one else in the said restaurant except them. From the far table, they sat there and gathered.

"Why did you leave suddenly?" Samuel asked.

Neil replied. "Why did you obey?"

Draek also responded immediately. "Neil and I are just going to talk."

Samuel sat down before he asked again. “What are you going to talk about? Maybe the pageant will start again. I'm still looking forward to seeing Pershey. ”

"Speaking of Pershey, Leighden told me that she chose being a rider in Sports track," Draek said.

"So, what's your point?" Samuel asked.

“She’s a rider? She knows how to drive? ” Caleb asked in astonishment. They nodded.

Draek replied. “Actually, she’s a good rider. She always uses the motor instead of the car. ”

"So, what exactly are you trying to point out?" Samuel asked again.

"Leighden said that Pershey needs someone to drive for her."

Neil answered immediately. “I can drive. Let me do it. ” Everyone looked at him as he recommended himself. He was speechless when everyone looked at him.

"I am free," said Samuel, so his eyes turned to him. “I’m a good rider too. Safe and secure,” he added then smirked.

"Ammm ... I want too." They turned their eyes to Caleb. "I ... just want to have more memories with her."

They just look at each other while Draek doesn't know who to choose from the three of them. They looked at Fricks.

He immediately understood what they meant, so he said, “What? I can't drive for her. Iries might be jealous of Pershey by chance. ”

Everyone was silent. No one was urinating because they were both waiting to see who would speak first when Draek's cellphone rang. He immediately answered the call.

"Is there any more?" that’s Leighden’s immediate opening question from the other line.

“I don't know who I will choose among the three. Three people can't drive a motorbike. ” He was still scratching his head.

"Who are they?"

"Neil, Samuel, and Caleb."

"It's up to you, Drake. Make sure he know how to drive, huh?"

He ended the call and looked at them one by one.

"There is only one," he said. They looked at each other. He could only choose one, so an idea entered his mind. "Let me drive so that equal?"

"No!" Neil's quick response slightly made him laugh.

"Just kidding."

"I'll drive," said Samuel.

"Are you sure you really know how to drive a motorbike?" ensuring Neil.

He replied, "Of course."

"So why do you only drive a car if you know how to use a motor?" he asked.

"I just don't want to drive that."

"Amm may I ask for a favor?"

They turned their gaze to Caleb.

"What favor?" they asked.

"Is it okay if it's just me?"

"Okay, it's better if it's just you," Samuel replied before turning his gaze to Neil.

Neil sighed before he spoke, "Okay, fine."

Caleb smiled broadly because Neil agreed as well. They were quiet again when they heard the noise from outside, so Caleb stood up.

"I'll go ahead," he said. Fricks and Samuel also stood up and said goodbye. "Aren't you watching?"

"You go first, we'll be next," Draek replied. They left and returned to their seats. They left Neil's restaurant.

Draek was busy scrolling through his Facebook account while Neil was deep in thought. His head was tilted and looking outside but his mind was flying everywhere.

When Draek noticed that Neil was just stunned, he put down his cell phone and turned his gaze to her.

"You seem to be thinking deeply," he commented. Neil turned his gaze slightly and didn't say a word. He looked back outside. "Why did you let Caleb?" he asked again which caused Neil's spirit to wake up.

He soon spoke. "What are you talking about?"

“Let's not fool around anymore, Neil. Why didn't you insist that you be Pershey's rider? ”

Neil was not immediately silent on Draek's questions. I took a deep breath.

"I know you love her." There was no trace of emotion to be seen in Neil's reaction when he turned his gaze to Draek.

"She hates me now," he insisted. He tilted his head and looked outside. "She no longer like me after I hurt her."

Draek frowned at what he said.

He was confused, so he asked Neil. “You hurt her? In what way did you hurt her? ”

He took another deep breath while looking outside. He replied, "I told her I don't like her and I won't like her." Neil grinned bitterly.

“Why didn't you tell the truth before? Why are you still avoiding her? Why are you still rejecting her? ”

He took another deep breath before turning his gaze on him. There is a trace of bitterness in his eyes. "Because I want to lose my feelings for her," he replied.