Chapter 10
"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them."
― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
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"It's nice to finally meet you Miss Tuguinay, I've always looked forward on seeing you in person ever since I saw your painting in the Ben Cab Museum in Baguio City" pakikipagkamay ko sa fine arts student na dumalo sa Gallery Exhibit na inorganize ko.
Many art collectors and critics attended tonight's event which I expected since matagal na din ang naging huling art expo namin. It's also gonna be featured in Cecil Magazine.
"The pleasure is all mine Ma'am. Masaya po akong malaman na nagustuhan niyo ang art pieces ko" Namumula ang mukhang saad niya na ikinangiti ko.
It's very rare for me to find a diamond in a rough artist like her and I wouldn't want to miss this opportunity.
"Who wouldn't? The way you expressed the Cordilleran Culture in your works are truly magnificent. You captivated each aspects of your people in such enthralling way Miss Tuguinay and it would truly bring honor in my gallery to have some artworks commissioned by you"
Panandaliang natahimik ang cordilleran painter na kausap ko, halatang hindi inexpect ang offer ko.
"If it's ok with you, I would like to set a meeting with you or your art agent to discuss this further. This is Erika, our Art Consultant. Feel free to reach her if you've made up your mind Miss Tuguinay"
"S-Sige po"
I chuckled with her adorable reaction and left her with Erika then went to my younger cousin who was busy conversing with the auctioneer.
"You're doing great Henry" puri ko sa kanya. Hinarap niya ako at mahinang tinapik ang noo ko.
"Sabi nang wag ka munang uminom ng ganyan" sermon niya sa akin at inagaw ang hawak kong champagne glass.
"Ang strikto mo naman. Kaya nahirapan ang mga empleyado ko nang nawala ako ng ilang buwan eh"
It was Henry who temporarily managed our family's gallery while I was away. Mabuti na lamang at sadyang responsible ang pinsan kong ito kaya hindi kami nagkaroon ng problema.
"Alam mo namang nagaalala pa din sila Tita Marie hangang nagyon lalo't binabaon mo ang sarili mo sa trabaho" He continue on nagging me with his stern voice as his worried eyes look at me.
Dahil pareho kaming nagiisang anak ng mga magulang naming ay lumaki kaming close ni Henry at parang magkapatid na din ang turingan namin. He was actually mad with what happened to me in my stay in France, sabi niya ay oras na tumapak si Silva sa teritoryo ng pamilya namin ay sisiguraduhin niyang sa ospital ang uwi nito.
"Don't be so OA cousin. You know me well" sambit ko at inangkla ang kamay ko sa braso niya "Let's go, kailangan pa nating batiin ang ibang bisita"
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"You look very dashing tonight Miss Xavier" puri ng kadate ko. Tipid akong ngumiti at nagpatuloy sa pagkain.
I'm currently dining with a famous half Filipino half Belgian painting collector here inside a 5-star restaurant. He attended the gallery exhibit last week and invited me for a dinner. Since he is a big client, I couldn't say no to him.
"I must admit isa ako sa mga nanghinayang nang marinig ang muntik mong pagpapakasal kay Duke de Seville, akala ko hindi na talaga kita maaaya sa mga dinner dates tulad ngayon" Lucas stated which just made me laugh.
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