Ms. Artista (Book 2)

Sixty Three

"Congratulations, bebe kong sobrang ganda!"

"Congratulations, gorgeous!"

"Congrats, Francine!"

"Congrats, Madame!"

"Thank you, guys!" I said while smiling.

Thank heavens, it's over. I've just started my business. The fact that this is truly happening still amazes me. Finally, I have launched my business 'Cine Cosmetic'. I've finished saying my speech and putting on my make-up using my very on products in front of them. My products are now available everywhere, online shops or physical shops.

And now I'm having an after-party. My family is here, along with many other celebrities and notable people that I have invited.

"I'll just greet them." paalam ko sa mga kaibigan ko bago lumapit sa table nila Loli. She's with Teddy B., Cyrus, Lorenzo, and Madison.

God, I am so kind, I know.

"Congratulations, my baby!" Loli immediately hugged me when she saw me approaching them.

"Thank you!" I said while hugging her.

"I am so proud of you, Francine!" Teddy B. also hugged me. Gano'n din ang ginawa ni Lorenzo.

Even though it's freaking awkward, Cyrus also hugged me. I'm still upset, but yeah, he's my best friend. I need him here.

"Congratulations, Francine." Madison also hugged me. I don't know if mabait na siya. Whatever. She's here, I need to entertain her.

"Enjoy the food." I said while smiling bago mag-paalam sa kanila.

I went around to each table and thanked them individually, they are celebrities and notable people, I'm grateful they accepted my invitation.

"Mama!" I said enthusiastically when I saw her. She's seating with Harold, Kisses, Tita Carol and Hester.

"Anak ko, Francine." she immediately hugged me. She's really crying, my gosh.

"Sobrang proud ako sa'yo." she said while caressing my hair. "Tama ako, malayo ang mararating mo, anak." humarap siya sa akin.

"Totoo ba ito? May sariling business ka na talaga?"

I smiled, "Yes, Ma. For you, for us." I said emotionally. She's crying kasi, I think I'm gonna cry, too.

"Hay nako, hindi ko alam ang sasabihin ko." she hugged me again.

I softly laughed, "I love you, Ma." hinaplos ko ang likod niya.

"Mahal na mahal din kita, anak. Alam mo 'yan." she said while hugging me so tightly.

After hugging my Mama, I also hugged Harold and Kisses, and next is Tita Carol.

"You're so beautiful and lovely, dear. Congratulations." she said while hugging me.

"Thank you, Tita Carol." I uttered while smiling. Hester is looking at us and his eyes are lovely. It sparkles, he's so happy.

"My two beautiful ladies." he said while looking at us.

Tita Carol and I laughed.

"Love." siya naman ang niyakap ko. When I felt his warmth, my body immediately relaxed. Damn. My body is very aware of its own comfort zone.

"I'm incredibly proud of you, my love. You performed exceptionally. Congratulations on your business." he said while caressing my back.

I smiled, "Thank you, love. I was so nervous." I admitted. He's my venting buddy, he knows that I was nervous awhile ago.