PROMISES

Chapter 2

''Dee!! Come and sit here with me, please!'' My concentration got immediately interrupted when someone at the dining hall called Michelle, in a way that only I can call her and it was Miss Mexico, Melissa Flores

I don't know how and why, but every time someone is mentioning Michelle's name or everything about her, I can easily have it's attention, as if like I want to know what is happening when Michelle is included in the topic, also because Melissa isn't that far from me and the others, that's why I can hear her voice from here

Calm down, Anntonia

''Are you alright, Ann? You look bothered'' I got interrupted from my own thoughts when Miss Colombia, Camila Avella talked. I looked at her and nod my head while smiling, to assure her that everything is fine and there's nothing to be worry about

''You sure? You keep on looking at Michelle and Melissa'' This time it was Miss Puerto Rico, Karla Guilfú who jokingly talked. Am I too obvious? ''Girl, you are too obvious and from what I know, you became close with Michelle a few days ago right?''

''And you both became inseparable already''

''Camila! Karla! What are you talking about? Nothing is happening between me and Michelle'' From the look of their faces, it seemed like I said something bad. Did I really say something bad?

''We didn't say that there is something going on between you and Michelle...Now, you really need to tell us what's going on'' I never thought that this competition would be this interesting for someone, and now it's really my turn to explain? Help...

''What do you want to know? I told you girls, nothing is happening between the both of us'' I sweetly said, trying to convince them about mine and Michelle's situation, 'cause really, nothing is happening between the both of us

''Look at Melissa, she keeps on touching Michelle's hand'' I immediately turned around from my chair after hearing what Camila said; I looked at Melissa who's really touching Dee's hand. Seriously?!

''See!! Now you need to explain to us what's going on, mostly with your actions these past few days'' Huh? What does Karla mean about that though? ''You think I am not noticing anything? Anntonia, you have been looking at Michelle as if like she is so so special to you, as if like she means the world to you; there were also times that it seemed like you were jealous, mostly when she is with Sheynnis or Melissa'' I got silent from what I heard to Karla, I never thought that she has been noticing that...

Am I really acting like that?

''Eyes never lie, Anntonia'' I looked at Camila 'cause it will never be my intentions to be like that, I am here for the crown and for the advocacy I've been working on, not to fell in love with a candidate...

''Hey, we aren't pressuring you to answer us Anntonia. We do understand you if ever, I mean she is the Michelle Marquez Dee and I have been noticing that she is such a caring person to every candidates here, and mostly to you, so I won't be shock if ever'' Karla is right, Michelle has always been such a caring and lovable person during the competition, I can feel it and I love it

michelledee [9:23]: Goodmorning pretty ;)
Smile and don't let your negative thoughts ruin your day 🤍

michelledee [9:24]: I am here if you need me

Here we go again, this is one of the reasons of everything I said about her, she is such a caring and sweet person, that even in the messages I can feel her sincerity and how much she cares about me; and with every messages she sent, I don't know why but they always make me smile, and I feel better despite the pressure I have inside me

michelledee [9:28]: I can see you pretty. Smile for me please :)

Upon reading the recent message, I smiled and silently giggled then I looked at Michelle with a smile on my face, she is already looking at me while showing her beautiful smile, and trying to make me laugh

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anntoniaporsild [9:30]: Goodmorning

Bakit ang cold? Did I do something wrong? I can literally feel the cold temperature of Antartica here in El Salvador, but didn't she just looked and smiled at me before? Ang confusing...

After receiving Anntonia's cold message, I stared at her once again, and she is busy talking with Camila and Karla, hoping for her to notice me but nope, super busy niya makipagusap sa ibang candidates as if like I don't exist right here. Pero why am I even acting like this? I look like a jealous girlfriend kahit hindi naman

I know something is not right, but I don't want to force Anntonia naman na sabihin sakin what's going on, 'cause she might think na I am too interested on knowing her personal thoughts, I don't want to be considered as marites

''Are you alright, Dee? You look worried'' I instantly turn my head back to Melissa as soon as I heard her voice, I looked at her and smiled

''You don't have to worry Melissa, everything is fine, really'' I said, assuring her. As I was about to talk again, a girl suddenly approached us, it's Sheynnis, Miss Nicaragua

Ganda talaga niya! My twin :)

''Hello girls, I just want to ask if I can have my roomie's attention for a few minutes? I just need to discuss on something very important'' Did I also say na Melissa and Sheynnis are roommates? That's why super close nila, grabe ang gandang mag roomie naman nito ''Mich, is that ok for you?''

''Of course! You can have Melissa as long as you want''

''We will comeback, babe'' I got shock from the way she called me, I nervously glanced at her and smile, leaving me officially alone here

''Nice way of her on calling you in that way'' I got surprised when someone spoke behind me, even though nakatalikod ako I already know who is this woman, who seriously talked

Anntonia...

I slowly turned around and she's right in front of me, standing as if like she was about to arrest me, she is kinda nakakatakot. Seeing her in that position made me stand up and approached her, I hugged her just like what I usually do to everyone and luckily she hugged me back, pero I can still feel the intense moment between the both of us

I really love this girl's perfume

''You shock me there, Ann. What are you doing here? Everything's fine? You looked so cold and sad earlier''

''Everything is fine, Michelle. You don't have to worry and I just came here to say my hi to you and to the other candidates'' Anntonia said, but I can still feel the seriousness in her voice. Ano ba kasing nangyayare?

''Are you sure that everything's fine? You know, you can tell me everything, whatever that is'' I sincerely said to her; she looked at me and smiled. I guess she is really fine? And I was the one who's overthinking?

''I am really fine Michelle, I just really came here to say my hi to you and I guess, you are absolutely fine with Melissa'' Wait, is she jealous?

''Are you jealous that I went to Melissa and ate breakfast with her?'' I jokingly asked her, I swear baka matawa ako dito 'cause she is so cute

''Excuse me, what? I am not jealous Michelle, who told you that?'' I looked at Anntonia as soon as she spoke. Yung totoo? Hindi ba talaga?

''You don't have to, Mommy. I'll always choose to be with you'' I flirty said, trying to make her laugh but I can see that she got kilig. Cute!

''You are so flirty Michelle''

Only for you, char!