Opening Ceremony

CHAPTER 3: OPENING CEREMONY

“A pleasant afternoon to everyone, I am your host for this ceremony Legacy.” Legacy said and with that, it’s our cue that we need to standby.

“Thank you for coming here at the 20th anniversary of W Art Gallery, please enjoy what we have prepared for you. Okay to start this, let’s call the owner of W Art Gallery Mr. William, let’s welcome him with a round of applause.” She said and the whole place was covered with the sound of hands clapping.

“Thank you, Ms. Legacy! Hello everyone as the owner of W Art Gallery I am sincerely giving my gratitude to everyone that is here and celebrates with us. Well, it’s been 20 years ever since my father established this art gallery and allowed those aspiring artists here in our city, and after my father passed away and the moment I inherit this art gallery I promised to myself that I will be like my father, I will love this art gallery so as well as the masterpiece of every artist in this company. If someone here wants to be part of our team just approach me and I promised I will give you what you deserve. Thank you again and cheers for more years of success!” Mr. William said and everyone started to raise their glasses of champagne.

“Thank you for that short but amazing speech, Mr. William. Okay, let’s move on. Next who will us a little speech will be from W Art Gallery head of the publishing lets all welcome Ms. Sky!” The opening ceremony continues with the speech of every head department of W Art Gallery, and while Mr. Nova is giving his speech I can’t help but get nervous because after him will be our performance.

“Thank you!” He said and with that my body is shaking more than earlier. I try my best to calm down by inhaling and exhaling while doing it Winter suddenly grabbed my hands and it somehow helps me to calm.

“Well, thanks to our head department for their amazing and inspiring words. Okay! For our ending part, we prepared a short performance from our two amazing artists here in W Art Gallery, let’s all welcome with a round of applause Mr. Winter and Ms. Kimora.” Legacy said and with that, we made our way thru the stage. Before starting we prepare a super short speech and Winter will start first.

“Hi, I know that you heard a lot of messages from them and I know that it’s kind of long so I will just make it short. Of course, first of all, I will not forget to thank God because he gave me this talent and he gave us this art gallery. I will be forever thankful to Mr. William for giving us the chance to show off our talents. Thank you again!” Winter said that follows with applause. So I guess it’s my turn?

“Hi everyone! Are you still fine?” I said as my entrance, and thankfully they responded.

“Great! Well like Winter did I will just make my words short. Thankful, that is the word that can describe what I am feeling right now. I am thankful to all the people who help me to be here where I am. I would like to take this opportunity to thanks, Mr. William, for hiring me as his artist, and also for enhancing my skills. Thank you W Art Gallery, long live and cheers for more successful years!” I said. After that, all the lights were turned off and that is the cue for the music to be play. As we hear the music, the lights started to light again.

All those days, watching from the windows

All those days outside looking in.

The song goes on and the performance went well.

Now that I see you.

While singing the last part, Winter suddenly grabbed my hands and looked intensely to my eyes. Since I am comfortable with him, I also looked at him with the same intensity. After the song, the crowd gave us a round of applause.

“See? I told you, you can do it!” Winter said while we are walking towards the dressing room.

“I just did it because you were there,” I said

“Ahm can I invite you to eat outside?” He said while smiling. Oh! How can I say no when he smiles like that.

“Of course! I will just change my dress and let’s meet here.” I said

“Okay!” He said then kissed my cheeks. I started walking towards the dressing room until I heard someone is holding his or her laughter. I looked behind me and saw that it was Legacy.

“Okay, you can go out now,” I said while walking towards where she is.

“What is that Kimora? Winter just kissed you!” She said while giggling. That’s what I hate about her, she always gives meaning to everything she sees.

“We are childhood friends remember?” I said then we started walking towards the dressing room again.

“I know but is that normal?” She said.

“What do you mean?” I said while looking at her.

“Well he is a man at his right age and you are a lady at the right age you are both single. Do you know what I am saying here?” She said.

“So you are saying that there is something between us?” I said

“Well yes, girl!” She said. I just rolled my eyes at her

“Kimora!” I heard that Winter shouted while running towards us. I can see that Legacy is looking at us with a hint of malice on her eyes.

“Oh Winter! I’m sorry I will just change my dress.” I said and started running towards the dressing room. After changing my dress I saw that Winter is still there while having a conversation with Legacy. I didn’t approach him and watch them first while talking. Winter looks so happy while talking with Legacy. Aw! Legacy if you just know how Winter feels for you. I just came back to my senses when Winter calls me while running towards my place.

“Where do you want to eat?” He said when he is near to me.

“Ahm anywhere is fine as long as you will pay for our meals,” I said and giggled.

“Of course it’s my treat. So where do you want to eat?” He said

“I feel like I want for some Japanese food today.” I said

“Okay. I know a good Japanese restaurant just nearby.” He said then we started walking. While on our way Winter suddenly stopped walking then called me.

“Kimora!” He said then stopped walking. I looked at him with a questioning look.

“Well, ahm how do I tell this. You know ahm I like you.” He said that made my eyes widen. I don’t know what to say during this situation, I’ve never thought that he likes me all this time I knew that he likes Legacy.

“But you told me that the one you like is Legacy?” I said sounded so confused.

“Well, at first yes but as time goes by I knew that no one can replace you in my heart. I just used Legacy for me to forget what I felt for you all these years.” He said

“I don’t know what to say Winter you know that all these past years no one confesses their feelings for me.” I said

“I know, that’s why there is no pressure I just want to tell you how I feel.” He said then walks near me.

“No pressure Kimora.” He said then smiled at me.

“Okay, so no pressure? There will be no changes between us?” I said. I don’t want anything to change between us because I treated Winter as my brother.

“Yes, no pressure. Ahm so let’s go?” He said. I nod at him then we started walking again. I never thought that my best friend ever since I was a child loves me more than what I have expected. Well, Winter is a good guy and I know that he will be a good partner maybe I will give it a try?

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