Valentina's Point of View

"Let's welcome the candidates for the University Queen 2063 for their introduction number." I saw some of the candidates - all of them rather are surprise seeing me, wearing our college shirt that is transformed into a semi crop top and ripped jeans, partnered with 8-inches Bragais shoes.

"You can do this again Val, you'll win this time, I'll assure you." Nick smiled at me, one of the Jonas brothers. I let them fix my gold halo crown and my wings that made me looked like an angel. I just nodded and smiled, and starts to walk, following the candidate ahead of me.

When I got to the stage, I posed and let some of the students stare at me. I smiled, even more, knowing that they are really surprised about the fact that I am the one who joined the pageant. I was looking at the judges when I saw Nikki beside my parents, raising a banner. I gave her my smile that's why she made a thumbs up. I danced gracefully with the introduction number I've learned from what Nikki had recorded. I used the wings as a prop while swaying my body in some of the movements of the dance.

We positioned ourselves in the places they've practiced. I smiled at the judges and as I glanced at the long table, I saw Cion, wearing a black tuxedo and his hair is in pushback that made him more charming. I walked and lift my chin held high and gave them my sweetest smile.

"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind, and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open. I am Freya Valentin Amore, 19 years old from the College of Medicine and Healthcare." I stopped and posed as soon as I introduced myself.

"We love you Number 6!" I saw Sajan, standing raising a banner with my name and number on it.

When he saw that he is the only one stood up, he immediately sat down and glared at his teammates. I smiled as I turned my back and returned to the backstage. I went to the assigned place for us and the Jonas Brothers began to help me change for my talent outfit.

My number was called and I began to enter the stage again. The gym was dark and when I am in my place, I snapped my fingers and the lights are focused on me. I heard some of them clapped which made me feel more inspired. I started with a clean pirouette and followed with the steps that I've learned for ballet. I always think of while dancing that I am a white swan, swimming in the lake peacefully. I bowed down as soon as I finished my dance with a pirouette and gave them my warmest smile.

I let myself be dragged by confidence when the school uniform and career outfit. My mom buy off a stethoscope and made me my dietitian uniform with a nameplate. When the sports attire came, I borrowed Sajan's jersey, with his surname at the back, Cohen. And he lends me all the stuff he used for baseball. I entered the stage when the 4th Candidate is done with hers. I walked towards the center, and turn my back away from the audiences, lifting the baseball bat on my shoulders.

"This thing is surely heavy." I murmured.

"Go, Ms. Cohen! Number 46, Cohen!" I managed to smile when I turned to them, walking and adapting to the sport of baseball.

When I started lifting the bat and swinging it, the group where Sajan seated shouted homerun that made some of the audiences laugh. I threw a kiss in there seat and walk back towards the backstage. I changed my outfit for the evening gown attire and I first chose to wear the Gigi Hadid inspired gown of her Met Gala 2018. The host made us lined up after we're done modeling our evening gown.

"Here are the set of candidates." The host introduced us again.

"They are stunning and elegant, Mr. Andrews, don't you think?" The female host glanced at Mr. Andrews.

"Indeed, Ms. Monroe. Who'll reign as the University Queen?" I heard shouts from the audience and smiled when I heard someone shouted my candidate number.

"It's all mixed up, Mr. Andrews. Let's call on the ushers and usherettes to give us the sashes and prizes for the minor awards." I smiled even more and glanced at the judges.

"Best in Introduction Number goes to." the hosts glanced at us.

"Candidate Number 6." I smiled when my number got called out.

I almost got all of the minor awards except for the career outfit because it was gotten by the College of Law. I was also offered the Best Smile and an Ambassadres of a local brand.

"For the preliminary interview, are you excited?" shouts from the audiences can be heard.

"The topic for this interview is about ... Love." as it flashes on the screen.

My heartfelt a little more uneasy because I don't believe in those. Why are these questions asked in pageants? I found Nikki giving me a thumbs up, she already knows that I am not up for this topic. I just smiled at her.

"Candidate Number 1, please move forward and pick a card." I followed her actions as she moves forwards and picks a card from the host.

"Love for Nature." the host announced.

I felt nervous about hearing all the answers from all of the candidates. They looked in love with the idea of love. They speak from their hearts and I was jealous because I want to feel that love again but I'm too afraid to risk.

"Candidate Number 6, it's your turn." I walked with grace and smiled at the audience.

As I reach the hosts' direction and picked up the center card. I looked at the hosts, interpreting their facial expressions and I smiled when they smiled.

"Love for Special Person."

I sighed upon hearing the topic but I managed to smile and took the microphone.

"Love for a special person. We all have a special person in our lives. Sometimes we can't expect to love that person. The love we feel just pops up out of nowhere, giving you hints that you feel something, something magical that makes you happy, and even though it hurts, you want to continue feeling that magically feels in your heart. I believe in the languages of love. People fell in love with the physical touch, his/her acts of service, how he/she gave you quality time, the gifts we receive, and like today, we feel in love with the words. The love we feel for a certain person is the most magical feeling we can adopt today." I smiled and returned the microphone to the hosts.