64: Goodbyes

"Oh my god, Kaia! I never thought I would be the first runner up! I mean, did you think that? My first time!" said Rose when she approached me after taking a picture of the other winners. The Miss Asian College remained on the stage, though. Judges and teachers are included.

"And why didn't you say judge Sage? I was shocked when I saw him among the jurors!"

"I also do not know."

"Come on, let's picture!" he said while handing the cellphone to a student who was there to take pictures of us. I smiled faintly. Then I looked at them Sage. He was looking at me. I heard the laughter of the teachers and it was as if he and your winning woman were being teased.

I averted my eyes.

"Congrats, Rose! You were great too, Kaia!" said Warren as he approached us with Arvic and their other friends. Arvic also brought a bouquet for Rose.

"Wow! Thank you ha!"

I looked up on the stage again. Now they are pushing to picture your winner and Sage. They are