I didn't even know, they would come here to our table. I immediately finished wiping my face and look at the people who come to our table. They are five, they are three old guys and Reigan with the girl.
We just look at them while standing to greet them. The girl is already distant from Reigan but she can't remove her eyes from him.
"Good evening." One of the men greeted.
Dad replied and gave them a handshake. He introduced us to them. Mom just kept smiling that is why we have to.
"This is my daughter she is one of the artists for this exhibit. She is going to sell her two great paintings. I hope you like it." Mom announced and look at me.
I just smiled then I heard Reigan's voice. "We will see, Ma'am. I am looking forward to your daughter's painting. But for now, we should go. See you at the exhibit." He said then look at me right after. They left us and we get seated after.
"I think Reigan will surely buy your paintings Moriya," Mom concludes.
I just smile because that is all the response I can do right now.
"Stop that conclusion, Marie. If Reigan finds the paintings good he surely buys it but if not it is still okay."
My smile fades away after I heard that saying those. I just do not look at him and focused on the MC when the ceremony started.
"If Reigan won't buy your paintings. Dad will surely buy it and display it in our office." Charrie whispered at me.
I look at her and smile. "Thank you, I would be glad because I am still able to see it."
It is better if Charrie's dad will buy it. My paintings are in the good hands. Paintings are important to me, it is made with hardships.
After the ceremony done and lots of speeches happened. We are guided to the exhibit where the paintings are displayed. There are a lot of paintings made by some students and professional. All of them has a meaning and made with full of fashion. This exhibit shows talent and kindness.
While we are walking inside, I have saw a lot of paintings that are really precise and look good to see. They are so realistic, if I were one of the buyers it would be hard for me to choose one.
But I am still hoping, that my painting will be in a good hands and it will be owned by someone who will value it. My paintings prices are set by our company. I really don't know the exact price but I am waiting that I would be enough to help a lot of foundation. Though, I know some are here to buy painting to save from having taxes. Business man come here because of business.
We stood up next to the paintings we are also accompany by the staff and some Dad's employee. I am beside of my painting because I am the one who will explain if someone is interested to it. Charrie is just beside, she is also observing my painting.
"This is very realistic, Mori." She said and look at me.
"You seem like a professional. We are both student of fine art but I am not like this. You will gone far." She added.
I look at her and gave her a thank you look. I hope so, I want to go far because of my painting skill.
She hold my hand and smile at me. Then she saw the paper bag I am holding on my other hand.
"What is that?" She inquired.
I am about to hide it when she took it away fro me.
"No, do not open that. That is a painting." I said, saying the fact.
"Painting?"
"Reigan painting, the one I did at school." I uttered.
"You said you are going to display it on your room?" She asked.
"You already told to me that it would be scary. So, I decided to bring it as a present to him."
"Okay, that would be a great idea." We settled with that.
In minutes of standint there is a lot of people who is interested with my painting. I gave them a time explaining how the process and meaning of my painting. Some are not surely buy it and some are saying they will look for others and they are going back to my painting if mine is better. I just giving them a nod and continue explaining when there is an interested. I am also feel pressured because of Dad that looking at me intently.
I am trying to calm my face when Daile's and his parents went to us. They look at us and I saw Daile whispered to his Dad. They just gave us a brief smile and pass by without even asking about the paintings.
I know the reason why but I am bother about it. I am much thankful that they will not buy my arts. It's much better.
"Tss...I hate him. He is getting arrogant. That guy who is scared in rejection." I heard Charrie's whispered while she is busy looking at her phone.
I am going to reply about she said whe I saw Reigan walking towards to us. I prepare myself in everything will going nto happen until they are in front of us.
Mom and Dad looka so happy because of his arrival. They greeted each other and the woman that kept looking at my painting. I'm glad that she is not touching Reigan.
They both looking at my painting and I am waiting for their response.
Reigan look at me after he stopped looking from my painting. I just stand straight and get his gaze.
"I am done looking around and I found your paintings more realistic and precise. We are going to get your paintings." Then he immediately remove his eyes on me and look at my dad.
My parents looks so happy and signaling me to say thank you to him. I directly hand him the paper bag where the paintings of him is inside.
He is about to take it when the woman beside him get it first.
"Thank you very much for choosing my paintings. That is my small present, I hope you are going to like." I said and pointed out the bag that the woman is holding.
He just nod at me so I decided to not look at him and turn to Mom who is can't stop giving me a thumbs ups.
Our company staff give a paper and always the woman who always get it. And that made me an idea that she is Reigan's secretary. Not a fling or a girlfriend. She is impossible. She look at me and give me a short smile.
She come near me and tap my shoulder, "At very young age you did something like this. You did well, and I think the dress that I bought looks good to you." She said.
I am surprised after hearing that. I can't even know what I should react. She smiled at me and ask Reigan if they should go.
Reigan agreed with him. My parents let him and tell that all the agreement should be fix tomorrow.
After they leave, I just also felt the relieved.
"I heard that the woman, bought your clothes. So, who is she?" Charrie asked.
"I don't know, A secretary or what. I really can't determine who is she." I replied.
After hearing thw woman's voice. I can sense that she is kind. Maybe, I get irritated to her at first because of her gestures that I should be mad to. Because I don't have the authority to act in that way.
I should be happy, because they bought my paintings. Mom come to me and hugged me.
"You see? Reigan bought your paintings. He pays good and he also display the painting he always bought in their big company. That's why I am aiming that he should buy your arts." Mom said excitedly. I smiled at her too and I am feel so happy tonight. Dad congratulated me because I did great. Charrie and his dad did the same way. I also thanked Charrie fo being my accompany. As long as she is by my side, I can't feel the nervous and I can act in a confident way.
We celebrated in the fancy restaurant and eat delicious food.
While we are eating, dad spoke. "Moriya, you did well. I can see your potential in our company. We will grow more if you work with ours. I am excited for you to finish college."
I look at him and nod. I am just going to accept the fact that his plan will going to happen.
"I want to finish college too, Dad and work in our company as soon as possible." I assured to him.
He gave me a smile."You are the best Daughter. " He said and look at to Mom that liooks so proud at me.
I just sighed and eat again. As long as they are happy, I am happy too.