K&K (Taste Features)
37. The Winners
“Sorry it looks like miss Cordelia is not so healthy today. You can start the show without him.” Adit alerted the crew and the COSEAM judges.
“Is he okay? Have you called the doctor?” ask crew.
“Iya, I've contacted doctor.”
“But who will be the host?” ask Jury.
“We're off the water first.” Adit advises.
“What the hell is going on? Yesterday I saw he was fine. If it's just the flu why should make our schedule messy,” grumbled a jury who did not approve off the AIR COSEAM. Whispers were also heard between the crew and the other judges.
“We stay on air.” Sarah suddenly entered the committee room. Everyone turned towards him and then towards Adit.
“She said you were sick,” said the crew.
“As you guys said, I just have the flu and don't need holiday today.” Sarah glanced at the jury who had complained about her.
“Are you okay?” Adit's anxious.
“I must be professional. Anyway I'm fine,” replied Sarah smiling.
Sarah heads to the table and checks the contestant's profile. This morning his makeup felt so thick and he used sunglasses, apparently to disguise puffy eyes due to crying all night and red cheeks former slap. Some of the crew whispered to see the bandage on Sarah's right hand.
The second day of the final contest, the contestants will visit several places in Bali and take photos there. What can be expected from today is that the contestants introduce the tourist sites that are there. After on water Sarah's cynical attitude towards the image is increasingly clear. Sarah felt seeing the figure of Kirana in the image with another posture.
After more than a month in Bali, also arrived the submission of progress report to the contestants. Previously, there was a heated debate between Sarah and the judges about the main winner. In the end, Sarah gave up on the fact that she had to be professional.
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“At the end, we have all been looking forward to today. Today, is a special day. And after going through your long journey as a local model, today you will become a top international model.” Sarah swept a glance at the contestant.
“Vote three will get money worth three hundred million rupiah, a year contract with Women magazine, a car worth 150 million, a one-year contract with beauty products, a, drink products and holidays to Japan and Korea for a month. As for champion two, will get five hundred million rupiah, one-year contracts with Vogue magazine, beauty products, Unilever products, cars worth 150 million rupiah and holidays to China, the Philippines, Thais. First Champion, will get cash worth six hundred million rupiah, a six-month contract of Bazaar magazine, an apartment in New York, a modeling education in Paris for six months, a car worth 250 million rupiah, SK II beauty products contract and jewelry products from Diamond firm as well as a month-long European holiday. In addition, the main winner will represent Indonesia for Coseam in Bangkok,” Papar Sarah smiled faintly.
The contestants in front of him closed their mouths and muttered happily in disbelief with what was announced.
“Now, let me see, who is in third place.” Sarah opens the progress report map. The three contestants held hands.
“She.....Graceful from Kalimantan,” says Sarah.
The curly-haired and white-skinned girl and the jakung advanced with an incredible happy smile. After hugging the other two contestants he headed towards Sarah.
“Congratulations. Continue to work to be professional,” Sarah greeted and gave the progress report. Then a jury gave a plaque of the third prize and flowers.
“We will be even more nervous about announcing the second winner, because that means one of you will of course be the winner. Are you ready, Girls?” Sarah asked. The two contestants held hands and nodded. They close their eyes.
“Hmm... Balinese... Made Ayu.That’s mean Citra from Bandung become the winner of COSEAM 2017.”
The image almost fainted hearing him. A loud shout of applause resounded echoing throughout the ballroom made up of spectators. His friend Made Ayu hugged and kissed his cheek congratulating him. The image of crying was moved. The event was broadcast on air via private television. All his dreams came true.
He was very happy and moved when he received the progress report, sash and flowers. After the condition calmed down again, Sarah spoke back as a host.
“Your journey as an international model is still long, and I hope you are not just complacent here. Once again, congratulations. Welcome to the real world,” Sarah gave a warm hug for the first time after a long time she was cynical with one contestant.
Hundreds of kilometers from the hotel ballroom where the final contest COSEAM is located, Ms. Sita trembled and cried happily. Although she rarely accompanied Citra's career as a model, she was proud to be her mother. However, he later recalled that his daughter, Kirana, had a plane crash while going abroad. Can he give up his daughter again, Citra, leaving earth earth?
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The entire Coseam crew returned to Jakarta and prepared the next preparations for Citra to Coseam Bangkok. Haikal passed Sarah at the airport, and they both showed cold faces.
“Until here our cooperation, Sarah. I am sorry if there are many mistakes and do not satisfy the service in Indonesia. And... for the incident at the hotel,” Sarah immediately nodded her hand to stop Adit.
“Do not reveal again. Thanks a lot. Sorry to have been so much trouble. Nice working with you.” Sarah shines with Adit.
They both smiled bitterly. Between the two of them tucked into a sense of loss, there were words that were reluctant to say but very eager to say. They walked away from each other in different directions leaving Soekarno-Hatta airport.
For a moment, Adit looked back, looking at Sarah's back for the last time. And when Adit looked back, Sarah suddenly stopped. It felt as if there was something. But Sarah didn't look back like Adit. He walked back.
