The Dream (Pursuing Dreams)
Chapter 9 - The First Challenge

After arriving in Jogja, we all gathered in the airport lobby. The host welcomed our arrival and he introduced the judges. Jury in this round there are 4. namely: Kei, Leon, Queen and....

When the host called the last judge, Alexa was shocked and uncomfortable

"And, what we've been waiting for. The last judge was the winner last year and Kei's partner." said the host.

"Partner kei?? Who?" muttered Alexa

a man came out from the backstage and walked onto the stage, all the women were fixed on him

"Ryan Wijaya" welcomes the host to call the final judge

Ryan smiled and greeted the participants.

"Hallo! Nice to meet all of you, my name is Ryan" said Ryan to all the participants

The women cheered for Ryan at once, except Alexa. Alexa wants to control herself, there is an uncomfortable feeling on Alexa.

"Hey, isn't that Ryan? Our classmates and your ex-boyfriend? I don't know if he's the judge of this race!" zara whispered into Alexa's ear.

Alexa was silent while looking at the man who had left her and now she became the race judge Alexa dreamed of. Ryan is a former during school, they dated more than 3 years but one time Ryan asked to drop out of Alexa.he never explained the reason he asked to drop out. alexa does not trust men.

"Why, he should be the judge!" muttered Alexa

"I have to how? Should I step back or continue? but if I retreat now, not necessarily this opportunity will come again!" alexa muttered while clenching her hands

Louis who looked at Alexa was patting Alexa's shoulder.

"You, all right?" ask Louis to Alexa.

Alexa also saw Louis

"No, I have to go on! after all, getting him to be a partner is not easy.Everyone would envy me!" muttered Alexa while shaking her head

"Hey, alexa!" louis said while holding Alexa's cheek

"Eh, Why? Oh, I'm fine!" alexa said with a smile to Louis

"Something seems to be wrong!" said Zara who teased Alexa

"Wrong behavior?"Louis asked, raising his eyebrows

"You don't seem to know, if Alexa was ever in a relationship with.." said Zara was cut because her mouth was closed with Alexa's hands.

"It's so funny to be a person!" alexa said, closing Zara's mouth

"Who?" Louis asked Alexa

"That's it, it doesn't matter! oh, ya out of here you want to stop by malioboro?" alexa tried to divert the conversation

"Yes.I have to find the materials for your clothes tomorrow!" recited

Andin told us to stop talking

"Hey.you're too busy! The judges are explaining the challenge for this round!" said Andin

"Ah, really? I'm sorry" said Alexa

Alexa was staring on stage.it's true that the judges were explaining the challenges and rules for this round.

"As you know, the assessment this time is the compactness between the model and the fashion designer" said Leon continued by Kei

"Therefore, we hope that every team can perform at its best! not only from the quality of clothing, the models must know how to walk on the catwalk!" kei said continue with the Queen

"Later, in each city you will not only appear on the night of elimination, but you will get a challenge that must be solved! " the Queen's words were continued by Ryan

"At this challenge, you know if Jogjakarta is famous for its customs and culture that are still awake.karna, the theme this time is to make a video profile of your team with the theme of my homeland!" said Ryan

Some of the participants were heard complaining about what Ryan said.

"Why should the theme of the homeland really should wear kebaya. whereas Riri and I have prepared a European dress for this event!" said Zara who was upset

"Hmm.. Not much time in this city? Looks like, I'll have to overtime to make a new outfit tonight!" said Riri

"Ah, right also.if the day after tomorrow is already the night of the stage.means the opportunity to make a video is only left tomorrow!" alexa was a little panicked

"How about this, Louis!"Alexa

Louis was smiling too.

"Why do you look so relaxed, when it's an emergency!" alexa said she was upset by Louis' expression

"Call down, didn't you say that I was a genius fashion designer?" louis whispered into Alexa's ear

"You don't have to panic, miss! everything will be safely under control. Don't you remember? if, tonight I'm going to stop by malioboro.so, tonight you have to accompany me there!" louis said with a smile

"Well, I'll be with you tonight!" alexa believed in Louis

Alexa looked at Zara.

"It looks like tonight is the longest night for us huh, Zara~" Alexa said with a smile

Zara only glanced for a moment at Alexa , then screeched cynically.he immediately invited Riri to go to make preparations.

"Eh, Zara why? not as usual" muttered Alexa looking towards Zara who was already far away.

When Alexa was looking at Zara, suddenly a man approached Louis and Alexa.

"Hi, are you Alexa and Louis?" ask the man

Alexa looked at the man.

"Yes, who are you?" ask Alexa about the man.

"Include me Jerry, I'll help you both in making profile videos! do you already have a concept for your profile video?" said Jerry

"Oh, hello jerry hello! for the concept, " said Alexa turned towards Louis.

Louis shook Jerry's hand

"Can we do it at Borobudur temple?" said Louis

"Eh, do you have a shadow?"ask Alexa to Louis

"Borobudur?" said Jerry

Jerry pulled out his phone and opened the map.

"But, it's a long way from the city, and I'm not sure if we'll get a good picture there!" jerry looked at Louis

"But, only there is a place that really fits the theme this time!" said Louis

"Alright, if you force. Maybe we will take pictures in the afternoon because usually the temple will be more beautiful in the afternoon!"said Jerry

Alexa also nodded .

"Well, thank you for thinking it all over!" louis told Ryan

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow afternoon" Jerry said farewell

Jerry went and approached the other crew. Alexa looked towards louis who was having a sly smile and glittering eyes.

"Why smile like that? what is he thinking!" Alexa muttered looking at Louis' expression

Louis looked at Alexa.

"You must be confused as to why I'm smiling!" louis said, bowing his body

"Yes, you know what?" alexa looked at Louis' face very close to his

"Hmm. You realize that I'm buying time so we still have plenty of time to make clothes!" louis looked at Alexa and smiled

Alexa shook her head

"Alexa.. Alexa.You're too innocent to be my partner, but I like it!" louis said, rubbing Alexa's head

Somehow Alexa's heart was racing when Louis rubbed Alexa's head. Alexa's cheeks were hot so it made her wrong

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