We hugged briefly, then I went back to my photo taking job. Throughout the night, I kept checking where she was.
She was glued to her phone as if playing a game. Once in a while, she would scream or sing along to the parts of a song she knew. The models showcased their impressive creative designs.
In fact, the second contestant caught my eyes, but I could not afford to lose focus. I was there for my friend Roxanna Kamotho, who by all means deserved the Miss Riara 2023-24 crown
BY BRIAN KHAVALAJI
It started with C, also known as Contestant Number Nine, a male contestant in the Mr and Miss Riara competition. I had given myself the duty of photographing the event. Honestly, I do not like the job, but I enjoy the attention (I failed in my ambition to become a TV news anchor). I had not anticipated meeting my crush there. I had tried to convince her to be my date for the gala, but she had said she didn’t want to go there!
