So finally, here is you beloved chapter two! Thank you Athenachild101! Now, the not-so-long awaited chapter 2!

There she was. Her brown hair normally cascaded down her hair in soft waves was currently matted and tangled. Dark makeup marks streaked her cheeks. Her eyes were red and puffy while her soft brown iris's swam in tears. Normally I am quite good with crying people. but not now. This was so unlike her. I stood there awkwardly not knowing quite what to do. Now I understand Maxons predicament with crying woman. And he had to do this to thirty-two other girls?

" I'm so sorry!" Celeste cried. " I'm so sorry for all i've done! I'm a horrible person!" Celeste person. " I put the glass in Elise's shoe, I ripped your dress, and I provoked Anna into slapping me!" Celeste shuddered out.

" Celeste?" I question. Celeste picks her head up and stares directly into my eyes.

" I'm so sorry America!" Celeste said, her lip quivering. " Maxon will never want me!" She sobbed all over again. i rush over to her and attempt to comfort her.

" It's alright Celeste. Those few actions don't make up who you are. Only what you did. You can still fix it." I encourage. Celeste looked up and suddenly brightened.

" That's it! I'll make sure you end up with Maxon! That's how I can make it up to you!" Celeste said grinning.

" You don't have to do that." I say softly.

" Maxon will never want me. He wants you and I want to make sure he's happy. And he's happy with you. Trust me America, you're perfect for him." Celeste said with a ghost of her smile on her face.

" Thank you." I breath. And just like that, Celeste Newsome was one of my closest friends. We spent the rest of the day talking, laughing, and gossiping. I missed this. Just being able to be happy and not have to constantly worry about losing Maxon.

" See you tomorrow!" Celeste says smiling and leaving the room. I give a little wave and call for my maids. Seconds later Anne, Mary, and Lucy walk in. They silently prepare me for bed and leave. I lay in bed that night tired. I glance out the window and see a circle of ivory floating in the dark pool of ink also known as the night sky. Every thought, every voice, every dream in my head was Maxon. His eyes, his smile, his hair. I feel my body craving him to be near me, to feel his warmth. I need him. I feel my body drift off to sleep with thoughts him. I go to bed with a smile on my face.

The next few days are torture. While i must sit and listen to the other girls chatter happily about their dates with Maxon, I haven't seen him in a week and a half. I have fully restored Celeste's heart which was broken and sad from all the things she had done. I manage to fix other peoples hearts while mine is slowly breaking into pieces.

That night the Queen called us to the Womens room. I share a look with Celeste when i enter. She shrugs and I sit down next to her. The queen strodes into the room giving us all warming smiles.

" Hello girls! Its been a while Since we've had a challenge." The queen says smiling mischievously, something that I never thought I would see on the queen. We all break out into grins. " Prince Maxons birthday is coming up soon. You will be in Partners. Each pair will throw a birthday party for Maxon. I will decide along with the king which group did better. We will watch how much Maxon enjoyed it. Celeste and America will be working together. Kriss and Elise will be working together. Kriss and Elise will be going first and that will be taken into consideration. You will have two weeks and that palace can be set up as quick as you need it. Anything you need, ask me. Maxon doesn't know it's a challenge so please don't tell him. Good luck!" the queen smiles and throws us out. I feel nerves churn in my stomach yet I'm still excited. I have seen the parties the two's and three's throw, they're really good. And with my musical skills it'll be perfect.

" Like a real royal would say, ' Shall we begin'?" Celeste asked teasingly. She held her arm out. I grinned up at her.

" We shall." I say. We strutt out of the room our arms linked. We giggled walking out of the room. Let the planning begin!

I'm so sorry this is a bit of a filler chapter but I needed to write this to begin the next chapter. I swear it will get more interesting and it's still not my best writing. But I for one am looking forward to the party. I might write one or two more chapters today so lets see how that plays out.

XOXOXOXOXO

Lily

A.K.A Bookworm Flower