The nerves of all of the contestants were becoming more and more noticeable as the mayor stood holding the envelope but wanting to drag it out. People were starting to twitch and freak as the moment of silence grew longer and longer. Finally someone got sick of the waiting and yelled, "JUST GET ON WITH IT ALREADY!" But no one knew exactly who had said it because it sounded like it had come from everywhere and it sounded like everyone. After being yelled at the Mayor took a small step forward toward the microphone. "As I was saying, there was some great talent tonight, but there can be only one winner, and that winner is…….." The moment seemed to linger on as the Mayor ripped open the envelope and read the name again and again making sure it was right. "The winner is…. Once again Karen!" When Ann heard that Karen had won again, she ran back to the Inn and to her room, not really wanting to talk to anyone.
Back at the festival, Cliff wasn't really sure what was going on, he normally didn't because he was always spacing out, but someone had seen Ann run off towards the Inn, and that one person was Jack. He raced in the direction of the Inn to see if Ann was okay, she really seemed to have taken Karen's win really hard. Maybe she was tired of being second best or something. Walking through the front door, Jack tried to find Ann's room; he had seen her in the spare room cleaning but had no idea where her actual room was.
After searching the whole Inn, Jack walked to the door behind the counter. "This must be it, of course they would live behind the counter and not in any of the rooms." Jack slowly turned the door to see Ann on the floor in her beautiful dress, crying. He jumped next to her and sat down, putting his arm on her shoulder for support. "Ann, what's wrong? You left really quickly after the Mayor announced that Karen had won. Is that why? Because Karen won?" He asked turning her head toward him so he could dry her tears. Ann nodded then tried to turn away but couldn't escape from Jack's grip around her.
"Ann, seriously, there is nothing to be sad about. Karen only won because everyone thinks she is beautiful and things like that. The real winner is actually sitting here in this very room, I heard the song you sang, and you were great. And was that dedication to me?" Jack asked but he already knew the answer. Ann shyly nodded her head. She was feeling a little bit better but not quite there yet. "Please come back to the festival, I will take you back there and I will not leave your side." Jack promised trying to get her to stand up and be proud of herself for singing. She was happy that Jack thought that she was better and that is all that matters.
Walking back to the square to join back in at the festival Ann and Jack were welcomed with applause but they did not know why. Finally after a minute of clapping, Popuri came up to them. "Congratulations you guys!" Popuri exclaimed. Ana and Jack looked at each other and shrugged. "You two just one cutest couple, you guys are so cute." Popuri added as she raced off towards the rest of the crowd.
The Mayor came back on stage with a microphone and stood in the middle. "There was a surprise contest that no one knew about that was just revealed. The cutest couple contest, which just so happens to have been won by Ann and Jack, come on up here you two." As he finished, Ann and Jack walked onto the stage with the clapping beginning again. "Congratulations to the both of you." The Mayor said as he shook both of their hands.
Ann and Jack stood in the middle of the stage taking in the surroundings. Everyone was clapping, even Karen. The Mayor came back on stage and pushed the two out of the way. "And this concludes the festival. I hope to see everyone at the next festival. Good night." Ann and Jack stayed where they were, frozen in shock, it all happened so fast. Moments later they realized that everyone had gone home so they began walking.
Walking slowly, Jack laced his fingers in between Ann's praying that she didn't freak, which she didn't. They finally reached the Inn and they stopped. "Well I had a lot of fun today; we need to hang out again, and soon." Ann said as she stood on her tip-toes and kissed Jack on the cheek. She then walked into the Inn leaving Jack by himself. "Wow, umm wow." Was all Jack could say as he walked back to his farm and crawled into bed. What a great night.