A/N: Ok, chapter 11. Just so you know now there's no g/f for the senator. Also, I did put a new character in, but I didn't use him as much as I thought I would, so please forgive me for that. Lastly, as I really wanted to post a new chapter this weekend, so I had to write it late at night again. Please forgive any grammar/spelling mistakes!

Disclaimer: Everything is pretty much mine but anything that's not belongs to whoever created it :) Also there is a lot in this chapter that doesn't belong to me don't sue me! I'm a 15 year old who's only money is the $60 she got for her birthday!

Summary: A day at the park That's all I can say although, there is a "cameo" in this chapter `_

***Also, sorry if this chapter seems to move quickly!

***Please R/R ***

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I hurried downstairs as fast as I could, not wanting to hold anyone up.

"Oh, there you are Maria!" Little Audrey said, hurrying to my side, "Come, you just have to meet someone!"

I scampered after her, across the foyer until I was standing next to the senator, facing someone who I was in shock to see. I was standing in front of a man named John Preston, a man whom I had only seen before on T.V. He was one of the most famous people in Hollywood, and just this year, he had won the award for funniest man alive.

"Uncle John, this is Miss. Maria," Beamed Audrey.

"Ahh," he began, "The famous Miss. Maria. I've head so much about you... you're very outspoken, am I right?"

John extended his had towards me, but I was still in a state of shock. This man was one of my favorite actors! I viewed him with a very high respect. Finally I extended my own hand.

"I can see, that Miss. Maria is very sleep deprived today... am I right?" He chuckled to himself.

"Err--" I was cut off by the senator's laugh.

"No, no... she just seems to be a bit star struck today!"

I felt my face redden at this... it really was rather embarrassing. How many times have you been laughed at by two people who are more famous then you ever hope to be? The answer is not very often.

Luckily for me, it was soon time to leave. We all piled into the back of a large van, and set off... driving towards Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The ride there was rather exciting. Everyone was talking about what they wanted to do, what games they would play, and what types of food they would eat. In fact, we were so busy; we didn't even watch Sound of Music on the way there.

As we pulled into the parks large parking lot, the children suddenly hushed. They looked around, taking in the view.

"Now, everyone," I began, "It is a tradition, that at the beginning of every trip to Hershey Park, you must go through Chocolate World. Now, I hope there are no complaints to that--"

A small smile appeared on my face as seven voices began to whisper excitedly.

"Alright, then if you would please follow me," I said, opening the van door and stepping out into the warm summer day.

"Hmm, it feels to me like a day for water rides... what do you think, Luke?" I said, turning to face the boy stepping out of the car.

"Absolutely!" He responded.

12 of us began to walk over towards the park, me and the children all talking, and the senator, John and two bodyguards all talking.

We first went to Chocolate World, and I think the children's favorite part was getting the candy at the end.

As we started through the park, there were many cries of, "I want to go here" and, "Oh! Look over here!" I could already tell that today would be full of running around.

"Alright everyone," I said loudly, and 9 pairs of eyes turned towards me, "Here's what the plan is. We will make our way through the park, staying as a group, and whenever someone sees a ride they would like to go on, we'll stop at it... whoever wants to go on can."

I would later realize what a mistake my plain was, as we would stop at nearly every ride in the park. Yet, in some way, it was worthwhile. Everyone was happy, and no one complained.

After we had been riding for awhile, we came to the first roller coaster, The Comet. The children had been waiting for this one, and everyone was going on, including Audrey who was sitting with John. After waiting in line for what seemed like ages, we finally got to the carts. Everyone jumped rapidly, leaving a slight problem. The senator and I were the only ones without a partner to sit with.

"Well get on in you two!" John shouted.

Hesitating at first, I stepped in behind the senator, taking one of the two seats in our row.

"So," the senator began as we started to climb the first hill, "do you like roller coasters?"

"Oh yes," I said with more confidence then I felt. I had a strange light-headed feeling, and I wasn't sure if it was the roller coaster, or my surroundings.

"I love em' too... though I haven't been on one for awhile," He said turning to face me, a big smile plastered upon his mouth.

"Oh, well neither have I--" I let out a little shriek as we dove down the first hill. I grabbed his hand subconsciously as we jolted around the first bend and shot down more tracks. We dodged pillars and flew through the air, right until the point where we arrived back in the station.

As we screeched to a halt, I let out my breath, a smile forming upon my face.

"Well," I said not even realizing my grasp on the senator's hand, "that was exciting!"

I turned to face him, and our eyes locked. He was looking at me in a gentle way, a way that caused the surrounding world to evaporate. I felt my smile fade, as I stared deeper into his eyes, not able to look away. I felt as if I was in a trance... it was the strangest feeling I had ever felt before. I was no longer able to think, to move. I couldn't hear any sounds, except for my hart, which seemed to be beating 1000 miles per second. Suddenly I felt the urge to fall into his arms, to--

A loud thump of someone stepping out of the cart made me jump and enter reality. I quickly glanced down, and in doing so I noticed that his hand was in mine. I stared at it for a moment, then loosed my grip. He however, kept holding me tightly.

"Um, Sir," I said, my cheeks flushing, "we have to get out now..."

"Hmm? Oh yes!" He said, quickly stepping out of the cart, with me not far behind. Once out, I tried as hard as I could to get some space between us. I was afraid of what might happen if our eyes met once more.

The children quickly surrounded me, talking as fast as they could. They each were doing their best to be the first one to tell me their roller coaster story, and I was eager to listen. As we walked down the ramp back to the rest of the park, I barley noticed a man walk up to the senator. The man was fully brought to my attention when the senator interrupted our conversation.

"Excuse me children, Maria, but we have been offered seats to a sold out show at the main stage here in the park. I have accepted our front row seat, and since I have done that, we must hurry over so we're not too late."

"What are we going to see, father?" Mimi asked.

"Oh, you'll see, you'll see! Actually, I think Maria will appreciate this more then all of us..."

"Oh?" I asked, mysteriously.

"Yes. You'll understand when we get there," He said, flashing an almost flirtatious smile.

We reached the auditorium, and were ushered to the front row, where once again, I was forced to sit next to the senator.

"Maria, this is my apology present to you... I wouldn't have accepted these tickets if it weren't for you... in fact, I doubt we'd even be here if it weren't for you."

"Oh senator," I said, my cheeks burning, "you give me too much credit!"

"And you must take it all! See, there are benefits of being senator, free tickets for example, and you must take advantage of everything!"

"Oh, well I--" I stopped in mid sentence as the lights dimmed.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce to you our guest today... the lovely and talented, Julie Andrews!"

I felt my jaw literally drop! She walked on stage, graceful and elegant as ever, beaming out at the crowed.

"Hello everybody," She began, "and thanks so much for coming out! As you know, I am here today to read to you my new children's book, Simeon's Gift. However, before I do that, there is a very special person in the audience today... one who I would like to call up here with me. Is there a Miss. Maria Augusta with us today?"

I felt myself go numb. I turned to face the senator, and all he could do was smile back at me and push me to stand up.

"Aww... there you are!" Julie Andrews said a she smiled at me, "Now, I would like to tell everyone the achievements of this young lady... she is a teacher, who has always inspired her students, and she has even been nominated for best teacher of the year by Senator Danny Easton! Will you please give a warm welcome to Miss. Augusta?"

I began to walk down the row, feeling everyone's eyes upon me. I was ushered up the stair to the stage, where I then walked to Julie Andrews' side.

"Hello," she said smiling at me, as she extended her hand.

"Um, hi," was all I could manage to spit out in response.

"So, congratulations! I hear you're a lovely teacher. You're good with children." She said.

"Uh, um, yeah, I suppose so," I said. I was in a state of shock... I really had no idea what to say.

"Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, Maria," Julie said, giving me one last smile, as she turned to face the crowed.

"Now everyone, I am going to present Miss. Maria with her own copy of Simeon's Gift," She handed me the book, and with that I was ushered off stage and back to my seat.

What in the world had just happened? My eyes were still big and open, and my mouth hung as I sat stiffened my chair. I was drawn back to earth when the senator put his arm around my shoulders and whispered Congratulations, into my ear.

The rest of the day seemed to breeze by, as we were back in the car in what seemed like no time at all. Everyone was extremely tired, and so Sound of Music was put on right away. Before we got too far however, I managed to tell everyone that the lady we saw read the book today played the main character in this movie.

"Oh! So that's why you liked her!" Mimi said.

"And why you were completely stunned on stage!" Luke finished for her, causing everyone to laugh, but me.

Yet, before I could answer, Julie Andrews began to sing, and our conversation was forgotten.

At first, I didn't feel like watching the movie, so I decided to look at Julie's autograph, which I had not seen yet.

I flipped through the first few pages, and then found it. Yet, it was not just an autograph, but a long note written to me from Julie Andrews...

Dear Maria,

I am very proud to say that I have met you. You

may not know this, but I know the senator personally

and he is not one to give a quick complement. Thus,

I must congratulate you once more! The senator also

tells me that you have helped him, not just his

children. I personally want to thank you for that, as

I know how hard it was for him when his wife died.

You are an extraordinary person, who has made a

difference in the world, a difference I could only dream

of making! Keep up the great work, and remember,

"Whenever the Lord closes a door, somewhere he

opens a window."

Love,

Julie Andrews