Chapter 2
Be cool, I tell myself, you shouldn't be afraid of them. You're the princess, you hold their fate in your hands. I walk like a princess, cool, composed, and with my head held high. As I approach the door to the dining hall, two guards step up and open it. As the doors open I put on a smile and walk strait through the middle of the two rows of tables and chairs. Let them know who has the power. No one can hurt you, don't be scared. I come to a stop by the four boys I had met last night and wink at them. I continue to my place next to my parents. Knowing that the Selection was all about the mental game. Favoring one or more of the Selected made people act out and sometimes do things they would regret. Sometimes though it will show what a real person is like inside. About half-way though breakfast I rise and the room becomes deadly silent.
"In order to know you all a little better, I would like to interview each of you individually." I see some nervous glances, guys checking their hair, and even some winking at me.
"Okay. Let's start at the beginning of the table closest to the doors. After you go just keep getting the next person in line." Simple enough. I walk over to a small couch and waited for the first person. I recognized him, he had one of the funny applications. Nice, smart, and funny. He was a three. I smile as he sits across from me. Not very tall but pretty nice looking. Lots of pride. This was the kind of person the kingdom would expect me to marry.
"Hi. My name is Blake, I'm a three."
"It's very nice to meet you. Your application was one of my favorites." I laughed and he gave me a bright smile. I asked him a few more questions and soon enough the next person came. I thought I would never find anyone great until about half way in, I recognized one of the boys I had meet last night.
"Hi." It was Jayson he was a four. He seemed a little nervous.
"Hi. So how do you like the castle so far?"
"It's really beautiful!"
"Especially the gardens right?"
"Yes definitely the gardens!" I laughed and he followed suit.
"So what about the food? Do you like it?"
"I love it! It's great. It reminds me of home."
"Oh ya, your mom and dad are chefs right?"
"Yes they are." He looked confused as to how I knew that.
"I read every application." We both laughed. "Well I hope you have a good rest of breakfast."
"Of course thank you your highness." He bowed and the next person walked up. A while longer and I finally had made it to the last person.
Justin he was a two. He was one of my favorite actors!
"Hey."
"Hey back." I tried not to be awed by him but he was really famous. But best of all he wasn't a total jerk.
"So do you like the castle?" I asked.
"Yes it's really cool! I love my room."
"Good." I don't know why I was so happy with him being happy.
"So is it true that you have a movie theater and a stage built into the castle?" I giggled at his question.
"Yep. One of the best!"
"I'll have to check it out later."
"Well I hope you have a good day and I will see you later."
"Thank you your highness." He bowed and left to go back to the table. I went back over to my throne and saw that everyone was staring at me. I gave one of my award winning smiles and continued eating.
"So, when are you going to do an elimination?" My mom whispers into my ear.
"I think I'll give it a week." My mom smiled in approval.
"Good idea."
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