Chapter 10

The next morning I woke to my Julia opening the curtains I limped to the bathroom to get ready. Today we were getting an assignment from Silvia. I was out in a white dress with blue flowers. Ava gave a pair of blue flats and my crutches before helping me to the women's room where we were having our lesson and breakfast. Ava helped me to a table where Mzia and Katie were sitting. The Queen walked in just before breakfast was served. As we were all eating Silvia explained to us what was happening. Aria had been sent home and we were down to the Elite. I looked around shock and indeed she was gone and there were 10 of us left.

"In 5 days all of your families will be coming to visit for a ball that you all will be organizing. In this bag I have divide the task into 10 parts everyone will pull one from the bag and that is what you will be organizing," Silvia explained as she walked around to all the tables and each girl picked a task. Excited whispers broke out about everyone tasks and getting to see our families again. I picked food, which I was very excited about my job, I get to taste all the food.

Directly after breakfast we all set to work on our tasks the ball was in 5 days after all. I headed straight to my room on my crutches while I was there I figured I might as well learn how to decorate a cake. I reached my room and changed into a pair of jean capris and a button up shirt before heading back down to the kitchens. I was welcomed when I walked in by Rachel who works part time in the kitchens. We got to work baking the cake and while it was in the oven we discussed the menu. We decided on potatoes and asparagus flat bread as an appetizer, a Mediterranean salad with prosciutto and pomegranate, chicken parmigana and then a dessert buffet. We decorated the cake for hours using all the techniques that she had taught me. I lost track of time and before I knew it was dark out and time for bed.

The next few days were a blur of preparations, I over saw the cooking and table setting. Finally the big day came. I got ready as fast as possible in a purplish gray dress with white lace. We all ate breakfast in a hurry excited to see or families. Finally at 11:30 we all walk nervously tot the great hall the doors open and we all walk briskly towards our families. I basically through myself at my parents, I hug them and kiss their cheeks I missed them so much. My parents both looked like they fit in here. I guess at one point they did.

The elite, mothers and sisters have a formal lunch with the queen while the dads and brothers get to go have lunch with the King and prince. I show my parents to their room although they seemed to know the way already.

My mother and I walked towards the women's room she had a look of nostalgia. As soon as we walk into the room my mom let out a girly scream and ran towards the Queen who in turn jumped up and ran towards her. They hugged and started talking immediately, that's when I realized that they must have been friends during the selection.

The whole lunch was full of talking and laughing my mom and America were inseparable. Before I knew it, it was time to get ready for the ball. I was going to ask my mom to come get ready with me but before I could she was lead away by Queen America.

It took over an hour for me to take a bath, do my makeup, and get changed. My dress was a pale pink with crystals on the bodice; my hair was half up and half down with some crystals. I felt regal but still me and sweet.

Because my ankle was still healing I had to wear flats and the doctor said I was to sit for most of the night with the exception of some dancing. I walked towards the hall with the rest of the Elite, we were all supposed to arrive early to greet the guest and escort them to the table. I wasn't aloud I had to stay in a seat by the door and just greet them. It was rather boring; I sat there for at least 30 minutes just greeting people with smiles until dinner. I sat with my parents and some representatives from Zuni. The food was amazing. The music was amazing and I would never forget this night. I saw Cameron dancing and laughing with all the other girls, so I decided to take a quick walk.

I found myself walking out into the gardens with the soft music playing in the background; I walked slowly towards the stone bench. I lay down looking at the stars. It was beautiful, I could hear footsteps approaching the bench. I turned my head to the side and there was Cameron in his black suit.

"Hi," I said sitting up.

"Hi," He said sitting down beside me and throwing his arm around my shoulder, "What are you doing out here?"

I leaned against him and curled up into him, it was kinda scary how perfectly we fit together. " I just wanted a break."

" Well you see I have this problem, " he whispered with a smirk on her face, "you see I saw this girl and she was so beautiful, and I knew that I needed to dance with her."

"Really, well could you introduce her to me?" I asked trying to hid my blush.

He stood up and offered me my hand, " I really shouldn't…. my ankle…",

"Well I think we can figure something out." He helps me up off the bench and into the middle of the garden. We can still hear the music but we're completely alone. He wraps his arms around my waist and pulls we close to him while basically lifting me off the ground at the same time. My hands automatically wrapped around his neck. Everything just feels right, then I realized this is who I want to be with for the rest of my life. Everything is perfect.

"BAM!"

Cameron and I just look towards the sound of the gun shot and he pulls me into the nearest bush. What is going on?!

So I know the updates are really slow it's just my exam's are coming up and I'm under a lot of pressure so I will try to update as much as possible. I have not read the heir yet sadly my favorite book store doesn't have it yet so I'm waiting somewhat patiently. This weekend I hope to update all of my stories so check those out to and also if you haven't yet check out my profile it has all the outfit links.

Mackenzie