The next week passed in a blur. I had drifted around the house in a daze, barely able to pay attention to 1 thing. All my hopes and dreams could be made true, by someone reading out two words. Lilah lane. At the same time though they could be crushed, forcing me to stay trapped, forcing me to live a life I would despise, leaving me in a cold, empty house. My father came home today: They'd given all three's and above a day off for the announcement of the selection. The usually lively and chatty maids tiptoed around the house and all the warmth and jolliness was sucked away; This was the effect of my father. It was almost time for the report and I went to sit on the sofa with him, not speaking a word. A nervous buzz filled my stomach, adrenaline making me want to bop up and down. I try and relax but I can't so I just sit there rigidly. I've never wanted anything more in my life.
The theme of the report blares through the speakers and the presenter ( Who's name I've found out is Brandon Burman) Smiles at the screen. A few of the boring usual announcements and updates on the alliance with Swendway pass by and I wait anxiously. Finally the royal family are on the camera and I sit up straighter, if that's even possible. "Good evening your majesties, how are you all feeling?"
The king starts to speak "I am very much looking forward to the announcement. From the few I saw while I was in the room I believe that this is a good lot."
"Well that sounds wonderful! If you've seen a few has the prince?" Brandon questions
The prince clears his throat "I haven't seen any of them yet, sadly. I'm sure my father is right though."
"Alright then. Lets reveal the 35 selected and our daughters of Illea!"
The screen changed to the national emblem, with a small box in the upper right-hand corner that had the princes face in so his reaction could be seen. Brandon held 35 cards with everything I wanted in his large gloved hands. "Miss Addison Ray of Carolina, 2 Miss Irina May of Waverly, 6, Miss Rowena Blackstar, 2 ... It went on and on and I felt a trickle of fear drop into my chest. I couldn't be trapped living this lonely life. Then, after 34 girls one name was called out. Miss Lilah Lane, Angeles, 3.