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CHAPTER FIVE
The week came and went fast. Maxon never let me see the video, so as I enter the room for the Report on Friday, I have no idea what I'm walking into. I sent a letter home earlier in the week, telling them the exciting news that I'll be home to visit in a few weeks. I sat down in between Celeste and Kriss. But instead of interviews with, Gavril just talked to Maxon about the videos and how he was the one to edit ours. Then they played the diaries.
Elise came first. Hers just just okay. It showed how sweet and innocent she was. It reminded me of an older May. But more boring…
Celeste came next. She mostly talked about fashion and being the best. She talked trash about the Kriss, Elise and I. But mostly me. She said how mean I was. How angry and temperamental I was. How I lie to Maxon. Also how I'd be horrible for the country and I'd lie to them, too. She's the liar.
Kriss was nothing but happy smiles. She said nothing but nice things about Elise and I. She even tried saying something nice about Celeste. She talked a lot about Maxon. How he was the greatest and she spent so much time with him. It even showed them walking and talking around the Palace. That one kinda hurt. Celeste talking trash about me in front of the entire country, I can take. But Kriss walking with Maxon, sharing smiles and laughs, cut into me.
Then I was up.
The first thing it showed was me outside, in the garden. It was snowing lightly and I spun slowly in a circle, with my arms outstretched and my face to the sky, smiling. The voice over came on.
"America Singer, seventeen, is from small town, Carolina. She was previously a five before joining The Selection. She really, truly is a family person." Then I showed me talking about May. It then skipped to me talking about my parents. Then a short shoutout I made to them. I hope that makes them smile.
"She is a happy girl who is wonderfully kind to everyone, no matter their Caste." It showed me with my maids, talking about how they're my friends.
"Miss Singer is very talented. And has perfectly chemistry with our Prince." It showed me with my eyes closed, playing the piano. Maxon sat next to me, staring at me with love and amazement. I looked at Maxon. I didn't know this was recorded. The last note played, echoing even in this room. The entire room was silent. Then he kissed me. In front of the entire nation. Thankfully it was cut short and it went to us talking seamlessly.
"That was for you. I wrote it this morn-" I said in the video.
"You wrote that? America, that was beautiful." I smiled sheepishly in the video.
"Thanks."
The voiceover came back on. "Not only is she all that, but she has a serious side, too. She can admit when she makes a mistake and rise above it. And that's what we really need in a Princess, and later a Queen." It showed me in the first video I took.
"I also want to say I'm sorry. I made a huge mistake last Report. I'm really sorry. I was homesick and angry and confused. I didn't think through my actions and I was rash. I shouldn't have done that and I'm sorry. I will not let you down again. From here on out I will control my temper and will think through my decisions. I will not let you or Prince Maxon down like that again. I'm sorry."
And with that the video was done. I looked at Maxon. He caught my eye and smiled at me.
"That's it for the Report tonight, ladies and gentlemen. You all have two days to vote on your favorite and least favorite in your local town hall! Thanks for tuning in!" I relaxed as the TV screen went black.
So that's chapter four! What do you think? Tell me in a review! Thanks for reading!