Hey everyone! What's the haps? I wanted to do another chapter for this weekend thank you for those of you who reviewed. It really does make my day. I am also sorry for the random letter that was in my last chapter. So, a little bit about this chapter (for anyone one of you who actually reads these things). This is going to be a part Sophia chapter. I have a good reason for this. I have some boy drama happening at home, and I found that even though I want to get over him, I can't do it. I also found that writing this, and having Sophia getting over him. Please enjoy!
Sophia POV
The day has finally come. Selection day. I could not sleep last night, and looking around I can tell others didn't as well. I see Bobby, and my heart jumps, I see him look at me and then turn away. My head says no. Don't do this to yourself. You liked Bobby, yeah. You saw a jawline. You have only one thing in common; a relationship between you could never work. But then the other part of my brain responds. You are just trying to deny it. You still like him. You just try not to because of the jokes you get. You still have those daydreams that you're together. You still want to like him, because he's cute. Did you see him look at you? It becomes a battle between the two sides of my head. I officially zone out of homeroom while my thoughts are engaged in a battle.
Sophia, come one. You know better. Fine. He is cute. But think, he just wants to be popular.
Come on, Sophia, you want to be popular too.
In the end, you shouldn't like him. That's final. You will be okay without him. You wanted to be friends with him, right?
Yeah.
So you will do that
The argument stops right in time for my first period class. For some reason, I don't feel the need to look at Bobby whenever something happens, don't feel the need for a reaction from, don't feel the need to think about him all the time. I walk out my classroom, confident that I can get over Bobby. I can. I should. I will.
Alexander POV
My sleeping habits have just been getting worse. I stare at myself in the mirror. It's time for the report. Millions of people will be watching me, my family, my reactions, but especially who the selected are. Their first impressions are key to their image to the public. My mom and two sisters urgently rushed me onto the stage. All doubts and reservations have to be gone in 3...2...
Christina Pendelwick, 2, Clermont
1. The Report has started. I expect to be picked. Who else but the most popular model in Illea? I was the perfect choice for it. I was attractive to be on the prince Alexander's side, look great on a stamp. I wouldn't impose, but I would get my way. I was with my agent/manager Kaitlyn Booth, and mother and father. As I saw my face flash across the screen, I smiled, and leaned back on the couch in my mansion. My parents both put a hand on each of my shoulders. Their daughter, officially part of the selection for Prince Alexander. Poor boy, he's not going to know what hit him.
Shella Silver, 2, Angeles
I'm at a premiere for one of my new movies. I want to be picked. It would be so interesting, plus totally boost my ratings and my movies. A movie star has to get her money somewhere, right? The reporter was in the middle of asking me a question. "How did this role impact-" He begins to ask.
"Yes?" I said, unsure of why he had stopped.
"Congratulations Ms. Silver," the reporter, Brain, said.
"Please call me Shella," I said, impatient for what he was talking about.
"We have just gotten news that you are part of the selection," Brian says grinning. A bunch of thoughts are rushing through my head. "How are you feeling right now?" brian asked, eager to pursue this opportunity.
"Um," I started, at a loss for words. I regained my composure. "I am very excited to be in this. I can't wait," I grin. This going to be big for me.
Kelly POV
Yes, I felt hyped. A little tipsy, if you will. Ethan's guests were all crowded around the TV, including myself. I was pushing everyone out of the way. Gazing at Alexander. When my name was called, I couldn't even hear myself think. I couldn't see the prince's reaction. I was getting jumped on, hugged. I was enjoying the attention. How could Amber ever top this? The answer is, she couldn't I smiled at everyone.
"CONGRATS KEL!" Talia screamed. I looked at her. Was that a tear? No, it couldn't be. I decided to ignore it and continue looking around the group.
Morgan was next. "Congrats K!" she said, kissing me on the cheek.
I continued to be swallowed by the group, my ears being made deaf by all the screams and shouts. My girls were with me on one of the happiest days of my life. That boy was mine.
Nicole Rache, 4, Lakedon
I've been told I'm soft, not loud, an would be a great trophy wife. But, how am I supposed to do anything else? That's what the culture here in Lakedon is like. Get married early, have kids and settle down. They do the same. That life is confining, but I like the security of it. I have grown to resent surprises. Lakedon is very traditional. It's the same routine. Wake-up, go to school, go back home and do homework. Except for Eric.
We both know that The Selection is coming up, but he wanted me to do it so he wouldn't feel guilt. I think it's ridiculous. Eric is sensitive and protects me, and there is no place I'd rather be than watching the lights on a Saturday night, kissing him. If I got Selected, which I doubt I will, then I don't know what I'll do. Should I really try for Alexander's heart? Or do I urgently try to come home to the one I know I have?
All my questions are answered during the report. I'll be leaving for Angeles. I have been Selected. I will have to leave Eric. The second I see it, I retreat back to my room. I say nothing, like I have been taught to do my entire life.
Sophia POV
My dad was sitting on his chair when my mom ran to get the finished popcorn, the microwave beeping at an annoyingly loud sound. I watched the beginning of the report. I knew that I was only one of few girls that paid attention to this news. I know that being on the debate team and having a general interest in politics will help me in the future. And just like that, it's starting.
My mom grabs my hand, and I squirm in my seat. I listen in anticipation, and wonder how, as each name is announced, how their lives must be changing. Then, I hear it. I see it. What is it? My name. My picture. My mom drops the popcorn, but that doesn't matter. She hugs me so tight that I can't even breathe. "Mom!" I laugh, crying happy tears. It reminds of me of when my father's favorite sports team won the championship. I remember how everyone was laughing about how I was crying even in the most joyous of times. I laughed and couldn't stop. the first new day of my life was here. I couldn't see Alexander's reaction, I couldn't see anyone else's but I know deep inside that things would turn out right eventually. And now, my future would be without Bobby.
Well, that was it! Hope you liked this chapter. I spent so much time on this one. I have so many exciting surprises in store! I'll try to get them up as soon as I can. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW AND FOLLOW TO GET UPDATES! THANK YOU
