The Selection

💎Diamonds are a Girl's best friend...and Worth Fighting For💎

The following day, we were required to be on the report.

The staff had done an excellent job of cleaning up the rebel's mess. I spent the day in the women's room, and received news that Tuck had proposed to Natasha, and she said yes. I was very happy for them.

Lexia had also called for one of her lessons, this time on ettiquete. "Now, what do we do when we meet someone?" She asked.

Selena raised her hand. "The first thing is to stand."

"Good." Lexia said. "Now what?"

"You tell them your name, and ask for theirs if not already given." Said Moxie, who was sitting with Via.

"Alright, then what?" Asked Lexia.

I raised my hand. "You shake hands." 

"Wonderful!" Lexia clapped her hands together. "And someone tell me the 'don'ts' of conversation."

"You don't discuss politics, money, appearance, or make any complaints." Mara piped up.

"Ok, and what are the 'do's'?" Lexia questioned us.

"Discuss their job, pets, family, hobbies, talents, movies, and other positive factors." Lindon Walter, a Five from Waverly said.

"Great job, girls!" Said Lexia. "That's all for today, you are dismissed."

I decided to invite Selena and Mara to get ready with me, and they happily agreed. Our maids also seemed to enjoy it, as the animatedly discussed things. My dress was asnug-fitting with black sequins and a slit exposing my left leg. There were matching heels and the most beautiful diamond earrings that I had ever seen. 

At the studio, a few other girls were there, including Moxie. She was eyeing me with a judge mental glare. To my suprise, Moxie walked up to me. "Hi, Aria!" She said in a cheerful voice. "Can you help me with something?"

"Sure," I replied, a bit skeptical. 

We went into the hallway, right outside the studio. "Give me your earrings." She demanded.

"What? No!"

"Uh, yes. Give me them!"

"I'm not giving you my earrings, Moxie, I'm going back."

"Fine then!" Using her thin but sharp heel, she kicked me. Hard. I face-planted onto the ground as pain seared through my leg.

"Ow!" I screamed, managing to get back up. "What was that for?"

Moxie did nothing but sneer at me. I decided not to say anything, mainly because I didn't want to start drama.

I noticed Quinn walking up to Moxie, where they shared an intent conversation. I wondered if I was the topic in it.

The Report was fairly easy, but towards the end Aaron started asking us questions. "What is your favorite thing about Prince Daniel?" He asked me.

I needed to think fast, after all, it's what a queen needed to know how to do. "Well," I started. "Daniel always wants us to be happy. He will go above and beyond just to ensure our well-being." I finished with a smile.

"Great response, Lady Aria!" Said Aaron.

Daniel also made an announcement that he would eliminate one girl a day until he got to the Elite. Also, the girl who got eliminated during The Report was Ada Farmer, a Four.

Now there were only fourteen girls left.

Writer's note: Hello everyone! First of, this story actually has some views and I am so thankful for them! Y'all are awesome! What would y'all like to see happen in the story? Any plot-twists?